{"id":15208877,"date":"2026-07-14T06:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/how-to-install-ios-27-public-beta-on-your-iphone\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T06:33:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:33:21","slug":"how-to-install-ios-27-public-beta-on-your-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/how-to-install-ios-27-public-beta-on-your-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install iOS 27 Public Beta on Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apple has made available the first public beta of iOS 27, bringing a more stable version of the software to a wider audience following lengthy testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your device for the beta software and how to install it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2026\/07\/iOS-27-Install-The-Beta-Feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1055321\" \/><br \/>\n<br \/>\nSigning up to get the \u200ciOS 27 or \u200ciPadOS 27 public beta is simple once you know how \u2013 it can be done by enrolling an iPhone or iPad in Apple&#8217;s free Apple Beta Software Program. The steps you need to complete to install the software on your device are provided towards the end of this article, but before you jump ahead, here are a few things worth considering.<\/p>\n<h2>Is My iPhone Compatible With iOS 27?<\/h2>\n<p>\niOS 27 is supported on iPhone 11 and all of the same iPhone models as iOS 26. They include the following:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left;width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li>iPhone 17e<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 17<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 17 Pro &amp; Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone Air<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 16e<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 16<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 16 Plus<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 16 Pro<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 16 Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 15<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 15 Plus<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 15 Pro<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 15 Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 14<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 14 Plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;width: 50%\">\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/p>\n<li>iPhone 14 Pro<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 13<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 13 mini<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 13 Pro<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 13 Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 12<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 12 mini<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 12 Pro<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 11 Pro<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone 11<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPhone SE (3rd generation)<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n<h2>Is My iPad Compatible With iOS 27?<\/h2>\n<p>\niPadOS 27 cuts support for more iPad models than last year&#8217;s iPadOS 26 did, with older iPad Pro, iPad Air, \u200ciPad\u200c, and iPad mini models all losing compatibility. iPadOS 27 is supported on the following iPad models:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left;width: 50%\">\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/p>\n<li>13-inch iPad Pro (M4)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>11-inch iPad Pro (M4)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad Air (M3)<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;width: 50%\">\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/p>\n<li>iPad Air (M2)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad Air (5th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad Air (4th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad (A16)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad (10th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad (9th generation)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad mini (A17 Pro)<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>iPad mini (6th generation)<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div>\n<p>Note that this compatibility list does not mean that all iOS 27\/iPadOS 27 features will work with the above models. Several of the update&#8217;s features are exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, since they rely on Apple Intelligence. <\/p>\n<p>For example, iOS 27&#8217;s more intelligent and personal version of Siri is available on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, while two specific features tied to it are exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Should I Install iOS 27 Public Beta?<\/h2>\n<p>\nGreat question! Before downloading the update, it&#8217;s worth noting that Apple does not recommend installing iOS 27 beta updates on your main iPhone\/iPad, so if you have a secondary device, use that. This is beta software, which means there are often bugs and issues that pop up that can prevent software from working properly or cause other problems. Apple still has fixes to make before the final release in September.<\/p>\n<div id=\"backup\"><\/div>\n<h2>Make an Archived Backup of Your Device First<\/h2>\n<p>\nBefore installing the beta, make sure to <strong>back up your iOS device<\/strong> before installing the software using the following method, otherwise you won&#8217;t be able to revert back to iOS 26 if things go wrong.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<\/p>\n<li>Plug your iPhone into your Mac using the supplied cable.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Allow the accessory to connect by clicking <strong>Allow<\/strong> in the dialog prompt.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Open a <strong>Finder<\/strong> window by clicking the Finder icon in the Dock.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Click your iOS device&#8217;s name in the sidebar.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2023\/06\/archived-backup2.jpg\" alt=\"finder\" width=\"2264\" height=\"1592\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-901467\" \/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<li>If this is the first time connecting your device to your Mac, click <strong>Trust<\/strong> in the Finder window.