iOS 18 Public Beta is Out! - How To Install

[@Total-Solutions]

Here we go again 15 pro max. And back and working. Thanks Aaron

[@robertscott4007]

Installed mine last night it looks great i haven’t messed around with it yet but just the new coloured Apps make it look so much better. Let’s hope for even greater improvement as we get more of iOS 18 and beyond.

[@Nabulionic]

Battery life is great for me on the regular iPhone 13 with iOS 18 Public Beta compared to the 17.5.1 which is very interesting but, it is also mostly smooth though I would warn people that it might be a little bit slow once you start using the device since it is still processing stuff in the background but yeah that’s all. I’ve had little to no issues and it’s going well for a beta version!

[@razamuhammed9282]

I have iPhone 13, is it better to go with iOS 18?

[@benielishackove2686]

Hope to see Performance updates, and thank you again

[@HanzalaFayaz]

Downloading it now, I can't wait!!

[@UnrealisticPerson]

on your main device?

[@HanzalaFayaz]

@@UnrealisticPerson Yes!

[@alexanderdye9667]

@@HanzalaFayazhow is it? And what phone?

[@MrNat3]

Any battery issues ?

[@HanzalaFayaz]

@@alexanderdye9667 it’s actually quite good, not many bugs at all! I’m on my 15 Pro

[@KentuckyRanger]

Can’t wait! For the release, not the beta, LOL!!!

[@j_gaming_sw4897]

Hopefully not a long wait for u

[@darthraider450]

​@@j_gaming_sw4897September as always

[@dhonie25]

It’s better to wait the Final Update.🙏

[@KentuckyRanger]

@@dhonie25 I've beta tested before. It's fun, but can really be a pain, LOL!

[@TechlikeLeon]

@@dhonie25 yeah. Then it will be stable. I’m also waiting for the final release

[@papillon5537]

Is stable enough for main device now? 🎉

[@KNLDVS2023]

Betas are not really stable… Im on ios 18.3 beta rn and its nowhere near stable. Id say just wait for the full release…

[@noahplays473]

Thank you so much❤

[@Johnnyhaag79]

Are the public beta and developers beta the same now??

[@Keniisu]

No, the Developers Beta has more updates

[@hanif8279]

Thanks aaron! Good to know about this.

[@isaacwilliam4477]

The 18 beta working nice and snappy on my 13 pro max! Finally added the presto transit card option to wallet for Canada !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasfx7241]

iOS 17.5.1 iPhone 14 Pro Max user here and the experience has been terrible the heat management it’s so bad the processor it gets so hot it’s like about to get boiled it’s crazy hope they fix those in iOS 18.

[@SiN-e3x]

I have the same experience bro

[@NeverSettleForMediocrity]

fanboyism has a price

[@andymate2006]

Downloading it now. I’ve been waiting for it.

[@Wiwiiw896]

Where to download

[@andymate2006]

@@Wiwiiw896 You need to sign up for the Beta before downloading it, then you can go to Settings, General, Software Update, push Beta Updates then select iOS 18 Public Beta.

[@Stewartist1]

@@Wiwiiw896Settings → General → Software Update. Should be obvious

[@andymate2006]

I just finished installing it and testing some of the new features. This is a REALLY cool update.

[@AppIeOfficial]

@@andymate2006no one asked

[@Ar1yan824]

Man on iPhone SE 2020 have a little buges for example when you want customize your control center some widgets are going to be unviable for a few seconds or in ios environment sometimes you don’t have smooth navigation and have a little lag

[@Harvey-tj2sg]

I literally only just installed Dev beta 3 re-release and the FIRST notification is this video. Wow

[@NicVandEmZ]

There is no real difference between dev beta 3 and puplic beta 1 same build number

[@TheMensaYenta]

@@NicVandEmZ is this why when i changed my iphone and ipad mini from dev beta 3 to public beta it said I was fully updated and no option to install the public one? ALthough watchos didn't have an update earlier today but when public beta came out this evening it still said I had latest updates, no option to put my ultra 2 to public release?

[@TTS292]

That's just goes to show that, Apple really isn't wasting any time. Because if they release a beta 3.5, and then like an hour or so later, we'll get public beta one, and then maybe, if history is any indication, we should see beta four soon

[@UnrealisticPerson]

@@NicVandEmZ public beta is more stable then developer beta I'd imagine

[@szecska5]

Just installed it on my iPad 9th gen, not bad so far.

[@OLJackson]

Love how they gave dark mode to the icons

[@JariKooll]

Yeah but it doesn’t look good…

[@OLJackson]

@@JariKooll Its different for apple but i have android as well so i am use to it lol

[@JariKooll]

@@OLJackson ??? I didn’t say anything about that, i have iPhone. The dark icons just look bad, that’s it

[@OLJackson]

@@JariKooll Hey it is what it is . Stop crying 🙄

[@ajmeirkhan7549]

@@JariKoolli think its personal preference you can change back it to the original one

[@joepro5915]

You always give such great advice and give outstanding content.

[@pwrblaze7069]

Is this gonna come out for the public in the future or do I need to install this now in order to do it?

[@Thanoswasright97]

Downloaded it on my iphone 13 pro earlier and battery life is actually better. Speakers too

[@Qwertyasdfg123]

Did you experience data loss? Because i have the same model but don’t have anything to save backup

[@Thanoswasright97]

@@Qwertyasdfg123 not that I can tell just went through everything

[@HulkVanMychen]

Could you make a separate video about the use of iOS 18 public beta on iPhones older than the 15 Pro/ Pro Max? I am curious about its performance and I believe so are many many people!!

[@alizone786]

Wow u r fast and fantastic sir ❤️ love from Pakistan

[@khobia2]

Got to say since installing this public beta my 14 pro max is quite snappy. Where I work I get a lot of buffering and slow downloads. Well I’ve noticed a change. Definite improvement. So first impressions are great. Upgrading this cycle to iPhone 16 pro max.

[@mattd8670]

Aaron, I have never done the betas before, I am always hesitant. Do you feel confident in this one, other than battery life? I’m on a 15 Pro Max. I just want to try the new features, and I have a back-up. My question is, when the public release drops, can I go to it, rather than stay on the betas if I choose to?

[@zollotech]

I normally sau if you are concerned or have to ask I recommend against it.

[@Total-Solutions]

You have to put your toes in sometime. I always go for the public beta’s. No issue and it always works first time I don’t back up although there is a back up from a month or two ago and Aaron has just released a way out going back to 17.

[@mattd8670]

@@zollotech, I went ahead and dove in. So far other than some glitches, it’s been pretty good. Battery life is definitely not great, but I’m enjoying it.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@evank0205]

IOS 18 is great!! I like the new control center….i just wish there were more customizable fonts and backgrounds for the Wallpaper and lockscreen!

[@shaunakabhyankar4277]

I’m on ios 17.5.1 on my iPhone I am already using iOS 18 public beta on my iPad and I am having great experience using it. Should I try ios 18 public beta on my iPhone as well?

[@TheHussain1293]

🎉🎉great

[@hh4xobito]

Gotta try now❤

[@Wiwiiw896]

Гле скачать

[@Wiwiiw896]

Where to download

[@hh4xobito]

@@Wiwiiw896 if your device supports, you can easily get in your regular Update Section

[@harveywhitehouse919]

​@@Wiwiiw896 it says in the video

[@mahmoudabdelzaher9329]

Question: if my watch on developer beta and my phone on public beta i can pair ??

[@stormb3948]

Is it fine to use public beta on my daily phone?

[@JeffPom]

I laughed a few minutes ago, seeing that the Public Beta was out. Went to see your last video, where you said you'd expect to see the public beta in the next couple days. And when I was watching it - it was already out. LOL Nice quick pickup on your part!

[@stanlucaks]

I just updated mine and it keeps on rebooting so be aware

[@JohnWentworth]

I’d really like to try the beta as I’m very excited about this version. But my real question is will it impact my Apple home? I know I’ll get the new app, but how likely is it to make our smart home stuff act weird?

[@Total-Solutions]

My home app is fine and my lights seem fine. It’s late. I can’t test the speakers but why wouldn’t it work? All things are from Apple? I’m sure they’ve tested them and it’s early days.

[@xFixxTwT]

im Updating my iPhone 15 to The Public Beta

[@cnas777]

Public Beta is running amazing already on my iPhone 15 Pro!! I seriously can’t believe it. My battery life didn’t change, I’m not running into bugs and the new features are fire!!! So happy I decided to chance it! Haha

[@thevacdude]

Will wait until public release in the fall.

[@dhonie25]

Great comment.,me too..

[@rayplay9069]

Hi Aaron. Will I still get developer beta updates even though public betas are now available

[@quadriderhonda]

Got your notification aaron 1 minute ago

[@wd6688]

What’s the different between beta3 (re)and the first public beta ?

