iOS jailbreaking. Restoring a device with iTunes removes the jailbreak.[6][7][8] Reasons for jailbreaking[edit] One of the reasons for jailbreaking is to expand the feature set limited by Apple and its App Store.[9][dubious ] Apple checks apps for compliance with its iOS Developer Program License Agreement before accepting them for distribution in the App Store.[10] However, their reasons for banning apps are not limited to safety and security and may be construed as arbitrary and capricious.[11] To access the list of banned apps,[12] users rely on jailbreaking to circumvent Apple's censorship of content and features.
Jailbreaking permits the downloading of programs not approved by Apple,[13] such as customization apps used to change the User Interface. Use of handset on multiple carriers[edit] Early exploit fixes[edit] On July 15, 2011, Apple released a new version of iOS that closed the exploit used in JailbreakMe 3.0. Device customization[edit] Security, privacy, and stability[edit] "Jailbreaking" vs. Fuck you, Apple. Greenpois0n.com. iPod, iPhone and iPad Firmware Download. How to restore or update your iPod/iPhone/iPad: After downloading the desired firmware below, you can shift-click (PC) or option-click (Mac) the Restore or Update buttons in iTunes.
A file dialog will open and let you choose the downloaded ipsw-file. Note: Your browser may change the ipsw-file into a zip-file. In that case, just rename it to end in .ipsw and iTunes will accept it. Notice: You seem to be using ad blocking software. Thank you! By clicking Download, you will be redirected to an Apple Inc. server. This download is not available from an Apple Inc. server. If you don't know what device or specific device generation you got, click here. Dev-Team Blog.