iPhone Users Can Now ‘Try Out’ iOS 16 Beta: How To Install? What’s So Special In iOS 16?

Apple has launched the public beta version for iOS 16 after it was unveiled during the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2022 last month.

iPhone users can now download the new OS to experience iOS 16 before the final rollout in September.

The idea is to let users try out the latest software and provide feedback to the company in terms of what needs fixing or improvement.

Customisable Lock Screen

The most prominent feature with this latest iteration is the customisable Lock Screen.

Users finally have more control over their Lock Screens where they can change the wallpaper, fonts, theme, and put widgets on the lock screen itself.

Unsend or edit option

iMessages users now get the ability to “unsend” and edit messages.

They will have up to 15 minutes to make any changes or delete a message that they have sent.

Apple is also introducing “Passkeys”  which is meant to replace passwords and make logging into websites and services easier and safer.

How to install it

Users have to register themselves with Apple’s beta program which they can do on the Apple Beta Software Programme site.

• Go to the Apple Beta Software Program website, then click ‘Sign Up.’
• Log in with your Apple ID. Apple will use two-factor authentication to verify you. Once done, tell Apple if you trust the browser you’re using.
• Accept the terms and conditions policy.
• Now you need to create a backup.
• Once the backup is created, go to beta.apple.com/profile to download the configuration profile.

The next steps

Once that’s done, you will see a software update in your device’s settings. 

Once you have backed up all data and are confident about installing the beta, follow the given steps.

• Go to Settings > General > Software updates. Here, you will see a new update waiting for you.
• Download and install the update, and your phone will be updated to iOS 16 public beta.

You should know

It should be noted that the beta is still under development, which means that users might face difficulties while using their device due to some features not working.

Apple has also urged users to back up all the data before proceeding with  the download.

Launch, Supported devices

iOS 16 will be launched in September as per reports.

iPhones older than 2016 will not be eligible to receive the update.

This means only the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, and the iPhone 13 series will get iOS 16 during the stable rollout.

The latest iPhone 14, scheduled to launch later this year will also come with iOS 16.