Answering 5 Common iPhone 5 Jailbreaking Questions

Despite working for months on iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, hackers have yet succeeded in providing a jailbreaking solution for iOS 6. That means most users are still using previous versions of Apple’s iOS or are cursing their anxiety if they have upgraded their jailbroken iPhone 4S to the most recent iOS version. Since there are a lot of people considering jailbreaking their iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 for the first time or interested in the iOS6 jailbreak software, iJailbreakiPhone5s is taking on the challenge of answering some of the most common questions on the topic.

Because the actual jailbreak software for iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S hasn’t been released yet, we are answering these questions based on what we’ve noticed with past jailbreak procedures. Since Dev Team hackers are still struggling to find exploits for iOS6, you’ve got some time to decide whether or not you should jailbreak your A5 device.

Are there increased security risks?

This is one of the most common questions when it comes to jailbreaking iPhones. As we’ve seen with previous jailbreaking software, devices aren’t faced with more security risks. It’s all up to you, knowing which web page is a scam, which email not to reply and so on.

Will FaceTime over 3G still work?

For iPhone users, FaceTime is one of the most practical apps, making video calls over Wi-Fi and cellular networks to other people’s iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac. Based on the performance of previous jailbreaking software, FaceTime over 3G will work.

Will syncing everything via iTunes be impacted?

No. Jailbreaking your device will keep access to every standard Apple feature, including using iTunes.

Will OTA apps update work?

Over-the-Air programming is something every smartphone today with advanced tech is able to perform. With iOS 6 Apple has fixed the main bugs that impeded OTA software updates. The iOS 6 jailbreak on A4 devices works just fine now that Apple fixed the bugs.

If I update to a new iOS version will I have to install a new jailbreak?

Yes. Many iPhone 4S users have likely found out the hard way. Updating your iPhone device to a new version of iOS makes your jailbreak useless. You have to install a jailbreak particularly designed for the iOS version you’re planning to install. This is why iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 users are so anxiously waiting for the iOS 6 hack.