Are the extra apps and options worth it?
Icy is an alternative to Cydia.
Is It Legal to Jailbreak an iPad, iPhone, or iPod?
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It is legal to jailbreak an iPhone, but it is not legal to jailbreak an iPad.
It is clear from the Library of Congress ruling that the body believes jailbreaking is okay.
It just wants a better definition of a tablet.
Courts have sided with the people on similar issues.
However, legality aside, jailbreaking doesterminate the warranty of the gear.
Apple imposes strict guidelines on what apps can or can’t do.
Apple feared people would break their phones if they kept setting things on them.
But places like Cydia will let you load these apps and more.
Good Reasons Not to Jailbreak
It’s not all benefits, of course.
Along with voiding your warranty, jailbreaking introduces costs, and even risks, to your equipment.
Here are some of the downsides.
If tinkering with your equipment makes you nervous, you should not be jailbreaking it.
Research the apps you download rather than just reading the app-store description and tapping the install button.
Updates Are a Hassle
Updates also become more of a hassle.
you’ve got the option to’t update a jailbroken iPad without erasing the jailbreak.
The sheer process of jailbreaking after major updates may be more trouble than jailbreaking is worth.
