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*My* Top 10 Reasons TO Jailbreak

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CocoaPuffs

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1. It doesn't void your warranty, DFU restore and you're set.

2. Most things do not cause the iPhone to lag considerably. Like everything else in life, use it moderately.

3. I can upgrade to the latest firmware in less than 48 hours, which actually allows me to have time to read others' feedbacks on the new firmware before I take a dive. Upgrading is easy, downgrading isn't (if possible at all).

4. AptBackup backs up most of the jailbreak apps, similar to how iTunes backs up purchased applications and preferences.

5. I can always restore or remove apps if my phone is laggy or slowing down.

6. Most themes can make the SpringBoard look crazy cool.

7. I've found that most things in life are cool at first but quickly get old fast. But JB is definitely cooler than stock.

8. SBSettings.

9. Apple is slowly loosening their grip on what the developers can do, but there is still a long list what they cannot.

10. Because considering how this list was formulated, you should really question the source.
 
Corretct me if I'm wrong, but the only 2 advantages over a normal iPhone that you typed in all of that are:

1) Make your phone look "crazy cool"
2) SBSettings

You had 10 spaces to fill, and this is what you came up with?

If that's all you have then I agree that this doesn't really need to be its own topic.
 
Small White Car said:
Corretct me if I'm wrong, but the only 2 advantages over a normal iPhone that you typed in all of that are:

1) Make your phone look "crazy cool"
2) SBSettings

You had 10 spaces to fill, and this is what you came up with?

If that's all you have then I agree that this doesn't really need to be its own topic.
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You didn't say anything about the 8 lame reasons in the other thread......

If you don't like the topic guys then get out.
 
Let's put it this way, any ONE of these reason is enough reason to jailbreak.

  1. Software Unlock
  2. Tethering
  3. Need to turn on and off features

Obviously if you see no need to jailbreak, don't do it. Threads about jailbreaking are all moved to Hack threads. So here's what I don't get, why are there continuous re-posts about the perceived negativity of jailbreaking on the main iPhone forum?
 
CocoaPuffs said:
Let's put it this way, any ONE of these reason is enough reason to jailbreak.

  1. Software Unlock
  2. Tethering
  3. Need to turn on and off features
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All I'm saying is, if you have reasons like this, why are they posted way down here when your #2 reason was "use it moderately" in the first post.

You think "use it moderately" is more interesting than tethering?

NT1440 said:
If you don't like the topic guys then get out.
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The topic is fine. I think the presentation was very strange. I mean, #5 is "I can remove apps."
That's seriously his #5 reason to Jailbrake?
 
I didn't know that my thread was going to be such a big deal. I guess the only thing that really matters is... I'm happy now and my iPhone is running great. All the other stuff about PDAnet (aka breaking your AT&T contract) and stuff isn't that cool. I guess what I'm trying to say is... I'm fine with OTHER people jailbreaking their iPhones for whatever reason they want... I have my own set of reasons why I don't like it... that's all. It was kinda meant to be a review of how I felt about the whole jailbreaking thing (since I've been there way too many times to count by now). The App Store *almost* removed all incentive to jailbreak. The ONLY thing I miss about being jailbroken is being able to change some of the butt-ugly App Store apps because the developers don't know how to design a decent icon... but, I think I solved this problem a long time ago... I don't buy Apps anymore unless they LOOK nice AND work well.
 
im going to jailbreak my iPhone very soon

when you say you can easily upgrade to the latest firmware
what's the process for jailbroken iphones?

do i backup the apps, and upgrade from iTunes, then re-jailbreak?
i've always wondered this and thus i havent jailbroken yet

thanks
 
This will seem like an amazingly newbie question, but I haven't jailbroken as of now.

Do you use WinterBoard and other themes/looks directly from the iPhone or do you have to arrange it on your computer???

Again sorry, but it is something that I haven't found a clear answer to yet. :)
 
Mr. Giver '94 said:
This will seem like an amazingly newbie question, but I haven't jailbroken as of now.

Do you use WinterBoard and other themes/looks directly from the iPhone or do you have to arrange it on your computer???

