Difference between Jailbreaking and unlocking an iPhone 3G
Author: Raveesh Mayya // Category: Carrier Unlock, iPhone 3G, jailbreak, PwnageTool 2.2.1, QuickPwnA lot of us would have heard of the terms like jailbroken iPhone, unlocking the iPhone etc. I was not aware of the difference between the two terms. In-fact I used to use the terms unlocking and jailbreaking in the same context. I am sure many of us have still not realized that these are two different terms serving 2 different meaning.
1) What is jailbreaking an iPhone / iPod touch ?
ans : Jailbreaking is unlocking the FIRMWARE, which allows us to install 3rd party applications, customize graphics, appearance etc in iPhone/iPod touch. These applications are not the ones you can download using App Stores.
Jailbroken iPhone 3G running on AT&T
2) Can you jailbreak iPhone 3G?
ans : Yes, it can be jailbroken. Jailbreaking was never an issue at all!
3) How can I jailbreak the iPhone 3G?
ans :
- If you own a MAC, use Pwnage Tool. The latest Pwnage Tool 2.2.1 can be available for torrent download. Click here to get it.
- If you don't own a MAC, i.e. if you own a PC, you can use QuickPwn. To read the step by step method to jailbreak iPhone 3G, click here
4) What is iPhone unlocking?
Ans : This is the method of making your iPhone work with any Mobile carrier other than AT&T say TMobile. Unlocking also means that you can use it with an AirTel/Idea sim in India!
5) Can you unlock iPhone 3G?
Ans : Yes. The Dev Team has succeeded in unlocking the carrier. It will be packaged in user-friendly GUI and will be available for download by the New Year 2009.
6) How can you unlock iPhone 3G?
Ans : You can use Yellowsn0w to unlock it. Read my blog entry on unlocking iPhone 3G. Click here to read it.
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