Apple releases iOS 7 Beta 5 to developers

Apple has seeded iOS 7 beta 5 to developers this morning. The update comes just one week after the release of beta 4, as it appears that the company is trying to get back on track after the lengthy Developer Center outage.

Beta 5 is available now to all registered Apple developers via the Dev Center and OTA, which can be installed by visiting the Software Update section in the Settings app of proper devices that currently have iOS 7 installed…

The previous beta brought about a number of UI tweaks and changes throughout the operating system, but did not include any major features. It did, however, contain code references to the A7, and the rumored fingerprint sensor.

The fifth beta is available for compatible iPhones, iPads and iPod touch models. We’re installing it ourselves, and will be reporting back with any new stuff we find. So make sure you keep checking back with us throughout the day.

As always, we welcome you to let us know if we missed anything by e-mailing us at tips@idownloadblog.com.

Today’s iOS 7.0 beta 5 (11A4449a) released to developers expires on Sunday, October 6, 2013 @ 12AM (GMT). #TheMoreYouKnow

— iH8sn0w (@iH8sn0w) August 6, 2013

What’s new in iOS 7 beta 5

As we continue to dig through the new information in iOS 7 beta 5, we’ll be listing any major changes we find below:

• Icons in Settings app have been completely redesigned
• New Yahoo! branding in Notification Center for Stocks and Weather
• New system-wide Twitter icon
• System-wide performance improvements
• New banner notification pull-down UI
• Option to disable Control Center within apps
• Redesigned ‘Power off’ slider
• Redesigned buttons in Phone app’s in-call screen
• Install screen is now the same color as your phone (white or black)
• Improved animation across entire OS
• Tweaked blur and transparency UI across entire OS
• New on/off switch for labels in Settings > General > Accessibility
• Tweaked options in Camera app; now feels much more smooth
• You can now shoot picture with the up or down volume buttons (used to be up only)
• Improved camera access from the Lock screen
• The unlocking sound is gone
• Messages conversation only shows the first name (can be changed in Mail, Contacts, Calendars settings)
• Long carrier names scroll back and forth in the the status bar
• App Store app now shows a + for universal apps
• New month indicator in Calendar app when scrolling fast through the months
• You can now download additional dictionaries (select a word and tap “define” then “manage”)
• In Mail app, when selecting emails, Trash and Mark labels are flipped

Thanks to everyone who sent us in tips to help us compile this list!

You Can Update to iOS 7 Without a Registered iPhone UDID!

It's currently possible update to iOS 7 without having your iPhone's UDID registered in a developer account.

We were first alerted to this by iClarified reader Will Peterson who performed the update on two iPhone 5s. We have tested and confirmed it working on the iPhone 4S, a brand new iPhone 5, and an additional iPhone 5.

To perform the update you must get a hold of the iOS 7 ipsw, press and hold the Option key (Shift for Windows) and click Update in iTunes. Select the iOS 7 ipsw from the popup window to install.

It's unclear why this is working. Only iPhone devices registered by developers are supposed to be able to install beta firmware. Perhaps Apple took down this check since its servers are being flooded at the moment.

Enjoy!


Warning:
- Do not do this if you want to retain your jailbreak. You will not be able to get it back.
- Do not do this if you need hacktivation. You will not be able to hacktivate.
- Do not do this if you want to downgrade back to iOS 6. You will not be able to. Update: We tried to downgrade and it worked!

Notes:
- You MUST use the update button NOT the restore button.
- Users are reporting better success when updating from iOS 6.1.3 then earlier versions.
- Make sure your device is activated before clicking update.

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Extensive List of What's New in iOS 7 Beta 5 [Images]:

Here is an extensive list we've collected of what's new in iOS 7 beta 5 which Apple seeded to developers.

● New Settings icons

● You can now disable Control Center while in-app

● New Slide to Power Off

● Updated twitter icon

● New Yahoo! branding in Notification Center [Thanks Ghali]

● On/Off Switch for Labels in Accessibility [Thanks Ghali]

● Can access icons during animation in folders

● Updated in call buttons

● Trash moved in mail to right side, mark button on left now

● No more unlocking sound, locking sound instant

● Pull down banner on push notifications

● Headset controls on headphones now working again [Thanks Eyjag]

● You can download your specific language dictionary after you define a word

● Messages shows first name only now (last name initial dropped)

● Twitter and Skype now working

● Install screen and Boot screen same color as your phone now (white iPhone has black apple logo and white background) via ster1ng

● Lock screen music control functionality tweaked -- will not slide anymore when trying to access other controls (play/pause etc)

● Performance enhancements animation tweaks system wide (ie receiving notification will now darken instead of blur on lock screen). Some older device have had some animations blurs and transparencies removed to most likely help with performance.

● Carrier texts are now a fixed width and scroll back in forth instead of being static if the length of the characters are too much [Thanks Doozy]

Check back momentarily. We are continually adding to this list. Let us know if you find anything new in the comments.

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