

However, for the first time, Apple has made the developer beta free with no-cost Apple Developer access. The second developer beta is available now and Apple shared that the first iOS 17 public beta will be released in July.

Apple recommends only installing the beta on devices dedicated for software development. Keep in mind the first beta will naturally include bugs and performance issues. Now you can select which Apple ID you want to use with the beta.

While Apple at first said you’d have to use the same Apple ID as in iOS Settings to get the betas, that changed earlier this spring. Starting with iOS 16.4 Apple brought the ability to turn on developer and public betas right within Settings. Follow along for how to install iOS 17 beta, tips on what to do if it’s not showing up, and more. This summer, it’s easier to install the software thanks to a new streamlined process. The iOS 17 beta is officially here for developers.
