I have multiple devices updated, not one had any installation issues with the WWDC 2023 dev previews. But you should always back up beforehand.This is the right move for developers. However a bunch of not-developer people are about to own bricks.
Yes, put it in recovery or DFU mode and restore the iOS 16 IPSW. You will not be able to restore backups made with iOS 17 though.Possible to downgrade back to iOS 16 if iOS 17 has issues with banking apps?
“ButWhoCares!!”Of course, it is not a good idea to install these betas on a main device as there can be notable bugs and issues with early software.
I noticed the change somewhere after one of the public beta updates. But didn’t bite until today. Fun so far.
Apple's developer betas have historically been limited to developers who have a paid account that costs $99 per year, but with the launch of the most recent betas, that's changing.
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Anyone can now enroll in the free version of the Apple Developer program and get access to beta releases. All that's required to download betas is an Apple ID.
"OS beta releases" is now listed as an available resource even for those who are not members of the Apple Developer Program.
This change means that anyone with an Apple ID can download and install the iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma betas without waiting for the public betas to launch.
Of course, it is not a good idea to install these betas on a main device as there can be notable bugs and issues with early software. More information can be found on Apple's membership page.
Apple's decision to make betas free follows a beta installation change introduced in iOS 16. Apple began requiring an Apple ID linked with a developer membership to prevent people from using profiles and other means of getting the beta without being a registered developer. Apple will now be able to keep track of everyone who is installing the developer betas with the Apple ID link.
Article Link: Apple Makes Developer Betas Free to Download and Install
Thanks, I realised I had betas but not a developer accountWhen you go to general, software updates, click where it says you have the iOS16 beta, there should be a drop down to choose ios17. Make sure you registered your developer account.
exactly what we all thought…made a full 16.5 backup on my MBP ‘cause I was worried they’d patch it by 2nd beta and my phone would be screwed 😂 (good to make a backup on the last stable release when diving into a dev beta anyway, but I digress)At first I thought it was a glitch, a good glitch.
I installed anyway.
Good thing I didn’t rush to renew my membership.
I agree, I would even say the first betas have been somewhat more stable than usual since iOS 12. iOS 11 and before were supper buggy but I think more recently, the first betas have been more stable because iOS has been adding features that aren't as intense or have been easier to code since the first 11 iOSsPersonally, I have found them to be quite stable since around ios13. It used to be hell and not something you would want on a main device. The only bugs I experience now are an app crashing or weird UI glitches. All of my apps have been working for years running day 1 betas.
Oh gosh lol. Maybe try a restart? Toggling airplane mode?I updated to this because 16.5 made my typing laggy as hell. I saw tons of people saying no issue on their main daily driver.
My keyboard is now fully functional but my cell service does not work. Maybe this was not a great idea lol.
Probably.I wonder if this isn't just finally acknowledging reality. People who want the betas are going to find a way to get them. Might as well let them do it officially rather than going through sketchy websites, risking getting scammed, etc.
Cellular connectivity has been patchy in 16.5 in my experience. With 4G, if there’s not a full signal then speed drops and latency increases disproportionately vs the reduction in signal strength. Frustrating.I updated to this because 16.5 made my typing laggy as hell. I saw tons of people saying no issue on their main daily driver.
My keyboard is now fully functional but my cell service does not work. Maybe this was not a great idea lol.
Yeah by connecting to a computer.Possible to downgrade back to iOS 16 if iOS 17 has issues with banking apps?