Smartphonetechie
A newer version, iOS 8, has been unveiled by Apple. The latest entry in the mobile operating system comes packed with a number of new interesting features for both the developers and end-users. While this may be great news, the downside is that you will have to Wait for the final version which is expected to come out in the Fall. However, if you can’t wait that long, then you can make use of the betas that are readily available at the moment to registered developers.
So how does one become a registered developer? An annual fee of $100 is required by Apple. However, this is not such a good figure if you are just a curious person interested in a sneak peek at the iOS 8. There is however no need to stress for such persons, as there is a solution handy.
Requirements:
- You will need an Apple developer account
- A UDID number
- A Device model check
The iOS 8 device is compatible with the iPad2. iPhone4s, iPhone5, iPhone5c, iPad Air, iPad with Retina Display, iPad touch 5th generation, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina Display.
How to do away with the annual $100 and still get a developer registration slot:
Before getting into the nitty gritty of this possibility, we thought it best to inform you that every developer does get allowances or slots to register 100 devices for the iOS 8 beta. You also have to keep in mind that you don’t require any coding experience in order to down load the beta version of the system, however, a certain confidence in your computing skills is required, with an important reminder to back up your data first.
In case you don’t have a developer profile, then there are cheaper solutions to this problem. You will be glad to know that there are a number of services that are selling such slots, One such service is IMZDL, where you can get the slots for $8 apiece.
Before purchasing or attaining a slot however, you need to learn your iPhone’s unique UDID. In order to learn this, you can make use of two options which are:
- You can connect your iPhone via USB to a computer, open iTunes, open the iPhone page and then select the serial number in order to get your UDID.
- Alternatively, you can download the free UDID Sender app and then send yourself the UDID via email.
With your UDID in hand, you can now go about the installation. Making use of a service such as IMZDL, all you will need to do is enter the UDID and wait for the confirmation, a little patience may be required here owing to the volume of people trying to down load the beta version.
Installing IOS 8 on your device
- First of all, you need to register your device’s UDID
- In case you don’t have an updated iTunes, you need to update the same.
- Making use of a USB, connect your iPhone to a computer and back the same up via iTunes
- Download the iOS 8 beta for your iPhone or iPad, this can be done either at the official Apples developers portal or at a service like IMZDL.
- Go to iTunes and upgrade to Ios 8 Beta by clicking on Restore. In case you have a Windows device, hold the shift button when you click restore; in case you are using a Mac, hold the alt/option button when you click Restore.
- On your computer, look for and find the .ipsw file you downloaded and select the same
- Finish the installation.
- In case you wish to do so, you can also restore your device from the backed up state.
Alternatively, you can read Apple’s instructions in case you are hesitant of following the above.
