Should I jailbreal my Ipad

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Should I jailbreak my ipad 1
or it is againtst the law, and if not, what is the benefits

Johan
 
In the US it is not against the law - unless you distribute the tools used to do it.
In SA - who knows?

I can think of some advantages: you can install an SMS app, you can look at something such as tethering, you can get better Bluetooth control etc.

Unfortunately a lot of the apps available for Jailbroken iPads / iPhones must be bought as well.

And then yes, you can of course Jailbreak to pirate apps, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Personally - don't need any of these and the hassle is too much (especially since you need to wait for a new Jailbreak release everytime Apple brings out an update to their firmware). In the past there were some crucial features only available via Jailbreak apps - such as the notification tray. Now with IOS5 I think it is way less of a problem.
 
I reckon if you buy a device you should be able to do with it as you please. Just because you want to be able to customise your device doesn't automatically make you a pirate. Using pirated software is wrong ... customising isn't, but you should have the freedom to choose.

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Against the law, maybe, but nobody is likely to prosecute you for it in SA.

Invalidate your warranty, absofrigginlutely.

Anyway, jailbreaking just opens your access to the gadget. It's what you put on it after you have that access that really makes a difference. If you are going to install free or paid apps from the Cydia Store, you're in the clear. If you are going to install a pirate copy of Siri, not so much.

But what are you trying to achieve? I jailbroke an iPod Touch once, and the Cydia store does not actually have a lot of apps on it. What it does have is thousands upon thousands of interface tweaks. In many cases, tweak A requires tweak B which requires tweak C. The installation of that is automated (it uses an adaptation of apt-get IIRC, so it's quite reliable) but you do still get to fiddle with the settings of all three.

IMHO the time to jailbreak is when your device will still accept the latest iOS version but only gains about half the new features. That is a clear indication that the next major update won't install on your gadget at all and you can stop worrying about new updates from Apple bricking your device because you won't be updating it anymore. At that stage, jailbreaking can give your device a new lease on life and lets you use it for another year or two. For example, the time to jailbreak an iPhone 3GS would be now, or at least soon. An iPhone 3G or older you should jailbreak immediately. For your iPad, I would hold out for another year. But that's just my opinion. YMMV.

But jailbreak something that is still brand new? Not worth the extra time you'll spend tinkering with it.
 
I Jailbreak mine, but because of the following

Open Source Apps like XBMC and VLC
Themes and Widgets.
And other utilities like Fullforce and SBS Settings.
 
I did have my iPhone & iPad both JB before iOS5, I was considering not doing it but I am missing my tweaks too much - so even though it is only tethered (or semi-tethered) I think I will do my iPhone again to get all the cool stuff back. Sadly most people want the JB to get pirated apps.
 
Jailbreak YES - if for no other reason than to express your annoyance at the fact that SA is treated as a second rate country in the way that many applications aren't available for purchase on our App store. Praise be to Installous.
 
clasqm said:
Against the law, maybe, but nobody is likely to prosecute you for it in SA.

Invalidate your warranty, absofrigginlutely.

Anyway, jailbreaking just opens your access to the gadget. It's what you put on it after you have that access that really makes a difference. If you are going to install free or paid apps from the Cydia Store, you're in the clear. If you are going to install a pirate copy of Siri, not so much.

But what are you trying to achieve? I jailbroke an iPod Touch once, and the Cydia store does not actually have a lot of apps on it. What it does have is thousands upon thousands of interface tweaks. In many cases, tweak A requires tweak B which requires tweak C. The installation of that is automated (it uses an adaptation of apt-get IIRC, so it's quite reliable) but you do still get to fiddle with the settings of all three.

IMHO the time to jailbreak is when your device will still accept the latest iOS version but only gains about half the new features. That is a clear indication that the next major update won't install on your gadget at all and you can stop worrying about new updates from Apple bricking your device because you won't be updating it anymore. At that stage, jailbreaking can give your device a new lease on life and lets you use it for another year or two. For example, the time to jailbreak an iPhone 3GS would be now, or at least soon. An iPhone 3G or older you should jailbreak immediately. For your iPad, I would hold out for another year. But that's just my opinion. YMMV.

But jailbreak something that is still brand new? Not worth the extra time you'll spend tinkering with it.
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Not illegal at all as far as I am aware... Don't think there's ever been a ruling on it locally but I have no doubt we'd follow the US's lead. Soon as you get busy tweaking and customizing your iPad/iPhone you'll be hooked... and... Don't quote me on this but it's not just the Cydia store you'll get access to. I'm betting Installlous and AppSync is still the reason most people jailbreak their iDevices.

