What tvOS 27.3 Beta 1 Is
tvOS 27.3 Beta 1 is build 24K5286g, released on November 3, 2026. It is a pre-release build available through the developer and public beta channels, and it supersedes every earlier tvOS 27.3 beta.
This is the first build of the tvOS 27.3 cycle we have on record, which makes it the baseline every later build is measured against.
What's New in tvOS 27.3 Beta 1
Apple published release notes for this build covering 1 areas of the system — 1 resolved issues, 1 known issues. Everything below is Apple's own account of what changed, reproduced from the tvOS 27.3 Beta Release Notes, not our summary of it.
These are developer release notes, so they describe frameworks, APIs and fixed bugs rather than consumer-facing features. That makes them the most precise record of what actually changed in this build — and the reason a fix you noticed may be listed here under the framework responsible rather than under the app you saw it in.
StoreKit Testing in Xcode1 Resolved Issues1 Known Issues
Resolved Issues
- Fixed: Making an in-app purchase for a subscription that is a member of a subscription bundle incorrectly allows the user to unbundle instead of throwing an error.
Known Issues
- When you launch an app that uses SKTestSession for the first time, some StoreKit Test API calls might hang. Workaround: Set a StoreKit configuration file in your scheme’s run options, then rerun the tests.
Source: tvOS 27.3 Beta Release Notes, Apple Developer Documentation. Captured when this build was current — Apple replaces that page with each new beta.
Beta 1 Build Numbers Across Every Platform
Apple ships each beta wave across its platforms on the same day, usually with different build numbers per operating system. Here is every build we recorded in this wave, taken from Apple's own release feed rather than reposted from elsewhere.
Matching build numbers between two platforms — as iOS and iPadOS almost always have — mean they are built from the same source, which is why their betas behave identically.
| Platform | Version | Build | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS 27 | 27.3 | 24C5037i | November 3, 2026 |
| iPadOS 27 | 27.3 | 24C5037i | November 3, 2026 |
| macOS 27 | 27.3 | 26C5035r | November 3, 2026 |
| tvOS 27 | 27.3 | 24K5286g | November 3, 2026 |
| visionOS 27 | 27.3 | 24N5286r | November 3, 2026 |
| watchOS 27 | 27.3 | 24S5284h | November 3, 2026 |
How to Install tvOS 27.3 Beta 1
There is no profile to download. Enrol your Apple Account free at beta.apple.com for the public beta or developer.apple.com for the developer channel, then open Settings → System → Software Updates → Beta Updates on the Apple TV and select the tvOS 27.3 channel. The build appears in Software Update like any ordinary update.
If you are already on an earlier tvOS 27.3 beta, this arrives as a normal update and no re-enrolment is needed. Our full tvOS 27.3 install guide covers the process step by step, and our device pages tell you whether your exact model qualifies.
Should You Install It?
That depends on where this build sits in the cycle and what the device is for. Early builds break third-party apps — banking and workplace apps first — and cost you a week of heavy background indexing. Later builds are progressively calmer.
Whatever you decide, make an archived backup on a computer first. A backup made on tvOS 27.3 cannot be restored onto the previous release, so it is the only route back with your data intact — our backup guide explains the difference, and our honest assessment covers running a beta on the phone you depend on.
What Comes After Beta 1
Beta 1 is the newest tvOS 27.3 build we have on record. Based on this cycle's cadence, the next one is due within the next couple of weeks — this page updates automatically when it lands.
Our build history tracks every tvOS build with its date and the gap before it, which is the clearest picture of how a cycle is progressing. The beta calendar guide explains the shape of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the known issues in tvOS 27.3 Beta 1?
Apple lists 1 known issue for this build across 1 areas of the system, with workarounds where one exists. They are listed in full on this page under each area.
Should I install tvOS 27.3 Beta 1?
Not on a device you depend on. Betas break third-party apps — banking and workplace apps first — and cost battery life while the system re-indexes. If you have a spare device, or you accept restoring from scratch, it is reasonable. Back up to a computer first.
Does tvOS 27.3 Beta 1 fix battery drain?
Heavy battery use in the first few days after any beta update is normal and comes from background re-indexing, not from a fault. It usually settles within 48 hours. Apple's notes for this build do not single out battery life; anything genuinely fixed is listed on this page under the framework responsible.
What is the build number for tvOS 27.3 Beta 1?
tvOS 27.3 Beta 1 is build 24K5286g, released on November 3, 2026.
When was tvOS 27.3 Beta 1 released?
November 3, 2026.
Is there a beta profile for tvOS 27.3 Beta 1?
No. Apple removed beta profiles in 2023. Enrol your Apple Account free at beta.apple.com or developer.apple.com and select the channel in Settings — there is no file to download.
How do I check which build I am on?
Settings → General → About, then tap the version number to reveal the build. If it reads 24K5286g you are on tvOS 27.3 Beta 1. Our build number guide explains how to read them.