Directory of Jailbreaking Resources

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iOS jailbreaking is the process of removing limitations on iOS, Apple's operating system on devices running it through the use of software and hardware exploits; such devices include the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and second-generation Apple TV. Jailbreaking permits root access to the iOS file system and manager, allowing the download of 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 used to describe privilege escalation on devices by other manufacturers as well. The name refers to breaking the device out of its "jail",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. Restoring a device with iTunes removes the jailbreak. Unlike rooting an Android device, jailbreaking is necessary if the user intends to run software not authorized by Apple. The legality of jailbreaking depends on countries and conditions. From Wikipedia.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking

Resources in This Category

• GuideMyJailbreak

  http://www.guidemyjailbreak.com/
  How-to videos walk you through step-by-step instructions for jailbreaking your iPhone.

• iClarified

  http://www.iclarified.com/
  Apple news feed with an email subscription option. View a calendar of events relating to Apple hardware and software. Jailbreak tutorials, answers and frequently asked questions. A bookmark storage for articles you want to save to your iClarified account.

• iDownloadBlog

  http://www.idownloadblog.com/
  iOS news, jailbreak information, reviews, guides and tutorials.

• iFans

  http://www.ifans.com/forums/threads/explanations-of-the-different-types-of-jailbreaks.299271/
  An explanation of the different types of jailbreaks.

• iPhone Informer

  http://www.iphoneinformer.com/jailbreak/
  Educational guides, frequently asked questions and tutorials for jailbreaking.

• JailbreakQA

  http://www.jailbreakqa.com/
  A question-and-answer forum dedicated to iOS jailbreaking. Post questions or earn karma points by posting answers.

• JailbreakYouriPhone

  http://jailbreaksiphones.com/
  Detailed videos showing how to jailbreak your iOS device, how to carrier unlock your iPhone, and how to hard reset your iOS device (for forgotten passwords).

• The iPhone Wiki

  http://theiphonewiki.com/
  An unofficial wiki dedicated to providing information on the internals of Apple's iDevices. A list of each iOS release and the corresponding tool to jailbreak it.

 

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