If you have been waiting patiently for the public beta release of the latest software lineup from Apple today is the day you can start downloading it. Apple has released the public beta tests for all of its existing in-testing software. This includes iOS 17, iPadOS 17, WatchOS 10, tvOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.
It goes without saying that public beta testing is at your own risk. While the public software tests have stabilized over the past few years, this software is still in testing so there are some kinks. Even more so, apps which you use daily might have issues working on the test software. For example, I can’t post photos on the new Threads app because of iOS 17.
If you’re no stranger to software testing then here’s a guide on how to install the latest public betas of all the Apple software
iOS 17
Supported Devices:
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (second generation or later)
How to install iOS 17 Public Beta:
- Be sure your iPhone is on the latest software
- Head to the Apple Beta Software Portal and sign in using your Apple ID
- Select “Get Started” to enrol your device in the public beta
- Once done, head to Settings > General > Software Update,
- You should now see a Beta Updates option on the page under Automatic Updates
- Select the iOS 17 Public Beta and install it
- Your iPhone will take some time to install and restart once done
iPadOS 17
Supported Devices:
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)
- iPad (6th generation and later)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- iPad Pro (all models except 1st-gen 12.9-inch)
How to install iPadOS 17 Public Beta
- Be sure your iPad is on the latest software
- Head to the Apple Beta Software Portal and sign in using your Apple ID
- Select “Get Started” to enrol your device in the public beta
- Once done, head to Settings > General > Software Update,
- You should now see a Beta Updates option on the page under Automatic Updates
- Select the iOS 17 Public Beta and install it
- Your iPad will take some time to install and restart once done
WatchOS 10
Supported Devices:
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 4
How to install WatchOS 10 Public Beta
- Your iPhone needs to be running iOS 17 in order to install WatchOS 10
- Install iOS 17 on your iPhone first and then open the Watch app
- Navigate to the General tab and open Software Update
- Here you will now see Beta Updates and can select WatchOS 10 Public Beta
- Download and install the WatchOS 10 software
tvOS 17
Supported Devices:
- Apple TV HD
- Apple TV 4K (first generation)
- Apple TV 4K (second generation)
- Apple TV 4K (third generation)
How to install tvOS 17 Public Beta
- You will need to have your Apple ID enrolled in the beta testing program
- Head to the Apple Beta Software Portal and sign in using your Apple ID
- Tap Get Started to enrol your account in testing
- Simply boot up your Apple TV and open the Settings tab
- Once here, navigate to System > Software Updates and toggle “Get Beta Updates“
- You will now see the option to install tvOS 17
macOS Sonoma
Supported Devices:
- iMac (2019 or later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- MacBook Air (2018 or later)
- MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
- Mac Mini (2018 or later)
- Mac Pro (2019 or later)
- Mac Studio (all models)
How to install macOS Sonoma Public Beta
- You will need to have your Apple ID enrolled in the beta testing program
- Head to the Apple Beta Software Portal and sign in using your Apple ID
- Tap Get Started to enrol your account in testing
- On your mac, head to System Settings > General > Software Update and info next to Beta updates
- You’ll now see the option to install the macOS Sonoma public beta