[@zollotech]

Nothing at all

[@princepathak4577]

I'm on beta 3 re..and not getting public beta...is that any problm

[@JeffPom]

I'm going to assume that if I want to use the public beta for awhile - but change later, I should probably save a backup file instead of just iCloud backup (which will backup regularly) in case I want to go back to iOS 17?

[@twaikel]

Always a good idea in my opinion to do an iTunes back up and save it to your personal drives as well. It’s been a while since I’ve done it, but I think it would only offer you the last backup for the firmware you just restored to.

[@JeffPom]

@@twaikel I had switched to try out the dev beta when it came out. I tried to downgrade the normal way, and every time - it stayed on 18. I eventually had to use my Mac to restore. I don't want to lose the ability to downgrade back to 17 if 18 is too buggy - because my iCloud backup is then also on 18.

[@netdude21]

Currently downloading macOS Sequoia on my M2 MacBook Air and iOS 18 Public Beta on my iPhone 12. I’m going to hold off on iPadOS 18 until after tomorrow night.

[@stratman103]

This is still hammering the battery life on my Watch 8 45mm (device, 14 PM). I typically charge my watch to 100% in the evening. Put it on ~11:00PM before bed. On all previous iOS' I would get to 50% by 5PM the next day. I'm down to 50% before noon on this.

[@Kio._.106]

After re update beta 3 I can’t able to install public beta but it’s showing but no update option what to do ???

[@CARS_NERD]

Same with me im still trying to figure out how to find a solution

[@Fnaffan10001]

Will i be able to switch from ios 18 beta back to ios 17?

[@zollotech]

Yes with a computer. I have a full video showing how to do that too

[@danielgartin-oh9ik]

I enrolled yesterday, I have a backup on my Mac just in case, even your custom ringtones are backed up as well, some third party software allows you to create custom ringtones for your iPhone for free, so I can use songs in my Apple Music library as ringtones for my iPhone

[@Mattened]

When you use the stereo recording feature in voice memos app, the volume in a recorded file, starts off extremely quiet and fades in to full volume over 3-4 seconds. Reported the bug. Hopefully it gets fixed for the final build.

[@Mattened]

Now it's not doing the fade in thing. Idk

[@mrblazabee7710]

Would it be okay to use on a iPhone 12? Would it severely impact battery life

[@Channel-pc3gg]

nah it doesnt i am on my 11 updates dont really affect it time does

[@madhavreddy6800]

I always see your subscription number I really want you to increase day by day

[@Mooseheadreactions]

So did you actually get both of them at the same time or did you have to separate update him cause I got them both at the same time and they just asked me to check market and that was it and I restarted my phone. I never had to update it though.

[@Johnnzpuchi]

If I back my device before install can I return to ios17 without a computer? Thk u

[@이놈사님]

Could this public beta1 have a bad or serious effect on battery efficiency?

[@LIRRFAN426]

I installed it, and my phone got hot and lost battery relatively quickly. I will update you tomorrow if it’s still an issue

[@이놈사님]

@@LIRRFAN426 Oh my… I’m sorry… Is your phone ok? Btw I already installed.. And I’m enjoying it!! My phone is 13mini!!!

[@michaelcorleone287]

@@LIRRFAN426update?

[@qball1022]

Any issues with public beta and HomeKit devices?

[@MaxReckless99]

hello how can i update my iPhone 4S to ios 18 dev beta 4 ?

[@Seb-Techzone]

U cant

[@beinjar5634]

That’s simple, buy iPhone 15 Pro Max

[@andymate2006]

Been playing around all day with this. I’m really enjoying the new features but have noticed a flickering bug when watching HDR videos. Every so often the screen flickers. Kind of makes me sick. I hope they fix this soon.

[@RobbieCupples]

My iOS 18 Public Beta is 2.6GB on my iPhone SE (2nd Gen.)

[@juanstate]

How is your experience

[@RobbieCupples]

@@juanstate downloaded it a few minutes ago, and so far it’s pretty good!

[@NickDrinksWater]

I think my favorite changes are the customization options for the lock screen, home screen and control center

[@plpauly]

RCS, have you noticed that sending a text to android says SMS until after you send the first message and then changes to RCS? Does this mean that RCS is not being used right away? Hopefully not since this would make sending to international numbers not possible if you don’t have international texting. Wondering what you have noticed.

