Developer beta access

Activate iOS 27

Register your device UDID for Apple developer beta access. One $9 registration covers one device.

Before Installing

Do not rely on iCloud backups. Save a local backup.

Always have a backup plan. If you need to downgrade from beta software, you will need a backup saved on your computer.

  1. Connect your iOS device to your computer and open Finder on Mac or iTunes on PC.
  2. Select Back Up Now before installing beta software.

Supported Devices

iPhone

  • iPhone 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
  • 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 SE (gen. 2 and later)

iPad

  • iPad Pro (M4 and later)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (gen. 3 and later)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (gen. 1 and later)
  • iPad Air (M2 and later)
  • iPad Air (gen. 3 and later)
  • iPad (A16 and later)
  • iPad (gen. 8 and later)
  • iPad mini (A17 Pro and later)
  • iPad mini (gen. 5 and later)

Apple Help Documents

Frequent Questions

Why do I have to register my UDID?

Apple requires a device UDID to be registered before that device can install developer beta software tied to a developer account.

How long will registration take?

The registration process is fast. Your paid order is queued immediately, and you will receive a confirmation email when your UDID has been processed.

Can I use Apple Pay?

Yes, Apple Pay is shown on eligible Safari devices when PayPal makes it available for the transaction. PayPal remains available as the fallback.

What if I do not know my UDID?

Use the profile helper on an iPhone or iPad to send yourself a verified UDID link, or paste a UDID from Finder, Xcode, or Apple Configurator.

Contact Support

Email support: 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern time.

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