My only response to that is, if Apple would remove some of their
restrictions, such as not allowing you to side load apps, and giving
you more customization such as the ability to install system wide apps
like other keyboards, there would be no need to jail break in the first place.
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From: "Denny Huff" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>>
Date: 23 December 2013 11:09:10 NZDT
To: <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
Subject: [IDevices] {Disarmed} FW: 7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS,
Courtesy of Apple
Reply-To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Feed: OS X Daily
Posted on: Sunday, December 22, 2013 2:13 PM
Author: Paul Horowitz
Subject: 7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS, Courtesy of Apple
Reasons Not To Jailbreak
It’s only fitting with a new iOS 7 jailbreak being available
<http://osxdaily.com/2013/12/22/ios-7-jailbreak-evasi0n-7-download-links/>
that we cover the other side of the things; why you should not
jailbreak at all. We’ve already mentioned in this jailbreaking guide
<http://osxdaily.com/2013/12/22/jailbreak-iphone-ipad-ios-7-evasi0n/>
that most users should not bother using the jailbreak at all, because
casual iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners will probably not benefit
from the result and may just run into problems. Accordingly, we do not
recommend it for most users. That’s just our opinion though, so who
better to tell you jailbreaking is a bad idea than Apple itself?
It should come as no surprise that Apple has never been a fan of
jailbreaking iOS for a variety of reasons. These seven (six plus one =
7) points are directly from Apple’s Support article addressing the
subject, emphasizing problems that may be experienced which lead Apple
to think jailbreaking is a bad idea, and why you should not jailbreak
any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. They are:
1. Security vulnerabilities
1. Instability of iOS and apps
1. Shortened battery life
1. Unreliable voice and data
1. Disruption of services
1. Inability to apply future software updates (iOS updates)
1. Apple may deny service to jailbroken devices
Those interested in the topic should read the entire knowledge base
article from Apple, citing their complete reasons for each specific
instance of potential problems encountered. We’re repeating their full
text below, quoting directly from Apple’s knowledge base article
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743> on the matter:
iOS is designed to be reliable and secure from the moment you turn on
your device. Built-in security features protect against malware and
viruses and help to secure access to personal information and corporate
data. Unauthorized modifications to iOS (“jailbreaking”) bypass
security features and can cause numerous issues to the hacked iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch, including:
Security vulnerabilities: Jailbreaking your device eliminates security
layers designed to protect your personal information and your iOS
device. With this security removed from your iOS device, hackers may
steal your personal information, damage your device, attack your
network, or introduce malware, spyware or viruses.
Instability: Frequent and unexpected crashes of the device, crashes and
freezes of built-in apps and third-party apps, and loss of data.
Shortened battery life: The hacked software has caused an accelerated
battery drain that shortens the operation of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod
touch on a single battery charge.
Unreliable voice and data: Dropped calls, slow or unreliable data
connections, and delayed or inaccurate location data.
Disruption of services: Services such as Visual Voicemail, Weather, and
Stocks have been disrupted or no longer work on the device.
Additionally, third-party apps that use the Apple Push Notification
Service have had difficulty receiving notifications or received
notifications that were intended for a different hacked device. Other
push-based services such as iCloud and Exchange have experienced
problems synchronizing data with their respective servers.
Inability to apply future software updates: Some unauthorized
modifications have caused damage to iOS that is not repairable. This
can result in the hacked iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch becoming
permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iOS update is installed.
Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks iOS.
It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of iOS is a
violation of the iOS end-user software license agreement and because of
this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that
has installed any unauthorized software.
Did you catch the 7th reason? It’s at the very end there (our emphasis
added): Apple can deny warranty service coverage or any iPad, iPhone,
or iPod touch that has an active jailbreak. This is a very important
point to make, because if you mess up the process and can’t restore the
device yourself, Apple may cite the jailbreak to not provide warranty
service, and send you on your way.
It really can’t be emphasized enough; jailbreaking is best for advanced
users who understand all possible risks associated with the process. If
you’re not sure whether you should jailbreak or not, the safest bet is
to not do it because it can cause more problems than some users expect
to experience, and may dramatically reduce their devices abilities to
provide the stable experience they have become accustomed to.
Ultimately it’s your decision, do what is right for you and your
individual device needs.
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