It seems that there are several rules for handling your jailbreak iphone. Jailbreaking is the process that allows you to open up your phone to allow third party installation applications. As far as non technical users are concerned, this is a crucial step that is often overlooked. There are certain differences between the jailbreak iphone and SIM unlocking. In simple terms, jailbreaking is a simple process through which you can install unlicensed applications in your cell phone. On the other hand, SIM unlocking is a method through which the phone is capable of being operative on other carriers except Apple.

Jailbreaking and SIM unlocking are both not approved by Apple and using them might void your guarantee, although if you are not using a jailbreak iphone, the device is not half its worth. Jailbreaking adds an extra functionality to the iphone which makes it risky at the same time. More than anything else, if you are to return the device for making warranty repairs, it can be wiped clean with the firm ware reinstalled.

Why is Jailbreaking Popular?

The primary reason as to why users need to jailbreak iphone is that Apple does not allow the device to perform basic functions such as record videos, zoom in photograph capturing or apply themes to the desktop. It might be argued that Apple was right to do so since previously users with these functionalities had not known how to use them, thus making the cell phone confusing, to start with. The new owners find it surprising that Apple’s smartphone lacks these basic capabilities. So, the basic method to go about in terms of jailbreaking is doing a simple online search, although the indexed site is often out dated.

First of all, there are no restrictions as to how much you can improvise on the iphone. You can thus make customized wallpaper, or bring customized icons for your applications, hook on with the internet, or even categorize your apps. There are lots that you can actually do, like hide the native apps that you no longer use. In fact, it has been truly said that with jailbreaking, you can make all your iphone wishes come true.

Ethically speaking, iphone jailbreaking is also seen as a movement by some against Apple’s copyright on the device. This alternate culture or subculture is a movement joined by those who want more from their phones. Apple will not have a say anymore on what is made available. Unlocking the iphone can be done for Mac or Windows users by using the device on any carrier.

All the advantages said and done, there are certain reasons as to why you should not jailbreak. First of all, jailbreaking requires immense battery drain. This is why, apple controls user experience by allowing the user to focus on usability without bothering about battery life and technical intricacies. Jailbreaking even leads to ‘bricking’ – the risk of the iphone not functioning as it should, in case an application is enhanced, due to problems of contracting viruses.