{"id":32179,"date":"2023-09-02T22:24:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T22:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/how-to-try-the-ios-17-public-beta-before-the-big-apple-event.html"},"modified":"2023-09-02T22:24:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T22:24:42","slug":"how-to-try-the-ios-17-public-beta-before-the-big-apple-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/how-to-try-the-ios-17-public-beta-before-the-big-apple-event.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Try the iOS 17 Public Beta Before the Big Apple Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

The date is set<\/a> for Apple’s “Wonderlust” event<\/a> — Sept. 12. We’re likely to see the announcement of the\u00a0new iPhone 15 series<\/a>, the new\u00a0Apple Watch 9<\/a>\u00a0and the new version of the iPhone’s operating system,\u00a0iOS 17<\/a>, which is expected to be released a few days after the event<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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As long as you’re enrolled in the\u00a0Apple Beta Software Program<\/a>, which is free, you can check out upcoming iPhone features like improved autocorrect, interactive widgets, using your photos to create Live Stickers, and sharing your contact information via AirDrop.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0iOS 17 developer beta<\/a>\u00a0is currently on its eighth iteration. The public beta is a more refined and stable version of the developer beta, though you may still deal with software bugs, features that don’t fully work, or other problems.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0Don’t Install the iOS 17 Developer Beta on Your iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n

Not all iPhone models will work with iOS 17, so you’ll first need to check whether your iPhone is compatible<\/a> — the\u00a0iPhone XS<\/a>\u00a0and later should work with iOS 17. You can also check out our\u00a0list of our best iPhones<\/a>\u00a0for 2023, in case you’re looking to upgrade to a newer model.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in testing the iOS 17 public beta, here’s everything you need to know to install the experimental software on your iPhone.<\/p>\n

How to download the iOS 17 public beta on your iPhone<\/h2>\n

First, before you download anything, make sure to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS 16, and then back up your iPhone either to the cloud or computer.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Backing up your device is incredibly important if you decide you no longer want iOS 17 and want to go back to iOS 16. Without a backup, you could potentially lose important data when you revert. Alternatively, if you have a spare iPhone, consider running the public beta on that instead of your primary phone.<\/p>\n

Now that you’re ready, you can proceed.<\/p>\n

On your supported iPhone, go to the\u00a0Apple Beta Software Program<\/a>\u00a0website and either sign in (if you’re already a member) or sign up. You’ll need an Apple ID to do either. If you’re signing up, follow all the prompts.<\/p>\n

On the Guide for Public Beta page, you’ll get more information about the iOS 17 public beta. Under Get Started, tap the blue enroll your iOS device<\/strong> link. On the next page, scroll down to the second section and depending on what software update you currently have, you have two options:<\/p>\n