macOS 12 Monterey was introduced today at WWDC 2021 with some notable new features. While the main focus is to further enhance seamless gameplay between iOS and macOS and improve security and privacy, Apple has added a good mix of features in the latest iteration of macOS that is worth exploring. As usual, the Cupertino giant has released the macOS 12 beta to developers for testing purposes. So, if you want to check out the new features, follow along to learn how to download and install the macOS 12 Monterey developer beta.
How to Download and Install macOS 12 Beta
First of all, make sure you have an active Apple developer account ($99 per year) as it is a must to participate in the beta program. Another thing that you should check without fail is to make sure that you have a safe backup of all your data. Since beta software is often unstable due to random bugs, I recommend using a secondary device to test macOS 12 beta. As for compatibility, macOS 12 is said to support 2014 Mac or later.
macOS lets you easily back up your data using Time Machine. Simply launch System Preferences and select Time Machine. Now, open Time Machine and then click Select Backup Disk. Then select the disk you want to use. Time Machine then formats your hard drive for backups and starts the backup immediately. Once you’ve got the basics covered, let’s get started with quick steps!
How to Download macOS 12 Monterey Developer Beta
Downloading the macOS developer beta is as simple as it gets. Follow the steps below.
- Open a browser on your Mac and navigate to: developer.apple.com and sign in to your account. Then click on Downloads section in the left sidebar.
2. After that, “Upload ProfileThe ” button is located right next to the macOS Monterey beta.
3. Then, “DownloadsSelect the ” window using Finder and macOS 12 Developer Beta Access Utility.
4. Next, what you need to do Double-click macOSDeveloperBetaAccessUtility.pkg to run the installer.
Once the installer is downloaded, System Preferences will automatically check for the latest update. Then you can click “Update” to download the macOS 12 developer beta software. After the software download is complete, the installation process will start normally.
note: If macOS 12 Monterey developer beta doesn’t appear in the Updates list, restart your Mac. After that, launch the Mac App Store and click the Updates tab.
How to Install macOS 12 Monterey Developer Beta
After the macOS Monterey beta is downloaded, you are automatically prompted to install the software.
1. Click on it to begin the installation process. Go on.
2. Now, accept Apple’s Terms and Conditions and click Continue to continue.
3. Next, click on To organise. After that enter the admin password and Install the software.
Next up, continue with macOS 12 Monterey beta installation instructions. Click “Upgrade Now” to start.
Note that your Mac will reboot to install macOS 12. During installation, you will see a black screen with the Apple logo and a progress bar on your Mac. You will need to be patient for the process to complete peacefully as the process will take some time.
Request! You will now be taken to the macOS 12 home screen. Now it’s time to dig deeper to reveal all that the brand new macOS has revealed.
Explore New macOS 12 Monterey Features
All right, that’s it! I hope you have the brand new macOS 12 Monterey on your Mac. Also note that we’ve created guides for installing the iOS 15 developer beta. So if you also want to take the latest iteration of iOS for a test drive, be sure to follow our guide. And stay tuned for new hidden and cool features as I’ll dig deeper to explore macOS 12 and iOS 15. If you come across something awesome, be sure to keep me in the loop too.
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