How to Install iOS 17 Developer Beta for Free
Apple has made the developer beta of iOS 17 available for free to all iPhone users. This is the first time that Apple has made developer betas available to the general public, and it's a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the latest features and changes coming to iOS.
Before you start
Before you install the iOS 17 developer beta, there are a few things you need to do:
- Make sure your iPhone is running on iOS 16 or later.
- Back up your iPhone. This is important because the iOS 17 developer beta is still under development and may contain bugs. If you have any problems, you can restore your iPhone to its previous version of iOS.
- Sign up for the Apple Developer Program. This is free to do, and it will give you access to the iOS 17 developer beta.
How to install the iOS 17 developer beta
- Go to the Apple Developer website.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- Click on the "Downloads" tab.
- Find the iOS 17 developer beta and download it.
- Once the download is complete, open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on "General."
- Tap on "Software Update."
- Tap on "Download and Install."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the iOS 17 developer beta.
What to expect
The iOS 17 developer beta is still under development, so you may experience some bugs and issues. If you do, you can report them to Apple so that they can be fixed in a future update.
Here are some of the new features and changes that you can expect in iOS 17:
- A new lock screen with widgets and notifications.
- A new Messages app with new features like redesigned conversations and improved search.
- A new Photos app with new features like improved editing tools and a new Memories feature.
- A new Safari browser with new features like improved performance and a new privacy mode.
- A new Health app with new features like a new menstrual cycle tracking feature.
The iOS 17 developer beta is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the latest features and changes coming to iOS. If you're willing to put up with some bugs and issues, then I recommend installing it.