With the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas, those who are enrolled in Apple’s developer program are able to turn on developer betas directly from the Software Update section in the Settings app.
This will eliminate the need to install a profile from the Developer Center in order to get developer betas, simplifying the beta downloading process. There is also an option for public beta testers as well who want to install updates with less hassle.
This is a strong move by Apple to prevent the public sharing of beta profiles. Apple has repeatedly sent requests to remove BetaProfiles.com from our servers, but they have been unsuccessful. Therefore, they have threatened to sue us if BetaProfiles.com is not taken down. That’s why we had to shut down our website in August 2022.
However, the story doesn’t stop, there are many other websites sharing beta profiles that have emerged, and Apple seems to know that they can’t stop this, so they changed the way to receive beta updates as mentioned above.
What do you think? Please share your thoughts below.
From your Apple TV, go to Settings > System > Software Update and turn on Get Public Beta Updates. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete enrollment.
I don’t think so, in the screenshot of the iOS 16.4 Beta 3 in Software Update, Apple added a login button with Apple ID that has enrolled in Apple Beta Software Program (Public beta) and Apple Developer Program (Developer beta). That means they will stop using beta profiles and move to Apple ID to download future beta updates.
