One of the biggest problems that has plagued the smart phone world when users decide to hack or "jailbreak" their phone, thus obtaining complete and utter control of the entire phone database and having access to functions that only the service provider was supposed to have. Jail breaking used to be an illegal action that could get you some jail time, but after a federal ruling last summer, jail breaking has become a legal activity that can only be frowned upon. Im pretty sure that providers and manufacturers are not happy that their legit devices are being digitally raped of its innocence, but hey, it's the law. I am a huge customization fan, so it would be uncharacteristic if I didn't support the jail breaking movement.
Now let's get one thing clear. Jail breaking is an iPhone term. Rooting is an Android term. There isn't really a difference between the two processes and the benefits they yield. So now we are clear.
I've heard of jail breaking before the federal ruling, but it was only in the context of making devices available for other providers or "unlocking" the phone, which wasn't even the case. It wasn't until last year that I purchased my first smart phone and last fall that I rooted the device. The controls that I gained were magnificent and included change of fonts, dumping cache files, overclocking the processor and being able to download and use customized roms that included new features and even a new O.S (going from Android 1.5 to 2.1).
Jail breaking/Rooting is mainly for those individuals that want to take the limitations off of their devices and customize settings and appearances if they get bored of stock settings. After the ruling last summer, jail breaking/ rooting apps became legal as well, and opened the door for such rom companies as Cyanogen mod to hit the field.
In this blog I have already showcased some of the cool benefits of jail breaking/rooting phones, here is one of them again.
Here is a video on why iPhone users should jailbreak
And why Android users should Root
Now are there risks in jail breaking/rooting? Yes for a few reasons. There are multiple ways to root and jail break a device. Youtube is the best way to figure out the best way. If the process is done incorrectly, there is a chance that the phone could be bricked, basically turning it into a paperweight. If an incorrect rom is downloaded, it could destroy the programming and brick the phone. Luckily, roms are optional, and not needed to fully experience the customization power of jail breaking/rooting. Also, most devices can now be un-bricked using programming methods. Even though it's a risk, it's worth it!
Yes I am totally for this ultimate customization process. People are not using these methods for evil purposes, but to enhance user quality for their device. There's nothing wrong with unlocking the true power of a smart phone because, sometimes you just wanna see how smart t is.
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