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.
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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
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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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