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The feedback you provide on quality and usability helps us identify issues, fix them, and make Apple software even better. Please note that since the beta software has not yet been commercially released by Apple, it may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as well as commercially released software. Be sure to back up your iPhone or iPad and your Mac using Time Machine before installing beta software. Since Apple TV, HomePod mini, and HomePod (2nd generation) data and purchases are stored in the cloud, there’s no need to back up your devices. Install the beta software only on non-production devices that are not business critical. We strongly recommend installing on a secondary system or device, or on a secondary partition on your Mac. </p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-1'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-1-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='program-item-1-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I get the betas?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-1-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='program-item-1-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>As a member of the Apple Beta Software Program, you’ll be able to enroll your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod mini, HomePod (2nd generation) or Apple Watch to access the latest betas, as well as subsequent updates.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-2'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-2-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='program-item-2-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I provide my feedback to Apple?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-2-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='program-item-2-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>The iOS, iPadOS and macOS betas come with the built-in Feedback Assistant app, which can be opened from the Home screen on your iPhone or iPad or from the Dock on your Mac. The Feedback Assistant app is also available from the help menu of any app by selecting Send Feedback. If you’re running the tvOS, HomePod software or watchOS beta, you can submit feedback through the Feedback Assistant app on an enrolled iPhone, iPad or Mac. When you experience an issue or something does not work as expected, send your feedback directly to Apple with <a href="https://feedbackassistant.apple.com">Feedback Assistant</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-3'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-3-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='program-item-3-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>Who can participate?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-3-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='program-item-3-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>The Apple Beta Software Program is open to anyone with a valid Apple Account who accepts the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement during the sign-up process. If you have an iCloud account, that is an Apple Account and we recommend you use that. If you do not have an Apple Account, you can <a href="https://account.apple.com">create one now</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-4'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-4-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='program-item-4-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>Do I have to pay a fee to join the program or pay for software?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-4-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='program-item-4-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>No. Both the program and software are free.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-5'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-5-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='program-item-5-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>What kind of compensation do I receive for testing?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-5-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='program-item-5-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>This program is voluntary, and there is no compensation for your participation.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-6'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-6-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='program-item-6-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>Is the beta software confidential?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-6-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='program-item-6-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>Yes, the beta software is Apple confidential information. Don’t install the beta software on any systems you don’t directly control or that you share with others. Don’t blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the beta software, and don’t discuss the beta software with or demonstrate it to others who are not in the Apple Beta Software Program. If Apple has publicly disclosed technical information about the beta software, it is no longer considered confidential.</p> <p class='answer'><a class="more" href="/privacy">Read our Terms for full details</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-7'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-7-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='signin-item-0-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How does the Apple Beta Software Program contact me?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-7-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='signin-item-0-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>The Apple Beta Software Program uses the contact information associated with your Apple Account. You may keep your contact information up to date by visiting <a href="https://account.apple.com">account.apple.com</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-8'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-8-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='signin-item-1-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>What’s the difference between this program and the Apple Developer Program?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-8-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='signin-item-1-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>The Apple Beta Software Program collects feedback on pre-release software. The Apple Developer Program allows developers to test and build applications. Participants in the Apple Beta Software Program may receive different beta software from participants in the Apple Developer Program. If you are a developer, you will benefit from the additional resources available through the <a href="https://developer.apple.com">Apple Developer Program</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='program-item-9'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='program-item-9-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='signin-item-2-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I join an invitation only program?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='program-item-9-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='signin-item-2-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>If you are participating in an invitation only program, follow the instructions in your invitation email or login with your Apple Account to view the invitation.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <h2 class='text-center typography-headline mt-large'>Support</h2> <div class='accordion-toggle-all'> <button aria-controls='feedback' class='accordion-toggle-all-button link' data-accordion-toggle-all='' disabled='disabled' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-toggle-all-expand'>Expand all</span> <span class='accordion-toggle-all-collapse hidden'>Collapse all</span> <span class='visuallyhidden'>accordion items</span> </button> </div> <ul class='accordion large-pad-bottom' data-accordion='' id='feedback' role='list'> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='feedback-item-0'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='feedback-item-0-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='feedback-item-0-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I get help If I’m having an issue with beta software?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='feedback-item-0-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='feedback-item-0-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>Beta software may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as well as commercially released software. We encourage you to submit feedback when you encounter these issues. If you need further assistance, please note that you must restore to previously-released software prior to contacting AppleCare.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='feedback-item-1'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='feedback-item-1-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='feedback-item-1-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>Will installing beta software from the Apple Beta Software Program void my hardware warranty?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='feedback-item-1-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='feedback-item-1-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>No, installing the beta software does not void your hardware warranty.</p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='feedback-item-2'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='feedback-item-2-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='feedback-item-2-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I stop receiving betas and install the next shipping iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, HomePod software or watchOS release?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='feedback-item-2-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='feedback-item-2-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>When your device is enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program, you will automatically receive new versions of the beta from Software Update. At any time, you may unenroll your device so that it no longer receives these updates. Then, when the next version of commercial software is released, you can install it from Software Update.</p> <p class='answer'><a class="more" href="/unenroll-your-devices">Learn more about unenrolling your device</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='feedback-item-3'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='feedback-item-3-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='feedback-item-3-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I restore a prior shipping release of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, HomePod software or watchOS?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='feedback-item-3-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='feedback-item-3-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'>Always back up your iPhone, iPad or Mac before installing the beta. Since Apple TV, HomePod mini, and HomePod (2nd generation) data and purchases are stored in the cloud, there’s no need to back up your devices. To use a previously-released version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, you can restore your device from the backup that you created before installing the beta. Please note Apple Watch cannot be restored to previously-released OS versions once the beta is installed.</p> <p class='answer'><a class="more" href="/restore">Learn more about restoring your iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices</a></p> <p class='answer'><a class="more" href="https://support.apple.com/appletv/restore">Learn more about restoring Apple TV</a></p> <p class='answer'><a class="more" href="https://support.apple.com/108381">Learn more about restoring Apple Watch</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class='accordion-item' data-accordion-item='feedback-item-4'> <h3 class='accordion-title'> <button aria-controls='feedback-item-4-tray' class='accordion-button' data-accordion-trigger='' id='feedback-item-3-button' role='presentation'> <span class='accordion-title-text'>How do I leave the Apple Beta Software Program?</span> <span class='accordion-icon' data-accordion-icon=''></span> </button> </h3> <div aria-labelledby='feedback-item-4-button' class='accordion-tray' data-accordion-tray='true' id='feedback-item-3-tray'> <div class='accordion-content' data-accordion-content=''> <div class='accordion-content-paragraph'> <p class='answer'> To leave the program, visit the <a href="/unenroll-your-devices">Unenroll</a> page and follow the instructions to remove your Apple Account from the Apple Beta Software Program. </p> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <footer aria-labelledby='footer-label' class='footer' id='footer' role='contentinfo'> <div class='footer-content'> <nav class='footer-breadcrumbs'> <a class="home footer-breadcrumbs-home" href="https://beta.apple.com/"><span class='footer-breadcrumbs-home-icon'></span> <span class='footer-breadcrumbs-home-label'>Beta</span> </a><div class='footer-breadcrumbs-path'> <ol class='footer-breadcrumbs-list'> <li class='footer-breadcrumbs-item'>FAQ</li> </ol> </div> </nav> <h2 class='footer-label' id='footer-label'>Footer</h2> <section class='footer-mini' typeof='Organization' vocab='http://schema.org/'> <div class='footer-mini-legal'> <div class='footer-mini-legal-copyright'> Copyright © 2025 Apple Inc. 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