How to Get iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 on Your iPhone or iPad Today

Apple's next big software updates for iPhone and iPad — iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 — are ready for the public to test out. If you're willing to live on the bleeding edge, the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas let you explore the new features months early — just be prepared for the occasional bug or app crash along the way. Why jump in now?Installing the beta gives you access to upcoming features — from deeper Apple Intelligence integrations to the new Liquid Glass user interface — and lets you provide feedback that shapes the final release. Below, you'll find everything you need to know: device prep, backup tips, enrollment steps, and safe-exit strategies. Don't Miss: Every iPhone and iPad That Supports iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 — And the Models Left Behind iOS 26 / iPadOS 26 release historyJuly 24: iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Beta 1 (build: 23A5297m) July 24: iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Developer Beta 4 Update (build: 23A5297m) July 22: iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Developer Beta 4 (build: 23A5297i) July 7: iOS 26 and