How to download tvOS 11.4 beta 5 to your Apple TV
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Installing the tvOS 11.4 beta is more complex than an iOS or macOS beta, but it`s also for developers only. Just like with iOS and macOS, Apple makes beta versions of tvOS available for developers to test. But unlike the betas for other systems, installing it on the Apple TV (4th generation) or Apple TV 4K is more complicated than a simple download and go. If you`re a developer and you`re having trouble getting the tvOS beta installed, here`s what you need to do. Unlike Apple`s other operating systems, you can`t back up your Apple TV; as such, Apple offers two options for updating tvOS: over the air, which just updates the system; and via USB-C, which restores the device to its factory settings. How to install the tvOS 11.4 beta over-the-air How to install the tvOS 11.4 beta over USB-C How to install the tvOS 11.4 beta over-the-air A note, before we begin: `Over the air` is technically a bit of a misnomer, since you have to use a USB-C cable to initially connect your Apple TV to ...