Apple announced the new iOS 17 at WWDC 2023 earlier this week. While the full version of the software will be released this fall alongside the new iPhone series, Apple users can try out the public beta version right now. Previously, only the users enrolled in Apple Developer Program had access to the beta version of the software. This year, Apple is rolling out the Developer Beta version of iOS 17 for the general public, saving you the $99 membership to ADP. Waiting to get a feel of the new iOS 17? In this article, we show you how to install the iOS 17 beta version on your iPhone. Read along to find out which iPhones will receive the iOS 17 update this fall.
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Here’s how you can install iOS 17 Developer Beta on your iPhone
Step 1: Launch Safari on your iPhone.
Step 2: Go to developer.apple.com.
Step 3: Sign in to Apple Developer using your Apple ID.
Step 4: Once you have signed in, tap the menu icon on the top left corner of the screen and select ‘Account’.
Step 5: Read through the Apple Developer Agreement and hit ‘I Agree’.
Step 6: Minimise Safari and launch Settings on your iPhone.
Step 7: Tap on ‘General’.
Step 8: Select ‘Software Update’.
Step 9: Now, tap on ‘Beta Updates’.
Step 10: Select iOS 17 Developer Beta.
Step 11: Go to the previous page and select ‘Download and install’.
Here are all the iPhone models that will get the iOS 17 update
Apple’s software support for its older devices is one of the key reasons why users prefer the iPhone over other smartphones. Here is a complete list of all the iPhone models that will get iOS 17 later this year.
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd Gen or later)
iPhone X and iPhone 8 will not get iOS 17. However, those devices will continue to receive security updates for some time. iOS 17 will officially be launched alongside the iPhone 15 series this fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which iPhones are getting iOS 17?
All iPhone models above (and including) iPhone XR are getting the new iOS 17 upgrade. This means that iPhone 8 and iPhone X will not receive the new software update.
Will iPhone 8 get iOS 17?
iPhone 8 and iPhone X will not get iOS 17. iPhone XR and above will receive the new software update. The second and third-generation iPhone SE will also receive iOS 17.
Is iOS 17 beta available?
Apple unveiled the iOS 17 at WWDC 2023 and opened it for public beta testing. You can sign up for it on Apple’s Developer Page and install it on your iPhone.
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Conclusion
Once you have installed iOS 17 Developer Beta on your iPhone, you may encounter frequent bugs and glitches. Beta versions of major software rarely ever work without a glitch. Apple suggests that you install the beta version on a secondary iPhone. If the bugs are severely hampering your experience, you can always go back to iOS 16 and wait for the official update to come out later this fall.
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