

Some experienced developers have been warning about the testing nature of iOS 13 and iPadOS. Battery life and device performance may not be the same either. It is also worth noting that this is very much still an early test version of Apple’s software and bugs will be present that can cause crashes and other issues. As ever, it is important to make sure you install updates promptly, as bugs are fixed on a regular basis and older versions will no longer be supported. Once installed on your phone or tablet iOS 13 and iPadOS will automatically update as new beta versions are released (there were 10 for the public beta of iOS 12). Download and install the iOS 13 or iPadOS Public beta (this may take some time). Check for updates in the settings app under General > Software Update.Ĩ.

Open the Settings app, tap on the new Profile menu option near the top and install the Profile using your pin code.ħ. Visit Apple’s beta site on your iPhone or iPad and sign in with your Apple ID (the one you use for iTunes and the App Store).Ĥ. DesktopOK is a small and useful utility which can save and restore the location of all of your desktop icons. Make a full backup of your phone or tablet as, if you dislike the update, reverting back to iOS 12 will require a full wipe and restore of the device.Ģ. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Installing the beta is fairly straightforward:ġ. The iOS 13 Public beta download is now available for various newer iPhones.
