How to install iOS 14 Beta without PC

✍️ 23rd June, 2020

Starting yesterday many of the people started asking how to update their phones or expressed disappointment that their phone has not showing this iOS 14 update.

List of phones which get iOS 14:

When it comes to OS updates, nothing can beat Apple. I am super impressed. A phone that is 6 years old is also getting latest iOS 14 release. How cool it is? Big Thumbs up to Apple 👍 Any device which released along with 6S and after are eligible/supported to get iOS 14.

iPhone 6s
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone SE (1st gen)
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2020)

Apple OS Build Types:

To continue further, we need to first understand Apple's OS build types. Apple release 3 types of builds.

1. Developer Beta

2. Public Beta

3. Public Release

It is same for most of the other company say Google Android too. But Google release the builds as a package and any user with supported device can directly head to Android site and download the package and install it to test. However, Apple follows profile based updates. To get developer Beta builds of iOS, you should have a developer profile. To get this profile, you need to register with Apple that you are developer of Apple App ecosystem.

Of course, there is a shortcut too. But before proceeding make a note that I am not responsible if you lose your data. It is always suggested to take backup of your phone. Now that you have done it, follow the below steps.

Installation Steps:

1. Head over to www.betaprofiles.com using Safari browser.

2. Now scrolldown to see iOS 14 download section and download the iOS beta profile.

3. Click on Allow when prompted and the profile will be installed on your iPhone. Note that if you use any other browser other than Safari, it will not work.

4. Now goto settings on your iPhone and you will see profile installed notification. Sometimes your device may restart after installing the profile.

5. Now goto General -> Software Update, you will iOS 14.0 developer beta update.

6. Download it and install and enjoy.

Note: Developer builds are not meant for daily usage and most of the time they have bugs. According to Apple timeline, public Beta of iOS 14.0 will be released by mid July. I suggest you wait for Public Beta if your phone is your primary mobile.

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