subject: What are the benefits of Jailbreaking & Unlocking Apple iPhone? [print this page] What are the benefits of Jailbreaking & Unlocking Apple iPhone?
First let's get familiar with the terms of jailbreaking an iphone and unlocking an iphone. Jailbreaking an iPhone is a process that allows devices like iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad to gain root access to the command line of the iOS operating system, thereby removing usage and access limitations imposed by Apple. Once your device is jailbroken you will be able to download extensions, themes, & applications that are unavailable through the App Store (via installers such as Cydia or Install0us) and perform other tasks that are not possible on store-bought devices. And in order to be able to unlock your iPhone you will need to jailbreak your iPhone first.
In the other hand unlocking an iPhone means altering the system software is some way that will free your device from the SIM card restrictions imposed on it by Apple & your service provider. Which will allow iPhone users to use their device with any GSM service provider worldwide? For example a locked iPhone in the U.S can be only used with AT&T but an unlocked iPhone in the U.S can be used with T-Mobile or any other service provider that uses SIM card.
Here is a list of reason of why iPhone users Jailbreak and Unlock their iPhones:
Choice of service providers: Unlocking your iPhone gives you the flexibility to use your device with any GSM service provider worldwide, so if you're not happy with your current service provider, you can simply sign up with another carrier and still be able to use you iPhone.
Use Prepaid SIM cards: Unlocking your iPhone will allow you to use prepaid SIM cards from any carrier worldwide so you're not limited anymore to one service provider.
No more roaming fees: Roaming fees can add a lot of weight to your phone bill, but by unlocking your iPhone you will be able to change your SIM card to a local SIM card where ever you are traveling.
Increase resale value: It's a fact that buyers who are looking for a used iPhone will be looking for an unlocked and jailbroken iPhone and will be willing to pay top dollar for it.
Dual SIM Card Adapter: When your iPhone is unlocked you will be able to use it with Dual SIM card adapters which will allow you to use two SIM cards on your iPhone.
FREE iPhone Apps: There are hundreds of applications and games that you will be able to download for FREE through Cydia once you jailbreak your iPhone.
Unlimited iPhone Customization: Once you jailbreak your device there is No limit to what you can do with your iPhone as far as customizing and ring tones and more.
100% Revers-able: later on if you decided that you don't want your iPhone Jailbreak or Unlock you can simply restore the iPhone to the out of box settings.
