Download iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 Beta Over the Air [Tutorial]

Jun 7, 2021 at 03:17pm EDT
How to download iOS 15 beta and iPadOS 15 beta over the air

Here is how you can download the new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta for iPhone and iPad over the air and keep your current files and settings.

You Can Download and Install iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Beta Without Losing Your Files and Settings Using the OTA Method

Here to learn about iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 instead? You can check out all the new features by going here:

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There are several routes you can take in order to test out iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta. You can perform a clean installation, which is a hassle, obviously. Or, you can download the update over the air, which is the most convenient method out there. Why? Because you do not have to fiddle with cables or even a computer to get the whole thing up and running. And more importantly, you do not have to download Xcode either, which is nothing but a win.

But, keep one thing in mind. Before you go ahead with this - it requires you to have a functioning Apple Developer Program membership with you. It will set you back $99 and you can sign up for it here. You also need to make sure that you have a compatible iPhone and iPad as well. If you don't then this method is absolutely useless for you.

Once signed up, you can follow the steps below in order to download the new beta update over the air, no cables or computer required.

Tutorial

Note: Take a backup of everything just in case using iTunes, Finder or iCloud

Step 1. Open the following page in Safari on your iPhone or iPad: developer.apple.com/programs/ and sign in using your account

Step 2. Head over to the Downloads section

Step 3. Once here, search for the iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 beta and click on the Download profile button next to it

Step 4. You will be asked to authorize the profile and a restart will be required as well, so please go ahead with that

Step 5. Once you are done restarting your phone or tablet, head over to Settings > General > Software Update

Step 6. The new beta update will show up for download. Simply tap on Download and Install

Remember, there is a chance that the download might fail as a lot of people will be attempting to test out the new software. It is best that you give it a while just in case.

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