How to install iOS 14 Public Beta

Mayank Sachdeva | 10 Aug 2020

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Here is how you can install iOS 14 Public Beta

This is a step by step instructional

The official update is supposed to be released in October

At WWDC 2020, Apple announced iOS 14 bringing with it tons of new features including widgets and app library. Click here to see all the new features coming to iOS 14. The update is supposed to be released publically in October, right when the new iPhones will be announced, but you can enjoy iOS 14 by joining the public beta. Here’s how you do it:

DISCLAIMER: Public Betas of software are highly unstable and risky. Be sure to backup all your data on iCloud before you install any new software on your device.

Check if your iPhone or iPad touch is compatible with iOS 14 in the list below.
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE (2nd Generation)
- iPhone SE (1st Generation)
- iPod Touch (7th Generation)

How to install iOS 14 Public Beta

Open Safari on your Apple device
Open developer.apple.com and log in to Apple Developer. If you haven’t downloaded any beta before, you will need to sign up to Apple Developer.
Head to the ‘Downloads’ section
Scroll down to iOS 14 beta and click on ‘Install Profile’
Click on ‘General’
Click on ‘Profile’
Tap on ‘iOS 14 beta profile’
Tap on ‘Install’ to start the process
Restart your iPhone by holding either of the volume buttons and the power button.
Open Settings once your iPhone has restarted
Click on ‘General’
Click on ‘Software Update’
Tap on ‘Download’ and ‘Install’
Within a few moments, the update should have installed and you can then enjoy iOS 14 on your iPhone.

We've also got a step-by-step instructional on how you can install the macOS Big Sur Public Beta, right here. Apple has also barred Google Stadia and Microsoft xCloud because of App Store rules and you can read more about that story here.