If you decide to install the iOS 12 beta on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you’ll want to spend some time preparing yourself and your device for migration. A little prep work beforehand can go a long way in avoiding annoying problems during and after installation.
Apple has confirmed the next major iOS update for stable mobile devices. The official release of iOS 12 won’t arrive until the fall alongside the company’s 2018 iPhones and iPads, but you can try iOS 12 and its changes long before Apple completes the software.
Apple has put iOS 12 into beta testing before it’s released worldwide. iOS 12 beta is available to developers and the general public through the Beta Software Program. Anyone with an Apple ID and a compatible device can download the pre-release version of iOS 12 right away.
The iOS 12 beta is a highly tempting download, thanks to a solid feature set that includes upgraded Notifications, Do Not Disturb changes, and various performance improvements.
While some of you may want to wait for the fourth iOS 12 beta to fix bugs and performance issues, or the final public release this fall, some of you may want to try the new features right away.
If you decide to install the iOS 12 beta on your device, you will want to be careful. iOS 12 beta is pre-release software, and pre-release software is often full of bugs and performance issues that can affect your daily use.
It’s difficult to predict exactly how the iOS 12 beta will work on your device, so we recommend taking some time to prepare for the download and installation, especially if you’re trying pre-release iOS software for the first time.
We want to assist you in this effort; That’s why we’ve prepared a guide to guide you through the most important steps to take before downloading the iOS 12 beta to your phone or tablet.
For some of you, these steps will take less than 10 minutes. For others, it may take 30 minutes or more. It all depends on the current state of your device and your skill level.
