There are many applications that we use every day on our technological devices. But only some in particular end up falling in love with us so that we can be curious about everything new to come. As with iOS, the applications also have a series of betas available to be able to know the future news that will be included in the successive updates. In this article we tell you all the things you need to know to be able to test these third-party app betas.
TestFlight, the way to get app betas
In Android, the process to test the betas is integrated into the application store itself. This does not happen on iOS where an external application must be installed. Specifically, you must download the Testflight application to be able to access the iOS beta applications to be able to test all the new functions that are to come. The main problem that can arise is the instability to which you will be subjected. As in all betas, whether of an operating system or an application, as it is not a final version, some kind of bug can be detected.
Specifically, the process that must be followed in order to sign up for a beta of an app on iOS is the following:
- Install the Testflight application that is available on iPhone or iPad.
- When you open Testflight you must accept the notification permission.
- Enter the code that the application developer has offered you to access the beta version. When entering it click on ‘Redeem’ in the upper right corner.
It is important to note that all updates received from the beta version must be applied from this app. They will not appear in the App Store as you would expect since here they are limited only to stable versions. There are also quite a few complications in this regard, since only with the application you do not access a bank of betas to be able to test. You will always require the approval of the developer with a code to redeem, being something that can be somewhat difficult to achieve.
Get beta versions of applications
As we have commented previously, testing new features that are being developed for your application is not a very easy task. Knowing the service developer is required to provide you with a code to be able to redeem it in the application. And likewise, on many occasions, some applications, even if a code is available, will not release the beta version. TestFlight restricts the people who can access these beta versions to a specific number. That is why once you have the code it is convenient to check periodically to see if there is any gap within the application.
In the event that you do not know the developers of the application there are always areas in forums that are focused on offering this type of code. Those responsible for the applications are very grateful that tests are done to detect all the problems that may arise. It is obvious that the corresponding feedback should always be given, since in addition to being able to test, you also have to give feedback. In Reddit, for example, you can find different threads with all the necessary links to be able to install a beta through TestFlight. We recommend following them and always updating until the app you use on a daily basis appears.