Jailbreaking
What is
Jailbreaking?
Jailbreaking is a way to get your
device out of “Jail.” When you receive your device apple puts your device “In
jail” by putting restrictions on you Idevice. What jailbreaking does is it
downloads or copies software on your device and it takes away the restrictions.
It also installs a new app called cydia. Cydia takes apps that have been rejected
by apple and puts it in their app store. (The new apps changes how the device
works for example you can make it an android.)You can even add your own sources
and get more cydia apps.
Is Jailbreaking free?
Yes! Jailbreaking is a free (no
hidden cost) software. All you need is an Idevice, computer, internet, iTunes cable and permission to download software. (The items above cost money
but if you are reading this you should have all of the items.)
Is Jailbreaking legal?
As of July 26, 2010 the U.S copyright
office has approved that jailbreaking is legal. Even though apple does not
want people to jailbreak; it does not violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
However if you download installous (a jailbreak app where you can get free apps
like plants vs. zombies) and download all of the app store’s paid apps, it is
illegal.
Is Jailbreaking Safe?
Jailbreaking is safe as long as you
don’t delete any cydia software. (It usually gives a warning.)Sometimes if it
is a tethered jailbreak, you will not be able to shut on and off your Idevice.
(To fix it download Rocky Raccoon.) Also sometimes apps might not work but
other than that, everything is safe.
If you have any questions feel free to comment below.
- I got this information from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking
