After months of beta testing, Apple has released iOS 18.0 Release Candidate for beta testers. Along with iOS 18.0, the company has also released iPadOS 18.0 Release Candidate, watchOS 11 Release Candidate, and tvOS 18.0 Release Candidate.
Those running iOS 18.0 beta can now head over to the Software Update section of their iPhone or iPad and install iOS 18.0 RC on their devices over the air.
If you’re beta testing iOS 18.1, then you will not be able to install iOS 18.0 RC on your device unless you downgrade to iOS 17 on your device and then install the new release candidate.
With today’s iOS 18.0 RC release, Apple is preparing for the big iOS 18.0 launch for the public, which is scheduled for September 16.
Once the iOS 18.0 release candidate has rolled out to users, Apple will monitor the release and if no major bugs are found, then the same build will be released to the public. If bugs are found, then Apple will release a different build of iOS 18.0 on September 16.
Install iOS 18 Release Candidate on iPhone or iPad
Step 1. In any web browser go to Apple Beta Software Program website and click on the Sign Up option.
Step 2. Sign up with your Apple ID. You can sign up with the Apple ID that is used to set up your iOS device or you can use another Apple ID and log in to this Apple ID on the Software Update page later. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3. Next on your iOS device go to Settings -> General -> Software Update.
Step 4. On this page, you should see the Beta Updates option, tap on it.
Step 5. On the next screen, select iOS 18 Beta and return to the previous screen.
Step 6. Force kill the Settings app from the App Switcher and go to Settings -> General -> Software Update section again. You should see the option to download iOS 18 public beta.
Note: If you don’t see the iOS 18 beta option on the Software Update page, restart your device and try again.
