Update: Apple finally released the iOS 16 Public Beta. This means anyone with eligible iPhones or iPads can test the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 without a developer account. Check out the full guide for installation instructions. Just after the Apple Keynote session, Apple released the first beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. But it is available to developers only, and the public beta is expected in July (available now) at the time when the third developer beta will be available. I assume you have been waiting for the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for a long time. And why you shouldn’t, the new iOS 16 comes with so many new features including some most awaited features like lock screen customization. And now that it’s available as developer beta and public beta, you can now get it on your iPhone. Here we will share how to download and install iOS 16 Beta and iPadOS 16 beta on eligible iPhones and iPads respectively. So let’s start the guide with some managed steps.
iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 Eligibility
Soon after the iOS 16 announcement, Apple also shared the eligibility for iOS 16. The iOS 16 eligibility is different from what we all expected. iOS 16 drops support from five iPhones. If you are using old iPhones then unfortunately you will not be able to get iOS 16. You can check the iOS 16 supported iPhones. iOS 16 Supported Devices List:
Upcoming iPhone series (iPhone 14)iPhone 13iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone XsiPhone Xs MaxiPhone XriPhone XiPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusiPhone SE (2nd generation)iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone SE 1st Gen, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus are no longer supported for new major iOS updates. iPadOS 16 Supported Devices List:
iPad (5th generation and later)iPad mini (5th generation and later)iPad Air (3rd generation and later)iPad Pro models (All)
If you have an iPhone or an iPad from the eligible list and want to try the new iOS 16 beta or iPadOS 16 Beta, follow the steps given below. I assume you have already taken a full backup of your device using either iCloud or the local backup using iTunes or Finder. We recommend taking a local backup. You can downgrade to iOS 15.5 without losing data if you have a backup.
How to Install iOS 16 Public Beta
If you don’t have a developer account then you can install the public beta on your device as it is finally available. The process is simple. Follow the given steps.
Download iOS 16 Public Beta Profile
Install iOS 16 Beta Profile
Download and Install iOS 16 Public Beta
Now you are almost done and ready to download the latest public beta. Let’s see the remaining steps to install public beta.
How to Install iOS 16 Developer Beta
Get Developer Account
Since iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are currently available only to developers, you need a developer account to get iOS 16 beta and iPadOS 16 beta. The public beta of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 will be available in July probably with the third developer beta. You can also create a developer account, it is paid. If you have the Apple developer account, you can proceed with the next step.
Download iOS 16 Developer Beta profile (configuration profile)
To get the latest iOS 16 Dev Beta and iPadOS 16 Dev Beta through an OTA update, you will need to install the profile. And so first you need to download the iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 beta profile. Follow the steps given below.
Install iOS 16 Developer Beta Profile
Download and install iOS 16 Beta
Now that the beta profile is installed on your iPhone or iPad you can finally install the first iOS 16 Beta or iPadOS 16 Beta. Here’s how to download and install iOS 16 Beta 1 and iPadOS 16 Beta 1. So this is how you can download and install iOS 16 Beta and iPadOS 16 Beta. You can also install the first beta of iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 with IPSW files that are also available with the developer account when enrolling for the new beta. It requires Finder on Mac. Have you installed the first iOS 16 Beta? If yes, how is your experience, and what new features you have located. Let us know in the comment section. Also Check:
iOS 16 Release Date, New Features, Supported Devices, and MoreHow to Get iOS 16’s Leaked Info Shack Widget on iPhoneFirst Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 now available to Developers
