This week Apple‘s traditional WWDC is celebrated, held annually. On the opening day of this historic event, as it is the first time that it is done virtually one hundred percent, new operating systems were presented, among which macOS 11 Big Sur stood out. This version brings interesting news that you can try yourself without waiting for the final version, so we will tell you how you can install the macOS Big Sur beta on your Mac.
Installation risks
The beta version of this operating system, like that of any other, brings with it many interesting news. However, there is a lot of instability that your installation could generate, even more so in its first test versions if we take into account that there are still several months of development that will help Apple to fine-tune all the details.
In fact, some bugs and errors that are usually common in these betas have been reported. For example, unexpected restarts, applications that don’t work, or unrecognized external peripherals. That is why it is not recommended to install on main work equipment. Although it is true that each experience is different, you will be putting your team at risk. Of course, you can always resume the previous version of the system and therefore we recommend making a backup of the Mac prior to the entire process.
Mac compatible with macOS Big Sur
It should be noted that not all Macs are compatible with this version of macOS 11 and therefore neither of their betas. Compatible devices are as follows:
- Mac mini: 2014 and later.
- Mac Pro: 2013 and later.
- iMac: 2014 and later.
- iMac Pro: 2017 and later
- MacBook: 2015 and later.
- MacBook Air: 2013 and later.
- MacBook Pro: late 2013 and later.
Install macOS Big Sur beta
If you have already decided to try the new Mac operating system, you can now proceed to install the beta by following these steps:
- On the Mac itself, open the browser (Safari preferably).
- Go to the betaprofiles.com website.
- Find where it says ” macOS 11″.
- Click on the “Download” button to start the download of the developer profile.
- Go to the folder where the file was downloaded and run it.
- Go now System Preferences> Software update and it will be here you will find the beta ready for download and installation. You may need to restart your Mac to carry out this process.
In this way you can already start enjoying the new vision of the Mac, with interesting news such as the renewed interface of icons, the panel of widgets and notifications, the new control center and other functions of applications such as Safari that will make you enjoy more of your team. Remember that if you follow these steps you can install each beta until the final version of macOS Big Sur arrives, which is estimated to be in September or October.
Go back to a previous version
If you have had problems with the beta or for any other reason you want to return to macOS Catalina, you must follow these steps:
- Go to System Preferences .
- Click on Softare update.
- In “Advanced” click on Restore defaults.
- Restart the Mac and hold down the Command + R keys .
- You will enter macOS Utilities , where you can reinstall the operating system, this time choosing the latest official version available for macOS Catalina.