Apple has released iOS 18.1 RC to developers as well as beta testers ahead of the general availability of iOS 18.1 next week. This release brings Apple Intelligence capabilities to the general public, not just early adopters. However, you can download it before then.
This iOS 18.1 public beta brings many AI features, including an improved and smarter Siri, writing tools to help proofread and edit your writing, prioritized email notifications, text message summaries, smart responses, and more. will be done.
read more: What is Apple Intelligence? What you need to know about iPhone 16’s AI features
Downloading and installing iOS 18.1 is very easy. Become a beta tester from the comfort of your couch by simply signing up on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.
You’re probably aware that the iOS 18.1 beta has been available to developers since July. Not everyone will want to run a developer beta because it is intended for developers and is usually less stable than a public beta. After all, neither beta is as stable as the generally available iOS 18.1 release.
iOS 18, available to everyone, brings several new major features, including a completely redesigned photo album, text messaging via satellite, password-only apps, more customizable home screens, and a completely redesigned Control Center. Bringing features and innovation to iPhone. Support for RCS messaging. iOS 18.1 is a small point update that features Apple Intelligence, improved Siri, Genmoji, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about downloading the iOS 18.1 public beta on your iPhone.
check out: How to download iOS 18.1 developer beta on iPhone
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First, does your iPhone support iOS 18.1?
iOS 18.1 is available for download on iPhones that support iOS 18 (see full list below). Unfortunately, however, Apple Intelligence is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the entire iPhone 16 series. However, other features besides AI will still be available.
Here’s the complete list of iPhones that support iOS 18.1:
Next, a warning…
Public betas are usually more stable than developer betas, but since they’re still betas, they might address bugs or other significant issues that could negatively impact your phone. . If you have a spare iPhone somewhere in a drawer, use it to run the iOS 18.1 beta (whether developer or public).
In my personal experience, running public betas on your primary phone is usually fine. Bugs can pop up here and there. Third-party app functionality may not yet be optimized for iOS beta software and may not work as intended. It’s not inconvenient by any means, but it might just be a little annoying. If that doesn’t bother you, running the iOS 18.1 public beta on your everyday iPhone is no big deal.
Also, before you consider updating to iOS 18.1, please first update to the latest iOS 18 version (currently 18.0) and then back up your device. go to setting > your name > iCloud > iCloud backup and hit backup now. Check out our article on how to archive a backup to your computer in case you want to revert to iOS 18.
If you don’t have enough cloud storage for your backups, use your computer.
How to download iOS 18.1 public beta on iPhone
Now that your phone is backed up, you can download the iOS 18.1 public beta. Here’s what you need to do:
1. On your iPhone, go to the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign in (if you’re already a member) or sign up for the program. Of course you need an Apple ID. If this is your first time signing up, follow the prompts.
2. next,[iOS]Tap the tab to see more information about the iOS 18.1 public beta.
3. Click the blue button under “Getting Started” Enroll your iOS device link.
4. I’ll go now [設定]>[一般]>[ソフトウェア アップデート]>[ベータ アップデート] Click and select the iOS 18.1 public beta version you want to install.
5. Finally, go to [設定]>[一般]>[ソフトウェア アップデート] Install iOS 18.1 public beta.
iOS 18.1 public beta downloads are done over-the-air.
Once your phone restarts, it should be running the iOS 18.1 public beta.
