To try out iOS 26's public beta yourself, signing up and installing it is simple -- just follow these steps: 1. Go to https://beta.apple.com/ and sign up for the beta with your Apple ID. 2. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings. 3. Select General in the list of options. 5. Under Beta Updates, choose iOS 26 Public Beta.

Apple has released a preview of its new iPhone software, but it probably won't help you if things go awry. Here’s how to try iOS 26 without losing data or bricking your iPhone.

Now you can install the iOS 26 developer beta on your phone as an over-the-air update: After you sign up for the Apple Developer program, you should see the option to download the iOS 26 developer beta in your settings. Go back and tap Download and Install under the new "iOS 26 Developer Beta" option that appears.