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The very first glimpse of iOS 15 is here. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about getting it on your phone.
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Have you signed up for the iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 public beta yet? The updates are available for those who are willing and brave enough to install the unfinished software to get an early look at all of the new features coming to Apple’s devices later this year. As long as you have a compatible iPhone or iPad (there’s a list at the bottom of this post), you can sign up and install the new software. Just remember, you need to be willing to live with software that may not work 100% of the time. This public beta means you’re free to tinker with the iOS 15 preview to your heart’s content.
The update brings plenty of new features to both devices. For example, there are new FaceTime features (allowing Android and PC users to take part for the first time) and iMessage improvements that make it easier to track links and photos your friends have sent. The iPad is getting a complete home screen revamp, and multitasking is finally receiving the boost it’s needed for years.
Before you rush on to the installation steps below, take a minute to create a backup of your iPhone or iPad on your computer. You can go back to iOS 14 if you decide iOS 15 isn’t stable enough for you, but any iCloud backups made on iOS 15 can’t be used to restore a device on iOS 14. By creating a backup on your computer before enrolling in the public beta, you’ll have a restore point. With the boring part out of the way, let’s dive into the installation process.
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Installing (and uninstalling) Apple’s iOS 15 public beta
Download and install Apple’s iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 public beta
The public beta launched at the end of June, and we’ve seen Apple stick its traditional schedule of releasing a beta update roughly every two weeks.
To install the beta, start by enrolling your iPhone or iPad in the public beta program. You’ll need to use Safari on your iPhone or iPad to visit this page. If you’ve previously taken part in the public beta, sign in using the same Apple ID you used previously. Otherwise, click the Sign Up button and follow the prompts. You’ll need to sign in with the same Apple ID you’re using on your iPhone or iPad.
You’ll need to install a beta profile, restart your device and then install the update as you normally would.
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Now that you’re signed in, click on the appropriate OS for your device. For example, click on iOS if you’re enrolling your iPhone, or iPadOS if you’re enrolling your iPad. In the Get Started section will be a link titled Enroll your device; click it. Read through Apple’s instructions, which include the same advice I just offered — creating a backup before going any further. With your device backed up, install the beta profile by tapping on the blue Download profile button.
Next, open the Settings app, tap the beta profile that’s near the top of your screen. You’ll be asked to approve it’s installation, and then prompted to restart your device. After your iPhone or iPad reboots, https://techisay.com/ you can install the beta as you would a regular software update by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
It’s a fairly big download, so make sure you have a reliable Wi-Fi connection to speed up the process. It’s also a good idea to plug your phone into a charger to ensure your device doesn’t run out of power mid-upgrade.
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