How to Install iOS 26 Public Beta on iPhone: Check Eligible iPhones and New Features

Updated: Friday, July 25, 2025, 12:11 [IST]

Apple has started rolling out the first public beta for iOS 26 update, available for eligible iPhones. The update brings Apple's Liquid Glass user interface design, featuring glass-like elements, notification summaries for News, and more.

In this article, we've listed the iPhones that are eligible for the iOS 26 update and explained how to install it on your iPhone.

How to Install iOS 26 Public Beta on iPhone

iOS 26 Public Beta: Eligible iPhones

The iOS 26 public beta is now available via the Apple Beta Software Program for users with an iPhone 11 and later. It's also worth noting that Apple Intelligence features will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 series models.

Here is the list of iPhones eligible to receive the iOS 26 Public Beta

iPhone SE (2nd Generation and Later)
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max

How to Install iOS 26 Public Beta?

As noted, to access the iOS 26 public beta update, you need to be enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. Now, follow these steps to get started:

Visit beta.apple.com
Click on the Signup button and enter your Apple ID
Read the Terms & Conditions and tap the Accept button
Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone
Now, check the Beta Updates option. Tap on it and then select iOS 26 Public Beta
Go back to the Software Update screen, tap Download & Install, and agree to the terms and conditions.
The iOS 26 Public Beta will now begin downloading and installing on your device