Rogers and Bell are ****ing you here in Canada too, I am on Wind so that I can enjoy unlimited 3G (throttled after 5gb but unlimited still) with only a 30$ plan which includes unlimited talk/sms within Canada.
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iPhone iPhone 7 jailbreak taking too long?
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Rogers and Bell are ****ing you here in Canada too, I am on Wind so that I can enjoy unlimited 3G (throttled after 5gb but unlimited still) with only a 30$ plan which includes unlimited talk/sms within Canada.
Things people need to understand about jailbreaks and those who create them:
- creating jailbreaks isn't their job and they don't get paid for it. It's a hobby they work on in their free time when they're not at their actual jobs.
- "the devs" are individuals who sometimes work together but have no responsibility to do so. They have no deadline to meet, no timetable to satisfy, no customer base to be beholden to.
- further, "the devs" would be entirely within their rights to sell their jailbreak, as it's a product of their knowledge, skill, and effort. They choose to give away their software for free, and we all benefit.
- creating a jailbreak is insanely hard: www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/14676/20130120/ios-6-0-1-untethered-jailbreak-iphone.htm - and it only gets harder with each new iOS.
I think understanding these things would lead to less demanding on the part of those who jailbreak.
Also, understand that things are moving much more quickly than they did with the jailbreak for iOS 6. planetbeing didn't even start to look at creating a jailbreak for 6 until almost Christmas, didn't really get involved until early January - and it was out by, what, late February?
We'll have our iOS 7 jailbreak soon enough.
- creating jailbreaks isn't their job and they don't get paid for it. It's a hobby they work on in their free time when they're not at their actual jobs.
- "the devs" are individuals who sometimes work together but have no responsibility to do so. They have no deadline to meet, no timetable to satisfy, no customer base to be beholden to.
- further, "the devs" would be entirely within their rights to sell their jailbreak, as it's a product of their knowledge, skill, and effort. They choose to give away their software for free, and we all benefit.
- creating a jailbreak is insanely hard: www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/14676/20130120/ios-6-0-1-untethered-jailbreak-iphone.htm - and it only gets harder with each new iOS.
I think understanding these things would lead to less demanding on the part of those who jailbreak.
Also, understand that things are moving much more quickly than they did with the jailbreak for iOS 6. planetbeing didn't even start to look at creating a jailbreak for 6 until almost Christmas, didn't really get involved until early January - and it was out by, what, late February?
We'll have our iOS 7 jailbreak soon enough.
You can always re-negotiate your contract. I have 6GB data, 300 Daytime, My 5 Canada, Network to Network calling (calls to either another Rogers or Fido phone are free) Evenings start at 6 (free weekends) 1000 LD minutes Canada, VM, Call display and 2500 Texts all for $55. And I dont have to deal with if my phone is in a bad coverage area or roaming.
There's really nothing anyone here can do to help with that. Yes it sucks that there's still no JB and we're all waiting but what are we gonna do.
I don't know why people are surprised it's taking this long. The iOS 5 and iOS 6 jailbreaks were the same situation. It is what it is. They work on it when they have spare time. If it were easy to do then other hackers would also be trying to jailbreak iOS. Unfortunately, we just have to patiently wait for its release. Either way I'm just grateful there's a few people in this world willing to put in the time to create a jailbreak and release it to the public regardless if it takes longer than I personally would like to wait. Just gotta wait patiently.
I sincerely wish that they would charge for the jailbreak. I wish they could set up a site, and have a paypal button or something that they could charge 20 bucks which would allow you to download the jailbreak, and maybe remember your login for future downloads (like cydia or app store).
If they charged 20 bucks per person that downloads each jailbreak (which could be used on multiple devices like (most) cydia and app store downloads) then they could make some real money doing what they love, we would get the jailbreaks faster, and 20 bucks (or whatever) is a real nominal fee. I still remember paying apple 10 bucks for ios upgrades back in the day, and while noon wishes to part with their money, nobody works for free.
Anyone that says it isn't worth paying for would be free not to purchase the product (that a lot of us love and use and enjoy).
If they charged 20 bucks per person that downloads each jailbreak (which could be used on multiple devices like (most) cydia and app store downloads) then they could make some real money doing what they love, we would get the jailbreaks faster, and 20 bucks (or whatever) is a real nominal fee. I still remember paying apple 10 bucks for ios upgrades back in the day, and while noon wishes to part with their money, nobody works for free.
Anyone that says it isn't worth paying for would be free not to purchase the product (that a lot of us love and use and enjoy).
just to inform you, last year there wasn't a jailbreak until after the Superbowl, January or February, and its been like that since before the bootrom exploit, have some patience my friend
I have a 6gb data plan on AT&T with tethering included...Guess Rogers is not so special after all.
This analogy doesn't work well either, as most people don't tether to let their 'neighbors' have internet access.
What would work is say that you pay the water company for water use inside your house (for drinking, washing dishes, etc.), but virtually remove the spigots on the outside of your house to water your lawn.
Some utility companies have fine print that says they can fine you for watering your lawn too much during the summer. And they'll do it if they catch you.
Look, the point that thelatinist is trying to make is this: You signed up with a specific carrier and signed a contract. That contract had terms and conditions for your service that YOU AGREED TO. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean that are entitled to break the rules. If you really want to make a point, switch to a carrier that provides the service you want.
I always donate around 30 bucks anyway in the hopes of keeping them motivated. I agree with this
You should demand your money back! the nerve of them charging you for all their hard work and time... and then making you wait.
