One piece of conversation that always comes up though when there is a working jailbreak is - Should I jailbreak?
For many folks, the answer is always going to be "yes" because they just want all the extra goodies that jailbreaking offers. There's a lot of cool themes, apps and just general tweaks to enhance the overall experience when using an iOS device and they enjoy getting deeper into the system so to speak.
For others though, the answer is always going to be "no" for a lot of various different reasons with the most common one being the instability in the OS that occurs for some folks after jailbreaking. I'm a firm believer that it all depends on what you install but again, it's one of the biggest reasons among users for not jailbreaking along with battery life concerns, whether it be true or not.
Benefits of Jailbreaking
- When you use your iPhone internationally, you are subject to roaming charges. For Internet access you can always use free Wi-Fi hotspots to hold down roaming charges, but free Wi-Fi is not as common in countries outside the US. You can unlock a jailbroken iPhone, allowing you to replace your original SIM with an inexpensive pay-as-you-go SIM that you purchase in the country you are visiting.
- For an extra monthly charge, you can tether your iPhone to your notebook computer to give the latter Internet access in areas where there is either limited or expensive Wi-Fi. Alternatively, there are several apps that run on jailbroken iPhones that give you this same access for free.
- Without jailbreaking, you have to use AT&T or Verizon – assuming you are located in the US – as your carrier for your iPhone. But jailbreaking and unlocking your iPhone lets you use any 3G or 4G carrier.
- Cool Jailbroken iPhone Apps
- One of the best parts about jailbreakme is how quick and easy it is to open up your iPhone. No need to download software onto your desktop or hunt for updates that dodge jailbreak-killing iTunes updates -- by using the Web browser, the whole process takes less than a few minutes over a Wi-Fi connection.
- If you're scared of the consequences of jailbreaking your iPhone -- or simply don't like the experience -- jailbreakme is fully reversible.
Risks with Jailbreaking
- The security risks of jailbreaking are huge. You give up all the considerable security protection the iOS normally provides. This leaves your iPhone or iPad more vulnerable to attack.
- If something goes wrong during the jailbreaking process, you automatically void your warranty with Apple.
- Goodbye Stability and Safety
- You don't get to Update iOS as soon or as easily
- You'll be restoring often
- Bricking: As with any tampering of your iPhone, you run the risk of experiencing "bricking." Bricking renders your phone unusable and requires a complete wipe and restore to make it functional again. Not a big deal given the quick fix, but it does serve as a deterrent.
- Voiding Warranty: Though it's now legal to jailbreak your iPhone, doing so still voids your phone's warranty. Without a valid warranty, Apple will not cover any damages or other malfunctions related to your phone.
Sources:
- http://www.imore.com/should-i-jailbreak-or-not
- http://blog.trendmicro.com/to-jailbreak-or-not-to-jailbreak-that-is-the-question/
- http://lifehacker.com/5799007/why-you-should-not-jailbreak-your-iphone-ipod-touch-or-ipad
- http://www.techhive.com/article/202441/5_Reasons_to_Jailbreak_Your_iPhone_and_5_Reasons_Not_To.html
- http://netsecurity.about.com/od/iphoneipodtouchapps/a/Is-Jailbreaking-Your-iPhone-Safe.htm
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