A remarkable claim about Apple and iOS updates is on the agenda. As you know, not only developers but also other users could download iOS developer profiles offered by some sites and install iOS developer beta versions easily and for free. However, allegedly, Apple took action to prevent iPhone users who do not sign up for the Developer Program from getting the iOS 17 developer beta (Developer Beta) for free.
“BETA UPDATES” MENU FROM APPLE
According to the news of MacRumors, Apple has added a “Beta Updates” menu to the “Software Update” section, starting with the iOS 16.4 beta. This menu allows members of Apple’s developer program to enable iOS developer betas directly on the iPhone without having to install a configuration profile from the Apple Developer site.
The menu in question appears if the user is signed in with the Apple ID they used to sign up for Apple’s Developer Program. Apple says this menu will be the only way to enable developer betas in future iOS versions.
STUNNING CLAIM: “DEVELOPERS WILL BLOCK THEM TO INSTALL THE BETA FOR FREE”
According to the news This change will prevent iPhone users who have not signed up for Apple’s Developer Program by paying $99 per year from downloading the developer beta of iOS 17 for free.
As we said before, until now, anyone could easily install iOS developer betas for free by downloading profiles from some websites.
iPhone users who don’t want to pay $99 a year for Apple’s Developer Program will likely have to wait for the public beta of iOS 17, which will be released in July. Users can also sign up for Apple’s public Beta Software Program for free.
The report stated that users can still install the iOS 17 developer beta for free using an IPSW file, but it is not yet clear whether this will be an option.