An Apple representative introduces iOS 10 features at the WWDC 2016 event. (Photo : Getty Images/Kim White)
Apple officially announced that they would release its latest operating system, iOS 10 on Sep 13. However, iPhone, and iPad users do not have to wait till then as the last release candidate of iOS 10 is already available free of charge.
According to PC Advisor, iPhone and iPad users can easily get the new iOS 10 instantly and get the latest features ahead of the debut. To get the revolutionary operating system, users should follow a certain procedure.
Firstly, it is important to note that iOS 10 is currently only available for iPhone 6s Plus,iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5. It will also be available for iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad 4th generation, iPad iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, mini 4, and iPod Touch 6th generation, according to Phone Arena.
The Original iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G iPhone 4, original iPod touch, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 2nd-gen, iPod Touch 3rd-gen, iPod Touch 4th-gen, and iPod Touch 5th-gen cannot receive the iOS 10 upgrade. Original iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3 users will not be lucky as well.
With the right device, one can sign up for the final iOS 10 Beta. The second thing before starting the update should be to ensure that one's device is fully backed up. This step protects the user's data in case anything goes wrong.
The third thing before upgrading to iOS 10, is to update all apps because some out-of-date apps may not work in iOS 10. Once this is done, a user should then ensure that there is enough space on the device. This can be achieved by getting rid of unnecessary data or transferring it to other probable storage systems.
The fourth step is to install the developer preview of iOS 10. If a user is in Apple's developer program, they would have to enroll their device. Once this is done, one is now free to download the Configuration Profile on their iPad or iPhone from Apple developer site on Safari.
After following the prompts, the developer will be installed, and the device will restart. The user is then required to click settings, general, software update and update iOS 10.
Users who do not prefer updating over the air would need to connect their device to a computer running iTunes, then update iTunes to the latest version before connecting their devices. This can be achieved by launching iTunes, signing in with an Apple ID and click on check for updates.
Once the user has the updated iTunes, they should then connect their device after which, it will display a message showing a software update is available. One can, later, proceed download and install the iOS 10 update.
Here is a brief overview of iOS 10 features:
