iOS 18 Public Beta Not Showing Up on iPhone? Fix It

Thanks to a wide range of eye-catching features such as Music Haptics, the ability to customize the appearance of apps, and the flexibility to choose the preferred quick action buttons on the Lock Screen, iOS 18 deserves to be rated as the most significant update ever. Fascinated by the exciting update, a large number of iPhone users rushed to install the iOS 18 public beta as soon as Apple unleashed it a few days back.

Though most have managed to install the iOS 18 public beta without any hassle, some have been unlucky. As per reports, the iOS 18 public beta is not showing up for a few folks. If it’s unavailable on your device as well, you have landed on the right guide to get rid of the issue. Read on…

Fix iOS 18 Public Beta Not Available Problem

As always, we will first go ahead with the vital basic tips. In most cases, checking off the key requirements will help you overcome the hurdle. If that doesn’t serve the purpose, we will look for slightly radical but effective tips.

Make Sure to Check Your Device Compatibility 

Right off the bat, keep in mind that iOS 18 works only with the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and later devices. Therefore, be sure that your iPhone is in sync with the demand of iOS 18.

Ensure That You Have Signed Up for the Apple Beta Program 

It’s worth reiterating that if you have not tried the iOS beta (or Apple’s software beta before), it might be the major reason why the iOS 18 public beta is unavailable on your device. Hence, make sure to sign up for the Apple Beta Software program.

  • To get it done, open Safari on your iOS device and navigate to the Apple Beta Program website.
  • Next, sign up for the public beta program using your Apple ID and password.
  • Next, restart your iPhone.
  • Once your iPhone has rebooted, go to the Settings app -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates -> Select iOS 18 Public Beta.
Install iOS 18 public beta on iPhone and iPad
  • Then, tap on the back button at the top left corner of the screen.
  • Now, wait for a few seconds to allow the iOS 18 Public Beta to show up. 
  • After that, you can download and install the iOS 18 beta just like any other update.

Hard Reset Your iPhone

If the iOS 18 Public beta is still not showing up on your iPhone, a miscellaneous software glitch could be the real culprit for the whole mess-up. Hopefully, force resetting the iPhone may help get rid of the glitch and bring the iOS 18 beta back on track.

Sign Out of Apple ID and Sign Back In

No luck as yet? Now, try signing out of the Apple ID and signing back in as it has worked for many iPhone users.

  • To do so, dive into the Settings app on your iPhone -> Apple ID banner -> Sign Out -> When prompted, make sure to keep a copy of all the pivotal data before signing out of your account. 
Sign out of Apple ID on iPhone
  • After that, restart your iPhone and sign in using your Apple ID and password.
  • Next up, navigate to the Beta Updates section to figure out if you have gotten the better of the issue. Rejoice!
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Rajesh Mishra

Editor-in-Chief: Rajesh Mishra is a Shakespearean poet at heart who turned a tech nerd while having a secret rendezvous with iPhone 4. When that rendezvous turned obsession, he let go of his hard-core political journalism in favour of the lifelong love-affair with technology. In a career spanning one and a half decades, Mr. Mishra has crafted over 8K articles and produced more than 3K videos for YouTube. When he is not at his desk, you may find him either engrossed in a Deathmatch or chasing Wordsworth!

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