Apple Releases iOS 6 Beta 3 to Developers

[Jordo5150]

people installing without reading the release notes... Scary.

What are the release notes going to say to stop anyone from installing?

*In this version nothing works. We have fixed no bugs since the last version, and in fact have made the battery life worse.

If you have Beta 2 it's a no brainer to upgrade regardless of what the release notes say.

 

[Tom8]

Incorrect - For a beta version to work it must be installed on a device which is tied to at least 1 valid developer account.

Do not try to install the beta version if your device is not a registered developer device - you could brick your device.

Incorrect. It's been possible to active iOS 6 betas without UDID registration. Restore to 5.1.1, set up as new device. Option key (Shift on Windows) + Click on "Check for Upgrade" and point the upgrader to an iOS6 beta IPSW and voila, iOS 6 beta installed.

 

[rorschach]

At work and expecting an important phone call, so can't update yet.

Are there any Canadians who can check to see if they've fixed turn-by-turn directions yet? Beta 2 had the new style, but they didn't live update and Siri didn't read instructions.

Is turn-by-turn supposed to be available in Canada? If so I can check for you once the update finishes.

 

[OverByThere]

are you sure? i could install iOS6b1 on my old iPhone 4 without a problem, didnt update to beta2 tho. did they change it?

Is there any chance your UDID is still in your developer account somewhere? Seems unlikely that Apple would allow this..

 

[MadGoat]

I checked again, now it's saying Beta 2 and I am on Beta 2 already

 

[eaglesfanone]

finally popped up for me reading beta 3 (rhyme time!)

....now why i was so excited for a new beta release is beyond me

 

[dannyyankou]

BTW, the update requires 1.7 gb of free space. I had to delete so much. Have to resync later.

 

[jontech]

finally popped up for me reading beta 3 (rhyme time!)

....now why i was so excited for a new beta release is beyond me

I am as I am using my primary work phone to test

 

[GenesisST]

I've seen plenty that do and then they complain when all the features don't work as advertised. People need to understand what a pre-release is. Beta versions will have bugs and other issues. You will have incompatibilities and other problems.

I had an account until recently, mostly because I naively thought I'd have time to develop one myself. Fortunately, I'm on an iOS project at work now, so no need to keep my own unused account.

That said, I never complained if something didn't work, as this was a beta. I also made the effort to report a few bugs when I noticed them. Every time, it was already reported, but I did do my part.

Now with Beta 3, it's getting close to test on simulator only onto a real device and I might use my own iPad 3 for that.

 

[slicecom]

What are the release notes going to say to stop anyone from installing?

*In this version nothing works. We have fixed no bugs since the last version, and in fact have made the battery life worse.

If you have Beta 2 it's a no brainer to upgrade regardless of what the release notes say.

But hyperbole is just so much fun!

 

[mbarriault]

Is turn-by-turn supposed to be available in Canada? If so I can check for you once the update finishes.

The iOS 6 Maps entry page on apple.ca explicitly refers to Siri, 3D views, and live updating. The screenshots also show what Maps do in the US, but the functions didn't work in Canada.

 

[Bevz]

I checked again, now it's saying Beta 2 and I am on Beta 2 already

Mine says same, im just gonna let it do what it wants to do then check the build number after its finished... Fingers crossed!

 

[kirky29]

BTW, the update requires 1.7 gb of free space. I had to delete so much. Have to resync later.

Yeah mine says I need more space! Gotta delete some old pictures I guess!

 

[bushido]

Is there any chance your UDID is still in your developer account somewhere? Seems unlikely that Apple would allow this..

nope ...

"Though we certainly wouldn’t recommend this, it turns out you can install iOS 6 beta onto an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, without using a developer account and without having to deal with UDID activation. It’s actually a lot easier to do than you’d think, and as long as the iOS device meets the compatibility requirements and you don’t mind the potentially iffy nature of the process, CultOfMac says you’re good to go."

source osxdaily

 

[OverByThere]

nope ...

"Though we certainly wouldn’t recommend this, it turns out you can install iOS 6 beta onto an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, without using a developer account and without having to deal with UDID activation. It’s actually a lot easier to do than you’d think, and as long as the iOS device meets the compatibility requirements and you don’t mind the potentially iffy nature of the process, CultOfMac says you’re good to go."

source osxdaily

I stand corrected, nice find though!

 

[zhivkom]

Maps Settings

There is Maps Settings in the Settings app.

 

[arnoz]

Weird, only beta 2 is available through my dev account

 

[aardwolf]

Woo woo! 3D maps work in Downtown Memphis!

 

[epmatsw]

Man, it's been preparing this update for a while on my phone...starting to get worried...

Edit: Never mind, it finally finished after about 20 minutes of spinning.

 

[foodog]

Beta 3, this usually means it's pretty much ready, right? Usually?

Yes typically the GM is next

 

[nefan65]

Weird, only beta 2 is available through my dev account

Same here. I'm sure it's being rolled out across all their servers. Just give it a few, and I'm sure it'll show up.

 

[OverByThere]

Man, it's been preparing this update for a while on my phone...starting to get worried...

Took about 10 mins on my iPad 3, it's fine, don't worry

 

[mbarriault]

Yes typically the GM is next

iOS 5 has 6 beta releases. We're still a ways off yet.

 

[snowcrash]

Yes typically the GM is next

Not even close.

 

[waterskier2007]

There is Maps Settings in the Settings app.

Thank god. The ability to turn off voice directions in navigation