Apple has finally issued the iOS 16 Beta 6 and iPadOS Beta 6 updates for users who are enrolled in the developer beta testing program for iPhones and iPads. The 6th beta arrives merely a week after the 5th beta, signifying an acceleration of the development cycle as the fall public release date for the stable version nears.
The new iOS 16 updates for iPhone includes many new features like the customizable lock screen with widgets, checking Apple Watch activity, unsend ability in the Mail app, email scheduling, and more.
Which devices are compatible with the new iOS 16 Beta and iPadOS 16 Beta?
If you’re looking to know whether or not your iPhone/iPad is compatible with iOS 16 or iPadOS 16, here’s a full list of all the supported devices. If your device name is mentioned here, it means that your device is supported.
- iPad Air (3rd gen)
- iPad Mini (5th gen)
- iPad (5th gen)
- iPad (6th gen)
- iPad (7th gen)
- iPad
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st gen)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen)
- iPad Touch (7th gen)
- iPhone SE (2nd gen)
- iPhone SE (2nd gen)
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Maxx
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
How to download and install the new iOS 16 Beta 6 and iPadOS 16 Beta 6
To download and install the new iOS 16 Beta 6 or iPadOS 16 Beta 6 update, navigate to Settings -> General -> Software Update. After that, tap “Download and Install” located at the bottom of the page.
You can even install the update through iTunes by connecting your device to your PC. Regardless of the method, you’re choosing, ensure that you back up your device before you install the update.