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It might sound confusing, but there are actually two beta 7s, each wildly different from the other. The "bad" beta 7 was the one released Monday, August This update was released only for developers and was subsequently replaced by dev beta 8, which was identical to beta 7, save for stability fixes. If you see beta 7 in your Software Update settings, you're looking at public beta 7. There are good reasons you may not want to rush headlong into Apple's latest iPhone OS.
But the right time is likely weeks away. We've been using iOS 15 beta for weeks so you don't have to. Here's why you should think twice before installing, for now. The next major software update for the iPhone and iPad is currently available through Apple's public beta program. Apple will likely release iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 to everyone with a supported device in the latter half of September, if the company follows its typical release schedule.
And while it may be tempting to enroll for iOS 15 beta on your iPhone now to get a sneak peek of features like Live Text , FaceTime calls with your Android friends and a whole bevy of new privacy features , I humbly offer this advice: Hold off for now. Apple has updated the beta, on average, every two weeks since its initial release in June. Sticking with that cadence, we have at least three more updates we're currently on public beta 4 before the official release in late September.
That means at least three and possibly four more rounds to go that in theory will make the software more stable overall. More specifically, here's what gives me pause with any beta software: Bugs, horrendous battery life and broken apps. You're going to experience one or more of those hiccups while the beta program runs its course.
And then there's the fact that Apple is still working its way through a redesign of mobile Safari, the default web browser on iPhone and iPad.
It's a good idea to have your device plugged into a charger to ensure that the update doesn't drain the battery, and a strong Wi-Fi connection will help speed up the process without burning through your data plan.
Bear in mind you may want to wait a little while -- here's why. Select Download and install to begin the installation. You may be prompted to enter your passcode if you have one. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. When your device reboots, it will be running iOS Follow the same steps with an iPad to update it to iPadOS Haven't downloaded iOS 15 for iPhone yet?
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