‘Jailbreak’ing iOS 6 And Its Consequences
Bangalore: The method of removing the limitation on products manufactured by Apple running the iOS operating system through utilizing any other software or hardware. This process is applied to products like iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and second generation Apple TV. By Jailbreaking anyone can get root access to the iOS operating system. It permits the download of extra applications, extensions and themes that one can’t get through the official Apple App Store. A Jailbroke product can do normal functions as well as is also able to add some extra content. Here we will see how to Jailbreak iOS 6.
Jailbreaking iOS 6 is done for two main reasons: using third party apps or using the handset for multiple carriers. Apple Store has a limited set of apps and extensions, so by jailbreaking the device can now support app from different stores that doesn’t follow Apple guidelines. The users can also add extensions or customizations to add extra features or fix annoyance. For instance Chinese users Jailbreak their devices to use them with Chinese script as they are easier than the Apple version. It also enables the iPhones to be used for multiple carriers which were officially locked by the makers.
The current version of iOS is 6.1. And to jailbreak iOS 6.1, it is advisable to perform the Current Untethered Jailbreak and not the Current Tethered Jailbreak as it needs a computer every time to boot it and it can also freeze your iOS. To Jailbreak iOS 6 or 6.1, it is recommended to download the Evasion app or any other Jailbreak app on the computer. Connect the device to the computer and start the Jailbreak process. The app will load some data on your device and the device will restart. It will load a Jailbreak app on the device and you need to start it, the process will end with a certain number of reboots.
Though for stability and security Jailbreak is not always preferred. Some experts believe it risks the device to many potential threats. On the other hand, if there is an update available for iOS, you need to again Jailbreak it. And you have to wait till the Jailbreak app is out for the particular update. It has been seen that the Jailbroke devices need restoration often as the Jailbreaking method fails. And also good Jailbreak apps are quite costly too. If you need a good app, you need to shell out some good amount of money.
