✨ iOS 26 Public Beta Installation Guide

1. Check Compatibility

Make sure your iPhone is supported. iOS 26 works on:

• iPhone 11 and newer (including SE 2nd Gen or newer)
• Not supported: iPhone XR, XS, XS Max

2. Back Up Your iPhone

It's highly recommended to back up using Finder (Mac) or iCloud:

• Use "Back Up Now" in Finder
• Enable encrypted backup to keep Health & Keychain data

3. Enroll in Beta Program

Follow these steps:

1. Go to beta.apple.com
2. Sign in with your Apple ID
3. Agree to the terms and enroll

4. Enable Beta Updates

1. Open Settings → General → Software Update
2. Tap Beta Updates
3. Select iOS 26 Public Beta

5. Install iOS 26 Beta

1. Return to Software Update in Settings
2. Tap Download and Install
3. Wait for the update to finish

🌟 New Features in iOS 26

• Liquid Glass UI: glossy icons, menus, and control center
• AI-powered phone features: hold assist, unknown caller screening
• Smarter Siri, Genmoji, real-time AI features (on iPhone 15 Pro+)
• Apple Games app, revamped Messages, Safari, and Photos
• New lock & home screen widget layouts

⚠️ Before You Install

• This is beta software — bugs may occur
• Not recommended for your primary device
• Use Feedback Assistant to report issues

📄 Quick Summary

Step	Action
1	Check iPhone model (11 or newer)
2	Back up your iPhone
3	Enroll at beta.apple.com
4	Enable Beta in Settings → General → Software Update
5	Download and install iOS 26 Public Beta