Apple has unveiled its latest operating system, iOS 8, for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. There were a ton of new features revealed including Apple's all-new health initiative with an accompanying app, Photos and iMessage including the ability to add and remove contacts from message threads. To check out these new features and more follow these directions to install iOS 8 on your device!
1. Download the iOS 8 beta file for your specific iPhone or iPad model (To determine the proper download for your iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, or iPhone 5, click here. For your iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPad (4th generation), click here). Developers will find the files they need on Apple's website while other interested parties can check out IMZDL for their iOS 8 beta files.
2. Open iTunes (Make sure your iTunes is updated to the latest version), plug in your device and choose “Restore your iPhone” with the iOS 8 beta. On Macs, press and hold the Alt/Option key when clicking “Restore.” Windows users should hold the Shift key when clicking “Restore.”
3. Check your “Downloads” folder for the iOS 8 beta 1 installation file, which should end with “.ipsw,” file extension name for iPhone firmware files. The iOS 8 beta 1 installation will use a lot of battery power, and it may take some time to complete so be patient.
Keep in mind this is a beta and will most likely have bugs and issues such as apps crashing or being non-responsive. There are a few warnings people attempting to install this beta should know. Check them out below courtesy of Apple's website:
- Be sure to back up your devices using the latest-version iTunes or through iCloud backup prior to installing iOS 8 beta. After installing iOS 8 beta 1, you can restore your device using either the latest version of iTunes or through your iCloud backup.
- This version of iOS is intended only for installation on development devices registered with Apple’s Developer Program. Attempting to install this version of iOS in an unauthorized manner could put your device in an unusable state, which could necessitate an out of warranty repair.
- Devices updated to iOS 8 beta 1 cannot be restored to earlier versions of iOS. Only registered development devices will be able to upgrade to future beta releases and the final iOS software.
If there are any issues with installing iOS 8 on your device please let us know in the comments section below.
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