The public version of the new operating system for iPhone and iPad is no different from the preview for developers, but now it is available to everyone.
Apple released the first public beta version 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 the new mobile operating system version for your gadget.
How to install the beta version of iOS 12
1. Create a backup of your device, so that, if necessary, you can revert to the previous version of the OS.
2. Visit the program website Apple Beta Software and click "Register" (if you have not previously participated in testing) or "Enter". This is best done through the Safari mobile browser.
3. Enter with your Apple ID in beta profile. If you have enabled two-factor authentication, enter the verification code.
4. Restart your smartphone. Then in the "Software Update" in setting a link to the beta version of the operating system. Make sure that the iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, and update software.
5. Wait until the beta version is loaded, confirm its installation.
Recall that the first public version of iOS is based on 12 of the second assembly 12 iOS Developer beta, which has some bugs. Among them were seen problems with location-mapping software, the 'fall »CarPlay when using the camera, FaceTime not work properly in multi-tasking mode.
Which devices support iOS 12
If you are not afraid of possible errors in the operating system, then you can safely try iOS 12 in one of these supported devices:
- iPhone X;
- 8 iPhone / iPhone 8 Plus;
- 7 iPhone / 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.