How to install iOS 17 developer beta on iPhone

Gadgets Now Bureau / Updated: Jun 6, 2023, 08:50PM IST

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How to install iOS 17 developer beta on iPhone

iOS 17 is here, and so is the first developer beta build for iPhones. Since it is developers beta, it is only available to developers, and if you are interested in trying out the new features or need to work compatibility for your app before the stable version drops for everyone, here's how you can install iOS 17 developer beta on your iPhone.

Early betas are known to have a number of bugs and problems, and the developer beta is only for development purposes. So, it is not recommended to install iOS 17 on your primary iPhone. Instead, if you have an older iPhone that is not being used, it would be safer to install it on that device.

If you do not want much hassle, it would be best to wait until July till the public beta comes out, or you can also wait till September, when the stable version rolls out for everyone.

Before proceeding with the installation, do take a full backup of your iPhone. Since rolling back to the stable version will wipe out all the data.

iOS 17 supported iPhone

iPhone XS and XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12, 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13, 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14, 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
iPhone SE (3rd gen)

How to install iOS 17 developer beta

How to install iOS 17 developer beta
1.
First, you will need to register your Apple ID with the Apple Developer Program, which costs $99 a year.

2.
Once you are registered, open the Settings app on your iPhone.

3.
Now, tap General, then Software Update.

4.
Here tap Beta Updates, and select iOS 17 Developer Beta.

5.
Tap Download and Install.

Now, once the installation completes, your iPhone will boot up iOS 17 developer preview.

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