Looking to install iOS 26 Beta 3 or iPadOS 26 beta 3? Here’s how to download the OTA profile or IPSW file, and install the latest iOS 26 developer beta on your iPhone the right way.
iOS 26 Beta 3 Along With iPadOS 26 Beta 3 Now Available, Here’s How to Download and Install It
The third iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta is here, and if you’re a registered developer itching to test Apple’s latest software, now’s the time to update! Whether you’re going for the OTA update or a clean install using the IPSW file, this guide covers everything you need to know.
How to Install iOS 26 Beta 3 OTA
First things first: you must be a registered Apple developer to access iOS 26 beta 3. If you haven’t registered yet, you can sign up for beta access for free. Head to developer.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
Once that’s sorted, the OTA method is the easiest:
- Open Settings > General > Software Update
- Tap Beta Updates
- Switch to the Apple ID tied to your Apple Developer account
- Select iOS 26 Developer Beta
- Go back, tap Download and Install, enter your passcode, agree to the T&C, and boom, you’re in!
Just like that, you’ll be running iOS 26 beta 3 in no time (after a quick reboot, of course).
Prefer a Clean Install? Use the IPSW File
Want a fresh install? Download the iOS 26 beta 3 IPSW file directly from developer.apple.com. Just make sure your device model matches the IPSW version, and again, only do this if you know what you’re doing.
A Quick Beta Reality Check
Before you dive in, remember:
- iOS 26 beta 3 is still in testing — bugs and crashes can happen
- Don’t install this on your daily driver iPhone
- Always back up your device first
This update dropped two weeks after beta 2, which came two weeks after beta 1, so the release cadence is right on track. Expect the final version of iOS 26 around September, likely alongside the iPhone 17 launch.
Final Thoughts
iOS 26 beta 3 is live for developers, packed with under-the-hood changes and prepping for the big fall release. Whether you update OTA or go the IPSW route, this is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and test what’s next.
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