Consequences of iOS 7 as a non-developer

[Gjwilly]

They can institute a UDID check when updating to the software file via iTunes or OTA. Additionally, they can put some sort of unique identifier into the beta files downloaded from the dev center so you can only use a file if it was downloaded from the dev center. This would prevent people from downloading beta files from hosting sites and such.

So right now they implement the UDID check only during activation. And that happens only after a restore.
Is that how it used to be done, where they checked during every update?
Wouldn't that slow down things considerably for all users of all iOS versions?
I mean I see developers complaining now that they couldn't get past activation because the servers were busy. Imagine if the servers were queried every single time any user installed an update. I'm sure they could do it but I don't see it being worth the time or hassle.

 

[ajvizzgamer101]

Before I begin, I just want to preface that I don't have IOS 7 on my phone (or any idevice) and I have no intentions of putting it on them until the GM release.

I'm just curious what are the consequences (legally) of installing it if you aren't a developer? Or does Apple not care?

If Apple did do something, would the worst be just deactivating your device? Being sued? Jail (lol)?

Just been pondering this after being a viewer of the forums for several months and reading people's comments. Some say it's illegal, others that it's legal. Just getting conflicting information and want some clarification.

Thanks!

They don't care. You were willing to pay 100 dollars.

 

[batting1000]

So right now they implement the UDID check only during activation. And that happens only after a restore.
Is that how it used to be done, where they checked during every update?
Wouldn't that slow down things considerably for all users of all iOS versions?
I mean I see developers complaining now that they couldn't get past activation because the servers were busy. Imagine if the servers were queried every single time any user installed an update. I'm sure they could do it but I don't see it being worth the time or hassle.

There is a UDID check when you do a clean install. I don't see how it would slow things down if it were done when updating as well.