Apple TV 3: What are the benefits of jailbreaking?
A jailbreak gives the Apple TV other useful functions. In our practical tip, we explain the advantages of jailbreaking an Apple TV.
No jailbreak for Apple TV 3 in sight
So much can be said: So far there is no freely available jailbreak for the Apple TV 3. Although an exploit does exist, it is unlikely that it will be released in the near future. However, a jailbreak would basically have the same advantages as its predecessor, the Apple TV 2.
- Once your Apple TV is jailbroken, you can install additional software on your Apple TV. This includes, for example, the popular XBMC software. With XBMC, you are no longer tied to Apple TV's file formats and can play almost any video and audio format.
- Thanks to XBMC, you are no longer tied to iTunes, but can also access any folder on your PC, provided they are released.
- Other popular applications are MainMenuWeather and the RSS reader. While MainMenuWeather brings you the current weather forecast nicely prepared with additional information on the TV screen, the RSS reader keeps you up to date with the latest news from various Internet sites.
- Many Apple TV users complain about the dreary user interface. Thanks to jailbreak, you can, for example, change the background of your Apple TV and replace it with your own pictures.
- Social network friends will also get their money's worth with a jailbreak. In the program sources, for example, there is a client for the short message service Twitter. Check your timeline and easily leave tweets on the TV.
- Anyone who accesses the aTV Flash (black) program suite, which is subject to a fee, receives additional advantages. For example, you can play content directly from your hard drive, get access to a number of other programs and even an Internet browser that allows you to surf the web from the comfort of your couch.
Since the Apple TV 3 is not jailbreak compatible, the prices for the previous model have increased enormously in the past few months. We recommend three inexpensive Apple TV alternatives with a similarly extensive range of functions.