I agree. This list just seems like scare tactics to me. All of these issues are easily circumvented. I have spent plenty of time jailbroken and I'm jailbroken and I don't see really any validity in these points. It all depends on what you do with it and how you use it. i for one, cannot wait to jailbreak my devices! It feels like I've been waiting forever for this!
Mike Malarsie www.malarsie.com > On Dec 23, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Mike Arrigo <n0...@charter.net> wrote: > > 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. > Original message: >> Begin forwarded message: > > > >> From: "Denny Huff" <de...@gatewayfortheblind.com >> <mailto:de...@gatewayfortheblind.com>> >> Date: 23 December 2013 11:09:10 NZDT >> To: <idevi...@gatewayfortheblind.com >> <mailto:idevi...@gatewayfortheblind.com>> >> Subject: [IDevices] {Disarmed} FW: 7 Reasons Not to Jailbreak iOS, Courtesy >> of Apple >> Reply-To: de...@gatewayfortheblind.com <mailto:de...@gatewayfortheblind.com> > > > >> 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. > >> (image) >> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=Ve7xJ6l5Eb8:IjNRo4DjopY:yIl2AUoC8zA>(image) >> >> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=Ve7xJ6l5Eb8:IjNRo4DjopY:V_sGLiPBpWU>(image) >> >> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=Ve7xJ6l5Eb8:IjNRo4DjopY:D7DqB2pKExk>(image) >> >> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=Ve7xJ6l5Eb8:IjNRo4DjopY:7Q72WNTAKBA>(image) >> >> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=Ve7xJ6l5Eb8:IjNRo4DjopY:qj6IDK7rITs> > >> Web Bug from http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/osxdaily/~4/Ve7xJ6l5Eb8 > >> View article... <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/osxdaily/~3/Ve7xJ6l5Eb8/> > >> ___________________________________________________________________ > >> Denny Huff > >> Gateway For the Blind LLC. > >> PO Box 515 > >> St. Clair, MO 63077 > >> Phone: (636) 262-1383 > >> FAX: (314) 558-0298 > >> WWW.GatewayForTheBlind.Com <WWW.GatewayForTheBlind.Com> > >> The Gateway To Independence > >> Have questions about that IPhone, IPad or IPod Touch? > >> Join the IDevices list serve and get answers to your questions and find out >> tips and tricks about using those devices. > >> To join go to: > >> http://midge.lookhosting.com/mailman/listinfo/idevices_gatewayfortheblind.com >> >> <http://midge.lookhosting.com/mailman/listinfo/idevices_gatewayfortheblind.com> > >> _______________________________________ >> Having problems with MS Office applications? 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