The wait is over as beta 2 of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma, and tvOS 17 are now available for download.
Apple's latest barrage of updates is here - iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, macOS Sonoma, and tvOS 17 Beta 2 now available for download
We highly recommend downloading these updates right away. If you've been testing out iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 on your iPhone and iPad, then you already know things didn't go so well for you around some corner. Issues ranging from iPhone hitting high temperatures to bad battery life to broken features are part and parcel of beta software.
Hopefully, the new updates will fix some of those issues while adding polish to some key areas. But, if you're hoping that this is going to magically transform the beta software into daily driver material, you might want to dial your hopes down by a lot.
Download iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Beta 2
Anyway, if you're an iPhone and iPad user who went ahead and downloaded the initial beta of iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, here's what you need to do in order to get beta 2:
- Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on Software Update.
- Tap on Download and Install when beta 2 shows up.
Download watchOS 10 Beta 2
If you're testing out watchOS 10 beta as well, we highly recommend updating your iPhone first and then downloading this update. If you're done updating your iPhone, this is what you need to do:
- Place the Apple Watch on its magnetic charger.
- Make sure you have 50% or more battery available.
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Launch the Watch app.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on Software Update.
- Tap on Download and Install when you see a new update show up.
Download macOS Sonoma Beta 2
The latest desktop operating system is now living its life as a second beta. On your Mac, follow these steps in order to download the latest developer-oriented beta:
- Save all your work.
- Make sure you're connected to the internet.
- Launch System Settings.
- Click on General.
- Click on Software Update.
- Install the latest update that is available for your Mac.
Download tvOS 17 Beta 2
Apple has a new version of tvOS in beta that has a brand new FaceTime app. If you're been testing it out on your Apple TV, then make sure you download and install the latest tvOS 17 beta 2.
- Turn on your Apple TV.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Scroll all the way down to System.
- Open up Software Updates.
- Launch Update Software.
Please make sure you update everything that is running beta software. If you're extremely lucky, there's a chance Apple has squashed that one bug that was driving you crazy for the past couple of weeks. Along with that, Apple might have thrown in extra features and changes, too.
About the author: Uzair has been writing about tech for a little under 10 years. Started off in the Symbian days, migrated to Android, eventually settling on iOS and Mac to make a living. Loves photography, drones, talking about the latest tech, and firmly believes that iPad is the future of computing. Served as Editor-in-Chief with Redmond Pie for five years, author at The Readers Eye and many other freelance gigs. Wccftech is now his current home.
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