Want to attempt iOS 17 Beta features on your iPhone now? Every year in June, Apple showcases the new iteration of iOS (the operating system for the iPhone) at WWDC. While users can learn about all the new features of the new operating system, they must wait until September to get a hands-on experience.
Here’s how to install the iOS 17 developer beta on your iPhone right now (although we recommend you wait for the public beta.)If you don’t like to wait long to try out all the new features in iOS 17, you can register in Apple’s beta program and install the iOS 17 beta on your iPhone.
The final release of iOS 17 is expected in September. Still, Apple is opening its first designer preview now, so innovators can start designing their apps so they’re prepared to go with iOS 17 officially landing in the fall.
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iOS 17 Beta release date :
The first developer beta version of iOS 17 arrived on June 5, 2023, after the WWDC 2023 keynote. It’s expected that Apple will release the first beta following the keynote so that developers can instantly start experimenting with their apps to ensure they work.
The developer beta is usually linked to a paid-for developer account (which costs $99/£79 annually). Yet, in 2023 Apple changed it so that if you own a developer account and don’t pay for it, you can acquire the developer beta of iOS 17. This is why users with a basic free developer account can already see the iOS 17 developer beta. Although, if you are not a developer, we do not recommend you install the developer beta. Instead, we recommend waiting a few more weeks until the public beta of iOS arrives.
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The release date for iOS 17 Beta
The 1-st Public Beta version of iOS 16 arrived on July 11, 2022, so we expect a similar timescale for iOS 17, possibly July 10, 2023.
How to Install iOS 17 Developer Beta on iPhone
To install the iOS 17 developer beta on your iPhone, you must first obtain an Apple developer account, which costs $99 annually. The benefit of developer accounts is that iOS 17 will be rolled out to developers early so that they can experiment with their app’s compatibility with iOS 17.
Prior to iOS 16.4, accessing beta updates required downloading and activating a beta profile on your iPhone. Starting with iOS 16.4, you need to enroll your Apple ID in Apple’s developer program, and the option to download the latest beta will appear in the Settings app. That said, here’s how you can install iOS 17 Developer Beta on your iPhone:
- Download the developer app, which is unrestricted, from the App Store.
- Go to the Accounts tab in the Developer app and sign in using your own Apple ID.
- Select Enroll Now; once logged in, tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions.
- After that, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
- Then click on Beta Update and select iOS 17 Developer Beta.
- Now, go back to the “Update” screen and click on the “Download and Install” button under the “iOS 17 Developer Beta” banner.
- According to trials, the iOS 17 developer’s beta size is about 2.70GB. Installing the latest iOS 17 takes 15-20 minutes, but your mileage may differ counting on your internet connection.
- In a shocking turn of events, the iOS 17 developer beta is even showing up in the “Software Updates” section for users who haven’t signed up for a developer account.
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How to Install iOS 17 Public Beta
Developer Beta is, as the name signifies, planned only for developers, but Apple offers a beta testing program for the public who wants to experience the new features. Public Betas always need to catch up with after developers. Starting with iOS 16.4, you do not have to download and activate a profile to receive the beta. You need to enroll and select beta from the software update section of settings. You can install iOS Public Beta using the following instructions.
- On the Apple Beta page, tap Sign Up and register with your Apple ID.
- Log in to the Beta Software Program.
- Click Enroll on your iOS device.
- Open the Settings app, tap General, then Update software.
- Select iOS public beta in the Beta Updates section.
- Before iOS 16.4, you had to download and activate a beta profile.
- Apple’s servers will now review to check if your Apple ID is registered for the public (or developer) beta before granting access. You might need to restart your iPhone for the option to show up.
Some users have an Apple ID registered for beta access, separate from the Apple ID associated with their personal Apple account and data. To use a different Apple ID for beta access than the one used across the rest of iOS.
Open Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Update and select Apple ID at the bottom of the screen.
Threats and Safeguards:
First of all, remember that betas are experimental interpretations of upcoming software. They are unfinished, and there will be embellishing differences and, inevitably, some flaws and issues that must be fixed.
- In other words, don’t expect a flawless user experience.
- In particular, do not expect existing apps (the ones you might rely on) to work smoothly with a new version.
- In some extreme cases, the beta bricks your device and can only be used once the next beta emerges and hopefully fixes the issue.
- It is common for early beta software to exhibit issues such as excessive battery drain.
Assuming you’ve determined to go ahead, we worry enough about how important it is to back up your iPhone before you install an iOS beta or use another device instead of your main iPhone. You will not lose everything if something goes wrong while installing the beta, and you’ll be able to roll back to the last version if you don’t like the new software or find it too buggy.
Conclusion
If you install an early developer beta of iOS 17 on your primary device, you’ll be sure you have done a good backup of your iPhone first. It’s helpful to have a backup before installing any major iOS upgrade. Still, it would be stupid not to have a backup before installing the first or second developer beta. Keep in mind; Apple only wants these to be used by developers on test devices that don’t have anything critical.