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Entries in iPhone jailbreaking (3)

5:51PM

Jailbreak Released for iOS6

Back a few years ago, there were a lot of people involved in the jailbreak scene but unfortunately things have kind of slowed down over the past couple of months. However, the good news is that a new jailbreak has just been released which is called Evasi0n. If you’ve been waiting for an untethered jailbreak (doesn’t require you to keep jailbreaking your device every time you turn it off etc.) for iOS6 or even iOS6.1 then you’ll be glad to hear about this new jailbreak.

 

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7:52PM

Is Jailbreaking Worth It?

Recently I have been getting the same question again and again; is it worth jail breaking? Some people ask this question and they do not even know what jail breaking is. So before I answer this question I would like to tell you what jail breaking is. 

Jail breaking is the process by which you remove the limitations apple has set on its software. This allows users to has access to edit the software and add perks to the device. On jail broken device you are able to change the way apps and icons display, use features from other devices and much more. Jail breaking also lets you download and do things that apple would not want you to do. On an apple device you only have two security options, number code or word code, however on a jailbroken device you can have an android lock, and much more. This also lets you download apps that are not approved by apple. 

Now let's get to the actual question – is jail breaking worth it? I would have to say it depends. For an average user jail breaking is a waste of time. Most people do not care that the Siri icon is purple or that you are limited to one lock type. However some may like that you can receive a tethering plan without paying, or that you can use you device with multiple carriers such as T-Mobile. Besides for the user there are other variables in the jail breaking dilemma. If the jail break for you current software is tethered (requires to re-jailbreak ever boot-up) I will tell you strait up that you should not jailbreak. However is your jailbreak is un-tethered (only requires one jail break) then it is up to the type of user. I personally jail broke, and now I am back to the normal iOS. I switched because the good things of jailbroken life are not free and very expensive. Overall jail breaking can be useful for the right person.

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3:12PM

Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with Redsn0w

First, I only recommend for iPhone 3G, new iPhone 3GS and non MC model iPod Touch (2nd generation) as these are all untethered jailbreaks. This will also jailbreak an iPad or any other iDevice but they will be tethered. Personally, I'd wait for another jailbreak rather than getting a tethered one. Also, this upgrades your baseband so if you need to unlock don't use it. Ultrasn0w update should be out Sunday or Monday. Happy Turkey Day! I'm thankful for all the dev team's hard work.