Xcode 26 beta support for EAS Build and Workflows
Aug 27, 2025 by

Stanisław Chmiela
We've added support for Xcode 26 beta on our macOS build infrastructure, allowing you to build and test your apps with the latest iOS 26 features before the public release later this fall.
How to use Xcode 26 beta
To use Xcode 26 beta to create your builds, specify the following image in your eas.json:
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{"build": {"preview": {"ios": {"image": "macos-sequoia-15.5-xcode-26.0"}}}}
For Workflows, specify the image in your job configuration:
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jobs:build:type: buildimage: macos-sequoia-15.5-xcode-26.0params:platform: ios
As new beta images roll out, we'll continue to update our xcode image under this image name, so you'll always have the latest.
Testing before public release
Using this beta image allows you to test your app against the latest iOS 26 SDK and identify any compatibility issues before the public release later this fall. For a complete list of supported build images, see our infrastructure documentation.