Apple has released the first beta for iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 to developers. The update is available over-the-air for all compatible iPhone and iPadOS models, as well as from the Apple Developer Center.
The update has been released just a couple of days after the company releases iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 to the general public with Priority Notifications, new emojis, Apple Intelligence updates, Apple Vision Pro App, Apple News+, and more.
At the time of writing, we are still downloading and install the updates on our iPhone 16 Pro Max and 11-inch M4 iPad Pro. So far, the updates are quiet hefty, and more than 7.65 GB in size for iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple’s release notes do not mention anything useful but we will update this post as and when we find any noticeable changes.
iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 are compatible with the following iPhone and iPad models:
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
- iPad Pro (M4)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
- iPad Air (M2)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- iPad (7th generation and later)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)
If you device is already enrolled in Apple’s developer beta software program, you can simply go to Settings > General > Software Update to download and install the new release. Make sure that your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has at least 50% battery charge.
If somehow you don’t see the update right away, check Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates, and make sure that iOS 18 Developer Beta is selected. Otherwise you will not receive the update.
Apple has also released the first developer beta builds for macOS Sequoia 15.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5.
