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Sep 12, 2023 · Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 3. Next on your iOS device go to Settings -> General -> Software Update. Step 4. On this page, you should see the Beta Updates option, tap on it. Step 5. On the next screen make sure you select iOS 17 Public Beta and return to the previous screen. Step 6.
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Developer Mode
If you’re developing for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS, make sure to enable Developer Mode on your device. This will let you grant permission to run locally-installed apps on these platforms — for example, when you perform a build-and-run in Xcode or install an .ipa file with Apple Configurator. Learn about Developer Mode
Back up
Always back up your Mac and devices before installing beta software. You can back up iPhone using iCloud or your computer. Your Apple Watch data is backed up to the iPhone that it’s paired with. And you can back up Apple Vision Pro using iCloud. Learn how to back up and restore devices. 1. Mac 2. iPhone and iPad 3. Apple TV 4. Apple Vision Pro 5. Apple Watch
Release notes
Be sure to read the release notes for the version of software that you plan to install. Release notes provide details on API changes, known issues, fixes, workarounds, and deprecations for recent software releases. View latest release notes
Beta versions of Xcode include support for the lastest SDKs for creating apps that run on upcoming releases of an operating system. Once you have Xcode installed, you can download the platforms you would like to develop for directly from Xcode. View Xcode betas
For devices running iOS 16.4 or later
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updatesand choose the Developer beta. 2. When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. Note: Your iPhone must be signed in with the Apple ID you use to sign into to the Apple Developer website in order to access the beta software.
For devices running iOS 16.3 or earlier
1. Download the configuration profile from the download page. 2. On your device: Download the configuration profile directly onto your device and follow the installation instructions. 3. On your Mac or PC: Save the file to your hard disk and email it to an account on your iPhone. Tap the configuration profile in Mail and follow the installation instructions. 4. Connect your device to a power cord and connect to Wi-Fi. 5. Tap Settings > General > Software Update. 6. Tap ”Download and Install“....
For devices running iPadOS 16.4 or later
1. Go to Settings General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose the developer beta. 2. When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. Note: Your iPad must be signed in with the Apple ID you use to sign into to the Apple Developer website in order to access the beta software.
For devices running iPadOS 16.3 or earlier
1. Download the configuration profile from the download page. 2. On your device: Download the configuration profile directly onto your device and follow the installation instructions. 3. On your Mac or PC: Save the file to your hard disk and email it to an account on your iPad. Tap the configuration profile in Mail and follow the installation instructions. 4. Connect your device to a power cord and connect to Wi-Fi. 5. Tap Settings > General > Software Update. 6. Tap ”Download and Install“. 7...
For devices running macOS 13.4 Ventura or later
1. Go to System Settings > General > Software Update, then click the info button ⓘnext to ”Beta updates“. Choose the macOS Developer beta you’d like to install. 2. When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. Note: Your Mac must be signed in with the Apple ID you use to sign into to the Apple Developer website in order to access the beta software. The macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later.
For devices running macOS 13.3 Ventura or earlier
1. Download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility from the download page. 2. Open the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility and follow the instructions. 3. When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. Please note the configuration profile will only offer macOS 13 beta updates. To get macOS 14 beta, please follow the instructions for macOS 13.4 Ventura or later.
Installation using the configuration profile
1. Download the tvOS beta software configuration profile for the Apple TV 4K from the download pageon your Mac. 2. Make sure you’re running the latest version of Xcode 12 or later on your Mac, as well as macOS 10.13.4 or later. 3. Check that your Apple TV is plugged in and turned on. 4. Connect your Apple TV and Mac to the same network. 5. In Xcode, choose Window > Devices and Simulators, then in the window that appears, click Devices. 6. On Apple TV, open Settings, then choose Remotes and De...
Installation using the restore image for Apple TV (4th generation) only
1. Download the tvOS beta software restore image for Apple TV (4th generation) from the download pageon your Mac. 2. Open the Finder. 3. Connect your Apple TV (4th generation) to your Mac with a USB-C charge cable. 4. Select your Apple TVwhen it appears in the Finder. 5. In the Summary panel, hold the Option key and click the Restore Apple TV button. 6. Select the tvOS beta software restore image and click Open to start installation. 7. After installing the beta, your device will reboot and w...
Updating Apple Vision Pro via OTA updates
1. Go to Settings General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose the developer beta. 2. When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. Note: Your Apple Vision Pro must be signed in with the Apple ID you use to sign into to the Apple Developer website in order to access the beta software.
Updating Apple Vision Pro via restore image
1. Download the latest visionOS restore image from developer.apple.com. 2. Connect your Apple Vision Pro to your Mac using a Developer Strap. You will need to be running macOS Sonoma (version 14.0 or later). 3. Launch Apple Configurator (version 2.17 or later) on your Mac. 4. Ensure your Mac is a trusted device. When prompted, click "Trust Computer" on Apple Vision Pro. 5. Drag the downloaded OS image onto the Apple Vision Pro icon in the Apple Configurator window. 6. Confirm the configurator...
For devices running watchOS 9.5 or later
When a new developer beta is available, you can install it from Software Update. 1. From your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update, then click Beta Updatesand click Choose the Developer beta you’d like to install. 2. To update the software on Apple Watch, you’ll need to: 2.1. Make sure your Apple Watch has at least a 50 percent charge. 2.2. Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi. 2.3. Keep your iPhone next to your Apple Watch to make sure they’re in range. 2.4. Make sure your iPhone is ru...
For devices running watchOS 9.4 or earlier
1. To update the software on Apple Watch, you’ll need to: 1.1. Make sure your Apple Watch has at least a 50 percent charge. 1.2. Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi. 1.3. Keep your iPhone next to your Apple Watch to make sure they’re in range. 1.4. Make sure your iPhone is running the latest beta. 2. Download the configuration profile from the download page. On your iPhone: Download the configuration profile directly onto your iPhone and follow the installation instructions. On your Mac or PC: Save...
Support for Apple Watch
If your Apple Watch displays a red icon ⓘ, force restart your Apple Watch. Simultaneously hold the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release when you see the Apple logo. If force restarting your Apple Watch doesn’t resolve the issue, or if your Apple Watch restarts in recovery mode or exhibits other issues that require it to be restored with the current version of watchOS, you may need to send it in to Apple to be serviced. Apple Authorized Service Providers and Appl...
AirPods beta firmware for Apple Developer Program members enables development of features on iOS and macOS for AirPods. It also enables debugging of issues by Apple with log collection. This release includes new features like Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness, and improvements to Automatic Switching and call controls.
Safari Technology Preview gives you an early look at upcoming web technologies on Apple platforms. Get the latest layout technologies, visual effects, developer tools, and more, so you can provide input on how they are implemented and deliver best-in-class experiences on Apple devices. Download Safari Technology Preview
Aug 29, 2024 · A Release Candidate is a version of the software that is potentially ready to be released to the public. It is typically one of the final stages before the software becomes generally available (GA).
- Pre-Alpha Version. The first stage in the Software Release Life Cycle is Pre-Alpha. This stage of the process is completely focused on the development of a product rather than its marketing and public release.
- Alpha Version. The alpha stage represents the first letter of the Greek alphabet, and it's also a code name for the phase of development that takes place before a product is launched.
- Beta Version. The beta stage, named after the second letter of the Greek alphabet, is the code name used to signify that a software product has moved into its second phase of testing and is ready for external use by customers or clients, often referred to as “beta testers”.
- Release Candidate. A release candidate (RC) is a pre-release version of the software that is being prepared for its final product release (in the RC phase) to the public.
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