Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for developers.
New firmware can be installed on any compatible device. Now let’s see how to do this.
What device is known
iPhone
▪️iPhone 15
▪️ iPhone 15 Plus
▪️ iPhone 15 Pro
▪️ iPhone 15 Pro Max
▪️iPhone 14
▪️ iPhone 14 Plus
▪️ iPhone 14 Pro
▪️ iPhone 14 Pro Max
▪️iPhone 13
▪️iPhone 13 mini
▪️ iPhone 13 Pro
▪️ iPhone 13 Pro Max
▪️iPhone 12
▪️iPhone 12 mini
▪️ iPhone 12 Pro
▪️ iPhone 12 Pro Max
▪️iPhone 11
▪️ iPhone 11 Pro
▪️ iPhone 11 Pro Max
▪️iPhone xs
▪️ iPhone XS Max
▪️iPhone XS
▪️ iPhone SE (2nd generation)
▪️ iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPad
▪️ iPad Pro: 2018 and new
▪️ iPad Air: 2019 and new items
▪️ iPad mini: 2019 and new items
▪️ iPad: 2019 and new
Preparing the device
Before installing iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 We advise you to make a backup restoration of the device. This is necessary just in case something goes wrong during installation, or you decide to roll back to stable firmware.
The system may not install the first time.
iOS 18 backup is not compatible with iOS 17 and other older groups.
How to create a backup on your device
1. Open Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → iCloud Backup
2. Turn on the toggle switch iCloud backupbutton press Create a backup form and wait for the process to complete
How to create a device backup in Windows
1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer via wire and connect iTunes
2. Select the top part of the program in the section of your phone.
3. In chapter Automatic creation of copies choose This computer
4. Click Create a form now and wait for the backup to complete
How to Backup Your Device on Mac
1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer via wire and Finder
2. Select your device from the side menu
3. In chapter Backups choose Back up everything on this Mac and press the button Create a backup now
4. Now we just have to wait for the process to complete
Installing iOS 18
1. Opens Settings → General → Software Update and select to the top Beta updates.
2. Close this menu and open the item again Software Update -> download iOS 18.
Important: if you have run out of Mandates with beta versions, you need to re-enter the menu several times Software Update and select iOS 18 Developer beta.
After this, the firmware is created.
That’s all. We wait for the download to complete and install the new operating system.
Source: Iphones RU
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