Wanting to try beta software for AirPods Pro

This is a very difficult process as a blind user. The app itself is not 100% accessible. However, it is possible to use it even with Jaws or. NVDA to enable developer mode on your iPhone. It’s going to take some practice. The basic steps are on the link below:

https://www.tenorshare.com/iphone-tips/3utools-developer-mode-options-how-to-guides.html

With a little patience, it will work. But again, it is not for anyone that isn’t experienced and using windows screen readers. Realistically, it would probably be easiest if you have a cited person download the app and then follow the steps. When I did it, it took me about two hours or so to figure everything out. Once I figured it out, it was very simple. But there was a massive learning curve.

You can try out the beta for your AirPods by following the instructions below.

To start, you’ll need the iOS 17 developer beta on your iPhone On your iPhone, open the Settings app
Choose Privacy & Security > swipe to the bottom and tap Developer Mode
Toggle it on and follow the process to restart your iPhone
After it reboots, make sure to tap Turn On
Now head back to Settings on iPhone > choose Developer (under TV Provider)
Swipe to the bottom and under AirPods Testing tap Pre-Release Beta Firmware
Tap the toggle next to your AirPods Pro 2
Apple says “Firmware updates will be installed when your AirPods are in their charging case and nearby this iPhone

That is incorrect. A computer is absolutely needed. The only way to get the phone to enable developer mode is to either use Xcode on a Mac or an app like the one I described above for windows. Installing the developer beta does not automatically enable an eye device to have access to developer mode.

I was able to set my Air Pod Pros 2 to beta by using the instructions I sent. Not sure where you are getting the idea a computer is necessary. If you have iOS 17,and if you type in developer in the search field of settings, you should be able to do this.

According to 9/5 Mack though you don’t need a computer

There is no question about it. A computer is 100% absolutely needed in every circumstance. Developer mode just doesn’t show up if you have the iOS beta installed. You manually have to turn it on either through Xcode. Or the application that was provided in the first post. I have been running AirPod beta since last year. I do not have a MacBook. I use a Windows laptop. And I have looked up and down every forum, every Reddit, every search engine, that I could think of. And it always comes back to the same thing. If you don’t have a Mac, the only other way is to Use icarephone application on windows: or a similar style application.

and did you try doing it yourself

Here is the way to install it using a Mac. It repeatedly states that Xcode is required.

https://beebom.com/how-install-airpods-beta-firmware/amp/

Here is another article from a different source, stating that Xcode and a Mac is absolutely needed.

https://www.gearrice.com/update/so-you-can-install-the-beta-on-your-airpods-pro-2-and-enjoy-its-new-adaptive-audio-before-anyone-else/

This is another way to enable developer mode. I do not recommend this at all. But it also states very clearly that a Mac or Windows PC is required.

https://supervise.me/developermode

And here is another link that specifically details a need for a computer to enable developer mode. This one specifically details how X code is needed for Mac or icarephone for windows

https://www.tenorshare.com/iphone-tips/enable-iphone-developer-mode.html

As stated, there’s no way around this. I have been using beta for AirPods for over a year. I have scoured the Internet and there’s no other way. I know that could be frustrating. I know that it’s unfair. And it’s what is the reality.