How to install iOS 10 public Beta?
Finally, Apple released the much-awaited version of iOS 10 public Beta version. Apple wants that all the users get an error free iOS 10. For that, it has released it a public beta version of iOS 10 for the testing purpose.
How to install iOS 10 public beta |
For all the users, some of the critical things you should keep in mind. As the iOS 10 is still in the development phase. Initially, this beta version will have various issues, and you will face a lot of crashes, bugs while using iOS 10 public beta. One important thing, if you rely on your iPhone device, and you are using it for your work purpose or any other emergency issue then don’t Install the beta version. You should install the iOS 10 after its official release.
If you are a big fan of iPhone like me and want to try out new features and don’t have any critical issue, then you should try the public beta version of iOS. Remember before installing, you will face bugs and various crashing problems with the beta version. If you are okay with this, then continue, try out new features before the general public.
Compatible Devices
I will give you details about which devices are compatible based on three categories:For iPhone:
All the devices above the iPhone 5 are compatible.
For iPad:
- iPad mini, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4
- iPad 2
- iPad third and fourth generation
- iPad Air and iPad Air 2
- iPad Pro 9.7 inch and iPad Pro 12.7 inch
For iPod Touch:
iPod touch5th generation and 6th generation
After checking whether your device is compatible or not
Here I will guide you through all the essential steps that will be needed while installing iOS 10 beta on your device.
Before installing the iOS 10 on your device, take care of some necessary steps as below:
Backup your important data
Before we start, you should backup all of your data on Windows or Mac. As the installation is straightforward, if you do any changes to your device there are high chances of risk. So, you should take care of all your personal data, to be safe and secure.
There are two options to take backup. One is on the iCloud, and other is your PC. I would suggest you to take backup on your PC. Because even if you have the fast internet connection, the cloud backup will consume more time as you have your personal apps installed on the device. Rather, backing up on the PC will be faster and safe. Don’t remember how to back up your device? I am here to guide you through easy steps:
Steps for backing up your iOS device:
- Open the iTunes on your Windows or Mac.
- Attach a Sync Cable between your PC and the iOS device to take backup.
- Now after opening iTunes, you will observe a device icon on the upper left corner near the iTunes interface, click on it.
iTunes - Then you will see the summary page on the iTunes, which will open by default. Then find the option for backups and click on it.
Backups - Then you will see the screen as above. After that, click on This computer for taking up the backup.
- Next is to check the Encrypt iPhone backup. If you don’t check this, you will lose all of your saved bookmarks and account passwords of the various apps.
- Next step is to click on Back Up Now on and your backup Process will start.
- One last thing to keep in your mind, before we start the process, make sure you device is fully charged.
How to download iOS 10 public Beta?
Now, as you have backupFirstly, you have to register your account for the iOS 10 public beta program. If you already have an account in Apple public beta, you need not register again. Just log in with your Apple ID and download iOS 10. If you haven’t registered yet, then I will guide you through all the steps.
First Step:
Initially, open the site, beta.apple.com on your iOS device. After that, click on the Signup and enter details of your Apple ID and Password.
| Sign up |
Second Step:
Click on sign in with your registered ID.
| Sign in |
Third Step:
Now you have to accept all the terms and conditions, for that click on Accept, which is available on the bottom right corner of your screen.
| your Mac |
Then you have to enroll your iOS device.
Fourth Step:
Now, simply you have to tap on the iOS tab.
| Guide |
Fifth Step:
Next is to hit to enroll your iOS device.
| Enroll Device |
Sixth Step:
Click the button “Download Profile”.
| Download Profile |
Seventh Step:
Now you will observe an Install Profile page, on the top right corner of your screen tap on Install.
| Install |
Eighth Step:
Again you will find an option of Install on the Consent page, tap on install again.
| Install |
Then you will follow the option to Install at the bottom of your screen, tap on it. After that, one prompt box will appear, tap on Restart.
| Install and Restart |
After Few minutes your device will restart, now it’s the actual time of download and install iOS 10 Public beta.
How to install iOS 10 on your device?
First Step:When your device boots with good battery life, navigate to the below steps:
Settings-> General
| Settings |
Second Step:
Hit on Software Update.
| Software Update |
Third step:
As soon as you click on this, you will see an option of iOS 10 public beta 1
Then on the downside, you will see an option to Download and Install tap on it. You will be asked for a passcode. Enter your passcode.
| Download and Install |
Fourth Step:
Next, is, you will get Terms and Conditions Page, on this page at the bottom right corner, you will see Agree. Tap on it.
| Terms and Conditions |
| Terms and Conditions |
Fifth Step:
The final step is to tap on Install.
Now, the installation process will start and will be completed successfully.
Final Process:
After the above process gets completed and you get your lock screen back, enter your PIN and gets started. Now, you will be prompted to agree with some of the licensing agreements. Again you will see a prompt where they will ask for various data collection programs like error and bug reporting to Apple and the app developers.
In addition to this, on the various iOS device, you will be able to get the new app for Feedback.
| Feedback |
With the help of this newly furnished App error reporting will become much easier. While using the device when you face any error, you can provide feedback to the developers.
| New Feedback |
With your kind feedback to the developers, these errors will help them to make the iOS 10 entirely bug-free before its initial release to the public.
Thus, I have provided you with all the essential steps to install iOS 10 public beta on your iOS device. I will be waiting for your comments about the article in the comment section given below.
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