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For years, early adopters and beta testers would partition their Mac's hard drive in order to test a new or beta version of macOS. Partitioning your hard drive actually creates a separate container on your hard drive that is limited in its abilities.

If your Mac uses APFS, you can actually create a volume right on your current hard drive instead. This allows your hard drive to manipulate your available storage temporarily as you need it. It makes testing new or beta operating systems much easier to do and easier to remove when you're done testing them out.

IMPORTANT: The developer beta of Big Sur is currently experiencing some issues with installing and updating versions including and most importantly, installing Big Sur onto separate volumes.

From Apple's developer support notes for Dev beta 2:

You might be unable to install macOS Big Sur 11 beta onto additional volumes. (63677460, 64445236)

If macOS Big Sur 11 beta is installed into the same APFS container as previous versions of macOS, system software updates can no longer be installed on the previous versions of macOS. (64411484)

If you are installing the developer beta of macOS Big Sur, we highly recommend going with partitioning your hard drive not creating a volume.

Before you start

The most important thing to do before making any changes to your hard drive is to back it up. Seriously. Back it up. Please. Time Machine is the easiest way to back up your data if you don't already have another system in place.

Second, make sure you have enough free disk space to properly run a secondary operating system. Shoot for at least 30GB free, though I recommend closer to 50GB if you have it available.

What's the difference between a disk partition and a volume?

A partition and a volume act in very similar ways, but creating a volume allows for flexibility of storage needs while creating a partition separates storage with a specific amount and does not adjust for each drive's needs.

What is a partition?

Partitioning your Mac is basically splitting your hard drive into separate, usable systems. It makes it possible to run two separate operating systems on one device, like Windows and macOS, or two versions of macOS (like Catalina and Big Sur).

Note: If you want to run Windows on your Mac, Apple's Boot Camp assistant will automatically make a partition for you. Here's how to install Windows.

It is important to note that partitioning your hard drive also splits up your available hard drive space. Each partition will take up a portion of your usable storage. So, if you are running low on storage capacity on your hard drive, we don't recommend partitioning.

If you are running a Mac using HFS+ file system (prior to macOS Catalina) you must partition your hard drive. If your Mac uses APFS, Apple recommends creating a volume instead.

What is an APFS volume?

An APFS volume creates a similar container to be used the same way as a partition, but it mounts it within your main hard drive. This allows the volume the flexibility to grow or shrink in storage size as needed. You don't have to worry about running out of temporary space while installing macOS, for example, because it will grab the necessary space from your main drive and then put it back when it's done. You can manually select size limiters for a volume if you're worried about one drive overtaking another's space.

If your Mac uses APFS, Apple recommends creating a volume instead of a partition.

How to add an APFS volume on Mac

You can test the beta of Big Sur on your Mac without having to change anything on your daily driver by creating a volume that acts as a separate drive so you can install a completely different operating system. This allows you to switch between OSes using the Startup Disk option.

1. Open Finder from your Mac's dock.

2. Select Applications.

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3. Scroll down and open the Utilities folder.

4. Double-click on Disk Utilities to open it.

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5. Select your APFS drive (Should be called Macintosh HD) from the sidebar.

6. Enter a name for the volume.

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7. Select the type of APFS format you want. I recommend just APFS.

8. Click Add.

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You have the option of selecting a specific size that you want the volume to be, which will guarantee this volume will always have the reserve size you want. However, APFS volumes are designed to allocate disk space as needed. If you're worried about running out of disk space on either your main drive or the new volume, you can select a minimum/maximum volume size. After completing Step 7 above:

1. Click Size Options.
2. Enter a Reserve size to ensure that the new volume will always have a minimum amount of space.

3. Enter a Quota size to ensure your main drive never runs out of space.

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4. Click OK.

5. Click Add.

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How to create a partition on your Mac

1. Open Finder from your dock.

2. Select Applications.

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3. Scroll down and open the Utilities folder.

4. Double-click to open Disk Utility.

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5. Select your hard drive in the Disk Utility window. It will be the first drive on the list. It might be named 'Fusion,' or 'Macintosh HD.'
6. Click on the Partition tab. You will be prompted to either add an APFS volume or a Partition.

7. Click Partition.

8. Click the Add partition button it looks like a plus (+) symbol.
9. Change the size of the partition you wish to use by dragging the resize controls. The used space is represented in blue.
10. Name the new partition.
11. Specify which file system format you want to use. If you're running macOS 10.13 or higher, you'll want APFS. If you are running macOS 10.12 or older, you'll want Mac OS Extended.

