The only reason I jailbreak is to block YouTube ads and to install SponsorBlock.
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I think because it is illegal unless you say you are recording.
My biggest reason to JB is AutoUnlockX. I wish Apple implemented / allowed for something like this.
The problem with jailbreaking is that it uses vulnerable exploits with good intentions… which means those same vulnerable exploits can also be used by unethical hackers to create viruses and malware. And if the jailbreak is public, the exploit, too, is public for the taking.
Apple should just remove the motivation for jailbreakers to seek out new exploits. They should give us the freedom to mod our systems and make and run homebrew code, and third-party apps that are otherwise banned from the app store (e.g. adult apps, 3rd party NFC cards, Fortnight).
This isn't unprecedented: Microsoft changed their security model on the Xbox Series S to reduce the number of hackers willing to find vulnerabilities in the system. They allow any Xbox Series S to switch from "retail mode" to "developer mode" at the user's whim. In developer mode, the user's can run unsigned code within the dev-mode sandbox, thus allowing homebrew apps to operate on an unhacked, unmodified Xbox Series S. This has removed the motivation for hackers to discover new exploits, and apparently, the Xbox Series S's security remains undefeated to this day, according to this video.
I don't necessarily think Apple should copy the model Microsoft has used, but I do think they need to find a way that allows us to open their walled garden such that our systems remain secure from vulnerabilities. In this way, by making the jailbreaking community redundant, at least exploits won't be so easily available to unethical hackers.
Apple should just remove the motivation for jailbreakers to seek out new exploits. They should give us the freedom to mod our systems and make and run homebrew code, and third-party apps that are otherwise banned from the app store (e.g. adult apps, 3rd party NFC cards, Fortnight).
This isn't unprecedented: Microsoft changed their security model on the Xbox Series S to reduce the number of hackers willing to find vulnerabilities in the system. They allow any Xbox Series S to switch from "retail mode" to "developer mode" at the user's whim. In developer mode, the user's can run unsigned code within the dev-mode sandbox, thus allowing homebrew apps to operate on an unhacked, unmodified Xbox Series S. This has removed the motivation for hackers to discover new exploits, and apparently, the Xbox Series S's security remains undefeated to this day, according to this video.
I don't necessarily think Apple should copy the model Microsoft has used, but I do think they need to find a way that allows us to open their walled garden such that our systems remain secure from vulnerabilities. In this way, by making the jailbreaking community redundant, at least exploits won't be so easily available to unethical hackers.
You do understand that today iOS would not be where it is without apple taking most of the good jailbreak tweeks Right?
iOS has only gotten good because of this “Android” type implementations stolen from the jailbreak community.
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I pay for all my software. Jailbreak is for getting around the cellular company polyopoly ridiculous constraints on US citizens by donating/purchasing our politicians.
Seems to me that Jailbreak is the solution to Apples legal problems.
If you want to stay in Apple's sandbox for security reasons, do nothing. If you want to side load software, pay for it outside Apple's AppStore, Jailbreak your phone and play Fortnight all you want.
Bing-Badda-Boom DONE
If you want to stay in Apple's sandbox for security reasons, do nothing. If you want to side load software, pay for it outside Apple's AppStore, Jailbreak your phone and play Fortnight all you want.
Bing-Badda-Boom DONE
Know how I know you didn’t read my whole comment?
hint: did I talk about popularity or literal existence? There *was no app store* when iPhones were released, it didnt show up until more than a year later. At release Apple was still conceptualizing web apps.
The first stores/package to offer native Apps were Installer.app, which came out just after the iPhone did, and Cydia, which came out roughly 6 mos later.
Those stores required jailbreaking and the huge demand pushed Apple to create the native App Store we know today. The entire existence of the iOS app ecosystem we have today is the product of early jailbreakers. And literally the first places developers could sell native apps weren’t through Apple, and required jailbreaking
I shouldnt have to explain the history of this on this forum of all places
Ahhh, there’s the lapse in your logic. The demand didn’t push Apple to create the native App Store. Because a thing happened prior to another thing doesn’t imply direct causation. You were born prior to the native App Store being created, so, by the same logic EVERYONE HAS SEEK3R TO THANK FOR THE APP STORE!!!
