Jailbreak: these are the advantages

If you want to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, this has numerous advantages. We present you all the freedom of the jailbreak.

Advantages: What can a jailbreak do?

A jailbreak opens the rather closed system from Apple and leaves the user with numerous configuration options. If you are not yet sure what a jailbreak is, you can find a detailed explanation in the article "Jailbreak - what is it?".

• One of the main advantages of the jailbreak is access to the system files. Apple is protecting its systems better and better, but there is always a current jailbreak that gives you the numerous advantages.
• Even if the system becomes vulnerable to pests due to the jailbreak, you do not have to fear any impairment. The system runs equally stable and fast with and without a jailbreak.

Cydia: apps, themes and tweaks via jailbreak

• The obvious change on your jailbroken iOS device is the alternative app store "Cydia". Here you will find various apps for download free of charge, including those with costs.
• If you install one of the numerous themes from Cydia, the design of your device changes. Not only icons, but also animations when opening apps or unlocking the iPhone can be customized.
• The so-called tweaks are particularly popular. These apps allow you to install file managers, VoIP and file sharing programs on the iPhone, among other things. Apps that are not available in the normal app store.
• Many users do not need Apple's pre-installed apps such as the Game Center or the newspaper kiosk. You can also delete these apps by jailbreaking.

Jailbreak gets more out of Bluetooth

• With the right tweaks, you can exchange any data between two devices via Bluetooth. Without a jailbreak, Apple only limits this option to transferring images. This means that an exchange between iOS and Android that is not seen by Apple is possible.
• Not every Bluetooth device can be used with an iDevice. These compatibility problems can also be bridged with the jailbreak.
• Even common PC keyboards and a Bluetooth mouse can be connected via tweak. Controlling an iPhone with a mouse is probably not really practical, but it is still possible.

Jailbreak: tethering for everyone

• Using tethering, you can create a HotSpot on your iOS device and thus share your Internet connection with other smartphones or computers.
• Unfortunately, many of the mobile phone providers, especially with prepaid contracts, do not offer this function or only activate it for a fee.
• With a jailbreak, you can easily bypass this lock from your mobile phone provider and still use tethering.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to install the Pangu jailbreak on iOS 8.