12. Click apply.

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Disk Utility will check the disk and make changes. This will take several minutes.

How to switch partitions or volumes

You can switch to the new partition, install the current macOS, and then download and install macOS Catalina from there.

1. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of your screen.

2. Select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.

3. Select Startup Disk.

4. Click the Lock in the lower left corner of the window to unlock and make changes.

5. Enter your system admin password.
6. Click OK.
7. Select your partition drive.

8. Click Restart.

You can also restart your Mac and press the Option Key when you hear the startup chime. This will take you to the Startup Manager and you can select your drive from there.

You will then be asked to install macOS. This will install the latest available macOS onto the partitioned hard drive. You may have to install an older version of macOS before updating it to the more recent version you want to run.

If you are testing a beta version of macOS, you'll first install whatever the current version is. Then, you can then install the macOS beta.

How to download the beta of macOS Big Sur

Once you've updated your partitioned Mac with macOS Catalina, you can download and install the beta of macOS Big Sur. For the developer beta, you need a developer account and some patience. Developer betas are often a bit complicated to install. We've got a guide to help you out.

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about installing a partition or downloading a new operating system onto a partitioned drive? Let us know in the comments. If you're having trouble partitioning your hard drive, be sure to check out our forums for help!

Updated June 2020: Updated for the developer beta of macOS Big Sur.

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Beta versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS are available to members of the Apple Developer Program. Members can develop apps that take advantage of the latest features of Apple platforms and test existing apps for compatibility.

Overview

Beta software, including previews and seeds, refers to a version of software that is still under development and is not yet released to the public. This software is intended only for installation on development devices registered under your Apple Developer Program membership. Registered development devices can be upgraded to future beta releases and the public version of the software. Attempting to install beta software in an unauthorized manner violates Apple policy and could render your device unusable and necessitate an out of warranty repair. Make sure to back up your devices before installing beta software and install only on devices and systems that you are prepared to erase if necessary.

iOS Beta Software

Installing iOS 13 requires Xcode 11 beta already installed or macOS 10.15 beta already installed.

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Installing iOS 12 via iTunes requires Xcode 10 beta already installed. iOS 12 beta supports iPhone 5s or later, iPod touch (6th generation), iPad mini 2, and iPad Air or later.

Installation Using the Configuration Profile

1. Download the configuration profile from the download page.

   On your iOS device: Download the configuration profile directly onto your iOS device and follow the installation instructions.

   On your Mac or PC: Save the file to your hard disk and email it to an account on your iPhone. Tap the configuration profile in Mail and follow the installation instructions.

2. Connect your device to a power cord and connect to Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
4. Tap Download and Install.
5. To update now, tap Install. Or tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, connect your device to a power cord at night and your device will update automatically by morning.
6. If prompted, enter your passcode.

Installation Using the Restore Image

1. Download the iOS beta software restore image for your device from the download page.
2. Make sure you are running the latest version of iTunes on your Mac.
3. Open iTunes on your Mac.
4. Connect your iOS device to your computer with the cable that came with your device.
5. If you’re prompted for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forget your passcode, help is available.
6. Select your iOS device when it appears in iTunes.
7. In the Summary panel, hold the Option key and click the Check for Update button.
8. Select the iOS beta software restore image and click Open to start the installation.
9. After installing the beta, your device will reboot and will require a network connection to complete activation.

macOS Beta Software

The macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later.

1. Download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility from the download page.
2. Open the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility and follow the instructions.
3. Once installation is complete, you’ll be presented with the macOS beta in the Mac App Store. Click the Download button to install the beta.
4. When a new macOS beta becomes available, you will receive a notification and can install it in the Software Update section of System Preferences.

tvOS Beta Software

tvOS 12 beta supports Apple TV 4K and Apple TV (4th generation) only. Apple TV Software 7.3 beta supports Apple TV (3rd generation) only.

Installation Using the Configuration Profile

1. Download the tvOS beta software configuration profile for the new Apple TV from the download page on your Mac.
2. Make sure you are running the latest version of Xcode 10 or later on your Mac as well as macOS 10.13.4 or later.
3. Check that your Apple TV is plugged in and turned on.
4. Connect your Apple TV and Mac to the same network.
5. In Xcode, choose Window > Devices and Simulators, then in the window that appears, click Devices.
6. On Apple TV, open Settings, then choose Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices. Apple TV searches for possible pairing devices.
7. In Xcode, select your Apple TV in the left column under Discovered. The status of the Apple TV connection request appears in the detail area.
8. Enter the verification code displayed on Apple TV and click Connect. Xcode pairs with Apple TV and a network icon appears next to your Apple TV in the left column.
9. Make sure your Mac is running the latest version of Apple Configurator.
10. Open Apple Configurator.
11. To set up an Apple TV for the first time, click Prepare and follow the onscreen instructions. To add profiles for an Apple TV that you’ve previously set up, click Add, then select Profiles. You can also drag a profile from the Finder and drop it on the icon of your Apple TV.

