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Are People Still Jailbreaking now that iOS 5 is out?

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Bluisnblklungs

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This is an honest question, are people still jailbreaking their phones now that iOS5 is out? What features does jail breaking add that apple does not include, this goes for the iPad as well.

Thanks,

Eric
 
of course they are.

a) jailbreak notification systems are way better than the iOS5 notifications. Check out LockInfo.

b) sbsettings. Everytime I have to go into the Settings app to turn off Bluetooth when I want to use my bluetooth headset, I wish for a jailbreak on my 4S.
 
iOS5 definitely has improved in terms of notifications, but the few things I'll be jailbreaking for:
  • BiteSMS (however, with the 4S and iOS5, opening Messages doesn't take long at all, so it doesn't really bother me anymore... I still miss quick reply though)
  • SBSettings - Why can't they just allow me to toggle Wi-Fi without having to go all the way into settings -_-

And actually, that's pretty much it.

EDIT- OH! And emulators. Yeaaahhhh
 
Yes, it offers many advantages to experienced users.

Personally I always have one iPhone that is stock, and one to enjoy all the things one can do via JB.
 
themes is the only reason i would still jailbreak for oh and sbsettings everything else is pretty much already included.
 
At this point for me, I'd only jailbreak my iPad. Back in iOS 2 or 3 days there were huge advantages, but right now, the only thing I'd jailbreak my phone for would be unlimited tethering, but I like having to not worry about more stuff by running stock firmware.

As for the iPad, I can play lots of different games on emulators (most of which I own) even with a wiimote via bluetooth which I think is cool. I couldn't see myself doing that on my phone, but with my iPad, yes.
 
No 4S jailbreak yet! :( I want some good widgets, I hate having to go all the way into settings to turn off Wifi.

Also, seeing that the 4S doesn't have the Enable 3G switch, do you think it's possible to turn it off at all? I know that some other apps have options for it.
 
calvy said:
of course they are.

a) jailbreak notification systems are way better than the iOS5 notifications. Check out LockInfo.

b) sbsettings. Everytime I have to go into the Settings app to turn off Bluetooth when I want to use my bluetooth headset, I wish for a jailbreak on my 4S.
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IntelliScreenX combines a and b into one amazing looking tweak. I am a long time Lockinfo user and I haven't looked back since this was released yesterday.

It's currently in beta but 100% functional. Three day free trial and $9.99 for a license. Totally worth it.
 
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I miss FaceTime over 3G...everything else is ok to live without.
 
yep, since i now get tethering legally, i see no need for jailbreaking my device. it was the final piece of my happy 'i' jigsaw.
 
iBlacklist
FolderEnhancer
Music Controls Pro
iFile
BiteSMS
SBSettings

And that's just the short list. I have over 100 JB packages on my phone that mostly add functionalty--not including theming. iOS 5 replaces ONE function out of that entire list, the ability to make Photo Albums on the phone directly, while adding a bunch of crap I'll never use. In my case, I'd be an idiot not to keep jailbreaking--at this rate, Apple will finally make my phone and iPad my way sometime long after I'm dead.
 
Bluisnblklungs said:
This is an honest question, are people still jailbreaking their phones now that iOS5 is out? What features does jail breaking add that apple does not include, this goes for the iPad as well.

Thanks,

Eric
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I'm jailbreak mine for various reasons. I like My3G on my iPhone so I can facetime when I'm out and about. I also use MyWi when I don't have wifi for more than a week. I like the various themes that I can change my iPhone to when I have Winterboard and I can also change the font on my iPhone with Bytafont.
 
Can't wait to jailbreak again for many reasons, but I refuse to jailbreak tethered. As soon as an untethered jailbreak comes out, I'll jump on it. :)
 
People being able to access the file system to get information off the device still seems a pretty compelling reason to jailbreak, as does the insanely stupid lack of a wifi/bluetooth on/off toggle in anywhere accessible.

There's also a more philosophical issue about Apple's content censorship on the app store.

Phazer
 
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