[@justjones004]

When sharing, the suggested row is not updating with frequently used contacts. It’s a static list. And the photo app does crash sometimes. But the rest of the experience is very positive, well done apples team

[@rosestines66]

Great video Aaron I’m going to wait until September for the iOS 18 release ❤😊

[@dhonie25]

Same😅

[@JohnWentworth]

I’m on the fence, it has features that I’ve been waiting for iOS to have for Years and I think this will be a transformative release

[@AashutoshRC]

For the first time this year I have not tried any PB/DB assuming my phones are not apple testing devices.🎉

[@user-tf3wy1xl5o]

can i bring it back to 17.5.1 if i wanna stop using the public beta?

[@titaskumarkoley]

Hi, wanted a ask a question. I had previously installed ios 18 db1, and the photo quality in photos app and photos clicked in camera got reduced. Then I reverted to ios 17. Can you let me know if there’s any such issue in ios 18 pb1?

[@colin1992]

No betas for me I wait for the full release in September since betas are buggy

[@jaycamacho6746]

The bugs that I’ve encountered since beta 1 hasn’t been that bad at all. iOS 17 beta was very broken but 18 beta has been pretty stable for me

[@user-xl1yy3kf9z]

Hello please how can I update my iPhone 6 to iOS 16

[@Exilorian]

You can’t

[@ahziboii735]

Is it safe to install public beta?

[@gnocchidokie]

I normally join the public betas, but I'm on an IPhone 13 Mini now, which is the most forgotten about device by even Apple themselves, so I worry my experience will be buggier than those on the flagship devices. Any mini users out there that have been on the developer beta that could chime in with their experience before I dive in?

[@mm2clips792]

Can you revert to 17.5 if the public beta doesn’t work?

[@darthraider450]

Only if you have a backup on iCloud

[@mm2clips792]

@@darthraider450 I did that before, my phone is in the middle of installing. Thanks!

[@stjepanmikicic8426]

The battery isn't the best, but that was to be expected. Some apps crash, especially those for editing the notification center and the screen in general. Personally, I have one quite annoying bug, i can't see the emoji button on the keyboard. Overall, for the third beta, it's not bad. I'm using an iPhone 13.

[@majestyblur3668]

Squeeze gestures (volume and power button) doesn’t work or show after installing public beta or it’s specifically for some iphones

[@fetchsomepopcorn]

I downloaded iOS 18 Beta, and unless I'm doing something wrong, the umph isn't there for me as it was when A Aron showed us what's new.

[@asifirfan]

I’m waiting for Stable release

[@geoshock1]

Just installed iOS 18. The flashlight beam control doesn’t work and doesn’t even show up. Any solutions??

[@stevebachman9076]

Imma gonna wait. Hate bugs.

[@sheepsleeps]

Is there a way to update to 7A220e firmware on AirPods Pro after updating to iOS 18 Public?

[@matthewwhittaker478]

One of the smoothest Betas yet. Battery is good too 👍🏻

[@viratsharma9553]

Which device are you using?

[@matthewwhittaker478]

@@viratsharma9553 15 pro max

[@matthewwhittaker478]

@@viratsharma9553 15 pro max

[@Only_1_Michael]

I was seriously about to download the public beta 18 but when i heard you say the battery hasn’t been great in the betas, nope!!!! Pass!!!!

[@shivaanshg8278]

I feel they made the overall animations quicker

[@software93]

Downloading

[@darkhybridsouls6472]

Anyone using this beta can tell if the battery issues are really bad or not, if its worth going for the beta even if the battery suffers a bit? I have a 14 pro max at 100% health and Im worried it would go down because of the beta. Thanks!

[@ChrisTechnician]

iOS 18 Public Beta was 3GB on my 14 Pro Max for some reason

[@netdude21]

It was 6.36GB on my iPhone 12

[@wbeard358]

About right if you didn't have dev beta previously installed

[@netdude21]

@@wbeard358 yup

[@ChrisTechnician]

@@wbeard358 Well im currently on 17.6 beta so that could be why 18 public beta is 3GB

[@FortWorthRaised]

It was about 6 GB on my 15 Pro Max.

[@JanVill]

updated my 11 Pro Max and saw some bugs. pictures are blurry when you zoom in on the Photos app, I installed Google Photos and pictures are fine when viewed there. Spatial Audio on Airpods is not working well, it has crackling sounds. the Messenger icon is pixelated in dark mode with large icons. And the battery life is much worse than on the official 17.5.1.

