Apple announced the iPhone’s latest operating system, iOS 17, on Monday on the first day of its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held at Apple Park in California. While the public release is not expected until September, a developer beta has been made available for testing. And unlike previous years, installation is currently free for everyone. (ALSO READ | Exciting New iOS 17 Features Revealed: 10 for iPhone Users)
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1. Beta versions of operating systems are often pre-release versions intended for testing. They may have bugs, performance issues, and unexpected behavior that could threaten the stability of your device.
2. Beta installations may occasionally result in data loss or corruption. Before installing a beta operating system, it is highly recommended to backup your device to another Mac or PC to avoid losing important data.
3. Apple’s official support may be limited to beta versions.
4. Some third-party accessories or devices may not work properly.
With good care, however, they are a good way to test and preview new functions.
Now that you know the cons, you might want to go one step further! To do this, you must first sign up for the Apple Beta program. Please note that your iPhone must be running iOS 16.4 or later.
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How do I enroll in the Apple Beta Software program?
Step 1: To enroll in the Apple Beta software program, go to beta.apple.com.
Step 2. Tap on the “Sign In” button and then enter your Apple ID (You can use a different account than the signed-in account).
Step 3. Read the Terms and Conditions. If you are satisfied, click the “Accept” button.
Step 4. To get the latest beta updates, you need to select the “Beta Updates” option in the Settings app after enrolling in the Apple Beta software program.
Step 5. To do this, open the Settings app on your device. Then go to General > Software Update.
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Step 6: Activate the new “Beta Updates” button to get the latest versions.
Step 7: You can always disable the setting here to stop receiving the updates.
Now that you have signed up for the beta program, you can install the iOS 17 beta updates.
How do I install iOS 17 Developer Beta?
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Choose General.
Step 3: Choose Software update.
Step 4: Choose Beta Updates.
Step 5: Choose iOS 17 Developer Beta.
Step 6: Go back to the main software update screen. After some time, the iOS 17 developer beta should appear.
Step 7: Select “Download and Install” to start installing iOS 17 Developer Beta 1.
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Previously, Apple restricted access to its developer betas to members of the premium Apple Developer Program, which costs $99 per year. However, now anyone with an Apple ID can access it. The tech giant just confirmed this in its updated support document sent to Apple Developers.
