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How to install the iOS 26 public beta

This guide will also show you how to access the iPadOS 26 and (if you’re brave enough) watchOS 26 betas.

The latest version of iOS will arrive officially this fall, but you don’t need to wait to start testing the software on your iPhone, thanks to Apple’s public beta rollout. It’s also important to keep in mind that any beta is software in a pre-release state, meaning it's far more likely you’ll encounter bugs, crashes and other issues with apps and in general use, which Apple and third-party developers will attempt to fix before the final version rolls out to users worldwide. While Apple Watch users can also participate in beta programs in the same way as iOS and iPadOS testers, doing so carries greater risk.

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