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Apple has just announced the next major software update for iPhone in the form of iOS 17. The update adds a number of new features, including the ability to share AirTags and improvements to the Phone app.
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After the keynote ended, Apple released the first beta of iOS 17. As has been the case in the past, the first build is a developer beta. Traditionally, Apple has released a few developer betas before opening the beta program to the public.
How does it matter? Developers get a head start on testing their apps and the latest software features and APIs against different devices to ensure compatibility when iOS 17 is released later this year. Access to the developer beta also requires a paid developer account.
If you are impatient and don’t want to wait for the official release of iOS 17 later this year, you can download and install it now, This is the first beta, which will definitely have some problems. But, it is possible.
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Before I detail the steps you’ll need to take to install iOS 17 today, I have to warn you: don’t install iOS 17 on your everyday phone. If you have an old iPhone sitting idle in a drawer – install this on it. Early betas are usually full of bugs and issues, including terrible battery life. There’s a reason Apple only releases it to beginning developers. I suggest waiting until later in the beta cycle, around the end of August or so, before taking the plunge.
Now, with that out of the way, here’s how to install iOS 17 on your iPhone. If you are brave enough.
How to Install the First iOS 17 Beta
The public beta is for the general public. It’s free to join and install, and you’re able to give feedback via the official Feedback app when you encounter bugs or issues.
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If you are a paid developer, you can See instructions for updating your device to iOS 17 Developer Beta, The process has changed, and unlike years past, you can download and install the first beta directly on your device. Or you can go the old school route and download the restored images from the developer portal.
For everyone else, I’ll update this story with instructions covering that process once the public beta program launches.
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