What tvOS 27 Beta 6 Is
tvOS 27 Beta 6 is build 24J5353b, released on August 17, 2026. It is a pre-release build available through the developer and public beta channels, and it supersedes every earlier tvOS 27 beta.
It arrived 7 days after Beta 5 (24J5346a, August 10, 2026), against an average gap of about 14 days across this cycle. A short turnaround like this usually means a fix that could not wait for the normal two-week rhythm.
Beta 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| audioOS 27 | 27.0 | 24J5353b | August 17, 2026 |
| iOS 27 | 27.0 | 24A5418b | August 17, 2026 |
| iPadOS 27 | 27.0 | 24A5418b | August 17, 2026 |
| macOS 27 | 27.0 | 26A5416b | August 17, 2026 |
| tvOS 27 | 27.0 | 24J5353b | August 17, 2026 |
| visionOS 27 | 27.0 | 24M5355a | August 17, 2026 |
| watchOS 27 | 27.0 | 24R5353a | August 17, 2026 |
How to Install tvOS 27 Beta 6
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 channel. The build appears in Software Update like any ordinary update.
If you are already on an earlier tvOS 27 beta, this arrives as a normal update and no re-enrolment is needed. Our full tvOS 27 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 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 6
Beta 6 is the newest tvOS 27 build we have on record. Based on this cycle's cadence of roughly 14 days, 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 is the build number for tvOS 27 Beta 6?
tvOS 27 Beta 6 is build 24J5353b, released on August 17, 2026.
When was tvOS 27 Beta 6 released?
August 17, 2026, 7 days after Beta 5.
Is there a beta profile for tvOS 27 Beta 6?
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 24J5353b you are on tvOS 27 Beta 6. Our build number guide explains how to read them.