How to Install the iPadOS Public Beta

[Gravydog316]

Siri VERY slow to respond to commands. like 1 minute;

tried sending Feedback: "Error Sending Feedback. Please try @ a later time"


(& Feedback SHOULD be available 24/7, NOT just in Beta versions or on the website!!)

 

[paulchat55]

View attachment 845023 I am on my second try of installing the public beta. First time was last night and it was taking awhile so I turned it off, back on, and had to do a restore today back to ios12, then to beta 12.4, then install my backup. Now I’m trying again and it’s rebooted and been on the Apple logo for a good hour. It’s a 10.5” iPad Pro.

I have the same issue on my 10.5 iPad Pro. tried the install multiple times.

 

[BroTim52]

So tempting as I cannot wait for the changes but not sure I want to install on a business critical daily driver!

[doublepost=1561679547][/doublepost]I just installed and this is an amazing update. I initially on my iPad Pro 2nd generation and then installed on my new iPad Pro 3rd generation and so far it’s working great for the most part. I really haven’t ran across any major issues.

 

[Gravydog316]

[doublepost=1561679547][/doublepost]I just installed and this is an amazing update. I initially on my iPad Pro 2nd generation and then installed on my new iPad Pro 3rd generation and so far it’s working great for the most part. I really haven’t ran across any major issues.

i don't like the smaller icons now. they should be adjustable, like text

 

[Wtillman]

Apple released a public beta of iPadOS for compatible iPad models, enabling users who aren't signed up for the Apple Developer Program to test the software update ahead of its official release in the fall.

iPadOS is a rebranded version of iOS 13 specially made for iPads, with extra features designed to take advantage of larger tablet displays. It includes an updated Home screen, improved multitasking functionality, new Apple Pencil functionality, support for external drives, folder sharing in Files, text editing improvements, and all of the other new changes in iOS 13.

With that said, bear in mind that iPadOS is pre-release software, so installing the public beta on a secondary device is highly recommended. The stability of beta software cannot be guaranteed, as it often contains bugs and issues that have yet to be ironed out, so installing it on your day-to-day device isn't advised.

Is iPadOS Compatible With My iPad?

Apple's list of compatible devices confirms that iPadOS is compatible with all of these iPad models:
[*]12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation
[*]12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation
[*]12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
[*]11-inch iPad Pro
[*]10.5-inch iPad Pro
[*]9.7-inch iPad Pro
[*]iPad 6th generation (2018 model)
[*]iPad 5th generation
[*]iPad Air 3 (2019 model)
[*]iPad Air 2
[*]iPad mini 5 (2019 model)
[*]iPad mini 4
Installing the Public Beta shouldn't take longer than half an hour, but first you should create a backup of your device's contents and settings by following the step-by-step instructions below.

How to Create a Backup of Your iPad in iTunes

1. Connect your iPad to a Mac or PC using a Lightning to USB cable or a USB-C to USB cable, depending on the model.
   Open iTunes.
2. Click the device icon in the top-left menu and select your iPad.
   
   
3. Under Backups, click This computer.
4. Tick the Encrypt local backup checkbox if you want to securely back up your login credentials and any Health and HomeKit data.
   
   
5. Click Back Up Now.
6. Click iTunes -> Preferences... in the macOS menu bar.
7. Click the Devices tab.
   
   
8. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) the new backup, and select Archive from the contextual dropdown menu.

How to Enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program
Now that you've backed up your device, you're ready to download the iPadOS Public Beta. To do so, you must enroll your iPad in the free Apple Beta Software Program.

1. Open Safari on your iPad and navigate to the Apple Beta Software Program.
2. Tap the Sign up button, or sign in if you're already a member.
3. Enter your Apple ID credentials and tap the Sign in button.
4. Agree to the Apple Beta Software Program terms and conditions if necessary.
   
   
5. A Guide for Public Betas screen will appear. Select the iPadOS tab, scroll down to the Get Started section and tap enroll your iOS device.
6. On the Enroll Your Devices screen, with the iPadOS tab selected, scroll down and tap the Download profile button.
   
   
7. Tap Allow at the profile prompt.
8. Launch the Settings app on your iOS device and then tap Profile Downloaded below your Apple ID banner.
   
   
9. Tap Install and follow the prompts to install the iOS Beta Software Profile.
10. Restart your device after installing the profile by tapping the restart popup.

How to Install the iPadOS Public Beta
Once you're enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program, you can install the iPadOS Public Beta on your iOS device just as you would a regular software update.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPad.
2. Tap General -> Software Update.
   
   
3. Tap Download and Install.
   Tap Install Now.

If you come across any issues installing the iPadOS Public Beta, it may help to clear any previous profiles lingering on your device. You can find these in the Settings app under General -> Profile.

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Want to discuss the iPadOS beta? Make sure to check out our iOS 13 discussion forum.

