IPhone smartphones and iPad tablets have won the recognition of millions of users. They are reliable, multifunctional and convenient. However, they have one drawback - the owners have the right to install only programs purchased from the official Apple store.
As a rule, programs in the iPhone and tablet are installed through the App Store, and music through iTunes. Not all users like this slavery, many of them would like to be able to independently choose the sources of programs and music.
Installation restrictions are built into the iOS operating system. To get around them, the JailBreak procedure was invented, or, in English, "jailbreak". Jailbreak removes existing restrictions, giving the user complete freedom to download third-party applications.
There are two main jailbreak options. The first, tied, must be repeated after each reboot of the iPhone. If this is not done, the device will be inoperative. An untethered jailbreak is done once, all changes in the operating system are saved even after the device is rebooted.
The actual jailbreak procedure is carried out using special hacker utilities - in particular, the Absinthe program is used for the iPad and iPhone with iOS5.1.1. It is also suitable for iPods.
How dangerous is Jailbreak for an iPhone or tablet? All changes are made to the operating system, which, if necessary, can always be restored. Therefore, the jailbreak is safe for the devices on which it is used and cannot damage them.
What does a user of Apple devices get after they are jailbroken? First of all, independence - he can install any applications he is interested in, use alternative sources of programs and music. In addition, it becomes possible to avoid being rigidly bound to one cellular operator. Finally, the user gets more complete access to the file system and interface settings. That is why this procedure has become very popular, the corresponding utilities can be found on the net.
Of course, Apple strongly opposes jailbreaking, considering it illegal. The manufacturer warns that after carrying out this procedure, the device is not subject to warranty repair. Despite these formidable warnings, JailBreak is still very popular, with all Apple's efforts to counter it so far have come to nothing. Suffice it to say that the new iPhone 5 was jailbroken on the second day after it went on sale. Previously, hackers were equally successful in breaking into other Apple products.