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Installation Using the Restore Image for Apple TV (4th generation) Only

1. Download the tvOS beta software restore image for Apple TV (4th generation) from download page on your Mac.
2. Make sure you are running the latest version of iTunes on your Mac.
3. Open iTunes.
4. Connect your Apple TV (4th generation) to your Mac with a USB-C cable.
5. Select your Apple TV when it appears in iTunes.
6. In the Summary panel, hold the Option key and click the Restore Apple TV button.
7. Select the tvOS beta software restore image and click Open to start installation.
8. After installing the beta, your device will reboot and will require a network connection to complete activation.
9. NOTE: If iTunes does not recognize your Apple TV, place Apple TV in recovery mode:
   1. Make sure Apple TV is connected to your Mac.
   2. Using the included remote, press and hold MENU + Play/Pause for 6 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly.
   3. Proceed with step 6 to restore Apple TV.

Installation Using the Restore Image for Apple TV (3rd generation) Only

1. Identify your Apple TV model. You can find it in Settings > General > About.
2. Download the corresponding Apple TV beta software restore image from the download page to your computer.
3. Make sure you are running the latest version of iTunes.
4. Open iTunes.
5. Connect your Apple TV to your computer with a Micro-USB cable. Ensure your Apple TV is also plugged into power. NOTE: An HDMI connection is not required for the install process.
6. Select your Apple TV when it appears in iTunes.
7. In the Summary panel, hold the Option key and click the Restore Apple TV button.
8. Select the Apple TV beta software restore image and click Open to start installation. While your Apple TV is restoring, don’t unplug anything. The time it takes to restore your Apple TV depends on the speed of your Internet connection.
9. When your Apple TV has finished restoring, disconnect the Micro-USB connection from your computer, then disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restart your Apple TV.

watchOS Beta Software

watchOS 5 beta requires Apple Watch Series 2 or later and iPhone 5s or later running iOS 12 beta.

1. To update the software on Apple Watch, you’ll need to:
   • Make sure your Apple Watch has at least a 50 percent charge.
   • Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi.
   • Keep your iPhone next to your Apple Watch to make sure they’re in range.
   • Make sure your iPhone is running iOS 12 beta.
2. Download the configuration profile from the download page.

   On your iOS device: Download the configuration profile directly on your iOS device and follow the installation instructions.

   On your Mac or PC: Save the file to your hard disk and email it to an account on your iPhone. Tap the configuration profile in Mail and follow the installation instructions.

3. After launching the profile, tap Apple Watch as the installation location and reboot when prompted.
4. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app and tap My Watch > General > Software Update.
5. If prompted for your iPhone passcode or Apple Watch passcode, enter the passcode.
6. Wait for the Apple logo and progress bar to appear. When the update is done, your Apple Watch will restart.

Support for Apple Watch

If your Apple Watch displays a red “!” icon, force restart your Apple Watch. Simultaneously press and hold the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release when you see the Apple logo.

If force restarting your Apple Watch doesn’t resolve the issue, or if your Apple Watch restarts in recovery mode or exhibits other issues that require it to be restored with the current version of watchOS, you may need to send it in to Apple to be serviced. Apple Authorized Service Providers and Apple retail stores cannot perform this service. Once your device is received, it may take up to 3 business days to be serviced. You will get back the same device you sent in. This service is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Feedback Assistant

If you encounter any problems with beta software or if you would like to request enhancements to frameworks or API, please submit a report through Feedback Assistant. Make sure to include the build number in the bug title and description so your issue can be processed quickly.

Apple Beta Software Program

The iOS and macOS public betas available through the Apple Beta Software Program come with the built-in Feedback Assistant app. If you’re running the tvOS public beta, you can submit feedback through the Feedback Assistant app on an enrolled iOS device. When you experience an issue or something does not work as expected, send your feedback directly to Apple with Feedback Assistant.

Developer Forums

You can also find information or post about issues you encounter with your app’s code on the Apple Developer Forums.