10 Things to Do Before Installing the macOS Big Sur Beta

Check Apps Compatibility and Install Betas

Do you need to use a few important apps for work? If so, you should wait for the developer to say if they work on the beta or see if there is a beta program you can join. 

We'll update this list with a user-generated app compatibility list once more information is available. 

Keep in mind that developers just learned about the beta today, and are getting access right now. This means compatibility issues may take days to discover and longer to address with a beta. 

Many times compatibility issues are on bigger apps like Office or they are on apps that help with system features. The specific issues will vary based on how much Apple changes items in the backend for the early betas. 

It is important to remember that developers offering early support are doing so out of kindness to the community, not out of any obligation. If you ask for help with the beta or with a beta app, know that the developer doesn't have to help you.