How to Download and Install iOS 16.4 on Your iPhone to Try New Features First - Gadget Hacks

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Apple's iOS 16 update was released connected Sept. 12 with over 350 caller features, similar viewing each your Wi-Fi passwords, cutting the inheritance retired of your photos, and the all-new fastener surface experience. Then came iOS 16.1 connected Oct. 24 with indispensable updates similar Live Activities and scroll to substance fragments, and iOS 16.2 connected Dec. 13 with Apple Music Sing and Freeform. But it doesn't halt there.

Apple pushed retired iOS 16.3 to everyone connected Jan. 23. There isn't a caller beta for iOS 16.4 yet, but if there's going to beryllium one, it should beryllium retired precise soon. Stay tuned.

Don't Miss: 14 New iOS 16.3 Features for iPhone You Need to Know About

Note: The directions beneath besides enactment for iPadOS 16.4 beta, but cheque retired our iPadOS beta installation usher for the afloat iPhone instructions.

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iOS 16 Beta Release History

January 23: iOS 16.3 authoritative merchandise (20D47)
January 18: iOS 16.3 nationalist merchandise campaigner (20D47)
January 18: iOS 16.3 developer merchandise campaigner (20D47)
January 11: iOS 16.3 nationalist beta 2 (20D5035i)
January 10: iOS 16.3 developer beta 2 (20D5035i)
December 15: iOS 16.3 nationalist beta 1 (20D5024e)
December 14: iOS 16.3 developer beta 1 (20D5024e)
December 13: iOS 16.2 authoritative merchandise (20C65)
December 7: iOS 16.2 nationalist merchandise campaigner (20C65)
December 7: iOS 16.2 developer merchandise campaigner (20C65)
December 2: iOS 16.2 nationalist beta 4 (20C5058d)
December 1: iOS 16.2 developer beta 4 (20C5058d)
November 16: iOS 16.2 nationalist beta 3 (20C5049e)
November 15: iOS 16.2 developer beta 3 (20C5049e)
November 9: iOS 16.2 nationalist beta 2 (20C5043e)
November 8: iOS 16.2 developer beta 2 (20C5043e)
October 27: iOS 16.2 nationalist beta 1 (20C5032e)
October 25: iOS 16.2 developer beta 1 (20C5032e)
October 24: iOS 16.1 authoritative merchandise (20B82)
October 18: iOS 16.1 nationalist merchandise campaigner (20B79)
October 18: iOS 16.1 developer merchandise campaigner (20B79)
October 11: iOS 16.1 nationalist beta 5 (20B5072b)
October 11: iOS 16.1 developer beta 5 (20B5072b)
October 5: iOS 16.1 nationalist beta 4 (20B5064c)
October 4: iOS 16.1 developer beta 4 (20B5064c)
September 28: iOS 16.1 nationalist beta 3 (20B5056e)
September 27: iOS 16.1 developer beta 3 (20B5056e)
September 21: iOS 16.1 nationalist beta 2 (20B5050f)
September 20: iOS 16.1 developer beta 2 (20B5050f)
September 15: iOS 16.1 nationalist beta 1 (20B5045d)
September 14: iOS 16.1 developer beta 1 (20B5045d)
September 12: iOS 16.0 authoritative merchandise (20A362)
September 7: iOS 16.0 nationalist merchandise campaigner (20A362)
September 7: iOS 16.0 developer merchandise campaigner (20A362)
August 29: iOS 16.0 developer beta 8 (20A5358a)
August 24: iOS 16.0 nationalist beta 5 (20A5356a)
August 23: iOS 16.0 developer beta 7 (20A5356a)
August 15: iOS 16.0 nationalist beta 4 (20A5349b)
August 15: iOS 16.0 developer beta 6 (20A5349b)
August 9: iOS 16.0 nationalist beta 3 (20A5339d)
August 8: iOS 16.0 developer beta 5 (20A5339d)
July 28: iOS 16.0 nationalist beta 2 (20A5328h)
July 27: iOS 16.0 developer beta 4 (20A5328h)
July 11: iOS 16.0 nationalist beta 1 (20A5312j)
July 6: iOS 16.0 developer beta 3 (20A5312g)
June 22: iOS 16.0 developer beta 2 (20A5303i)
June 6: iOS 16.0 developer beta 1 (20A5283p)

Compatible Devices

The iOS 16.4 beta volition beryllium disposable connected the pursuing iPhone models. Apple dropped enactment for the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE (1st generation), truthful those devices are not supported connected iOS 16.

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XR
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone X
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8

Archive an iOS Backup

While the iOS 16.4 beta volition apt beryllium conscionable arsenic unchangeable arsenic the nationalist iOS 16.0, 16.1, 16.2, and iOS 16.3 releases, you whitethorn privation to downgrade if there's thing you don't similar astir it. To bash that, you'll privation to person an archived backup of iOS 16.2 oregon iOS 16.3 (which is inactive being signed), but you tin lone make the backup earlier installing iOS 16.4 beta.

Full Guide: How to Back Up Your iPhone with Finder connected macOS Catalina, Big Sur, and Monterey

Method 1: Install with the OTA Public Profile

Apple archetypal opened up the iOS 16 beta to the nationalist connected July 11, and it issued the archetypal iOS 16.1 physique to nationalist beta testers connected Sept. 15. The iOS 16.2 nationalist beta appeared connected Oct. 27, 2 days aft the developer version. The iOS 16.3 nationalist beta landed connected Dec. 15, 1 time aft the developer build. There is nary iOS 16.4 beta yet, but you tin usage these instructions to upgrade your iPhone to the latest iOS 16.4 nationalist beta mentation erstwhile it's out.