[@user-lw8sf8nj9g]

I am using public beta now. Keeps force closing iMessage in the middle of typing and phone gets a little warm. Other than that, it’s ok. It doesn’t close all the time but annoying after 6th time

[@Vantheman521]

zollotech when do you think ios 18 will release like no beta and not public beta non of that stuff

[@InsighterofTech]

Prob Monday after iPhone 16 event in September

[@Total-Solutions]

September

[@Vantheman521]

September damn seems like forever

[@InsighterofTech]

@@Vantheman521 relax its less than 2 months away

[@Agent-89]

i wonder if they fixed rcs sending double msgs

[@Creativity_Sparks]

I can't get it to show any updates, it's stuck indefinitely on "checking for update" I am on very fast WiFi (150+ Mbps) Turning off my WiFi and turning it back on didn't work this time. Restarting and rebooting also did nothing.

[@Creativity_Sparks]

I somehow got lucky this time. I'm updating to the Public Beta now (since I was on the Dev betas)...

[@FortWorthRaised]

If you didn’t already have iOS 18 on your phone, you might have to go into Software Update - Beta Updates then pick iOS 18 Public Beta to get it to show up.

[@Creativity_Sparks]

@@FortWorthRaised while it's "Checking For Update...", the option to switch between beta updates (Developer Beta, Public Beta, or Off) is not available. You have to wait for an update to populate or for it to say it's on the latest version. I downloaded betas on my iPad since my iPhone is my main device.

[@Optimus12394]

@@Creativity_Sparks there’s a bug where I can’t trust dev certs on iPadOS 18 Beta 3

[@Creativity_Sparks]

@@Optimus12394 alright. Be sure to report it on the feedback app.

[@shweyeemoe2356]

My iPhone 15 pro max software update setting haven’t shown the iOS 18, just show the "iOS 17.5.1 and your ios is update" .😢 Why like that?

[@ankitkamal1]

Is it me or if i am running the latest 3.5 dev beta the public beta won’t pop up ?

[@darkfenix2508]

Public beta is great ❤️ but I hope they fixed the volumen of the photo album is bug

[@NeverSettleForMediocrity]

read notes, don't hope

[@jakubec97boro]

Is it possible to go back to iOS 17 without the need of restoring the iPhone from the backup?

[@InsighterofTech]

Yea, but your data is gone. I did that and lost everything, but luckily I have a 13 pro max with the same data as my second phone to transfer over

[@jakubec97boro]

@@InsighterofTech yea that’s what I mean. So if you delete the beta profile, you can not just download the iOS 17 over wifi right?

[@loghome7061]

How do I switch from developers to public?

[@zollotech]

You change teh switch in the software update page, but there is no need as dev beta is the same thing just released earlier.

[@Stewartist1]

Tap the option when it shows. If you’re on DevBeta 3.5, public beta won’t show up. They are the same update.

[@j_gaming_sw4897]

In the settings software update second roll

[@cj4088]

Who is using this on the 13? Is it stable enough for daily use?

[@LavKarri]

Give us split screen/multitask on iPhone

[@INDIANDUBZZZ]

So is the ios 18 public beta out. And am i able to download it without backing it up somebody help?

[@iliyaspathan36]

Is call recording there?

[@zollotech]

Not yet

[@AirAaron88]

Getting error that I dont have enough space to install the update, even though i have many GB's more than the update size. Any fix?

[@Ellhnas_7]

You need to have at least twice the gigs more than the update size available in order for you to be able to download the update. So if the update is 6 gigs for example, you need 12 gigs for it to be available.

[@gregorywangsadikrama3865]

Screentime is still buggy.

[@Galaxy6374]

Hi so I installed re released beta 3 I go to public beta but it says ur up to date is it bc it’s the same as the new beta 3 or just a bug?

[@Total-Solutions]

You are one click away tap the beta updates

[@MoIIy]

i think its the same thing Lol

[@willcronk6458]

How is the battery for iOS 18 public beta

[@hemantbhandari9488]

Public beta just released so how can he tell so soon. 😅 As for Developer beta 3 I can tell you the battery life is not good.

[@ryanbeharry5636]

If I’m in developer beta, can I switch to public betas?

[@ryanbeharry5636]

My public beta is showing up in settings

[@zollotech]

you can, but there’s no difference. It’s the exact same in every way, but the developer beta has just come out earlier

[@ryanbeharry5636]

@@zollotech thank you