iOS 18 beta: How to get the update early and for free

iOS Beta 18 is in the starting blocks and many users are wondering how they can get the update early and for free. There are two options:

iOS 18 Beta: How the free download works

iOS Beta 18 promises a number of new features. Among other things, data protection and message handling have been improved. Apple promises a major technical and visual update. Curious users and Apple junkies have two options to get the upgrade early. But only one is free.

• If you want to get iOS Beta 18 for free, you can register for the corresponding public beta version

• Navigate to the login page and register with your Apple ID for the Apple Beta Software Program.

• You must then register your iOS device there. You can then download a profile created by Apple to your iPhone or iPad.

• You will find the profile in the settings, from where it still needs to be installed.

• Then restart your iOS device. Under “General ☻ Software update”, the iOS Beta 18 Public Beta should now be displayed – and installable.

iOS Beta 18: Get the update as a developer

The second way to get the iOS 18 beta is as an iOS developer. This means you can get the system update before the public beta. However, the developer version is not free. If you are not an iPhone beginner, you can make a significant contribution to bug fixes here.

• As a registered developer, you have the chance to get iOS Beta 18 before anyone else

• Go to this Apple page and register as a developer. Use your known Apple ID for this.

• Important: A developer account is subject to a fee! The Apple Developer Program costs 99 US dollars, for the Apple Developer Enterprise Program the iPhone manufacturer charges 299 US dollars.