iOS 14.5 Beta 3

What is Beta Software?

Software that is currently being worked on and tested, contains bugs, and has not yet been officially released. The goal of beta software is to test the software's performance and identify bugs that need to be fixed in order to release.

Features

  • Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch

  • Apple Card, Apple Music, Podcasts, Reminders, and Find My App Updates

  • Apple Maps crowdsourcing accidents and speed traps

  • Siri updates

  • Dual-SIM 5G global support for iPhone 12 users

  • PS5 and Xbox Series X controller compatibility so that you can play games on your iPhone.

Compatible devices:

  • iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max

  • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone XS and XS Max

  • iPhone XR

  • iPhone X

  • iPhone 8

  • iPhone 8 Plus

  • iPhone 7

  • iPhone 7 Plus

  • iPhone 6S

  • iPhone 6S Plus

  • iPhone SE (2020)

  • iPhone SE (2016)

How to Download and Install

  1. Back up your device. (I suggest doing an iCloud backup)

  2. On your iPhone, go to beta.apple.com in Safari.

  3. Sign up for the Apple Software Beta Program or Sign in (if you are already a member)

    Signing up for the Apple Software Beta Program lets you enroll your devices to access all of the public betas and try out the latest features in them.

  4. With iOS selected near the top, tap Enroll your iOS device

  5. Swipe down to step 2 and tap Download profile

  6. Tap Allow then Close

  7. Go to Settings → General → Profile → Tap on the beta profile → Install → Enter Passcode →Install → Restart

  8. After iPhone restarts, Go to Settings → General → Software Update → Install the Beta version.

  9. After the iPhone restarts, you will be running on iOS 14.5 Beta 3!

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