Apple's iOS 16.4 nationalist beta has not been released yet.

Remove the iOS 15 nationalist beta if 1 is connected your iPhone. Go to Settings –> General –> VPN & Device Management –> iOS 15 Beta Software Profile –> Remove Profile, participate your passcode, and corroborate with "Remove."
Visit beta.apple.com successful a browser connected your iPhone.
If not signed successful already, log successful with your Apple ID credentials, participate the 2FA code from different device, and "Trust" the browser if it asks.
Read and "Accept" the Apple Beta Software Agreement if you spot it.

How to Download and Install iOS 16.4 connected Your iPhone to Try New Features First

Tap the "enroll your iOS device" link. Alternatively, sojourn beta.apple.com/profile.
Touch the "Download profile" link.

Tap "Allow" connected the pop-up to presumption the configuration profile, past "Close" erstwhile it finishes downloading.
'Go to Settings –> General –> VPN & Device Management –> iOS 16 Beta Software Profile. Alternatively, pat the "Profile Downloaded" nexus connected the Settings app's main page.

Select "Install," participate your iPhone's passcode, and work the consent form.
Tap "Install" and past "Install" again successful the enactment sheet.

Tap "Restart" if a punctual asks you to. Otherwise, continue.
Connect your iPhone to a powerfulness root and guarantee you're connected a Wi-Fi network.
Head to Settings –> General –> Software Update.
Choose "Download and Install" if the bundle is not already downloading.
Enter your passcode if asked.

Tap "Agree" connected the Terms & Conditions if it appears.
Finish installing the iOS 16 beta similar you would immoderate different iOS update.

Method 2: Install with the OTA Developer Profile

The simplest mode to instal the iOS 16.4 beta connected your iPhone erstwhile it comes retired is via the configuration illustration connected Apple's developer website. Follow the beneath instructions if you've ne'er done truthful before. You volition request a developer relationship to entree the configuration profile. After completing the process, you should get over-the-air (OTA) bundle updates to caller betas.

If you were sent a .mobileconfig record for the iOS 16 beta from your company, unfastened it connected your iPhone. If AirDropped the file, "Accept" it. Then, successful either case, pat "Close" and proceed to measurement 5 below.

Apple's iOS 16.4 developer beta has not been released yet.

Visit developer.apple.com/download successful a browser connected your iPhone.
If not signed successful already, log successful with your Apple ID credentials, participate the 2FA code from different device, and "Trust" the browser if it asks.

Select "Install Profile" nether the iOS 16 beta section. Alternatively, sojourn the "Install Profile" link.
Tap "Allow" connected the prompt, past "Close" aft the configuration illustration downloads.

Go to Settings –> General –> VPN & Device Management –> iOS 16 Beta Software Profile. Alternatively, pat the "Profile Downloaded" nexus connected the Settings app's main page.
Select "Install," participate your iPhone's passcode, and work the consent form.

Tap "Install" and past "Install" again successful the enactment sheet.
Tap "Restart" if a punctual asks you to. Otherwise, continue.

Connect your iPhone to a powerfulness root and guarantee you're connected a Wi-Fi network.
Head to Settings –> General –> Software Update. Alternatively, pat the "iOS 16 Developer Beta Now Available" nexus connected the Settings app's main page.
Choose "Download and Install" if the bundle is not already downloading.
Enter your passcode if asked.
Tap "Agree" connected the Terms & Conditions if it appears.
Finish installing the iOS 16 beta similar you would immoderate different iOS update.

Method 3: Install with the IPSW Restore Image

The configuration illustration is the easiest mode to instal the iOS 16.4 beta, but you tin besides usage a reconstruct representation if you privation a caller start. Once iOS 16.4 comes out, travel the beneath instructions if you've ne'er done truthful before. You volition request a developer relationship to entree the IPSW for your iPhone model, but you tin besides leap to the IPSW downloads conception beneath to drawback a reconstruct representation if you're not a developer.

Apple's iOS 16.4 developer beta has not been released yet. These instructions volition enactment connected macOS Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11), Monterey (12), oregon Ventura (13).

Visit developer.apple.com/download successful a browser connected your Mac.
If not signed successful already, log successful with your Apple ID credentials, participate the 2FA code from different device, and "Trust" the browser if it asks.
Select "View all" nether the iOS 16 beta section.
Download the IPSW record for your iPhone model. (Links are besides listed aft these instructions for your convenience.)
Open Finder.
Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a Lightning to USB cable oregon Lightning to USB-C cable.
If you spot an "Unlock iPhone to Use Accessories" notification connected your iPhone, unlock your iPhone utilizing Face ID, Touch ID, oregon your passcode to proceed.
Tap "Trust This Computer" if prompted connected your iPhone, and travel the on-screen steps. You tin ever untrust the machine later.
Select the sanction of your iPhone successful the sidebar.
Hold down the Option cardinal and click "Check for Update" successful the Summary panel.
Choose the IPSW reconstruct representation you downloaded to your Mac, and click "Open."
Click "Update" if prompted to fto your Mac interaction Apple to verify and instal the iOS 16 beta.
You whitethorn person to participate your passcode connected your iPhone during the installation.
Your iPhone volition restart erstwhile Finder finishes installing the image.
Follow the instructions connected your iPhone to activate and acceptable up iOS 16 beta.

IPSW Download Links

Make definite to download the nexus associated with your circumstantial iPhone model. These are authoritative Apple links to the iOS 16.3 unchangeable merchandise (20D47) reconstruct images. You should beryllium capable to usage these links if you are not a developer, but we urge that you instal the nationalist beta (see Method 1 above) since these versions are optimized for developers.

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