With the release of iPadOS 17, the developer beta is now available for free to everyone. After that, download and install iPadOS 17 beta like any regular iPadOS update. Open Settings → General → Software Update → Download and Install.
What devices are compatible with iPadOS 17? Things to note before downloading iPadOS 17 developer beta How to install iPadOS 17 developer beta 3 on iPad
What devices are compatible with iPadOS 17?
iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen) iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen) iPad Pro 11-inch (4th gen) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th gen) iPad (6th gen) iPad (7th gen) iPad (8th gen) iPad (9th gen) iPad (10th gen) iPad mini (5th gen) iPad mini (6th gen) iPad Air (3rd gen) iPad Air (4th gen) iPad Air (5th gen)
Things to note before downloading iPadOS 17 developer beta
The iPad OS developer betas contain bugs. Make sure to back up your iPad so that your current data is secure. In unfavorable situations, this might be useful. The best course of action is to set up iPadOS 17 beta on a second iPad (if available).
How to install iPadOS 17 developer beta 3 on iPad
If you are running iPadOS 16.4 or later, the process just got simpler. You only need to do the following: Congrats! You have successfully installed the iPadOS 17 developer beta. Enjoy! Enjoy the experience of being an early adopter, and keep checking back for new iPadOS innovations! Additionally, installing the iPadOS 17 developer beta 3 on your device can give you a chance to test out and explore new features and enhancements before the final version is released. Read more:
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