Apple’s iOS 14, iPadOS 14 Public Beta Released, here is how you can use it first

KEY POINTS:

• Apple released a public beta version of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, The latest operating system.
• You can try it and use the new features, but yeah it could be buggy. It will be officially released later part of the year along new iPhone models. 

The public beta enables users who want to see what changes Apple has made this year and access new features, such as a redesigned home screen with automatically updating widgets, automatically organizing apps, and a new Siri interface. Interested users can sign up for the public beta here. 

The OS public beta is still in development, which means some applications and services may not work as expected and their data may not be backwards compatible.

Note: It’s highly suggested to download the public beta version on a secondary device or back up your data before proceeding for installation to prevent any unexpected loss.

Be sure to back up your,

• Mac using Time Machine before installing the software.
• iPhone & iPad with iTunes before installing the software.

The first public beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 is now available for download. Apple has brought the new software releases less than a month after offering a couple of developer beta versions.The new iOS version is notably compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch models that are compatible with iOS 13.

How to download iOS 14, iPadOS 14 public beta 1 ?

You need to enrol in the Apple Beta Software Program with your Apple ID to get started with the iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 public beta. An FAQ section is available on the apple’s beta website to answer all your queries related to the Beta Program.

Once you enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program, go to Settings > General > Software Update from your device to download the update. The device should have at least 50 percent battery or connected to the charger to install the new package. Mean while if you face any issues after installing the public beta, don’t worry you can always move back to the stable release for your Apple device by following the step-by-step procedure to un-enrol from the public beta.