Be Careful With Unofficial iPhone Applications
June 26th, 2010 . by adminIf you’ve just purchased an iPhone, you should know that Apple (the company that makes the iPhone) doesn’t want you to download any unofficial applications. So, you may have to use some iPhone hacking in order to get the apps that you want. Here are some of the safest ways to do this without damaging your phone.
The first step to iPhone hacking is to download a DIY kit for your phone from the iDev team. This kit will allow you to hack into, or ‘jaibreak’ your phone. In order to start using the kit, you’ll need to power your phone on and connect to the internet. Firefox may be the best interface to use, and will help you to get to the features that you want much quicker. Navigate to the iDev Team’s site on your phone. You should receive a request or notification once you’re online that will indicate that you should update your installer iPhone app. If you see this alert, perform the update, and then proceed to the next step.
Now that you’re officially in the iDev site, go the the ‘announcements’ section. Find the Pwnage tool, and click on the link. Then follow the directions for downloading so that you can legally start ‘iPhone hacking.’ When the prompt comes for you to choose the settings that you want, it’s best to select ‘simple mode.’ This will allow you to continue installing Cydia, which will make iPhone hacking safe for your phone.
After these downloads are complete, you can add any iPhone applications that you want to your phone. This will open you up to plenty of new great features. You may even find the the apps help you to be more organized. For instance, iPhone hacking may help you to find applications that will organize your entire schedule up the minute. There is a scheduler that already comes with the iPhone, but more advanced applications will help you to receive alerts for all the errands that you have to run during the day.
If you happen to make a wrong move during the iPhone hacking process, you can use the ‘system restore’ option that is available in iTunes. This will help to reset the default settings so that you can get back to using all the features that automatically come with your phone. It’s also important to keep in mind that if you participate in iPhone hacking, you will no longer be covered by your warranty if your phone breaks or is damaged. So, be sure to keep your phone in the best condition before and after you add any new applications to your iPhone.
