Apple has launched the iOS 10 public beta after briefly releasing the iOS 10 developer beta 3 yesterday and both average users and developers can now download it directly from the company's servers.
The Cupertino-based tech giant has also launched the macOS Sierra Public Beta for Mac users. It would seem that Apple is hitting three birds all at once to speed up the development.
Users with iPhones and iPads can now download the iOS 10 public beta and the iOS 10 developer beta 3 from Apple's Public Beta portal. However, it is suggested to be cautious as beta builds are not yet fully stable and they can lock or even brick devices.
Those interested to try out the iOS 10 public beta will have to sign up for the Beta Software Program from Apple with their Apple ID, The Next Web has learned. Users should also read the waiver and agreement form to know what are the potential problems that can fall on their iPhones and iPads.
After registering for the beta program, the registered users can head on to download their beta configuration profile from beta.apple.com/profile on the iPhone or iPad that they wish to run the new iOS 10 version on. It is recommended that a secondary device should be used and not their main one as to prevent problems with data.
Users who already have registered in a previous iOS public beta or developer program from Apple can already download the iOS 10 public beta but they will need to remove the previous profiles on their iPhones, Mac Rumors reported. They could also see the previous iOS 9.3.3 beta update on their phones which has no jailbreak yet as of this writing.
After the iOS 9.3 beta profile is removed, the new iOS 10 profile should be downloaded. The user should then reboot their device and download the iOS 10 public beta 1 from the portals.
As a precaution, users should backup their data on iCloud or their Macs before trying out the iOS 10 public beta 1 or the iOS 10 developer beta 3. If things go south, they will be able to retrieve their data without the need to go to an Apple Service center.