Apple is all set to host its big WWDC event later today to announce one of its biggest updates that will change the iPhone forever. Today marks a special day for Apple as it officially steps into the AI game and introduces iOS 18 to the world for all compatible iPhone models. Soon after the event, the company will also be releasing iOS 18 beta to developers for testing and bug creation purposes, which means that the final release will take place later this year. However, there are certain prerequisites that you have to follow to prepare your iPhone for the iOS 18 developer beta.
Prepare your iPhone to install Apple's highly anticipated iOS 18 developer beta with AI capabilities
As mentioned, iOS 18 will encompass all the AI goodness that the company has been working on for the past year or so. We have been sharing details on what users should expect with the release, and it is worth noting that the company will announce more than what has reached the surface in the past few months. iOS 18 will be a worthy update, and there are numerous reasons why you should be excited about it. For those looking to install the upcoming iOS 18 developer beta, there are some aspects that you need to consider in order to prepare your iPhone for the big release.
Check the compatibility
The first thing that you have to do to prepare for the iOS 18 beta update is check your iPhone's compatibility. Every year, Apple drops a device out of the compatibility list for the new software, but there have been instances when it catered to all older devices. If you are unsure about your iPhone's compatibility with iOS 18, we have previously covered a leak that detailed all models of the iPhone that will be compatible with the upcoming update. You can check out the full list here.
Back-Up Your Device
Once you know that your iPhone is compatible to run the upcoming iOS 18 developer beta, the next thing that you have to do is create a backup of your device. It is necessary to create a backup as beta builds of the updates could end up bricking your device for good. Since you will have to perform a complete factory reset of your iPhone to fix the faulty update, all of your data will be lost. You can either create a backup on an external storage, your computer, or a backup on iCloud.
Free Up Space
Lastly, you would want to free up some space on your device for the update to be installed, as the new beta builds typically take up a few gigabytes. The exact size varies from update to update, you have to make sure that your iPhone has at least 5GB to 10GB of empty space. You can do that by backing up your media or deleting large video files that take up quite a bit of storage. You can also delete unwanted apps to create free space.
This is all that you have to do to prepare your iPhone for the upcoming iOS 18 developer beta. Note that the initial beta builds will house a handful of bugs and issues, so we recommend all users install iOS 18 beta on a secondary device. We will cover the event in extensive detail later today, so stick around for the in-depth coverage. Here's when Apple's WWDC event will go live in your local time zone.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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