Join the iOS 20 Beta Program and experience the next generation of features. Download the beta profile for early access to the latest improvements and innovations.
WWDC26 Keynote • June 8, 2026
Experience the next generation of Apple's operating systems before their official release.
Experience groundbreaking AI features and enhanced privacy controls on your iPhone.
Transform your iPad with powerful multitasking and pro-level features.
Discover the next evolution of Mac with enhanced productivity tools.
Follow our comprehensive guide to install the latest beta versions of Apple's operating systems and experience the future today.
Experience groundbreaking AI features and enhanced privacy controls before the official release.
Beta software may contain bugs that could affect your device's functionality. It's recommended to install beta software only on secondary devices. Always back up your device before proceeding with the installation.
Create a complete backup using iCloud or your computer to ensure your data is safe.
Sign up at developer.apple.com if you haven't already. This requires an annual fee of $99.
Sign in to the Developer website and download the iOS 20 beta profile.
Go to Settings and install the downloaded profile. Your device will restart.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install iOS 20 beta.
Create a backup using iCloud or your computer before proceeding.
Visit beta.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
Download and install the iOS 20 public beta profile.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update to install iOS 20 public beta.
The iOS 20 public beta will be available approximately 2-3 weeks after the developer beta release, typically in July 2025.
Get multitasking improvements and new pencil features early on your iPad.
Beta software can be unstable. Install only on a secondary iPad and always back up with iCloud or Finder before upgrading.
Use iCloud or Finder to create a full backup.
Log in at developer.apple.com and enroll your Apple ID.
From the developer portal, download the beta configuration profile.
Install via Settings > Profile Downloaded; then restart.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install iPadOS 20 beta.
Ensure a current backup exists in iCloud or Finder.
Go to beta.apple.com and register your iPad.
Install the public beta profile from Apple’s beta site.
Use Settings > General > Software Update to get the public beta.
Public beta typically follows the developer beta by 2 weeks.
Try out new watch faces and health features on your Apple Watch.
watchOS betas can make your watch unusable. Install only on a secondary watch and ensure you have your iPhone nearby.
Your watch backs up automatically when unpairing—keep your iPhone to hand.
On your iPhone, visit developer.apple.com and download the watchOS beta profile.
Open Watch app > General > Profile, then install the beta profile.
In Watch app, go to My Watch > General > Software Update to install watchOS 13 beta.
Your paired iPhone must already run the iOS public beta.
Visit beta.apple.com/watch on your iPhone to install the public profile.
Go to Watch app > General > Software Update; follow prompts.
watchOS public beta usually becomes available a week after developer beta.
Test out the revamped Home screen and new screensaver experiences.
tvOS betas can disrupt streaming. Install only on a secondary Apple TV and keep a backup of your configurations.
Use USB-C (4K model) or USB-A to USB-C (HD) to connect to your Mac.
In Xcode, go to Window > Devices and Simulators.
Select your Apple TV in Devices, then click “Use for Development.”
On Apple TV, go to Settings > System > Software Updates.
Visit beta.apple.com/tvos on Safari-injected Apple TV browser.
Follow on-screen prompts to add the public beta profile and update.
Public beta for tvOS generally arrives 3 weeks after the developer seed.
Early access to improved windowing and AI-powered Spotlight.
macOS betas can break apps and drivers. Install on a secondary volume or external drive, and back up with Time Machine.
Use Time Machine to back up your current system.
Sign in at developer.apple.com and download the macOS 17 beta access tool.
Run the downloaded PKG to add the beta update to Software Update.
Go to System Settings > Software Update to install macOS 17 beta.
Ensure Time Machine backup is up to date.
Visit beta.apple.com and enroll your Mac.
Install the macOS public beta access tool.
Use System Settings > Software Update to upgrade.
macOS public beta typically appears around 4 weeks after the developer seed.
Explore spatial computing improvements on Apple Vision Pro.
visionOS is early-stage and may cause discomfort or data loss. Only install on a secondary Vision Pro unit and back up within Settings.
Open Settings on Vision Pro and back up to iCloud.
Use USB-C to connect Vision Pro to your Mac.
In Xcode, navigate to Window > Devices and Simulators.
Select Vision Pro, click “Use for Development,” then update in Settings > System.
Visit beta.apple.com/vision on your Mac and follow instructions.
Download and install the public beta profile to Vision Pro.
On Vision Pro, go to Settings > Software Update.
visionOS public beta is expected ~2 weeks after developer release, around August 2025.
Get answers to common questions about iOS 20 beta, compatibility, installation, and more.
There are two ways to get the iOS 20 beta:
iOS 20 is expected to be compatible with the following iPhone models:
Here's the expected iOS 20 release timeline:
iOS 20 is expected to bring several major new features and improvements:
Before installing iOS 20 beta, follow these preparation steps: