The first developer beta of iOS 26 was released for all developers after the WWDC 2025 event ended. We will show how to install it here.
iOS 26 was officially revealed to the world on June 09, 2025, at the WWDC 2025 event. Apple released the first developer preview build of iOS 26 right after the event. This ensures app developers have enough time to test their apps before Apple releases the stable version of the OS to the public. If you can’t wait that long, you can install the iOS 26 Developer Beta 1 and try out all the new features.
However, you need a developer account to install this beta build of the new iOS. Luckily, getting developer access to your Apple account isn’t that difficult. In this article, we will show you how to get developer access and install iOS 26 Developer Beta 1.
Note: The article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinions. Also, installing beta software may harm your data and/or brick your iPhone, so proceed at your own risk.
Prerequisites To Install iOS 26 Developer Beta 1
Getting developer access for your Apple account is a prerequisite for installing the latest iOS 26 Developer Beta 1 build on your iPhone. To get developer access, follow the steps below:
You must back up all your data and charge the phone to 100% before continuing. Once that’s all done, you may proceed to the actual installation of the developer beta. Also, please ensure your iPhone has at least 20GB of free storage before installing it.
Guide To Install iOS 26 Developer Beta 1
Here’s a complete guide to installing iOS 26 Developer Beta 1 on your iPhone:
This concludes the list of steps you must do to get iOS 26 up and running on your iPhone. That’s how you install it. If you find any issues, please report them to Apple.
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