iOS 27 beta Beta 1
Get the iOS 27 beta on your iPhone over the air — beta profiles are not needed.
iOS 27 Beta 1 is out now
Updated June 11, 2026
Beta Profiles Every Apple beta, tracked live.
Apple retired beta profile files — today the iOS 27, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS betas are free for everyone with an Apple ID — beta profiles are no longer required. We track every new build the moment Apple ships it, host the IPSW firmware library, build free tools and keep device compatibility up to date — independently maintained since 2022.
No profile file needed
Free with an Apple ID
Live build tracking
Quick answer
Beta profiles were small configuration files that unlocked Apple betas from 2013 to 2023. In 2026 you no longer need one: the iOS 27, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS betas are free for any Apple ID via Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates — no profile file, no computer, no paid developer account. That’s how beta profiles work in 2026.
Live from Apple’s release pipeline · via AppleDB
Latest releases
Every current beta with its build number and release date — this strip updates itself the moment Apple ships a new build — no beta profiles involved anymore.
iOS 27 beta Beta 1
iPadOS 27 beta Beta 1
macOS 27 beta Beta 1
watchOS 27 beta Beta 1
tvOS 27 beta Beta 1
visionOS 27 beta Beta 1
3 days agolatest iOS build shipped
1iOS 27 builds this cycle
Mid-Julypublic beta expected
iOS beta release timeline
What shipped, what’s next and when to expect it — each stage lights up automatically when it goes live. None of these stages need beta profiles.
iOS 27 Beta 1Out now · released June 8, free with an Apple ID
ExpectediOS 27 Beta 2June 22–24, 2026
ExpectedPublic BetaMid-July 2026
ExpectedRelease CandidateEarly September 2026
ExpectediOS 27.0September 2026, with the iPhone 18 lineup
Get every Apple beta
Happy WWDC week — the first developer betas of the 27 generation are out for every platform — free with an Apple ID, without beta profiles. Not sure if your device qualifies? Use the compatibility checker below or see all supported devices.
iPadOS 27 beta Beta 1
Get the iPadOS 27 beta on your iPad over the air — no beta profiles required.
macOS 27 beta Beta 1
Enroll your Mac to receive macOS 27 beta updates from Software Update.
watchOS 27 beta Beta 1
Get watchOS 27 beta updates for Apple Watch through the iPhone Watch app.
tvOS 27 beta Beta 1
Point your Apple TV at the tvOS 27 beta channel from its Settings app.
visionOS 27 beta Beta 1
Enroll your Apple Vision Pro to receive visionOS 27 beta updates.
iOS 26
The 2025 generation — final release, plus ongoing 26.x betas for devices staying behind.
iPadOS 26
Final 2025 release for iPad, with 26.x point betas still in testing.
macOS 26
Final 2025 release for Mac — the safe choice for daily work machines.
watchOS 26
Final 2025 release for Apple Watch, delivered through the iPhone Watch app.
iOS 17 Beta Profile Retired
The last cycle that began with profile files — retired mid-2023 when Apple pulled beta profiles and moved enrollment into Settings.
iOS 16 Beta Profile Retired
The final classic beta profile for iPhone. On iOS 16.4+, beta profiles stopped enabling beta updates.
watchOS 9 Beta Profile Retired
Installed through the iPhone — retired along with all other beta profiles.
macOS 13 Beta Profile Retired
The last macOS access profile before Software Update enrollment took over.
Free · in-browser · no install
Tools for beta testers
Quick utilities we built for the questions every tester asks in the era after beta profiles — they run right here in your browser.
Display tool
iPhone Display Hz Test
Is your screen rendering at 120 Hz ProMotion right now? Tap start — the ball moves once per frame, so what you see is what you get.
— Hz
Tap “Start test” to measure your display
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Compatibility
iOS 27 Compatibility Checker
Pick your iPhone — instantly see beta, Apple Intelligence and ProMotion support.
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Display tool
Dead Pixel Test
Cycle pure full-screen colors to spot dead or stuck pixels — tap anywhere to change color, last color exits.
Do you still need a beta profile in 2026?
Short answer: no — and that's good news. Here's how getting Apple betas changed, and where this site fits in today.
Profiles unlocked betas
For a decade, installing a small beta profile file was the only way to receive pre-release iOS over the air. Sites like this one hosted those beta profiles for millions of testers.
Your Apple ID is the profile now
Since iOS 16.4, Apple moved beta enrollment into Settings → Software Update → Beta Updates. Developer and public betas are free for any Apple ID — beta profiles gave way to a simple toggle.
