Helpful Tips for Jailbreakers

[Jeff Campbell]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://theappleblog.com/2009/03/11/jailbreak-five-things-you-need-to-know/' target='_blank'>http://theappleblog.com/2009/03/11/...u-need-to-know/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"So you've just jailbroken your iPhone. Congratulations! Your iPhone life is about to improve in so many ways. Be sure to follow our Jailbreak series to get the most out of jailbreaking your iPhone."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1236801338.usr105634.jpg" /></p><p>If you want to be a jailbreaker, this isn't bad information to at least read through. I'm not brave enough to do it to mine, or even mess with my Apple TV (I have been called a <a href="http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/f386/boxee-releases-bleeding-edge-update-92876.html#post704088" target="_blank">coward</a> about it too!). I know, all in good fun :-). And while I may get up the courage to do it to my Apple TV, don't think I will go there with my iPhone, I count on it pretty much every day and don't want to take the chance on messing it up. Besides, I have all my applications moved around just where I want them!</p>

[Joe Johaneman]

I have jailbroken my iPhone in the past. I put it back to normal, though, after the App store came along. I see little reason to do it now (other than the ability to neuter Apple's kill switch).

My AppleTV, on the other hand, is fully modded. I like Boxee's interface way better than the default AppleTV interface. I also like the ability to add secondary storage via a USB hard drive, and the ability to use just about any type of movie file.

[ctmagnus]

I jailbroke. But only so that I could use the iPhone I got off of eBay with Rogers without having to sign a three-year contract. Stupid carrier locking. :mad:

Other than obtaining the ability to use an iPhone with any GSM carrier, I see no reason to jailbreak.

[Jeff Campbell]

I have jailbroken my iPhone in the past. I put it back to normal, though, after the App store came along. I see little reason to do it now (other than the ability to neuter Apple's kill switch).

My AppleTV, on the other hand, is fully modded. I like Boxee's interface way better than the default AppleTV interface. I also like the ability to add secondary storage via a USB hard drive, and the ability to use just about any type of movie file.

I think you have convinced me to give it a go Joe, regarding the Apple TV that is :)

[Underwater Mike]

I jailbroke but reverted after my iPhone slowed down noticeably, even though I hadn't installed any additional (jailbreak) apps. Once I reverted, it sped up again.

Any of you guys have that issue?

[Joe Johaneman]

I jailbroke but reverted after my iPhone slowed down noticeably, even though I hadn't installed any additional (jailbreak) apps. Once I reverted, it sped up again.

Any of you guys have that issue?

I didn't notice any speed difference in my jailbroken iPhone versus non-jailbroken iPhone, but I didn't have it jailbroken for more than a month or so.

[jdmichal]

I jailbroke. But only so that I could use the iPhone I got off of eBay with Rogers without having to sign a three-year contract. Stupid carrier locking. :mad:

Other than obtaining the ability to use an iPhone with any GSM carrier, I see no reason to jailbreak.

I probably would have given in to buying an iPhone if it wasn't for the whole carrier thing. Best Buy was having a $100 off sale for them, but it wasn't worth losing my 25% business discount with AT&T. That would be $15 a month more out of my pocket, which far outweighs the $100 I would have saved over two years.