Apple just announced the next major software update for iPhone in iOS 17 form. The update includes several new features, including the ability to share AirTags and improved to Phone app.
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After the keynote ended, Apple released the first beta of iOS 17. As has happened before, the first build was a developer beta. Traditionally, Apple has released several developer betas before opening its public beta program.
What’s the difference? Developers begin testing the latest software features and APIs in their apps and across various devices to ensure compatibility when iOS 17 is released later this year. Access to the developer beta also requires a paid developer account.
If you are impatient and do not want to wait for the official release of iOS 17 later this year, you can download it and install it now. This is the first beta, there are bound to be some issues. But, it is possible.
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Before I detail the steps you need to take to install iOS 17 today, I need to warn you: Don’t install iOS 17 on your everyday phone. If you have an older iPhone sitting in a drawer — install it on it. Early betas are often full of bugs and issues, including terrible battery life. There’s a reason Apple only released it to developers to begin with. I recommend waiting until the end of the beta cycle, late August or so, before diving in.
Now, apart from that, here’s how to install iOS 17 on your iPhone. If you are brave enough.
How to install the first iOS 17 beta
The public beta is open to the general public. It’s free to join and install, and you can provide feedback through the official Feedback app when you encounter an error or problem.
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If you are a paid developer, you can see instructions for updating your device to iOS 17 Developer Beta. The process has changed, and unlike previous years, you can download and install the first beta over-the-air, directly on your device. Or you can go the old way and download the recovered images from the developer portal.
For everyone else, I’ll update this story once the public beta launches with instructions on that process.
