iOS16 public beta is released, you can try it, but pay attention to some details

​Although the iOS16 beta version has been launched for more than a month, Xiaozhi has not recommended it to ordinary users before, because the system is in the developer beta stage, which means there are a lot of serious bugs that affect the image usage experience. The safest way is of course to wait for the official version in September. For those who are eager to try it out, they have to wait until the public beta version comes out. It happens that Apple launched the iOS16 public beta version today, and users who have not upgraded yet can try it first.

Although I personally think it is worth a try, there are still some issues that I need to make clear to everyone. First of all, the minimum upgradeable model is iPhone 8. As for iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s users, I can only say that iOS15 is your eternal home.

There is also the importance of backing up data, which many people know, but some people may not know the details. For example, when upgrading to a higher version of the iOS beta across digital versions, it is best not to use iCloud to back up data, because once the beta version feels unstable and you want to downgrade it, there is a possibility of data loss, so it is best to back up the data locally.

There is also the question of who is suitable for the upgrade. If you are currently on iOS15 or lower, you can indeed try upgrading to the iOS16 public beta version, because there are indeed differences. For example, the personalized lock screen is popular with many people. But if you are in the iOS16 beta3 stage, then there is no need to upgrade to the public beta version, because the version numbers of beta3 and the public beta are the same, and of course the content is basically the same.

Also, the description files for the developer beta version and the public beta version are different. If beta1 and beta2 users want to upgrade to the public beta version, they must first delete the previous description file and then install the public beta version description file.

After upgrading to the beta version, there is an additional [Feedback] APP, which is used to report system bugs. I am not used to it, but it is okay to delete it.

In addition to the personalized lock screen, iCloud shared gallery has also received a lot of praise. Of course, even if it is the iOS16 public beta version, you should upgrade with caution, because the public beta version only means that there will be fewer bugs, but it does not mean that there are no bugs. If you want to return to the official version of iOS15, you cannot downgrade through OTA. You can only find the IPA file of the corresponding version, and then downgrade through iTunes or third-party tools. I believe that people who use iPhone should be familiar with this aspect, so I will not go into details here.

However, it will be much more convenient to upgrade to the official version of iOS16 later. You will receive an upgrade reminder after removing the description file.

Although my iPhone has not encountered any problems after upgrading to the iOS16 public beta version, netizens have reported that some apps still crash and overheat, and the battery life is still not very stable. Those who want to upgrade should think carefully.

Of course, Xiaozhi only upgraded to the beta version because he was somewhat interested in this aspect. If you only want a stable system, it is recommended that you wait until the official version comes out. ​