Less than a couple of weeks ago, Apple has released the beta 5th version of Apple iOS 5 for developers. Just a few hours ago, Apple has released the iOS 5 Beta 6 to keep the developers busy over the weekend, The new beta version is bearing the mode number 9A5302b, and it is now available to download for iOS developers to rock on Apple iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 3rd & 4th generation devices. Like the previous beta versions, the new iOS 5 beta 6 also can be installed through over-the-air (OTA) update process. Along with the beta 6 build, Apple has also released iTunes 10.5 beta 6 and Xcode 4.2 beta 6 as well as beta 5 of the Apple TV software update. The full version of the iOS 5 is scheduled to arrive this fall carrying various new functions.
Apple iOS 5 beta 6 comes with a collection of various bug fixes, and enhancements. I’m providing a few fixes here at below:
# Fix for several problems related to setting up iCloud services.
# Push updates now applicable with iCloud calender.
# Fix for Bookmarks for multiple accounts.
# Fix for document-based apps.
# Fix for annoying bug with iTunes backups.
# Safari won’t crash while trying to connect to sites employing client side SSL certificates.
# Fix for a minor bug that leads a mismatch between hardware volume button presses and the display of on-screen volume sliders.
# Fix for In-App purchase.
# Fix for Wi-Fi Syncing – Reboot the device and re-sync will sort out the problem.
…and more.
The full change log of iOS 5 beta 6 can be found out here at BGR.
You can install iOS 5 beta 5 using over the air software update. In order to do so you must first erase all content and settings on your device by choosing Settings –> General –> Reset –> Erase All Content and Settings. Remember that, Apple does not recommend to back up your device before proceeding to download this new build. You can then update OTA on any device running iOS 5 beta 3 and newer by forcing Settings –> General –> Software Update.
Note that if you are performing a OTA software update from iOS 5 beta 5 to iOS 5 beta 6, you will have to re-sync your photos with iTunes or iCloud backup once you download the latest pre-release beta of iTunes 10.5.
Download
The IPSW is available through the iOS Dev Center as an IPSW file labelled 9A5302b, and as an over-the-air (OTA) update. The new build is available as a 144MB over-the-air (OTA) update, and the update size sits at 786MB of size if you’re installing it directly from Apple Dev website. If you can’t pull the new build from any source, here we are providing direct download links of iOS beta 6, iTunes 10.1 beta 6 for all the iDevices mentioned above.
iOS 5 Beta 6 Direct Download Links
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPad Wi-Fi + GSM [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPad 2 Wi-Fi [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPad 2 Wi-Fi + GSM [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPad Wi-Fi + CDMA [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPhone 4 GSM [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPhone 4 CDMA [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPhone 3GS [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPod touch 4th gen [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 6 For iPod touch 3rd gen [DMG]
# iOS 5 Beta 5 For Apple TV [DMG]
iTunes 10.1 Beta 6 Links
# iTunes 10.5 Beta 6 For Mac.
# iTunes 10.1 Beta 6 For Windows 32 Bit.
# iTunes 10.1 Beta 6 For Windows 64 Bit.
Note: We’ve also reported about the Sn0wbreeze 2.8b5 For iOS 5 Beta 5 Jailbreak, which will make the iDevices not be able to download the over-the-air (OTA) updates. The users who have installed the jailbreak on their iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices, they won’t be able to download the iOS 5 beta 6 OTA. They will need to do a fresh restore of stock iOS 5 beta 5 firmware on the required device so that they can receive iOS 5 beta 6 OTA.
Please also note that Apple requires that you have a developer account and a device registered on the site in order to download and install iOS 5 beta versions.
Developing….
[Source: Apple Developer Website] [Via: BGR]