Step-by-step

How to install beta software

1 Go to the website

In Safari, head to developer.apple.com and then scroll down the page and click on the ‘Developer Program’ link. Next, click on the ‘Enroll’ button at the top of the page.

2 What you need

The next screen will tell you if you need to enrol as an individual or an organisation. Scroll down the page and then click on ‘Start Your Enrolment’.

3 Sign in

You will now need to sign in using your Apple ID and confirm your details (name, address, phone number, etc) and then read and agree to the licence agreement.

4 Back up device

Once you are in to the Developer Program, go to Settings>apple Id>icloud> icloud Backup and then tap the ‘Back Up Now’ option to save all your settings.

5 Connect to Mac

Now connect your device to your Mac, open a new Finder window and then click on your device under ‘Locations’ in the sidebar, and then click on ‘General’ at the top.

6 Back up again!

Now select the ‘Back up all the data on your iphone to this Mac’ option and then click on the ‘Back Up Now’ option to save a copy of your backup to your Mac. Now we’re set.

7 Back to the web

On your device, open Safari and go to developer.apple.com and sign in. Then scroll down and tap on the ‘Software Downloads’ option to go to the beta software page.

8 Install beta profile

Navigate to the IOS 16 beta section and tap on the ‘Install Profile’ option. This will download a profile to your device. Now go to Settings>profile Downloaded.

9 Run the profile

You will see your downloaded IOS 16 Beta Software Profile. Tap on ‘Install’ in the top-right corner and then go to Settings> General>software Update to run it.