Elimentals said:
I Jailbreak mine, but because of the following

Open Source Apps like XBMC and VLC
Themes and Widgets.
And other utilities like Fullforce and SBS Settings.
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Amen to that.
 
Yes, jailbreak -- if only for the experience;
The current tethered jailbreak is still not completed stabilised, so be a little cautious.
 
Can the iPad 2 running iOS 5.0 be jailbroken? I can only find references to 4.3.5.
 
chrisc4290 said:
Can the iPad 2 running iOS 5.0 be jailbroken? I can only find references to 4.3.5.
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Unfortunately, not yet for iPhone 4S and iPad 2; the remainder of the devices incl. iPhone 4 can use a tethered JB with minor issues.
 
unskinnybob said:
Jailbreak YES - if for no other reason than to express your annoyance at the fact that SA is treated as a second rate country in the way that many applications aren't available for purchase on our App store. Praise be to Installous.
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Everything this dude said. Installous is the bomb on iPad!
 
I woudn't advise JB unless you are an IT fundi. Makes no difference to most other people's live and is not worth voiding your warranties.
 
abuusamah said:
I woudn't advise JB unless you are an IT fundi. Makes no difference to most other people's live and is not worth voiding your warranties.
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You're correct it's not for the faint of heart -- btw regarding warranties; follow a simple rule -- restore before sending in for repair and you won't have any issue.
 
don't do it, our laws specifically prohibit people from jailbreaking ipads, if you get caught (and they're watching you) it's a R50 000 fine and 5 years imprisonment
 
OMB said:
don't do it, our laws specifically prohibit people from jailbreaking ipads, if you get caught (and they're watching you) it's a R50 000 fine and 5 years imprisonment
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Has that actually happened to anybody yet though?
 
What the Law says:

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. 2002
Chapter XIII - Cyber Crime
86. Unauthorised access to, interception of or interference with data

1) Subject to the Interception and Monitoring Prohibition Act, 1992 (Act No. 127 of 1992), a person who intentionally accesses or intercepts any data without authority or permission to do so, is guilty of an offence.

2) A person who intentionally and without authority to do so, interferes with data in a way which causes such data to be modified, destroyed or otherwise rendered ineffective, is guilty of an offence.

3) A person who unlawfully produces, sells, offers to sell, procures for use, designs, adapts for use, distributes or possesses any device, including a computer program or a component, which is designed primarily to overcome security measures for the protection of data, or performs any of those acts with regard to a password, access code or any other similar kind of data with the intent to unlawfully utilise such item to contravene this section, is guilty of' an offence.

4) A person who utilises any device or computer program mentioned in subsection (3) in order to unlawfully overcome security measures designed to protect such data or access thereto, is guilty of an offence.

5) A person who commits any act described in this section with the intent to interfere with access to an information system so as to constitute a denial, including a partial denial, of service to legitimate users is guilty of an offence.
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Penalties as Per section 89

1) A person convicted of an offence referred to in sections 37(3), 40(2), 58(2), 80(5), 82(2) or 86(1), (2) or (3) is liable to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months.

2) A person convicted of an offence referred to in section 86(4) or (5) or section 87 is liable to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years.
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But like others said, dont know about any one that has been taken to jail yet.

Source: http://www.acts.co.za/ect_act/
 
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http://egamer.co.za/2011/08/breaking-worlds-first-playstation-3-raid-takes-place-in-johannesburg/

oops

South Africa, 2ND August 2011, Johannesburg: The first Playstation 3 jailbreak raid took place earlier today at a residential property in Parktown, Johannesburg. Jailbreak devices are used to circumvent the security features on PS3 consoles to facilitate the playing of pirated PS3 games.

The raid was conducted by the South African Police Service’s Commercial Crime Unit, Johannesburg after receiving criminal complaints from the South African Federation Against Copyright Theft (SAFACT). The Police were assisted by the SARS Computer Forensics Lab.

Various state of the art computers, circumvention software packages, jailbreak USB devices, PS3 consoles and hard drives were seized. In addition fake PS2 games, original PS3 games, believed to be used as masters and documentation were seized.

One suspect had been arrested and he will remain in custody until the court appearance for bail in the Specialized Commercial Crimes Court in the next couple of days. It is the first PS3 circumvention arrest in the world
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We will have to wait and see.....
 
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