the jailbreak advantage on ios devices
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The Jailbreak Advantage on iOS devices. Andrew Fayed. What is a “Jailbreak”. Grants Root access to the device, giving the user full control over what the device can and cannot do, even if it was unintended by the producer. Installs a 3 rd party installer to the device. The Advantages. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Jailbreak Advantage on iOS devices
Andrew Fayed
What is a “Jailbreak”
• Grants Root access to the device, giving the user full control over what the device can and cannot do, even if it was unintended by the producer.
• Installs a 3rd party installer to the device
The Advantages
• Custom Themes• Tweaks• Unlocking the phone’s carrier• Overclocking the device• Third party applications • Security
Comparison
Examples
The disadvantages
• May slow the device, due to excessive memory usage
• Security issues • More frequent application crashes• Inability to receive apple support on problems
due to the jailbreak
Who Would Jailbreaking Appeal To?
• Someone who…– wants more custimatization over their device– Is looking to unlock their device’s carrier– Wants to expand the capabilities of their device
What does Apple Think?
• Though Apple gives a valient effort to stop jailbreaking all together, they have used developers of jailbreak tweaks and apps to impliment in iOS.
• Notification banners
The App Switcher
• Command Center