If you are not a developer or your device is not registered with any developer account and you aggressively want to test the new iOS 5 beta here is the solution to bypass the activation process. Everyone can do it following these extremely simple instructions:

The method exploits a security flaw in the activation screen, apparently related to the Voice Over system. Here’s how to do it.

Warning: While this operation should be simple, we are not responsible for what you do to your iPhone. Proceed at your own risk.

Notes:

Download and install iOS 5

  1. Download the iOS 5 IPSW file from here.
  2. Update your iPhone using iTunes. To do this, connect your iPhone to your computer, click on the Check for Update button with the Option (Mac) or Shift (PC) key pressed. Select the iOS 5 IPSW file from the place you downloaded it to.
  3. Wait until it upgrades. A new activation screen will appear.

Activate iOS 5

  1. Triple click the home button. This will activate the Voice Over.
  2. Triple click the home button and Emergency Call will appear.
  3. Click on Emergency Call and, while it’s switching, swipe with your three fingers down.
  4. The Notification Center will appear!
  5. Click on the Weather widget. The Weather app will load.
  6. Click on the home button to exit to the iPhone’s springboard.

That’s it. Your iPhone is activated and fully operative.
[via Gizmodo]

7 Responses to “How To Install iOS 5 Beta Without Developer Account and Bypass Activation Screen”

  1. Cedric says:
    June 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    For people interested in test iOS5, [trimmed no phishing sites]

  2. Cam says:
    June 8, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I keep seeing this bypass for the iPhone, but not the iPad. Has anyone confirmed it works for the iPad 1g as well?

    • Alexei says:
      June 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

      It works a different way, think you have to press the wireless symbol at the top. If not then get to get your UDID activated! Got mine done within minutes

  3. dwin says:
    June 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    This method will allow your iPhone to work properly as a phone. [comment trimmed]

  4. iMacker says:
    June 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I installed iOS 5 on my iPhone 4 using the method here.

  5. pickledstew says:
    June 10, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    i tried on the ipad 1, it doesnt work 🙁

  6. Adibraup293 says:
    August 4, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Usually, to get all system to work, you just need to Jailbreak it. But do not check for install cydia. Check for the install custom bundle and search a rar file. There’s thia tutorial on youtube which is preety easy 🙂