Why and How to Fix When iOS 18 Update Not Showing Up

Why iOS 18 update not showing up on iPhone?

Why is the iOS 18 update not showing? Many people encounter this issue. Here are a few common reasons why the iOS beta might not appear on your iPhone.

❌ Device Incompatibility: The beta program is released for specific device models only. Ensure your iPhone or iPad is among the compatible devices for the iOS 18 beta.

❌ Internet Unavailable: If your device is not connected to the internet, it may not display pending updates.

❌ Beta Program Enrollment: Enrolling your device in the Apple Beta Software Program is necessary to receive beta updates. This involves signing up with your Apple ID and installing a beta profile.

❌ Software Issues: If none of the above reasons apply, there might be an issue with your iPhone’s software.

❌ The server is busy: A large number of users updating iOS simultaneously can cause the Apple server to go down.

Now you can know why iOS 18 beta updates not showing in software update. And you can keep on reading to find solutions to solve your problems right now!

How to fix iOS 18 update not showing up

Here we offers 5 ways for you to fix the issue right now.

Solution 1. Check your iPhone model

If your iPhone is too old and doesn’t support the iOS 18 system, you won’t be able to update to the iOS 18 beta profile. 

 iOS 18 supported devices: iPhone Xr or later and iPhone SE (2nd generation or later). So if you are using an iPhone X or lower models, then your iPhone can't be updated.

Solution 2. Force restart your iPhone

Begin with a straightforward and effective solution that often resolves the issue: force restarting your iPhone. This helps by clearing temporary glitches. Here’s how to do it:

Press and release the Volume Up button > Quickly press and release the Volume Down button > Press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

After your iPhone restarts, check if the update is now available.

Solution 3. Clear iPhone storage

Sometimes, your iPhone might not display the iOS 18 beta update due to insufficient free space for downloading it. To resolve this, you’ll need to clear some storage space by following these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage. Identify which apps are taking up the most space. Delete or offload unused apps by tapping on them and confirming “Delete App.”

Step 2. Consider deleting large unnecessary videos or photos.

Step 3. Clear Safari cache and history by going to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

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Solution 4. Check for update with iTunes

If the above ways can't solve your problem, you can also use iTunes to check update for your iPhone.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2. Let iTunes recognize your device. Once iTunes detects your iPhone, find the device icon in the top left corner of the interface. It looks like a small iPhone silhouette. Click on it to go to the Summary page.

Step 3. Click on “Check for Update.” If the iOS 18 beta is available, iTunes will find it and you’ll be able to install it on your iPhone from there.

Solution 5. Update your iPhone manaually

An alternative is downloading the iOS 18 beta update manually. However, before we proceed, it's important to note that not all websites offering IPSW downloads are trustworthy. Only download the IPSW profile from a trusted source. With that in mind, here are the steps to download an IPSW profile for your iPhone:

1. Open your iPhone's browser and navigate to a trusted source like betaprofile.dev. Find the section for the iOS 18 Beta Profile and download the profile by clicking on the provided link.

2. Once downloaded, go to your iPhone's Settings app and look for the Downloaded Profile, then install it.

3. After installation, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

4. If everything went smoothly with the profile download, you should see the iOS 18 beta update available. You can then proceed with downloading and installing the update.

Conclusion

Now you can know how to fix when you encounter the iOS18 update not showing up issue. You can check your iPhone models, force restart your iPhone, clear you iPhone storage, update iPhone with iTunes or download iOS 18 manually to make it.

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