The official release of iOS 15 is now behind us, but Apple is far from done. There are still some features missing and any bugs discovered recently still need to be fixed. With the beta of iOS 15.1, Apple is already kicking off this. Several betas are expected to follow, so that eventually iOS 15.1 can be presented as error-free as possible. Developers and public beta testers can join the iOS 15.1 beta and we'll keep you updated on what's new in key new features.
Latest iOS 15.1 Beta
iOS 15.1 beta 1
September 21, 2021– The first beta of iOS 15.1 with build number 19B5042h has just been released. We'll dive into the update to keep you up to date with all the new features as soon as possible.
These are the first discoveries from beta 1:
- SharePlay is back< /li>
- COVID-19 vaccination status can be added to the Health app (if supported)
Latest iPadOS 15.1 Beta
iPadOS 15.1 beta 1
September 21, 2021 – Also for the iPad, Apple has released the first beta of iPadOS 15.1 with build number 19B5042h. Features are roughly identical to iOS 15.1, which we discuss above.
iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 beta download for developers and public testers
Developers can download the beta from Apple's developer website. There you will find the correct beta profile to install on your iPhone. There are usually two ways to install the update. You can download the correct beta profile and install the beta over-the-air or switch right away if you already have the profile. Another way is to download the so-called Restore Image and then put it on your iPhone via the Finder on the Mac or iTunes on Windows.
The public betas of iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 will also be available soon. Installing the iOS public beta does require you to have the correct beta profile and to be signed up for Apple's beta program.
Note: These betas are only for developers and public testers and are not suitable for use on devices you need every day.
Timeline iOS 15.1 Beta
Below is a timeline of the iOS 15.1 betas . We expect iOS 15.1 in October 2021.
- iOS 15.1 Beta 1: September 21, 2021 (released, build number 19B5042h)
- iOS 15.1 final: October 2021 (expected)
Timeline iPadOS 15.1 Beta
< p>Below is a timeline of the iPadOS 15.1 betas. We also expect iPadOS 15.1 in October 2021.
- iPadOS 15.1 Beta 1: September 21, 2021 (released, build number 19B5042h)
- iPadOS 15.1 final: October 2021 (expected)< /li>
About iOS 15.1
iOS 15.1 is the first update since iOS 15 appeared. We expect that this will mainly contain functions that were postponed, supplemented with some bug fixes. We'll keep you informed of all notable new features and improvements. In the near future, we expect Apple to add even more small improvements during the beta period. To learn more about what's new in iOS 15, read our overview of the main features.
About testing beta’s
When testing beta&rsquo You can often run into problems. First of all, not all functions are usually available immediately, but they are added and expanded during the test period. You may also suffer from crashes or some apps may not yet work properly. So keep this in mind if you decide to test an iOS update. It is therefore not recommended to install a beta on a device that you use every day, because there can still be many problems in the beta. You can read more about problems caused by the iOS 15 betas in our separate article.