Wonder periodically releases beta software updates before a new version is made available to all users. Beta releases let a subset of users test upcoming features and fixes early, and they give the development team real-world feedback before a wider rollout.
What Beta Releases Look Like
Beta versions appear in the update history alongside regular releases. The current beta is v1.6.0.022, which previews Yiddish speech-to-text dictation, a faster and smarter Phone app (new Dialed and Received call tabs, Talking Caller ID, and better voicemail syncing), Music playlists, system-wide Nearby Share, and Google Maps in Android Auto — all ahead of the next stable release. Earlier examples include v1.5.9.014, a beta that introduced the redesigned System UI before it shipped to everyone in v1.6, and v1.5.8.042, a beta that previewed Messages search, the Notepad improvements, and the backup feature. Beta releases are marked as such — they are superseded once the stable version ships.
Some features show up on the beta channel before the stable channel. For example, screenshot capture (Home + lower-volume button) is currently available to beta testers only — see Taking screenshots on the Wonder Phone.
How Updates Are Delivered
All software updates — beta and stable — are delivered through the System Updater app, which comes pre-installed on every Wonder Phone. If a beta build is available for your device, it will appear there. For full installation steps, see the article How to Install Software Updates on Your Wonder Phone.
What to Expect as a Beta User
Beta software is earlier-stage than a standard release. As an early tester, you might occasionally encounter major issues. It usually doesn't happen — but if something does go wrong, please report it to us so we can fix it before the general release.
The best way to report an issue on a beta build is through the Feedback app, which is pre-installed on every Wonder Phone. Feedback submitted there goes directly to the developers. You can use the same app to suggest features you'd like to see.
Joining the Beta Program
The Wonder beta program has a limited number of tester slots, so spots are not always available right away — but we keep a list and add new testers as openings come up.
To request a spot, send the following four pieces of information to Wonder support:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Model number of your Wonder Phone
- Serial number of your Wonder Phone
You can find the model and serial number on the box your phone came in, or in Settings → About phone on the phone itself.
Send the info to us through any of the channels below — we'll add you to the beta group when a slot opens up:
- Email: [email protected]
- Call or text: 845-200-2323
- Walk in: 252 Old Nyack Turnpike, Monsey, NY — Sun 12pm–6pm, Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri–Sat Closed
A Note on Variants
Beta updates follow the same variant rules as stable releases. Features exclusive to L'Maaseh-approved Wonder Phone models — such as Waze, Android Auto, and Weather — are not included in Wonder Star builds, whether in beta or in a stable release.
How a beta becomes a public release
Every new WonderOS version goes through the beta channel before it reaches the general public. The beta group tests the build in everyday use, surfaces any rough edges, and Wonder fixes what they find. Once the team is confident the version is stable, that build (or a small follow-up) is promoted to the public stable channel and rolls out to all L'Maaseh-approved Wonder Phones.
For Wonder Star (VAAD Hakehilos-approved) phones, there's one more step: the new stable version is submitted to VAAD Hakehilos for review and approval before it ships to Wonder Star users. That's why Wonder Star phones run slightly behind on the version number compared to Wonder Phone — it's the approval cycle by design.
This is also why beta participation matters. Real-world testing from the beta group is what tells the team a build is ready for everyone. If you enjoy trying things early and reporting back, the beta program is the place to be.