The third beta version of iOS 16 is now available and you can already have it in your hands: as long as your current iPhone supports it and you agree to the installation of software that may have minor bugs and other problems (such as most pre-release versions).
iOS 16 brings several new features to your iPhone, including a Customizable lock screena smart crop function Y the ability to unsend and edit text messages.
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In June, Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 16 shortly after its release. developer conference, but not many were eligible to download and install the software. Developer betas require an Apple Developer Program membership, which costs $100 a year, and aren’t recommended for everyday use because they can be riddled with bugs and make your phone more difficult to use.
Fortunately, you can get iOS 16 Beta 3 right now, which should be a bit more stable than the developer version. All you need to do is enroll your device in the Apple Beta Software program and install a configuration profile to get iOS 16 beta on your device.
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Before you begin, back up your iPhone
Getting your hands on preliminary software can be exciting, but there are precautions you should take before upgrading. All pre-release software like iOS 16 beta can contain bugs and other issues that can make your device more difficult to use, so you should back up your device in case you want to go back to iOS 15.
By default, your iPhone should back up every time it’s connected to power and Wi-Fi during your regular sleeping hours. However, if this backup feature is disabled, you can go to Settings > Your name > iCloud > iCloud backup and then hit Copy now to back up your device.
You can (and should) also back up your iPhone to your Mac.
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Also, you can back up your iPhone through Finder on your Mac. Just connect your device to your computer, open Finder, choose your device, and then create a backup. Apple also recommends archiving your backup so it doesn’t get overwritten by other backups.
Sign up for Apple’s Beta software program
Once your device has been backed up, it’s time to sign in to the Apple beta software program, which allows anyone to try pre-release software for free, to provide feedback to Apple on quality, usability, and issues. Currently, you can try iOS 16 beta at any compatible Apple device (iPhone 8 and later).
To enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program:
1. Go to the Apple beta software program website on your iPhone.
two. touch the blue Register button at the bottom of the page.
3. Use Face ID or Touch ID to sign in to the Apple ID that is attached to your iPhone.
4. Read and accept the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement.
On the page that appears next, scroll down to Get Started and tap register your iOS device, which should be hyperlinked in the paragraph that appears. That will take you to another page, where Apple will walk you through everything you need to do to download and install iOS 16 beta on your iPhone.
Signing up for Apple’s beta software program is free.
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Install the iOS 16 beta configuration profile
If you scroll down this page, you will see a section called Install Profile. In order to download and install iOS 16 beta on your device, you now need to install a configuration profile on your iPhone.
Essentially, a configuration profile allows a third party to manage your device; in this case, Apple. You may be concerned about whether or not this is a privacy breach, but rest assured, this configuration profile simply allows Apple to deliver and manage iOS 16 beta on your device.
To install the configuration profile, press the blue download profile button and then touch Allow in the popup that appears. Then, exit your web browser, launch the Settings app, and tap download profile at the top of the page. It should then show you a window for the iOS 16 public beta configuration profile. Tap Installenter your access code and then press Install two times more. Finally she touches Restart to get the iOS 16 wireless beta update.
You must first download a configuration profile from Apple’s website before you can update to iOS 16 beta.
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Download and install iOS 16 beta
Once your iPhone restarts, go to Settings > General > Software update, paste Download and install and enter your passcode to begin the iOS 16 beta update process.
Once the configuration profile is downloaded and the phone restarts, you can download and install the iOS 16 public beta.
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If for some reason you don’t see the Download and Install option, you may need to wait a few minutes or clear your memory to free up space. If you don’t have enough space, you won’t be able to download iOS 16, so clear your memory by deleting large files and downloading heavy apps.
You should see a loading bar, along with a rough estimate of how long the download process will take. Once the download is complete, reboot your device and wait for the iOS 16 beta to install. When your iPhone boots up, you should see iOS 16 beta downloaded on your device.
