How to install tvOS 12 beta 4 on your Apple TV
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Installing the tvOS 12 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 12 beta over-the-air How to install the tvOS 12 beta restore image over USB-C (4th generation Apple TV only) How to install the tvOS 12 beta over-the-air You can install the tvOS 12 beta Configuration Profile completely wirelessly, but you`ll need a Mac, Apple Config...