Jailbreak, if you are a iDevices user you must be familiar with the term. Jailbreak is a process of modifying the Apple software (IOS) that the user / users can access a Unix filesystem as a whole. In Unix terms, this means the user can access the root directory ("/") which is the highest hierarchy in Unix filesystem. Another Definition of the jailbreak is, a process to inserting unofficial installer application such as Cydia into IOS devices that allow users to add third-party applications that are not on the Apple App Store.
The main reason to jailbreak is we can install third party applications not supported by Apple. In addition we can also install applications tweaks and plugins are additional programs to enhance the features of IOS devices, tweaks and plugins can only be obtained from Cydia after you jailbreak.
In addition, jailbreaking also allows us to change the look of the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Starting from the lockscreen, Springboard / homescreen, application icon, to display the music player can be changed according to our wishes.
And that is not less important is the jailbreak, we can unlock iPhone SU.
Jailbreak Programs
a. RedSn0w
RedSn0w developed by the iPhone Dev-Team (commonly abbreviated to the Dev-Team), a group of hackers known IOS jailbreaking community. Redsn0w was originally named QuickPwn. RedSn0w available for Mac OS X and Windows. RedSn0w iDevice requires that the conditions to be able to perform DFU jailbreak process. RedSn0w requires us to update the software (IOS) iDevice us to the latest version in order to dijailbreak. RedSn0w is not suitable for use by unlocker. In addition to jaibreak, RedSn0w can also be used to store / backup SHSH on the iDevice.
b. PwnageTool
c. Sn0wbreeze
Sn0wbreeze created by a IOS hacker who calls himself iH8sn0w. Sn0wbreeze suitable for Windows users, and is an alternative to PwnageTool. Sn0wbreeze has a similar function to PwnageTool, which is used to create custom firmware / ipsw in order to preserve the baseband of the iDevice.
The main features of Sn0wbreeze:
- Baseband Preservation Mode: This is the most basic mode of sn0wbreeze. Retaining only the baseband only, not to jailbreak or did not install Cydia automatically. Moreover there is no "hacktivate" feature .
- Simple Mode: Maintain the baseband, as well jailbreaking and install Cydia as well as some important packages.
- Expert Mode: Also maintain the baseband, jailbreak, install Cydia, hacktivation, and some important pake to jailbreak.