Article Link: How to Install the iPadOS Public Beta

Don’t do it it sucks. Can’t update no apps. Cant so ****

 

[Gravydog316]

Don’t do it it sucks. Can’t update no apps. Cant so ****

Mine updated normally. (maybe the app isn't iPadOS 13 compatible yet??)
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I have the same issue on my 10.5 iPad Pro. tried the install multiple times.

Mine said estimated time was 3 hours, but i took a nap, so have no idea how long it actually was

 

[Jstuts5797]

Does anyone actually backup their devices through iTunes anymore? I’m assuming my iCloud backups are just fine to use as well. I’m not gonna wait 14 hours that iTunes quoted me for a manual backup.

 

[Gravydog316]

another bug:
keyboard disappears when switching to numbers/letters sometimes

 

[Apple Dramatist]

I tried to install ipados on my ipad pro, but instead got ios13. Have not been able to get the ipados update. Has this happened to anyone else? Downloaded the correct profile - but not sure why it's ios13 vs ipados. Thoughts?

 

[Gravydog316]

I tried to install ipados on my ipad pro, but instead got ios13. Have not been able to get the ipados update. Has this happened to anyone else? Downloaded the correct profile - but not sure why it's ios13 vs ipados. Thoughts?

iPadOS is only for developers right now, not for Beta testing
iOS13 beta you can install, & iPadOS is available to developers right now
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Does anyone actually backup their devices through iTunes anymore? I’m assuming my iCloud backups are just fine to use as well. I’m not gonna wait 14 hours that iTunes quoted me for a manual backup.

no. i used to update the apps in iTunes & actually USE iTunes, but i quit like a year ago haha

 

[Shirasaki]

iPadOS is only for developers right now, not for Beta testing
iOS13 beta you can install, & iPadOS is available to developers right now
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no. i used to update the apps in iTunes & actually USE iTunes, but i quit like a year ago haha

No, iPadOS is also available for public beta testing now. Just download profile from beta.apple.com.

 

[Gravydog316]

No, iPadOS is also available for public beta testing now. Just download profile from beta.apple.com.

oh really?
in system preferences it says version 13 (doesn’t even say if it iOS or iPadOS.
have to go to Software update, then it says iOS 13

 

[Gravydog316]

new bug:
keyboard doesn’t hide use the icon on bottom right
[doublepost=1562272518][/doublepost]View attachment 846707

No, iPadOS is also available for public beta testing now. Just download profile from beta.apple.com.

i dunno.
it says both?
i can’t figure this out...
downloaded the same profile again?

 

[Gravydog316]

how do i shut off merging??
it’s stupid

 

[Shirasaki]

new bug:
keyboard doesn’t hide use the icon on bottom right
[doublepost=1562272518][/doublepost]View attachment 846707
i dunno.
it says both?
i can’t figure this out...
downloaded the same profile again?

As long as beta is properly received, I don’t care. You should be fine too. If the profile needs to be installed again, just do it.

 

[Gravydog316]

As long as beta is properly received, I don’t care. You should be fine too. If the profile needs to be installed again, just do it.

no, why does it say both iOS & iPadOS ?
i thought they were different (???)
[doublepost=1562279833][/doublepost]so... why are iOS13 & iPadOS showing up as the same thing (???)

[doublepost=1562279905][/doublepost]ok, why does replying on another thread merge back to here (???)
[doublepost=1562279951][/doublepost]is there anyone on here that works for this site??

 

[Shirasaki]

no, why does it say both iOS & iPadOS ?
i thought they were different (???)
[doublepost=1562279833][/doublepost]so... why are iOS13 & iPadOS showing up as the same thing (???)

[doublepost=1562279905][/doublepost]ok, why does replying on another thread merge back to here (???)
[doublepost=1562279951][/doublepost]is there anyone on here that works for this site??

Apple has deemed that iPad needs a separate iOS that is based on iOS 13 so iPadOS name here. Just to keep things straight. The bottom line is, don’t worry about iOS and iPadOS being the same thing. It won’t affect your Normal use by any means. Ignore that.
As for the merge feature, it is to prevent forum page being too long and too cluttered so that quick post is merged into one single post. That’s my guess though as I don’t work for this site.

 

[Apple Dramatist]

Apple has deemed that iPad needs a separate iOS that is based on iOS 13 so iPadOS name here. Just to keep things straight. The bottom line is, don’t worry about iOS and iPadOS being the same thing. It won’t affect your Normal use by any means. Ignore that.
As for the merge feature, it is to prevent forum page being too long and too cluttered so that quick post is merged into one single post. That’s my guess though as I don’t work for this site.

Thank you, both.

 

[SilverApe]

Hi,
I have installed the public beta some time ago. I have a bad or no internet with some apps. I tied waiting for a new version but when they come I have problems updating to them. When it is verifying the update it gives me an error (after a long time) "update cannot be installed. Error installing IOS 13.1.
Is there a way to manually install an update?

Thanks in advance,
Aaron