And I hope you understand that as someone who creates youtube content to feed and house my family, it's my choice to think poorly of youtube ad blockers, which is the main reason people jailbreak (though I'm certainly not saying everyone's reason, but yours).
lol, but yea, f those ads.
i'm sure software creators sit through all ads on youtube
I've only ever jailbroken my devices to add new features or fix/supplement existing features. I'm curious to know if you have any actual numbers regarding app piracy, or if you're just making an assumption?
Here's a list of some of the things I used to jailbreak for, most of which have been incorporated into iOS:
- Task manager thumbnails & swipe-to-close (now in iOS)
- Control center (now in iOS)
- Notifications (now in iOS. Apple hired the jailbreak dev to implement it for them.)
- Auto-dimming (now in iOS)
- Dark mode (now in iOS)
- App folders (now in iOS)
- Lock screen widgets (now in iOS)
- GPS (now in iOS)
- Custom fonts (now in iOS)
- Extra dock icons
- Better icon layout for bigger displays (half-arsed in iOS)
- Cellular bypass for WiFi-only apps (FaceTime & large downloads at the time)
There were quite a few more, but it's been awhile since I jailbroke any of my devices.
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I sure wouldn’t pay any dev to make anything who is so un-informed about jail breaking, and thinks it’s only for piracy, as if you can’t pirate software on stock iOS anyways. Every time I new jailbreak comes out the fanboy whiners have to chime in to turn a positive thread into a bitch fest.
The hilarious part of this stuff is that most of the new features Apple adds every year to iOS are stolen straight from the jailbreak community, so maybe Apple is the pirate here, hell Steve Jobs himself said he steals good ideas.
The hilarious part of this stuff is that most of the new features Apple adds every year to iOS are stolen straight from the jailbreak community, so maybe Apple is the pirate here, hell Steve Jobs himself said he steals good ideas.
When I had nothing to loose (docs, cc, ids, etc) and even less knowledge I happily JB'ed and went wild on Cydia etc.
Now when my iPhone stores or guards more sensitive data then any other piece of equipment, and I know (as dev) so much more (wink) I never ever consider JB, I don't care what they promise.
JB is not necessary pirating of apps, but be sure over 50% of "free" apps digging your data like crazy.
Just remember: JB is like sticking your tushy out the window hoping that everyone will enjoy the view and nobody "take the advantage".
Now when my iPhone stores or guards more sensitive data then any other piece of equipment, and I know (as dev) so much more (wink) I never ever consider JB, I don't care what they promise.
JB is not necessary pirating of apps, but be sure over 50% of "free" apps digging your data like crazy.
Just remember: JB is like sticking your tushy out the window hoping that everyone will enjoy the view and nobody "take the advantage".
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Are you sure? It’s perfectly legal (unless you do it on behalf of someone else - in which case you have to inform the other party) in Europe and always (whether obtained legally or illegally) admissible in European courts.
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JB brings back usability to old iDevices 😃
I use JB to enable Home Hub on one old iPhone and to enable perpetual Wi-Fi hotspot on another.
I use JB to enable Home Hub on one old iPhone and to enable perpetual Wi-Fi hotspot on another.
IANAL but I'll note that in the US it's complicated, there's both federal wiretapping laws and then every state has differing laws on recording as well. Likely Apple wants to avoid the hassle of lawsuits because of the legal complexity and murkiness.
It's a little easier for apps like Teams and Zoom on normal meetings on their platforms I think because they're not as integrated into the actual phone network and, because you need to use their client to access their services in some form, either the app or specifically calling in to a meeting, they can enforce recording notifications that are more difficult for Apple.
For that matter I just tested with my employer's teams setup and my personal number and it doesn't appear that, when making an outbound call using teams to a regular number, I have the option to record the call (unlike a standard teams meeting), so I wonder if they have the same legal concerns when interfacing with endpoints they can't fully control recording messaging.
I intentionally let end roll ads play for YouTubers that I like. But for channels like CNBC or BBC? Hell no.