How to install iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10 public betas

The best part of Apple WWDC is when Tim Cook presents software news that include your devices. But the worst is when he announces that they will available in autumn. Some months of waiting which we can shorten by checking beta software. Come on, if you can’t stand it, the best option is install public betas iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS.

Not so long ago, after the announcement of the news, the developers access to this beta software before anyone else. But times are changing. In the latest updates, Apple decided that there is also a public beta so that everyone can try this software and if something happens, let them know so they can fix it.

If you want to install public betas for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or watchOS, it’s easier than ever. Of course, there are some things to consider precautions before starting. And don’t forget that this is beta software. In other words, it may be accompanied by errors that will cause you problems or, in the worst case, lose personal data.

Install the iOS 17 public beta.

Let’s start with iOS, the software for the iPhone. Please note that if you want to install iOS 17 public beta and try all its novelties you will need iPhone compatible. i.e. iPhone 14 (Plus, Pro or Pro Max), iPhone 13 (mini, Pro or Pro Max), iPhone 12 (mini, Pro or Pro Max), iPhone 11 (Pro or Pro Max), iPhone XS (XS Max) , iPhone XR, or iPhone SE 2nd generation or later.

In addition to a compatible iPhone, it is recommended have iOS 16.4 or later. This will simplify the installation process. So, before proceeding with the installation of the public beta, update your iphone to iOS 16.4 or later. And then, make a backup in icloud. Just in case, you need to restore the contents of your device. It is also desirable to free up space for software deleting files and applications what you don’t use

Once we’ve completed these previous steps, we’re going to install the iOS 17 public beta:

1. From your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software update
2. This is where iOS updates usually appear. But we are interested in one specific
3. Press beta version choose that you want to install iOS 17 public beta
4. Choose iOS 17 public beta. Do not confuse with iOS 17 Developer Beta
5. Come back to Software update
6. The iOS 17 public beta is coming to install on your iPhone.
7. Select it to start installation
8. Your iPhone will download the installer, install it, and reboot your device.

If you cannot find a section beta version in iOS settings it’s because you are not registered in Apple Software Beta Program. It is very easy to do this. Login to this page and click on register. You only need an Apple ID. It serves the one you already use on your Apple devices.

Install the iPadOS 17 Public Beta

If you want to update your iPad and try iPadOS 17 public beta, you can do so by following these steps. This process is similar to what we saw with iOS and your iPhone.

First, check the list iPads compatible with iPadOS 17:

• iPad Pro (2nd generation or later)
• iPad Air (3rd generation or later)
• iPad (6th generation or later)
• iPad mini (5th generation or later)

Second, to simplify the process, update your iPad to iPadOS 16.4 or later. You must also do device backup in icloud. and do the cleaning deleting files and applications what you don’t need

After these previous steps, you can install the iPadOS 17 public beta:

1. From your iPad, go to Settings > General > Software update
2. Press beta version choose that you want to install the iPadOS 17 public beta
3. Choose iPadOS 17 public beta. Do not confuse with iPadOS 17 Developer Beta
4. Come back to Software update
5. The iPadOS 17 public beta is coming and you can install it on your iPad.
6. Select an update to start installation
7. Your iPad will download the installer, install it, and reboot your device.

If you cannot find a section beta version in iPadOS settings it’s because you are not registered in Apple Software Beta Program. It is very easy to do this. Login to this page and click on register. You only need an Apple ID. It serves the one you already use on your Apple devices.

Install the macOS Sonoma Public Beta

After macOS Ventura comes macOS Sonoma with many improvements and changes for your Mac, and if you want to try it before others, you can do it comfortably. Instead of downloading an installer, the process is identical to updating macOS from Software update.

First, you need to make sure your Mac is compatible with macOS Sonoma or macOS 14. This is a list of compatible Mac devices:

• iMac since 2019
• iMac Pro since 2017
• MacBook Air since 2018
• MacBook Pro from 2018 onwards
• Mac Pro 2019 and beyond
• Mac Studio 2022 and later
• Mac mini since 2018

Next step. For easier installation, it’s convenient to update macOS to macOS 13.4 Ventura or later. you should too make a backup in icloud. In case you need to restore the contents of your device. And it is desirable to free up space for software deleting files and applications what you don’t use This way you won’t run out of disk space.

To install the macOS Sonoma public beta:

1. On your Mac, go to System Settings > General > Software Update
2. Click the information button next to beta updates
3. Specify which version you want to install. That is, macOS public beta or similar
4. Check for updates and you’ll see the macOS Sonoma public beta installer.
5. Run the installation and follow the installer’s instructions
6. The process will take a few minutes and will end with a restart of the Mac.

If you cannot find a section beta updates when you want to upgrade to macOS Sonoma, it’s because you’re not registered with Apple Software Beta Program. It is very easy to do this. Login to this page and click on register. You only need an Apple ID. It serves the one you already use on your Apple devices.

Install watchOS 10 public beta

To install the watchOS 10 public beta, you’ll need an iPhone nearby. and this updated to iOS 16.4 or later. It is also desirable that the battery of your Apple Watch be at least 50% charged, which updated to watchOS 9.5 or later. And above all, make sure your Apple Watch is compatible with watchOS 10.

List of iPhone and Apple Watch models compatible with watchOS 10 are:

• iPhone XS, XR or later with iOS 17 (latest in final version)
• Apple WatchSeries 4
• Apple WatchSeries 5
• Apple Watch SE
• Apple WatchSeries 6
• Apple WatchSeries 7
• Apple WatchSeries 8
• Apple Watch Ultra

After checking the compatibility of your Apple Watch and updating the watch and your iPhone, it won’t hurt make a backup so as not to lose your personal data if the device needs to be restored. And, with that said, you can upgrade now.

1. Open the app from your iPhone apple watch
2. Tap a tab My watch
3. then go to General > Software update
4. You should see an option beta updates
5. Enter and select that you want to install the public beta or Public Beta
6. Enter your password when prompted
7. Follow the instructions and wait for the installation to complete

If you cannot find a section beta updates when you want to upgrade to macOS Sonoma, it’s because you’re not registered with Apple Software Beta Program. It is very easy to do this. Login to this page and click on register. You only need an Apple ID. It serves the one you already use on your Apple devices.