Now that you’ve read all those stories of the nice new features packed into Mac OS X Lion, I’m sure you’re dying to get your hands on the Developer Preview and try them out for yourself. Luckily for those of you not signed up to the Mac Developer Program, there are already a few websites out there that are selling access to the beta release.
Unfortunately, it’s not quite as easy as just downloading and installing the software onto your Mac – your system first needs to be authorized to use developer releases. This means signing up to the service at $99 per year – which is pretty costly just to play around with Developer Previews.
That’s where LEi Mobile comes in: all they ask for is a donation of at least $10 and in return they’ll authorize your Mac through their developer account and enable you to download and install the Lion preview on your system. But be quick – they’re already selling like hot cakes and won’t be around for too long.
We’ll keep hunting for other sites offering this service and update this story as frequently as necessary. If you know of another site offering this service, let us know in the comments!
Please note that installing developer previews on your Mac is very risky, and not recommended on your main system. The previews are previews for a reason and lots can go wrong with these builds. Cult of Mac is in no way associated with any of the websites selling Lion access, and we accept no responsibility for any damage to your system or data.
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
87 responses to “Get Your Hands on Mac OS X Lion Now Without Being a Dev!”
Sounds very similar to what people have been doing with the 4.3 version of IOS. Authorizing peoples iPhones to download the latest 4.3 version
Yes – it’s pretty much the same I believe.
so leimobile.com isn’t loading up at all any idea’s??
our server is getting hammered we are almost back up. Hopefully we will be getting a new server very soon. Sorry!
I just donated $10 and went to the website to follow the steps to download…but the entire site is unable load…wth!!!
see below. We are working to fix our server.
save me a spot, i’ll defiantly buy as soon as the sites back up! :)
how soon!?
i’ve just donated, and posted in the comments :) thanks
It happen’s Sadly…How can we donate?
Done! Looking forward to this.
i donated, and im waiting on the email. why isnt leimobile.com loading??
and does anyone know if i should make a new apple ID before or after donating, or will they make one?
Hey man! I made a donation to ya. Check your [email protected] email as I had to make the payment under my sisters account (shes 18)
I got a email from Apple in a non-dev capacity so I’m pleased!
No one will remark on the humorous quality of the feature image?
I appreciate the humorous quality of the feature image.
Someone got the code and can confirm this is working?
Hey! I just donated to you! Looking sooo much forward to getting the email!
done. just donated, so excited
Just donated! So fetching excited for Multi-Touch Gestures! Anyone know how the stability is for the OS?
The actual 3.35GB~ .DMG has been uploaded. Download it here: http://is.gd/v0LDhc
I found the same service here: http://bit.ly/hQIkpU
Just a heads up.
Just donated! =D
This isn’t a “service” it’s called violating an NDA. This site absolutely freaking *DISGUSTS* me now. If it isn’t Kahaney hawking crap hardware for his friends so he can get a deal himself, or Killian posting advertisements so he can get free software it’s articles like the one above this telling us all about stuff in the next OS that they signed an agreement never to divulge. Cult of Mac has to be the lowest, most immoral, scumbag site on the net now.
You can also load a torrent, thats as illegal as this.
Shouldn’t the title be “Get Your Paws on Mac OS X Lion Now Without Being a Dev!”?
Take your sanctimonious crap elsewhere.
Apple has already publicly announced Lion and all of the major features and enhancements that it currently includes. This isn’t some secret project in its infancy that has been shared with only a handful of key business partners. It’s something undergoing beta testing at the hands of tens of thousands of developers – and non-developers who paid $99 to join the developer program.
If you don’t like this website, then quit visiting it and driving up its page load count — which only increases the perceived value to advertisers.
Ok I am downloading it now but I am worried about loading it on my iMac, do you think it is safe? Please reply.
agreed, that pic is is wonderful
Found a website
http://macosxactivation.com
Try http://macosxactivation.com
Fast service. Just tried it.
http://www.iosactivation.com/m…
I just registered as an Apple Developer with my existing Apple ID and was thinking about paying $99 for the Mac Developer Program before seeing this story.
Should I de-register from the Apple Developer program before donating my $10?
Also, is it possible to delete Lion once installed and revert to Snow Leopard?
Interesting and useful post
Just got Lion!!!
Go to http://www.macosxactivation.co…
Probably to late but you should keep developer registration as it makes it faster. You would want to install Lion in a separate partition or external drive. You can blow away the partition when you are done. No need to blow away SL.
I will be personally selling spots for OSX lion.
Email me at [email protected], I will be taking $10 donations to get you a preview of lion.
I just installed Lion, no effort at all!
http://www.macosxactivation.com
Only $10
I signed up for the $10 access yesterday and received access very quickly, no idea if it helped but my ID was already on the developer program. Lion was a bit of a pain to download via the app store but its installed and working on my 2010 13″ MBP. So far so good, there are a few bugs (closing the lid seems to result in various problems that almost always need a hard reset). Multitouch and spaces are great.
If I can figure out how to get the power sorted on sleep then I think I’ll keep it installed.
Thanks LEi Mobile
has anyone else tried this macosxactivation.com? i want to try it but it seems like a scam.
Apple really needs to get with the program and follow the Linux community’s lead: Release a free no-frills version of OSX and a feature-packed retail-only version. And yes, uncle Jobs… you really do need to work on a PC compatible version if you ever expect to win converts, otherwise the PC sheep will remain content to go where the Win-Blows.
i have slots still available for anyone that wants lion. its 10 dollars threw paypal and then i can give you all the links to get the software. email me if you want the software. [email protected]
I Freaking LOVE that photo, I have a printer that I didn’t bother to print with it in colour until I wanted to print this!!!
I hope you don’t mind, my name is Laith, and in Arabic it means Lion.. So, I bet you can see why whats what!
Well, anyway, if you have a better quality image then I would be even more grateful!
Thanks for the article.
Best Regards
Laith
where the Win-Blows
i can see where your coming from but have you thought about….
people just buying cheap towers and installing top of the range £21 OS’
how’s ‘Uncle Jobs’ going to make any money?? not that he hasn’t got enough already! :P
Just a thought
Anyone knows where to find the bible of this mac os x?
I have 100 slots open…. 10 dollars each…. Registering macs for mountain lion :) email [email protected]