iOS 14.5 Beta 5 Now Available, But You Need to Have This First; Major Changes and How to Download

The upcoming public release of Apple's latest iOS 14.5 will be delayed. However, the company wants to make up for it by launching the iPhone system's Public Beta 5 version.

Apple Releases iOS 14.5 Beta Version: How to Download, Major Changes, and What You Need to Have
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On the other hand, the giant manufacturer said that there's one thing that the users must have before they can install the latest software version. You need to be a member of Apple's current Public Beta program so that you can download the new iOS 14.5 Public Beta 5.

Meanwhile, some rumors stated that the missing features and updates on the public release notes suggest that Apple could soon release the iOS 14.5's Public Release before March ends, as reported by Forbes.

To give you more idea, here are the major changes you can take advantage of.

iOS 14.5 Beta 5's new features

  • The new software now allows you to give Siri directions as to what app you would like to put on default.
  • iOS 14.5 Beta 5 brings the Items tab to the Find My application. This means that it is now compatible with any Bluetooth finders you have.
  • On the other hand, the latest iPhone system offers exactly 217 emojis.
  • Your Apple Watch can now unlock your iPhone.
Apple Releases iOS 14.5 Beta Version: How to Download, Major Changes, and What You Need to Have
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  • The latest system allows you to swipe to add songs to your Apple Music queue.
  • iOS 14.5 Beta 5 provides new capabilities to the Shortcuts app. These features allow the users to enable and disable orientation lock, take screenshots, change cellular modes, and more.
  • The new software now allows you to add the Apple Music "Made for You" mixes to your iPhone's library section. This is located on your Music app. On the other hand, the Music app now includes the exact release date for tracks and other music albums.

Installing iOS 14.5 Beta 5

WCCFTech provided a simple guide that users can easily follow. Here are the exact steps:

  1. The first thing you need to do is connect your iPhone to a power source.
  2. After that, you need to connect to a WiFi network.
  3. Once your smartphone is connected to the internet, you need to follow these steps: Settings > General > Software Update.
  4. When you are in the Software Update section, all you need to do is install the latest iOS 14.5 Beta 5.

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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.

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