Here’s how you can install iPadOS 13 beta on your iPad to try out new iPad features before they’re released this fall. You can install iPadOS 13 beta without a developer account, but this is a more complicated process than using the iOS beta in previous years.
Apple announced the separation of iOS and iPadOS at WWDC, and with that we’re starting to see a lot of new tablet-focused features that some users can’t wait to get.
We’ll show you where to download iPadOS 13 beta IPSW files, the preparations you need to do, and then how to install iPadOS 13 beta using the Finder in macOS Catalina Beta.
If this sounds too complicated and you don’t want to deal with any issues, you should sign up for the public iPadOS 13 beta instead of going this route. The public beta will arrive in July with fewer bugs and will be easier to set up.
Back Up Your iPad Before Installing
Backup your iPad before installing iPadOS beta as it will wipe your iPad.
Before installing iPadOS 13 beta, you need to back up your iPad as doing so will wipe your iPad and reboot it with a clean install. You can then restore a backup. This will also help if you decide to downgrade to iOS 12 on iPad.
It’s a good idea to back up on your Mac, even if you’ve already backed up to iCloud. Here’s how you can do this in macOS Mojave:
- Connect iPad to your computer with a Lightning cable.
- Open and .
- section, click on it.
- Choose whether you want to save passwords, health, and HomeKit information.
- Click .
If you’re already using macOS Catalina, you should do the same in the Finder app.
When you’re done, you should archive this backup. Click on macOS Mojave. then hold
Install macOS Catalina Beta
Install macOS Catalina Beta.
We were only able to install iPadOS 13 beta from macOS Catalina Beta. If you want to install it without a developer account, you must first install macOS Catalina Beta on your Mac.
We installed it in a second volume so we could switch between beta and macOS Mojave. Here is a guide on how to install macOS Catalina Beta.
Download iPadOS 13 Beta
Where to download iOS 13 IPSW, iPadOS 13 IPSW, macOS Catalina beta and Xcode beta?
You will need to download a large iPSW file for the iPadOS 13 beta on your particular device.
You can pay $99 to join the Apple Developer Program or go another way.
This is the best place to search for downloads. You can quickly download them by copying them to your Google Drive and then downloading them. This is the fastest and most reliable way to download iPadOS 13 beta without a developer account.
While you’re there, download the Xcode beta. To be able to install iPadOS 13 beta, it must be installed.
Register Your iPad’s UDID
This is similar to the old way of trying out an Apple beta early. For this to work, you need to register your iPad’s UDID with a developer program.
If you are a developer, you need to register it in the backend. If not, you can use a website to register your device for you. Prices range from $6 to $14 and registration is normally fast. we have used successfully UDID Records.
How to Install iPadOS 13 Beta Without a Developer Account
Now learn how to install iPadOS 13 beta without a developer account.
Now that you have installed the macOS Catalina beta and registered your UDID, you are ready to install the iPadOS 13 beta.
The only other step you need to take before installing is to get the Xcode beta up and running.
Open Xcode beta and install it on your Mac. Open it. You do not need to create a project, but it needs to be installed and opened once. We left it open during installation.
- Turn off Find My iPad in Settings.
- Plug your iPad into Mac using a Lightning cable.
- Open Finder and click on iPad on the left.
- Click Pair on your Mac and Trust on your iPad.
- Hold down the option and click the Restore iPad button.
- Select the IPSW you downloaded earlier.
- Click Open and wait for the iPadOS 13 beta to install on your iPhone.
Once the iPad restarts, you should be able to use iPadOS 13 on it. For this to work reliably, you must select the restore option.
