Apple released a public beta of iPadOS for compatible iPad models, enabling users who aren`t signed up for the Apple Developer Program to test the software update ahead of its official release in the fall.
iPadOS is a rebranded version of iOS 13 specially made for iPads, with extra features designed to take advantage of larger tablet displays. It includes an updated Home screen, improved multitasking functionality, new Apple Pencil functionality, support for external drives, folder sharing in Files, text editing improvements, and all of the other new changes in iOS 13.
With that said, bear in mind that iPadOS is pre-release software, so installing the public beta on a secondary device is highly recommended. The stability of beta software cannot be guaranteed, as it often contains bugs and issues that have yet to be ironed out, so installing it on your day-to-day device isn`t advised.
Is iPadOS Compatible With My iPad?
Apple`s list of compatible devices confirms that iPadOS is compatible with all of these iPad models:
12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation
12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation
12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
11-inch iPad Pro
10.5-inch iPad Pro
9.7-inch iPad Pro
iPad 6th generation (2018 model)
iPad 5th generation
iPad Air 3 (2019 model)
iPad Air 2
iPad mini 5 (2019 model)
iPad mini 4
Installing the Public Beta shouldn`t take longer than half an hour, but first you should create a backup of your device`s contents and settings by following the step-by-step instructions below.
How to Create a Backup of Your iPad in iTunesConnect your iPad to a Mac or PC using a Lightning to USB cable or a USB-C to USB cable, depending on the model.
Open iTunes.
Click the device icon in the top-left menu and select your iPad.
Under Backups, click This computer.
Tick the Encrypt local backup checkbox if you want to securely back up your login credentials and any Health and HomeKit ...
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