Apple also released tvOS 10.1 beta 2 and watchOS 3.1.1 beta 2 to for public beta testers along with the iOS 10.2 beta 2. These two betas are for compatible Apple TV and Apple watch users devices. Both betas are coming right after the one week of watchOS 3.1.1 beta 1 and tvOS 10.1 beta 1 release. They are available for public beta testers to download and testing.
tvOS 10.1 beta 2
Apple released the second beta of tvOS 10.1 and its build number is 14U5574b, as we know tvOS 10.1 was released with many new features like Single Sing-on which was testing by Apple quite some times. This may be supported by tvOS 10.1 but it’s officially appeared in new TV app which was introduced in hello again event by Apple.
tvOS 10.1 includes general bug fixes and improvements in the OS and SDK. TV Provider settings are now available on tvOS 10.1 beta.
Fixes and Change Log in this beta
- ReplayKit: ReplayKit broadcast services now function in this beta.
- Music: Selecting “Play Next” or “Add to Up Next” will no longer clear the current play queue.
- Binary Compatibility: TV Network Applications downloaded from the App Store will no longer prompt for access to your TV Provider Subscription if you are not signed into a TV Provider account.
Public beta testers can download tvOS 10.1 beta 2 restore image link from here.
watchOS 3.1.1 beta 2
watchOS 3.1.1 beta 2 is also released for public beta testers with build number 14S5869b. its released with minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
Fixes and Change Log in this beta
- Bluetooth: If you’re using iOS 10.1.1 and watchOS 3.1.1 and a Bluetooth headset with the Apple W1 chip, pairings with iPhone may not automatically propagate to Apple Watch.
Apple Watch owners can grab this update directly from by connecting watch iPhone app. Before updating make sure you have at least 50% battery on Apple watch and it’s connect to power source and also you must have iOS 10 running on paired Apple iPhone.
Public beta can download watchOS configuration profile from here.