iOS 7.1 beta 2 blocked to non-developers
Apple’s iOS 7.1 is currently in the beta stage and getting nearer to a public release. However, today we have a caution for some readers who may be thinking of updating to this beta firmware as Apple has now blocked this ability to non-developers.
We’ve been bringing readers news about iOS 7.1 and a few days ago we discussed the possibility of an iOS 7.0.5 update to fix problems from iOS 7.0.4. However, with a public release of iOS 7.1 expected around January we felt that a 7.0.5 update was unlikely.
Further to this we told how iOS 7.1 beta 2 had now been released for developers with some new changes noted, so a public release still looks to be coming soon. However, whereas previously non-developers could install betas of iOS 7, this avenue has now been closed by Apple unless you have a developer account and your device is registered.
Non-developers using an unregistered device will find that they can get as far as installing the new firmware but before loading for the first time an activation error will then show. The error message will state that the device being used has not been registered in the iPhone Developer Program and direct members of the program to register at a link.
However, those who are not developers are informed not to try to update to iOS 7.1 beta 2, and it’s recommended to restore to iOS 7.0.4 as betas will expire. It’s worth bearing this advice in mind as comments to the report source below show that some non-developer device users have already been caught out.
Are you a non-developer who was hoping to update to iOS 7.1 beta 2? Let us know what you think about this news by sending in your comments.
Source: iClarified
Comments
16 thoughts on “iOS 7.1 beta 2 blocked to non-developers”
My iPad is now blocked and I can’t restore it. BEWARE!
No it’s not. You just have no clue what your doing therefore shouldn’t be messing with these betas.
You can always put your device into dfu mode and restore it if you screw up
I’m a developer with UDID slots still to be used up my email is doeboii@live.co.uk email your UDID along with what device your using iPhone 5s, iPad air Ect. I’m only doing first 20
How do we know our device has been activated?
I think we risk it?
Trust me I just like helping people you can trust me 100%
just emailed
did it work?
Email sent
email sent
how do i know when it is done will you email us back?
Email sent
All UDID SLOTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN NOW AS I HAVE REGISTERED 43 DEVICES TODAY ALONE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY EMAILED ME I WILL BE EMAILING YOU BACK WHEN I HAVE GOT TO YOUR DEVICE AND ILL GIVE YOU SOME INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET IOS 7.1 BETA 2
Thank you!
Am i listed Aaron ? Or the slots all taken?