A day after Apple released the first beta of iOS 18 to the public, it released beta 4 of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 to developers, who can test on their compatible iPhone models. The latest beta comes with a slew of changes for iPhone users, improving stability and offering enhanced under-the-hood improvements.
Apple releases iOS 17.6 beta 4 a day after seeding iOS 18 public beta for iPhone
If you are a developer, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 can be downloaded on compatible iPhone and iPad models through the Settings app. However, there are some prerequisites that you have to follow; otherwise, the update will not show up on your iPhone. Make sure that your Apple ID is linked to your Developer Account, which will notify Apple that you are a registered developer, only then will the update show up in the Settings app.
If you are not sure how to download and install the latest beta on your iPhone, simply head over to the Settings app on your iPhone and then navigate to the General tab. Once you do that, tap on the Software Update Option and continue to Beta Updates. You will find the latest iOS 17.6 beta update. Note that the process is the same for the iPad, so no need to be alarmed. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install iOS 17.6 beta 4 update on your iPhone.
Apple has already released all of its promised features for the iPhone and iPad in the latest build. This means that it is unclear what the latest update will have in store for users and developers. However, we can expect increased stability and enhanced security for all iPhone models. The company has also released watchOS 10.6, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, and more updates, so do check those out as well. Are you planning to download iOS 17.6 beta 4 or iOS 18 public beta?