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iOS jailbreaking is the use of a privilege escalation exploit to remove software restrictions imposed by Apple on devices running iOS and iOS-based operating systems. It is typically done through a series of kernel patches .
iOS jailbreaking refers to the process of removing the software restrictions imposed by Apple on its iOS operating system. This allows users to gain root access to their iOS devices, modify the device's software and install apps from sources outside of the Apple App Store.
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Etymology
jail + break
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌbɹeɪk/
Noun
jailbreak (plural jailbreaks) 1. An escape from prison. 2. (computing) A modification to the firmware of an electronic device (typically a mobile phone or tablet) to allow the installation and use of software not officially supported by the device's manufacturer. 3. (artificial intelligence) A prompt to a large language model which frees it from its ethical restrictions. 3.1. 2023 February 14, Will Oremus, “Meet ChatGPT's evil twin, DAN”, in The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: The Washing...
Etymology
Borrowed from English jailbreak.
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /dʒɛl.bʁɛk/
Noun
jailbreak m (plural jailbreaks) 1. (computing) jailbreak (a modification to the firmware of an electronic device (typically a mobile phone or tablet) to allow the installation and use of software not officially supported by the device's manufacturer).
Cydia. Cydia is a graphical user interface of APT (Advanced Package Tool) for iOS. It enables a user to find and install software not authorized by Apple on jailbroken iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices. It also refers to the digital distribution platform for software on iOS accessed through Cydia software. [2]
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The term " jailbreak " is the process by which full execute and write access is obtained on all the partitions of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS. It used to be done by patching /private/etc/fstab to mount the System partition as 'read-write'. This is entirely different from an unlock.
Feb 11, 2014 · February 11, 2014. Define for iOS 7 has just hit the Cydia Store, bringing a dictionary, a thesaurus, and access to Wikipedia to the iOS Control Center. It’s a simple jailbreak tweak, for...
Digital Technology. an instance of gaining access to the operating system of a smartphone, tablet, etc., especially one manufactured by Apple. You'll need a jailbreak to run unauthorized apps. an instance of circumventing restrictions on access to any computer system or digital content.
