Jailbreaking your iOS device is inevitable if you want more fun from it or desire to get more apps aside the general ones in Apple Store. Whether you intend to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Apple TV, there are many free jailbreaking tools to help you out.
As expected, Apple discourages jailbreaking their devices and do not provide warranties for jailbroken devices; but obviously you can always “restore factory settings” if anything goes out of hand. Jailbreaking actually involves hacking into your phone in order to get access to added functionality or features restricted by Apple or from other developers. Fortunately, the process is now legal (though unauthorized by Apple).
When you jailbreak your phone, you will gain access to Cydia where you can download lots of useful apps that were not authorized by Apple. You will also be able to customize your icons, create widgets and get lots of free apps.
Below are the top 4 free jailbreaking tools to help you get the most out of your iOS device.
1. Jailbreakme
Jailbreakme is a web-based application. It will help you jailbreak your iOS device straight from your browser without any need to download a tool or any particular technical know-how. The website handles the entire process for you, and it supports firmware up to 4.2.1. If your iOS device falls short of their requirement, you will be instantly notified, and the process is very straightforward. To adequately enjoy this service, it is advisable to use a Wi-Fi connection instead of Edge or 3G.
2. RedSnOw
RedSnOw is one of the best and most popular jailbreaking tools available for iOS devices. It is a product of Dev-Team and is very effective, though the tool is more appropriate for average users who have some technical knowledge and not novices. The process of jailbreaking is actually very straightforward, and the tool is available for Mac and Windows. It supports firmware from 3.0 to 4.33; and all you have to do is download the firmware file and use it along with redsn0w.You need to however note that RedSnOw is highly discouraged for anybody who relies on carrier unlock.
3. Sn0wbreeze
Sn0wbreeze provides one of the safest ways to jailbreak iPhone 4. The tool preserves the baseband when unlocking your iPhone, and it supports firmware up to 4.3.3. Sn0wbreeze also has the capability to customize the firmware. Unfortunately, the tool is only available for Windows and is recommended for people with good technical knowledge of the process of jailbreaking.
4. Pwnage Tool
Pwnage tool enables users to create custom iOS firmware images based on their own specifications. It also preserves your baseband throughout the process of jailbreaking. However, Pwnage is available for the Mac OS X alone.
So, are you ready to jailbreak your iOS device and get more fun from your device? Loads of exciting functionality and features will get within your reach once your iOS device is jailbroken; but be sure to back up your iOS device before trying any of these software.