You can install iOS 10 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch today. If you have a developer account you should be able to get the beta right now via an OTA update. Otherwise, you’ll need to sign up for Apple’s public beta, which opens later this month.
If you’re already running a pre-release version of iOS 10, such as the iOS 10 Developer Preview or an early version of the iOS 10.1 beta, you should be able to upgrade to the official release via an over-the-air update by opening up Settings > General > Software Update and tapping “Download and install.”
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On this page you will find direct download links to iOS 10 Beta for all supported iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. You can safely install iOS 10 on your “jailbroken” iPhone or iPad (however, make sure that you firstly backup device either via iTunes or using an iCloud account before upgrading).
If you want to install iOS 10 on your non-jailbroken iPhone or iPad then simply use the OTA (over-the-air) method described above.
What’s new in iOS 10 beta?
If you’re curious about all of the new features that Apple has built into iOS 10 beta, then you need to check out this article in which we’ve listed all the changes and improvements included with the official release of iOS 10. We also have a separate article detailing an initial performance comparison between both iOS 9.3.5 and iOS 10.
iOS 10 is compatible with the following iOS devices: iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad 4th generation (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad Pro, iPod touch 6th generation and Apple TV (4th generation).
How to install iOS 10 beta
Before you can install iOS 10, make sure that your device is already running on iOS 9.3.5 update (or any earlier version). If you’re currently jailbroken then simply skip this step as installing iOS 10 will also update your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to the latest non-jailbreakable version.
Now, download iOS 10 Beta Profile from our home page using your device’s model number. After you’ve installed iOS 10, do not forget to delete the downloaded OTA update file >Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage under “Install Profiles” section.
How to use the new features in iOS 10 beta
If you’re not sure whether your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch model is supported by the new beta update then simply have a look at this compatibility matrix from Apple’s official website. You need to download iOS 10 beta IPSW files from our home page and then check out our detailed installation guide for a step-by-step tutorial which will explain how to properly prepare your device for the new iOS 10 update.
Problems with iOS 10 beta and how to solve them
If you have problems installing iOS 10 beta, read this article. Also, if you’ve jailbroken your iPhone or iPad then read this to learn how to install Cydia on iOS 10 without a computer. If you’re facing any other problem with iOS 10 beta then take a look at our troubleshooting guide where we explain how to fix the most common problems with iOS 10 beta and iOS 9.3.5 (including an issue which prevents people from restoring their device to the latest iOS update).
Conclusion
iOS 10 is a significant update for smartphones and tablets, with many new features to explore. There’s a whole bunch of notable changes in iOS 10 beta which you can read about here. If you have an iPad or iPod touch then it might be worth checking out our dedicated articles listing all the best iOS 10 jailbreak tweaks that are available right now.