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2023\/06\/archived-backup1.jpg\" alt=\"finder\" width=\"2030\" height=\"1408\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-901468\" \/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<li>Tap <strong>Trust<\/strong> on your device when prompted, then enter your passcode to confirm.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>In the General tab, click the circle next to where it says <strong>Back up all of the data on your iPad to this Mac<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>If you want to encrypt the backup, check the box next to <strong>Encrypt local backup<\/strong>, then enter a password to protect your data.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t want to create an encrypted backup, or you&#8217;ve already set up encrypted backups, click <strong>Back Up Now<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2023\/06\/archived-backup3.jpg\" alt=\"finder\" width=\"1990\" height=\"1364\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-901469\" \/><br \/>\n\n<\/ol>\n<p>\nWhen the backup is finished, you can find the date and time of the last backup in the <strong>General<\/strong> tab, just above the Manage Backups button. Remember that this backup will not be overwritten when you manually or automatically back up your iPhone in the future, so you can restore it at any time by using the <strong>Restore Backup&#8230;<\/strong> option in the same Finder screen.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Download iOS 27 Public Beta<\/h2>\n<p>\nDownloading and install the iOS 27 Public Beta is very straightforward. Simply follow these steps:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.apple.com\/\">Apple&#8217;s Beta Software Program website<\/a> and sign up using your Apple Account credentials.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2026\/07\/apple-beta-software-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2022\" height=\"1812\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1055298\" \/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<li>Now go to <strong>Settings \u279d General \u279d Software Update<\/strong> on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Tap <strong>Beta Updates<\/strong>. If you don&#8217;t see the option, try switching off Download iOS Updates (<strong>Automatic Updates \u279d Download iOS Updates<\/strong>), then tap <strong>Back<\/strong> and it should appear.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Select <strong>iOS 27 Public Beta<\/strong> in the list, then tap <strong>Back<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Wait for the Software Update screen to check Apple&#8217;s servers. When the iOS 27 Public Beta appears, tap <strong>Download and Install<\/strong>, then follow the instructions and wait for installation to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>iOS 27 Features<\/h2>\n<p>\niOS 27&#8217;s headline change is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/06\/08\/apple-announces-siri-ai\/\">more intelligent and personal version of Siri<\/a>, but the update also brings a wider set of improvements across Apple&#8217;s core apps and services. A new Siri mode in the Camera app works with Visual Intelligence, which lets you point their iPhone at real-world items like receipts and take useful actions directly from what&#8217;s on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Apple Maps gains an enhanced Flyover experience powered by AI, with sharper and more lifelike aerial imagery for select cities. In the U.S., a new Local Lists feature surfaces relevant place collections, including trending restaurants and family-friendly destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Find My adds more flexible location sharing controls. You can now share your location for a custom duration, set an exact time for sharing to expire, or pause sharing with specific people until the End of the day. Reminders and Calendar now also support natural language input, and Apple Intelligence will automatically fill in details such as the date, time, and location.<\/p>\n<p>Wallet, Apple Cash, and Apple Pay also get major upgrades. iOS 27 adds Apple Intelligence-powered bill splitting with Apple Cash, custom Wallet passes created from physical cards, richer hotel key experiences, and a redesigned Apple Pay checkout flow with easier card switching and more payment details. Tap to Pay on iPhone also gains Tap to Share, letting customers securely share contact, shipping, and Loyalty information with participating merchants.<\/p>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s media and cloud apps get updates too. Apple Podcasts adds Search within individual shows, iCloud Shared Albums support full-resolution cross-platform sharing and more file types, and Apple Music improves AutoMix while expanding Lyrics Translation to more Language pairings.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/how-to\/downgrade-from-ios-27-beta-to-ios-26\/\">How to Downgrade From iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nFor the full list of iOS 27 features, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2026\/06\/apple-unveils-innovative-features-and-intelligence-experiences-across-services\/\">Apple&#8217;s press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"linkback\">Related Roundups: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ios-27\/\">iOS 27<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ipados-27\/\">iPadOS 27<\/a><\/div>\n<p>This article, &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/how-to\/install-ios-27-public-beta-iphone-ipad\/\">How to Install iOS 27 Public Beta on Your iPhone<\/a>&quot; first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\">MacRumors.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.macrumors.com\/threads\/how-to-install-ios-27-public-beta-on-your-iphone.2485359\/\">Discuss this article<\/a> in our forums<\/p>\n<p class=\"inmi-source\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/how-to\/install-ios-27-public-beta-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tech \u2013 Apple \u2013 Mac Rumors<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple has made available the first public beta of iOS 27, bringing a more stable version of the software to a wider audience following lengthy testing by developers. 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