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Get iOS 16: Here’s how to install the beta
Matthew Rodarmel - Jul. 11th 2022 10:43 am PT / @MatthewRodarmel
Ready to test out all the new features and changes with the latest iOS release like the customizable iPhone Lock Screen, overhauled notifications, undo button and editing for Messages, and much more? Read along for how to get the iOS 16 beta.
Update 7/11: Apple has released the first iOS 16 public beta. At the moment the iOS 15 beta is still showing up on Apple’s public beta website, but if you follow the steps below, you should see the iOS 16 public beta available immediately on your device.
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How to get iOS 16
Installing the iOS 16 public beta
Make a fresh backup of your iPhone or iPad
On your iPhone or iPad, head to Apple’s public beta website
Tap the arrow in the top right corner, sign in if you’re not already
Now make sure you’re on the iOS “Guide for Public Betas”
Swipe down and under the Get Started section, tap enroll your iOS device
Swipe down again and tap Download Profile
Tap Allow to download the profile, hit Close
Head to Settings on your device and tap Profile Downloaded near the top
Tap Install in the top right corner, enter your passcode if needed
Read the consent agreement, then tap Install two more times
Your iPhone or iPad will prompt you to restart to complete the changes
After it reboots, head back to Settings > General > Software update
You should see iOS 16 public beta available, tap Download and Install
Installing the iOS developer beta
If you’re not already enrolled as an Apple Developer, you’ll need to do that ($99/year).
Make a fresh backup of your iPhone or iPad important in case you want or need to downgrade to iOS 15 (Apple recommends doing a Mac or PC backup)
On iPhone or iPad, head to Apple’s Developer website
Tap the two-line icon in the top left corner, sign in if you’re not already under Account
Tap the two-line icon again in the top left corner, choose Downloads
Swipe down and tap Install Profile next to the iOS 16 beta or iPadOS 16 beta
Tap Allow to download the profile, hit Close
Head to Settings on your device and tap Profile Downloaded near the top
Tap Install in the top right corner – enter your passcode if needed
Read the consent agreement, then tap Install two more times
Your iPhone or iPad will prompt you to restart to complete the changes
After it reboots, head back to Settings > General > Software update
You should see iOS 16 available, tap Download and Install
When iOS 16 is installed, Apple says to head to Settings > Privacy & Security to enable a new Developer Mode if you’re working on an app
Here’s how the process looks on iPhone and check out our video explainer below as well:
