Understanding what Jailbreaking does

AussieRosco · Jun 21, 2012

Being a little new to iPhone could someone explain what jailbreaking means?
Thanks

Dark Dragon · Jun 21, 2012

iOS jailbreaking is the process of removing the limitations imposed by Apple on devices running the iOS operating system through the use of hardware/software exploits — such devices include the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and second generation Apple TV. Jailbreaking allows iOS users to gain root access to the operating system, allowing them to download additional applications, extensions, and themes that are unavailable through the official Apple App Store. Jailbreaking is a form of privilege escalation, and the term has been applied to privilege escalation on other computer systems as well. The name refers to breaking the device out of its "jail",[1] which is a technical term used in Unix-style systems, for example in the term "FreeBSD jail". A jailbroken iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad running iOS can still use the App Store, iTunes, and other normal functions, such as making telephone calls.

Unlike rooting an Android device, jailbreaking is necessary if the user intends to run software not authorized by Apple. Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, jailbreaking iPhones is legal in the United States, although Apple has announced that the practice "can violate the warranty"

Took it from Wikipedia

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Gabriel1 · Jun 21, 2012

This excellent thread will provide all the info you could require about Jailbreaking http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/hacking-tutorials-guides-68/what-jailbreaking-15928/

The Archangel

Dark Dragon · Jun 21, 2012

Gabriel1 said:
This excellent thread will provide all the info you could require about Jailbreaking http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/hacking-tutorials-guides-68/what-jailbreaking-15928/

The Archangel

Thanx for posting this, if u didn't i were going to post the full URL from wikipedia if i get allowed, request to post URL still pending, i wish i haven't requested that XD

Dark Dragon

Gabriel1 · Jun 21, 2012

Dark Dragon said:
Thanx for posting this, if u didn't i were going to post the full URL from wikipedia if i get allowed, request to post URL still pending, i wish i haven't requested that XD

No need to post anything from Wikipedia, we have a much more informative Hacking/Jailbreaking section here full of the most up to date information.

http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/iphone-hacking-jailbreaking-44/

The Archangel

Dark Dragon · Jun 21, 2012

Gabriel1 said:
No need to post anything from Wikipedia, we have a much more informative Hacking/Jailbreaking section here full of the most up to date information.

http://www.iphoneforums.net/forum/iphone-hacking-jailbreaking-44/

The Archangel

Thank you!, Gabriel1

Dark Dragon