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Apple has resumed the beta cycle with iOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, and watchOS 9.1 becoming a member of iPadOS 16.1 on the newest developer testing launch.
The most recent builds could be downloaded by way of the Apple Developer Heart for these enrolled within the take a look at program, or by way of an over-the-air replace on gadgets operating the beta software program. Public betas usually arrive inside a number of days of the developer variations, by way of the Apple Beta Software program Program web site.
Apple launched iOS 16, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9 to the general public on September 12. Now, solely two days later, Apple has introduced these working methods again into the beta cycle alongside iPadOS 16.1 for a launch later within the fall.
Launch notes for these preliminary betas point out solely bug fixes and software program enhancements.
The second beta for iPadOS 16.1 is construct quantity 20B5045d, changing construct 20B5027f. The primary beta for iOS 16.1 additionally makes use of construct quantity 20B5045d, changing the iOS 16 construct 20A362.
The primary tvOS 16.1 beta construct quantity is 20K5041d, up from 20J373. The watchOS 9.1 construct quantity is 20S5044e, up from 20R361.
AppleInsider, and Apple itself, strongly advises that customers keep away from putting in betas on to “mission-critical” or main gadgets, as there may be the distant chance of information loss or different points. As an alternative, testers ought to set up betas onto secondary or non-essential {hardware}, and to make sure there are enough backups of necessary knowledge earlier than updating.