If you don’t have a developer account, but you want to install the iOS 6 beta on your iPhone or iPad, we have the solution.
Normally users need to register the iPhone UDID with a developer account for $99 or through a service like IMZDL for $7 to $8, but someone found a hole that lets anyone install the iOS 6 beta without paying to register their UDID.
Read: How to Install iOS 6 Beta on the iPhone 4S
This method tricks Apple into verifying the iPhone or iPad so that iOS 6 can be installed. Several commenters on Absinthejailbreak confirm that it is working, but it’s possible that this hole will be closed with the iOS 6 beta 2, so we still think it’s worth paying $7 to get iOS 6.
But, if you like a free ride, here’s how to install the iOS 6 beta without a developer account or a registered UDID.
What You’ll Need
- iTunes 10.6.3
- The iOS 5.1.1 firmware for your iPhone or iPad
- The iOS 6 Beta firmware for your iPhone or iPad
How to Install the iOS 6 Beta without a Developer Account
Before you start, be sure to backup your iPhone or iPad to iTunes and to install iTunes 10.6.3
1. Hook your iPhone or iPad to the computer with a USB cable.
2. Restore to the iOS 5.1.1 file downloaded.
To do this open iTunes and click on the device name.
- In Windows Shift click on Restore.
- On a Mac, alt click on Restore.
Select the iOS 5.1.1 file and wait for the iPhone or iPad to restore.
3. When prompted restore as a new device.
4. Now we need to install the iOS 6 beta.
- In Windows Shift click on Check for Update.
- On a Mac, alt click on Check for Update.
When the prompt opens, click on the ipsw file you downloaded for iOS 6.
5. Wait for the software update to apply, typically 10-15 minutes. When the iPhone or iPad restarts you can start using the iOS 6 beta.
The video below shows how to install the iOS 6 beta without registering a UDID. Make sure to turn your volume down as it has a loud music soundtrack.
iOS 6 Beta Warnings
Installing this beta software means that some apps won’t work, battery life may take a hit and the iPhone may crash more often than normal. If that’s not something you can deal with, skip this beta and wait for the iOS 6 release date later this year.
This method may also result in issues with future iOS 6 betas, and it might fail if you don’t follow the directions exactly. I recommend spending the $7 to register your iPhone UDID for a smoother process.
There is no iOS 6 jailbreak, upgrading to the iOS 6 beta could mean a long wait to return to the jailbreak world.
The iOS 6 beta only works on the following devices:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPad 2
- iPad 3 (The New iPad)
- iPod Touch 4G
Let us know how this goes in the comments.
What can be said about the legality of going through hacktivation (with use of custom bundles in redsn0w) with this beta?
This method will mostly brick your iPhone when iOS beta 2 comes out. Be safe, register your udid on http://www.udidz.com
NOT TRUE… I have beta 2 and its working like a charm! :)
It does not work for me, when i install ios 6 it tells me there was a problem activating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2l7xqmIIo
There is an iOS 6 jailbreak its just not easy to use. Its all code that you insert your self. SEE LINK
can u downgrade to 5.1.1 if you dont like
yes
I updated my iPod to ios 6 beta and its working but for some reason I don’t have siri
Siri will only be available for the 4S and the New iPad in iOS 6
And the Ipad 2
iPad 2 is not getting Siri. As Andrew stated, Siri will only be on the iPhone 4S and the new iPad(3rd generation) in iOS 6.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5ofzpLGcC1qez0r2o1_500.png
here is proof u newb it says 2
As of now, the Ipad doesnt have Siri but speculation is that in the official release The ipad 2 will receive siri.
@blair it’s saying it will be available for the NEW iPad, and the 2 is a reference code, to scroll all the way down for more information on this topic
maybe because siri does not work on ios 6
yes…
thanks
i do it very smooth.
If I activated my UDID last summer so I could get iOS 6 Beta, do I need to reactivate it or will I be good to go with iOS 6 Beta?
