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### iOS App

The iOS App TestFlight/beta has a hidden option that enables you to input the makecode version URL eg [https://makecode.microbit.org/beta](https://makecode.microbit.org/beta)
The iOS App beta is released via Apple TestFlight.

To test, you will need to:

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You will be notified via email when you have been added to the TestFlight and the app will appear as an option to install within the TestFlight app.

When you open the app, tap on the word ‘beta’ in the top right of the screen.
To switch to the beta editor within the app:

![iOS beta button](/docs/software/assets/ios-beta-button.png)

This will open a dialogue for you to enter in the URL suffix [beta](https://makecode.microbit.org/beta). Pressing enter will reload the editor at this URL.
1. Select **Create Code** to open the MakeCode editor
2. Press and hold the micro:bit logo to open the drop-down menu
3. Toggle the button for **Use Beta version** to reload the editor in beta.

![iOS beta URL](/docs/software/assets/ios-beta-url.png)
![iOS beta button](/docs/software/assets/ios-beta-button.png)

### Android App

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