There
are rules and there are ways to break them! As an iPhone user, you’re
always bound by some. Be it for security reasons, malware threats or
just as an arbitrary decision; iPhone users are compelled by certain
software and technical restrictions. These could be both network and
software based. In order to understand the kind of restrictions you’re
constrained by, you should be aware of market trends and other available
Smartphones.
Apple,
the manufacturer of iPhone, rules the digital mobile phone market. Both
in terms of features and experience, iPhone has captured numerous
hearts. Its seamless operating system, great touch screen experience and
several other offerings make it an unquestionable market leader. But
Apple hasn’t been able to stand out just so easily. Efforts in the form
of cutting-edge innovation and monopolistic business strategies have
made it an undefeated market ruler.
The
two things that have kept Apple clientele happy is great usage
experience and lifetime freedom from malware and viruses. Almost no
Apple user reports about a phone-hang issue or virus threats – though a
rare case is always possible.
Let’s
now get down to the two concepts through which Apple makes its users
friendly to only specific applications, software and network services.
iPhones are usually locked for use with specific network services. In
addition, they are also only compatible with Apple’s own software and
restrict use of outside applications. This means users are bound to use
services of a specific network, as well as software authorized only from
Apple.
So
iPhones are curtailed to a network-based and software-based lock. And
the respective ways to break them are Unlocking and Jailbreaking.
Unlocking
Unlocking
is the process of freeing up your iPhone for use with any network
connection. This is a simple and quick process that requires you to have
a uniquely identified 16-digit unlock code. Users of iPhone need to
know their device’s IMEI number if they want to unlock it.
Now if you’ve decided to get the phone unlocked, find a reputable cell phone unlocking agency
online. These agencies offer unlock codes online after you submit your
IMEI number, current network name and your email ID. Once you provide
these details in your order and confirm the payment, you shortly receive
the unlock code on your email.
This
unlock-code makes your phone compatible with all SIM cards worldwide.
So when you change the SIM to a new one, enter the code received on your
email ID and your phone will be ready to use.
Jailbreaking
Jailbreaking,
on the other hand, is the technical process of making your iPhone
compatible with any other software not authorized by Apple. It is a way
of removing Apple’s inbuilt restrictions so that users can enjoy
software and downloads from sources not authorized by Apple.
To
break Apple’s factory-installed operating system, JailbreakMe is one of
the most popular techniques used for the purpose. A team of developers,
not affiliated to Apple, have introduced several versions of
JailbreakMe. This is a series of system used to take advantage of the
flaws existing in Apple’s Safari browser.
JailbreakMe
facilitates one-step jailbreaking, something that makes the process
quick and easier. Other systems like ‘redsn0w’ and ‘Blackra1n’ require
more time as they need the user to connect the device with another
computer so that jailbreaking software can be run from the desktop.
JailbreakMe 1.0, JailbreakMe 2.0 Star and JailbreakMe 3.0 Saffron are
the three versions launched till date.
While
developers constantly try to break the restrictions placed by Apple,
the latter continues releasing upgraded software versions that patch the
flaws use by JailbreakMe.