IPSW for everything else
Clean installs, downgrades, recovery and older devices still rely on full firmware files. Our IPSW library tracks direct Apple CDN links and live signing status for every device.
Takes about 5 minutes + download time
How to get the iOS 27 Beta
The exact steps that replaced beta profiles. Works on iPhone 11 and later — same flow on iPad, Mac, Watch, TV and Vision Pro.
1
Back up your device
Create an iCloud backup (Settings → your name → iCloud → iCloud Backup) or an archived computer backup so you can roll back to stable iOS later.
2
Sign in with your Apple ID
Any free Apple ID works. You do not need the $99 developer membership to install betas.
3
Open Beta Updates
Go to Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates. This menu is what replaced profile files in 2023.
4
Choose iOS 27 Developer Beta
Pick iOS 27 Developer Beta — or the Public Beta once it opens (expected mid-July 2026) — then go back one screen.
5
Download and install
Tap Download and Install, stay on Wi-Fi and a charger, and let it finish. First boot takes a few extra minutes.
Firmware library
IPSW Beta Downloads, straight from Apple's CDN
Full firmware images for every iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV — for clean installs, downgrades and recovery. We track signing status live — from the beta profiles era to today — so you always know what can still be installed.
Direct Apple CDN links
Live signing status
Every Apple device
Free · no account
Browse the IPSW library
Go deeper
Guides, tips and tools for everything around beta profiles and the iOS 27 cycle — written from a decade of testing Apple software.
Supported devices
Check whether your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Watch runs the 27-generation betas.
Enroll in the beta program
Step-by-step: join the iOS 27 beta program with a free Apple ID — no profile file.
iOS 27 beta download
Where to actually get the iOS 27 beta in 2026, and which option fits your device.
Enable Developer Mode
Turn on Developer Mode on iPhone for the iOS 27 beta — what it does and how.
Remove the iOS 27 beta
Go back to iOS 26 safely: unenroll, restore and keep your data intact.
All beta downloads
Every iOS 27 cycle download in one hub on our sister site, iOS27Beta.com.
Frequently asked questions
Everything people still ask about beta profiles, betas and IPSW — answered for 2026.
A beta profile was a small configuration file that, once installed, allowed an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV to receive pre-release Apple software over the air. From 2013 to 2023 it was the standard way to join Apple betas. Apple retired profile files in 2023 — beta enrollment is now built directly into Settings and linked to your Apple ID.
No. On iOS 16.4 and later, profile files no longer enable beta updates. To get the iOS 27 beta in 2026, you enroll through Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates with a free Apple ID. Profile files only remain relevant for some legacy devices stuck on much older software.
Back up your device, then open Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates and choose iOS 27 Developer Beta. Go back to Software Update and tap Download and Install. The whole process is free, over the air, and requires no computer and no profile file. Full walkthrough above on this page.
Yes. Since 2023, both the developer beta and the public beta are free for anyone with an Apple ID. The paid Apple Developer Program ($99/year) is only needed for publishing apps to the App Store, not for installing betas.
An IPSW file is Apple's complete firmware image for a specific device. Unlike over-the-air updates, it contains the entire operating system and is installed through Finder or iTunes. IPSW files are used for clean installs, recovering a failed update, and downgrading from a beta back to stable iOS. Browse our live IPSW library.
Early developer betas are the least stable builds of the cycle — expect app crashes, faster battery drain and occasional bugs. If your iPhone is your daily device, the safer path is the public beta or the final release in September. Always create a full backup before enrolling either way.
Yes, but not with a simple toggle. You connect the device to a computer, restore it in recovery mode using the latest signed stable IPSW, and then restore a backup made before you installed the beta. This erases the device, which is why backing up first matters so much. Check current signing status in the IPSW library.
No. Over-the-air enrollment through Settings requires no computer at all. A computer is only needed if you choose the IPSW route — for clean installs or downgrades — using Finder on a Mac or iTunes on Windows.
The developer beta ships first — iOS 27 Developer Beta 1 arrived on June 8, 2026, right after the WWDC keynote — and gets new builds earliest. The public beta follows a few weeks later (expected mid-July 2026) with more stability. Both are free; they differ only in timing and polish.
iOS 27 supports the iPhone 11 and every newer model, including iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) — 31 models in total, the same list as iOS 26. iPhone X, XS and XR are not supported. Apple Intelligence features additionally require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. See the full supported devices list.