Again sorry, but it is something that I haven't found a clear answer to yet. :)
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Directly from the phone, mate.
 
Mr. Giver '94 said:
This will seem like an amazingly newbie question, but I haven't jailbroken as of now.

Do you use WinterBoard and other themes/looks directly from the iPhone or do you have to arrange it on your computer???

Again sorry, but it is something that I haven't found a clear answer to yet. :)
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You can use Cydia to browse for Themes that you want, and you can download them. You can download multiple, and change them at anytime though WinterBoard.
 
anjinhamarota said:
For me SBSettings is a good enough reason for me to jailbreak.
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I agree. The ability to quickly toggle wifi and bluetooth on and off is a feature that shouldn't require jailbreaking.

I especially like it when I'm at Starbucks: I swipe for SBSettings, next I tap wifi to turn it on, and finally, I tap 'Dock' and open my Easy Wifi for AT&T App, which connects me to the free AT&T wifi connection.
Quick, easy, and only requires 1 swipe and 3 taps.

A better post, yes?
 
SBSettings,
Video capture and live video streaming (actually is amazing quality for a phone capture)
Backgrounder
Themeing

Some of the top reasons why i jailbroke after owning a first gen for one year, got tired waiting for apple and went ahead and ate it! I will continue to stay jaibroken until apple includes the above in the iphone software.
 
Surely said:
I agree. The ability to quickly toggle wifi and bluetooth on and off is a feature that shouldn't require jailbreaking.

I especially like it when I'm at Starbucks: I swipe for SBSettings, next I tap wifi to turn it on, and finally, I tap 'Dock' and open my Easy Wifi for AT&T App, which connects me to the free AT&T wifi connection.
Quick, easy, and only requires 1 swipe and 3 taps.

A better post, yes?
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I'll agree with you on that. I hate needing to tap 4 or 5 times to pair my bluetooth headset with my phone. Even my Razr had "soft keys" I could use to shorten it to two or three steps. There are many features that should have an "add to home screen" shortcut.

However, I'd take A2DP first please!
 
add another one to the list:

12. Turn by Turn Directions! Finally! woot woot for jailbreaking.

and just because I can:

13. PDANet
14. Stacks/Categories
15. Lockscreen calendar/notifiers/weather
16. Free Paid for apps...if you know how to do it.
17. Video Recording
18. MMS
 
most important for me is that you can remove the SIM lock. that is VERY important for frequent travellers who don't want to pay for roaming.
 
SBSettings is what prompted me to restore my iPod touch. I was trying to install it so that I could SSH in to it to change some icons, and it stuck and hung and made me panic. I couldn't return to the springboard, and I had to force restart to get out of it. Then it hung on the bootscreen.

I was getting messages about an unknown node name, etc while trying to install it, so I don't know if that was the problem. Nonetheless, it's back to factory setting for me for a little bit.
 
reubs said:
SBSettings is what prompted me to restore my iPod touch. I was trying to install it so that I could SSH in to it to change some icons, and it stuck and hung and made me panic. I couldn't return to the springboard, and I had to force restart to get out of it. Then it hung on the bootscreen.

I was getting messages about an unknown node name, etc while trying to install it, so I don't know if that was the problem. Nonetheless, it's back to factory setting for me for a little bit.
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It's not worth all the hassle to save a few taps.
 
CocoaPuffs said:
1. It doesn't void your warranty, DFU restore and you're set.
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I'd choose slightly different language. Something along the lines of:
1. In the vast majority of occasions, if something goes wrong you'll be able to restore the firmware to its factory default state, making it impossible for Apple to detect the fact that it ever had been jailbroken in the first place.

So, even though the fact of the matter is that the simple act of jailbreaking likely was sufficient grounds for Apple to cancel its warranty agreement, in most cases they probably won't be able to tell it happened, so it's a moot point.

By the way, jailbreaking involves making unauthorized derivative works based on copyrighted software, which is a violation of Apple's exclusive rights as copyright holder. That is a criminal offence. But again, in the vast majority of cases, Apple won't be able to tell that it happened. And even if they did, they almost certainly wouldn't bother wasting money prosecuting you for something so trivial.
 
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