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Public beta of iOS 12 has been released - anyone can install it
Public beta of iOS 12 has been released - anyone can install it
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The public version of the new OS for iPhone and iPad is no different from the developer preview, but now it is available to everyone.

The public beta of iOS 12 has been released - anyone can install it
The public beta of iOS 12 has been released - anyone can install it

Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 12 since the start of closed testing among users with developer accounts. Now every owner of a supported iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch can try a new version of the mobile OS for their gadget.

How to install iOS 12 beta

1. Create a backup of your device so that you can roll back to the previous version of the OS if necessary.

2. Go to the program website and click "Register" (if you have not previously participated in testing) or "Login". The best way to do this is through the mobile Safari browser.

How to install iOS 12 beta
How to install iOS 12 beta

3. Log in with your Apple ID at. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, enter the verification code.

Beta profile login
Beta profile login
Two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication

4. Restart your smartphone. After that, a link to the beta version of the operating system will appear in the "Software update" section in the settings. Make sure iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and update the software.

Upgrade to iOS 12
Upgrade to iOS 12
Software Update
Software Update

5. Wait for the beta version to download, confirm its installation.

Downloading the update
Downloading the update
Confirmation of the update
Confirmation of the update

Recall that the first public version of iOS 12 is based on the second build of the iOS 12 Developer beta, which has some bugs. Among them, there were problems with determining the location in mapping programs, CarPlay "crashes" when using the camera, incorrect operation of FaceTime in multitasking mode.

Which devices support iOS 12

If you are not afraid of possible errors in the operation of the OS, then you can safely try iOS 12 on one of these supported devices:

  • iPhone X;
  • iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus;
  • iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus;
  • iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus;
  • iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus;
  • iPhone SE;
  • iPhone 5s;
  • iPod touch 6;
  • iPad Pro 12, 9 both generations;
  • iPad Pro 10, 5;
  • iPad Pro 9, 7;
  • iPad Air / iPad Air 2;
  • iPad 5 / iPad 6;
  • iPad mini 2/3/4.

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