iOS 17 Download and Install - 2 Easy Ways

Congratulations! We Apple fans now finally waited for the new iOS 17 on September, 18th, 2023.

Can't wait to embrace the iOS 17 new features? In this post, the iOS 17 download and install will be introduced in detail. Just keep reading!

Before iOS 17 Download and Install

To ensure a successful iOS 17 download and install, here are some important things that you must know.

1. Check Compatibility

Before updating your iPhone, you must check compatibility first.

iOS 17 is compatible with these devices:

• iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13/13 mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12/12 mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS/XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

2. Check Your iOS Version

Go check whether your iOS version is 16.4 and later or earlier:

Open Settings＞General＞About.

The way to download and install the iOS 17 is a little different for iOS versions before and after iOS 16.4. In the following introduction, you'll learn the detailed method to download and install iOS 17/iOS 17 Beta/iOS 17 Public Beta on different iOS versions.

3. Clear iPhone Storage

Last but not least, it's necessary to check and clear iPhone storage before you download and install iOS 17 Beta 8. The iOS 17 update software is about 3.07 GB in size. Not enough space on the iPhone may lead to download and install failure.

Go and check your iPhone storage first: iPhone Settings＞General＞iPhone Storage. And if your iPhone storage is full, there are 7 ways to free up space on iPhone.

How to Download and Install iOS 17

Now that you have already prepared to follow the update, let's just go ahead. To make the updating tutorial clear, we divide the tutorial into 2 parts - for iOS 16.4 and later and iOS 16.4 earlier. After checking your iOS version, just go directly to the corresponding tutorial.

iOS 17 Download for iOS 16.4 and Later

Haven't Update to iOS 17 Beta Before

For iPhone users who didn't make an update to iOS 17 Beta, you can directly upgrade to iOS 17.

Here is how:

Go to Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Upgrade to iOS 17＞Download and Install.

Already Updated to iOS 17 Beta

For iPhone users who have already updated to iOS 17 Beta, update iOS 17 Beta to iOS 17.

Here is how:

Go to Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Download and Install.

iOS 17 Download for iOS 16.4 Earlier

Haven't Update to iOS 17 Beta Before

For iPhone users who didn't make an update to iOS 17 Beta, update your iOS version to 16.4 and later, then upgrade it to iOS 17.

Go to iPhone Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Download and Install.

The way to find "Software Update" varies from different iOS versions, just find the software update option on your iOS version.

Already Updated to iOS 17 Beta

For iPhone users who have already updated to iOS 17 Beta, update iOS 17 Beta to iOS 17.

Here is how:

Go to Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Download and Install.

iOS 17 Beta Download and Install

Want to know more about iOS 17 Beta download and install? Read on to learn more useful information.

iOS 17 Beta Download and Install (For iOS Version 16.4 and Later)

Apple brings an easy and quick way for iPhone users whose iPhone running iOS 16.4 and later. This time you don't need to join the Apple Developer Program, all you need to do is sign in.

Many users are confused about the iOS Beta update not showing up. In general, this is because you need to sign in to the Apple Developer Program with your Apple ID first. And after that, the iOS Beta update will show up. (If still not showing up, refresh and wait for a while.)

And here is how to download and install iOS 17 Beta 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 on an iPhone running iOS 16.4 and later iOS version:

1. Download and Install iOS 17 Beta via Apple Developer Program Online

1. Go to Apple Developer Program.
2. Click/Tap Account＞sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to allow the agreement.
4. Go to iPhone Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Beta Updates.
5. Check iOS 17 Developer Beta and back to Software Update.

   

6. Tap Download and Install and wait for the process to be completed.

2. Download and Install iOS 17 Beta via the Apple Developer App

1. Go to Apple Store.
2. Download Apple Developer app.
3. Tap Account＞Sign In＞allow the agreement.

   

4. Go to iPhone Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Beta Updates.
5. Check iOS 17 Developer Beta and back to Software Update.
6. Tap Download and Install and wait for the process to be completed.

iOS 17 Beta Profile Download and Install (For iOS 16.4 Earlier)

Update to the Latest iOS Version ( iOS 16.4 and Later)

For iOS 16.4 earlier, there are mainly two ways to download and install iOS 17 Beta.

• For iOS 16.4 and later iOS versions are available:

1. Go to iPhone Settings＞General＞Software Update＞Download and Install.
2. Follow the method mentioned in "For iOS 16.4 and Later".

The way to find "Software Update" varies from different iOS versions, just find the software update option on your iOS version.

• For iOS 16.4 and later iOS versions aren't available/looking for another way:

1. iOS 17 Beta profile download.

2. Go to Settings＞tap Profile Download or find it in VPN & Device Management＞tap Install. (If it still not showing up, refresh and wait for a while.)

Besides upgrading manually, you can also pick up a reliable upgrade tool. BuhoRepair is a powerful tool that meets your multiple needs whether you want to upgrade or downgrade iOS.

Here is how to use BuhoRepair to upgrade to iOS 17:

1. Free download, install, and launch BuhoRepair.
2. Click Upgrade/Downgrade iOS＞Upgrade Version＞Upgrade Now.
3. Connect your iPhone to your computer and trust your computer on your iPhone.
4. Click Download＞Upgrade Now.
5. Set up your iPhone after the upgrading process is completed.

In addition, if you find iOS 17/iOS 17 Beta hard to use and want to downgrade iOS 17 to iOS 16, there are 3 easy ways.

Conclusion

What we mentioned above is iOS 17/iOS 17 Beta download and install.

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