Apple has moved the visionOS 26.4 beta cycle forward again. On February 23, 2026, the company released visionOS 26.4 beta 2 for Apple Vision Pro, and the same update is now reaching public beta testers as it rolls out more widely.
This second beta follows the first visionOS 26.4 beta, which Apple pushed out on February 16, 2026, kicking off the current test cycle.
If you already run the 26.4 public beta on your Vision Pro, you should see beta 2 appear soon in Software Update. The build number for this release is 23O5220e.
How to update
- Open Settings on Apple Vision Pro.
- Tap General.
- Tap Software Update.
- If you are enrolled, you will see the visionOS Public Beta option in Beta Updates. Select it.
- Download and install the update, then follow the on-screen steps.
Before you install, back up anything important. Beta builds can drain battery faster, break apps, or introduce new bugs, especially on a device you use every day.
Changes in beta 2
Right now, visionOS 26.4 beta 2 looks like a maintenance update. Apple has not highlighted big, headline features for this specific beta release, and early reports point to bug fixes and performance work rather than major additions.
That said, the 26.4 cycle matters for Vision Pro owners because Apple often spreads changes across several betas. Beta 2 also gives developers and testers another week of feedback on stability, battery behavior, and app compatibility before the next build lands.
If you spot something new, check the obvious places first: system settings, window behavior, hand and eye tracking responsiveness, and any Apple apps that ship as part of visionOS. Those are the areas where small tweaks tend to show up without much notice.
What to do if the update does not show up
If you do not see beta 2 right away, you are probably hitting a staged rollout. Confirm these basics:
- You are signed in with the Apple ID enrolled in the beta program.
- The Vision Pro is on Wi-Fi and has enough battery.
- The Beta Updates option is set to the public beta track.
- You have waited a bit and checked again, since rollouts can take time to appear across regions and accounts.
That’s the latest on visionOS 26.4 beta 2 and its public rollout. Let us know in the comments if you notice any changes after installing.
