Apple developer betas

The latest beta for every Apple platform and how to install it. Versions update automatically the moment Apple seeds a new build.

Since iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.4 you no longer need a beta profile: just sign in to the free Apple Developer program and turn on Beta Updates in Software Update. Profiles below are kept for older versions.

iOS beta

iOS 27.2 beta 3 24B5099f · 1 week ago

On iOS 16.4 or later: open Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates and choose “iOS Developer Beta”. Sign in with the Apple Account that is enrolled in the free Apple Developer Program. On iOS 16.3 or earlier, install the profile below from Safari, then restart.

iPadOS beta

iPadOS 27.2 beta 3 24B5099f · 1 week ago

On iPadOS 16.4 or later: Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates → “iPadOS Developer Beta”. On older versions, install the profile below from Safari and restart.

macOS beta

macOS 27.2 beta 3 26B5101f · 1 week ago

On macOS 13.4 or later: System Settings → General → Software Update → click the ⓘ next to Beta Updates and choose “macOS Developer Beta”. For macOS 13.3 or earlier, run the Beta Access Utility below.

watchOS beta

watchOS 27.2 beta 3 24S5101f · 1 week ago

Your iPhone must run the matching iOS beta first. Then open the Watch app → General → Software Update → Beta Updates and pick “watchOS Developer Beta”. Make sure the watch has at least 50% charge.

tvOS beta

tvOS 27.2 beta 3 24K5103f · 1 week ago

On tvOS 16.4 or later: Settings → System → Software Updates → Get Beta Updates. On older versions: Settings → General → Privacy → highlight “Send Apple TV Analytics”, press Play/Pause, enter the profile URL below and install.

visionOS beta

visionOS 27.2 beta 3 24N5103f · 1 week ago

Open Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates and choose “visionOS Developer Beta”. visionOS cannot be downgraded without Apple’s Developer Strap, so only install betas on a device you can afford to troubleshoot.

audioOS beta

No beta currently in progress

HomePod betas are invite-only through the AppleSeed program. Enrolled members enable them in the Home app → Home Settings → Software Update → Beta Updates. HomePod cannot be downgraded.

Recent beta builds

ReleaseBuildDate
watchOS 27.2 beta 324S5101fOct 5, 2026
visionOS 27.2 beta 324N5103fOct 5, 2026
tvOS 27.2 beta 324K5103fOct 5, 2026
macOS 27.2 beta 326B5101fOct 5, 2026
iPadOS 27.2 beta 324B5099fOct 5, 2026
iOS 27.2 beta 324B5099fOct 5, 2026

Before you install a beta

  • Back up first. Going back to the public release means erasing the device and restoring a signed IPSW.
  • Apple Watch and HomePod cannot be downgraded. Only install betas on them if you can live with bugs until the final release.
  • Leaving the beta: turn Beta Updates off. You will move to the next public release automatically when it ships.

Want to go back right now? Grab the latest signed firmware from the signing status page.