Apple’s iOS 27 beta brings massive changes like a smarter Siri, but there’s a huge catch: You can’t just uninstall it. Here is everything you need to know to safely install the beta without ruining your iPhone.
0:00 What’s New in iOS 27 Beta
0:27 The iOS 27 Beta Installation Myth
0:52 What You Need to Know Before Installing
1:34 Step 0: Device Compatibility
1:52 Step 1: Backing Up Your iPhone
2:23 Step 2: Developer Account & Beta Enrollment
2:36 How to Install iOS 27 Beta
2:51 Outro & Final Thoughts
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@NathG.1.4.
July 13, 2026 at 7:12 am
Does installing the beta factory reset your device or is it like installing an update?
@norskluna
July 13, 2026 at 7:22 am
Update- but if you want to go back, it is like a factory reset.
@Slush23
July 13, 2026 at 2:42 pm
@norskluna doing just a factory reset does not restore your phone to iOS 26 first you have to Restore your iPhone from a computer, download the IPSW file for 26 then install the IPSW file to your phone to restore it to iOS 26, and then you use your iCloud or computer to put everything back on it from your iCloud or the computer
@jeevanbatla91
July 13, 2026 at 7:47 am
Public beta launching this week 😎
@Donyourmom
July 13, 2026 at 8:54 pm
It released today lil bro
@urbanstrencan
July 13, 2026 at 8:26 am
ANDROID in my blood all the way 😉
@RadCatFood
July 13, 2026 at 8:29 am
27 beta is better than current 26. It’s better performing and more stable imo
@rangasoul
July 13, 2026 at 8:55 am
My iPhone 13 Battery already puckedup with the last update i think this update will make sure it will be gone 100% so i can spend some more money on the battery to keep Apple revenue steady
@user-jc5ff7tu5o
July 13, 2026 at 8:51 pm
pretty sure your $100 battery replacement isnt doing all that much to fund apple
@shadfrigui
July 13, 2026 at 9:12 am
I really like this format! Having one presenter explain the steps while another demonstrates them is a clever idea. It’d be great to see more videos like this. I think a lot of people have their favorite presenters, so mixing them up like this is a fun way to feature more of the team, even if one of them isn’t speaking.
@TechOs19
July 13, 2026 at 10:40 am
True
@lchanceiv
July 13, 2026 at 9:26 am
does anyone know when the public beta is coming up.
@likemike23
July 13, 2026 at 9:34 am
This is the week for iOS & iPadOS 27.0 Public Beta. I personally wait until beta 3 or 4 🎟️
@denices9418
July 13, 2026 at 9:37 am
when is public beta coming ?
@kanok_sd_22
July 13, 2026 at 9:39 am
Tonight or tomorrow
@sudiptokumar986
July 13, 2026 at 10:09 am
wtf .. what are using to write? what wierd noise. RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN🏃🏃♂🏃♀
@T2code3
July 13, 2026 at 10:09 am
Use ipsw to go back to ios 26
@Skye-d6t
July 13, 2026 at 10:14 am
Use ipsw to go back to ios 26 ..
@muscy2637
July 13, 2026 at 10:31 am
You CAN downgrade iOS 27 beta by downloading an iOS 26 ipsw file for your device and also having your iOS 26 backup ready so that way you can restore back to it. For this, you will need to have a Mac or Windows computer on hand to be able to connect your device to downgrade if you so choose.
@carllxz.p
July 13, 2026 at 12:14 pm
iOS 26.5.2 is such a mess I am desperate and that’s on iphone 17 pro max
@tattooedchick24
July 13, 2026 at 1:19 pm
I have 27 developer beta. Been installed since it came out. Only issue I have is the HomePod can no longer turn off sleep focus alarms( like when I wake up).
@Slush23
July 13, 2026 at 2:39 pm
What you’re stating is completely false. If you’re on iOS 27 developer beta, you can absolutely downgrade back to iOS 26. Where do you get that you cannot downgrade? The only product that you can’t downgrade is the Apple Watch. You have to take it to Apple for them to do it.
@TheDrewMaican
July 13, 2026 at 2:46 pm
You may not be able to uninstall it but you can overwrite it with the released version.
@bonoixb05
July 13, 2026 at 5:09 pm
It’s great to see Iyaz host a segment in CNET. He’s entertaining and informative at the same time.
@Mo_Klonus
July 13, 2026 at 5:50 pm
So, you’re saying developers walk while testing? If he fell, would he get “backup” and keep walking?
@jeepoffroad
July 13, 2026 at 6:26 pm
Betas can be uninstalled. I did it on mine 2 weeks ago.