iPhone 12 Pro To Beta or not to Beta?

[AM2354]

So, is it safe to Beta test and get the updates earlier than everyone else? I know there is a risk of having programs crash, but can you void any warranties or brick or phone, which would be my general concerns. I like to hear your opinions before I do something I may regret. Thank you everyone, I appreciate it.

 

[LFC2020]

I’m always jumping on and off the beta train, not having any issues whatsoever.

Jumped on iOS 13, 14 and 15 betas straight after WWDC, didn’t have any problems at all.

Make sure you have a recent backup, then you’re good to go. ?

Currently running iOS 15.4

 

[LFC2020]

but can you void any warranties or brick or phone

You won’t void your warranty.

Very rarely have I heard of someone bricking their phone.

 

[AM2354]

You won’t void your warranty.

Very rarely have I heard of someone bricking their phone.

Thank you so much. I appreciate the information.

 

[kstewart61]

Been doing beta for years with zero problems go for it you will like it. If there was ever an issue apple fixes the next day.

 

[Reggaenald]

Contrary to what others said here, I can’t recommend using betas. Been a beta tester since iOS 9 but stopped with iOS 15 because, first off betas began to stink with iOS 14 and considering public releases of 15 are bad, the betas can’t be much better.
Also, I developed the feeling that even if you finally get to a public release, bits of „beta“ stay behind that may cause some bugs, at least in my experience. At least I got to think that because clean installs resolved some of them usually.
To run betas just to have anything before anyone else isnt really smart or a nice characteristic trait either, just saying.
But try it, you won’t void your warranty or anything.

 

[Reno Raines]

I have done beta testing for years for iOS. Only had one issue where my bank app did not work until further updates. The big thing is if you can use a secondary device.

 

[LFC2020]

Also, I developed the feeling that even if you finally get to a public release, bits of „beta“ stay behind that may cause some bugs, at least in my experience. At least I got to think that because clean installs resolved some of them usually.

Been running betas since iOS 13, never done a clean install, always OTA, phone is still running like a beast.

To run betas just to have anything before anyone else isnt really smart or a nice characteristic trait either, just saying.

Bit harsh lol, public betas are free, anyone can jump on public beta software if they want to.

also maybe some people like running beta software, I don’t see a problem with that.

 

[Reggaenald]

Been running betas since iOS 13, never done a clean install, always OTA, phone is still running like a beast.



Bit harsh lol, public betas are free, anyone can jump on public beta software if they want to.

also maybe some people like running beta software, I don’t see a problem with that.

Good to know that you didn’t have any problems. That helped me how much the last few years? OP asked about negativ consequences of running betas. I got my experiences, you got yours, but that doesn’t invalidate mine, does it?
And yes, there’s no problem with running betas per se, I enjoyed it a lot myself, until I didn’t.
And honestly, OP said himself he wants to have the features earlier than everyone else. I’m just honest here ?
Anyway, OP, go for it. Do make a backup like LFC2020 said, and see where the trains heading for yourself. You can always jump off.