IOS – Should I jailbreak the iPad

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I just got an iPad a couple of weeks ago. I had a co-worker pull out his iPad out and immediately start talking about jailbreaking it. I have no fear of doing it, but I do realize that sometimes going beyond what the manufacturer intended ends up making your device less stable.

What I'd like to get from you guys is your favorite pros and cons for jailbreaking an iPad specifically. Will I have upgrade issues when they ship iOS 4 for it? Will it crash? What are the killer features if I do go for it?

Best Answer

Pros:

  • ability to install apps not found in Apple's App Store
  • ability to customize the OS, UI, etc. to remove minor annoyances and trick out your iPad

Cons:

  • you will definitely be unable to upgrade to new versions of the OS without having to re-jailbreak
  • your iPad may be less stable
  • you can't bring your iPad in for warranty service without undoing the jailbreak
  • time & energy: researching and performing the jailbreak, finding/installing non-App Store apps, keeping abreast of the latest jailbreak status in the face of updates, etc.

I've gone both ways depending on my needs -- my iPhone is jailbroken, my iPad is not.

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