Depends on when you registered your UDID. If it was more than exactly one year ago then you will need to register again.
it went through everything and when it went to verify after my phone rebooted it said i didnt have a developer account and i couldnt use my phone. I had to put info dfu mode and reinstall 5.1.1 to use my phone
how do i update to iOS 6 if i did register my uuid
Either SHIFT Restore or SHIFT Check for Update, your call
how do i update to iOS 6 if i registered my iPhones UUID within a month or two?
what program do i use or will it allow me to update directly on itunes
Im worried this will mess up my phone if i install it can i uninstall it to fix it if it does? Has anyone done it with udid thing?
illegal use of this software will void your warranty and we will brick all devices with this un-developed edition of iOS 6
We recommend that is you have it that you will have to stick with it due to the fact that you can not revert to the older iOS versions.
The poster above is stupid.
If you really were a Apple Dev, you’d know that a simple restore will erase anything you may have had and restore your warranty. As far as bricking devices with Beta 1, I’ve bricked my iPhone 4S twice trying to uninstall iOS 6 b1. Guess what? I’m using iOS 6 b1 right now and I’m not a developer.
In those two times I bricked my iPhone, I successfully restored to iOS 5.1.1.. Go back into your troll-hole. There is a Big Mac for you there.
LOL….
also read what he/she said again “We recommend that is you have it that you will have to stick with it” and realize that an official Apple Dev would know how to speak English Properly
Don’t listen to this idiot… Everything he is claiming I tried and did successfully with a good old restore! You can even go back to 5.1.1.. Apple Representative, thanks for calling this phony piece of garbage out… I also believe that a REAL Apple developer wouldn’t make so many grammatical errors… FAKE.
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hey,can u plz tell me how to install Siri on iPad 2 in iOS 5.1.1?
plz reply
you cannot get Siri for iPad 2 on IOS 5.1.1
Lol yes u can. Jailbreak and install siriport original for iPad from repo.siriport.ru
I have Siri running flawlessly on:
iPad 2 16gb AT&T 3G
iPad 2 32gb wifi
iPhone 4 8gb black AT&T
iPhone 4 8gb black Verizon
iPhone 4 16gb white AT&T
iPod touch 4g 8gb black
And have installed it on 3GS and older iPods no sweat
Highly recommend 2 siri tweaks
Assistant expressions
Assistant love
And many iOS 6 features already exist in the jailbreak community plus so many more you won’t even see till iOS 10 or more lolol
hey,can u plz tell me how to install Siri on iPad 2 in iOS 5.1.1?
plz reply
soon
Siriport original for iPad is a tweak available on cydia from repo.siriport.ru
hy every 1.. m in a bit problem with my ipad2.. i tried to upgrade to ios 6. but its not getting registerd… plz tell me a way to restore it back to ios 5.1.1…
Moheet- Siri on iPad 2 has not been possible for me but works fine on 5.0.1 with spire installed. I do have to mail my certificates to myself daily using assistant connect for iPhone and then open with assistant connect in the iPad 2. It’s worth the small hassle for me but suppose it depends on individual users. The assistant connect file is different for the iPhone 4s than the one you would install on the iPad if you do decide to downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.1. I’m running 5.1 on iPhone and 5.0.1 on iPad 2. I’m staying with these for now – not willing to give up jailbreak tweaks that are awesome – and quite a few of them paid tweaks. Hope this helps.
Dude. Siriport works way better then spire. Activate once and ur good. Works on any iOS 5 device incl iPads
I should have started my post by saying Siri has not been possible for me on iPad 2 running iOS 5.1.1 but works fine on 5.0.1.
I just upgraded to ios 6 beta 3 this morning for free and I had no problems upgrading to ios 6.
There are few bugs but it is still in beta form.
I love ios 6 and for the most part it it runs quite smoothly.
*****THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND APPLE DOES NOT HELP. THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO GO BACK TO IOS 5****
where’d you register your UDID?
i am scared to do this because of yhe warning thanks for the warning but can you let me know when applewill release ios 6 please ( cant wait ) ;(
I want siri on my ipad 2 and have ios 6. Couldn’t I simply download the firmware for the ipad 3 and load it on my ipad 2?
I really wanna die listening to all these assholes asking the same questions over and over. Try to relax, it will be released shortly . WTF