Apple Launches First Ever Public Beta of iOS [Download]

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Posted March 12, 2015 at 8:25pm by Shalom Levytam

Apple has released a public beta of iOS 8.3, marking the first time a beta version of iOS has been available to the public.

The beta can be obtained by signing up to the Apple Beta Software Program initially used to distribute public betas of OS X Yosemite. The program has now been expanded to include iOS, presumably to help Apple clear out as many software bugs as possible before general release.

The version of iOS 8.3 that is being distributed to public testers is the same as the third beta seeded to developers today.

The iOS 8.3 Beta includes improved performance, increased stability, bug fixes, and a redesigned Emoji keyboard. This release also supports additional language and country support for Siri: English (India, New Zealand), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Netherlands), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (turkey). This is beta software that is still in development, which means some applications and services may not work as expected. Follow the instructions below to enroll any iOS devices to receive beta updates.

Once you've signed up for the developer program you will be asked to download a profile to your iOS device. After installed, the configuration profile allows the iOS 8.3 update to appear in Software Update.

Please note that the iOS beta software program is still rolling out. You may not see the link to iOS immediately after signup; however, you can get started at the link below.

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Mack69 - March 14, 2015 at 8:41am

the Link works. I was able to get public Beta installed

iMike - March 15, 2015 at 10:11am

Thanks, that link worked!

Kalyansp - March 15, 2015 at 6:30pm

It works

AoS_HJ - March 15, 2015 at 7:53pm

Thank you so much for that link. Very much appreciated ☺️

mackan1 - March 13, 2015 at 4:26pm

Looks like it is invite only. have to sign up then wait for an email from Apple to be invited.

zetaprime - March 13, 2015 at 5:49pm

If you're already in the beta program there is no place to sign up specifically for iOS betas. All I see is OS X.

smotania - March 13, 2015 at 9:43pm

there is an explanation There's no way to know how many invitations Apple sent out, or whether the company is choosing people at random or has set criteria based on prior feedback from the OS X Yosemite beta. Some of those who did receive the invitation, however, told us they'd been active participants in the past. So, just to repeat — this is not a public iOS 8.3 beta. This is an invitation-only iOS 8.3 beta being drawn from the public Apple Seed program pool. This is also separate from the iOS Developer Program, which has its own iOS 8.3 beta.

zetaprime - March 13, 2015 at 9:49pm

That's OK. I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be using a beta on my phone, given that you safety and well being could be compromised by an unstable phone.

zetaprime - March 13, 2015 at 9:50pm

If I tried the beta it would be on one of my 'retired' iphones that are no longer in use as phones.

iMike - March 13, 2015 at 3:47pm

Might be fake, still not available in UK, you can enrol to Mac only...

AoS_HJ - March 13, 2015 at 3:42pm

Still not available in the UK!

Steven - March 13, 2015 at 2:41pm

Mentions the iOS in dibs and drabs in the faq but no link or way to get beta yet in Aus

Muru - March 13, 2015 at 6:50am

I am not getting iOS beta. Only getting for Mac. May be fake news

zetaprime - March 13, 2015 at 4:30am

I'm already in the beta program for quite some time now (Mavericks and Yosemite). The page only shows the Mac software, no mention of iOS betas being available. IClarified needs to get their act together before making bogus reports.

AoS_HJ - March 12, 2015 at 9:51pm

Still not available in the UK :-(

Jeroen - March 12, 2015 at 9:13pm

why pay 99€ If anybody can now download this?!

Drew1836479 - March 12, 2015 at 11:15pm

Well this just lets you try the software. For $99 a year you can try and create apps for iOS. You receive tools to allow you to create apps.

Mack69 - March 12, 2015 at 9:10pm

I can't see the menu for iOS Beta. has anyone been able to en-roll in it yet?

smotania - March 13, 2015 at 2:12am

i've been enrolled for the OSX betta ever since was available, but i still dont have the link for the iOS i dont know if i have to enroll myself again

gamerscul9870 - March 12, 2015 at 9:00pm

Can't sign up because it won't log me in!

krishnakant26 - March 12, 2015 at 8:52pm

Does this allow restoring phone from iCloud or it forces to use as new phone?

Anders Johansson - March 12, 2015 at 8:38pm

I still can't see the menu for iOS Beta :(