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Personally I've found the reasons to jailbreak have decreased more and more over time. A perfect example for me is Control Center replacing what I used SBSettings for.
Serious question: Why bother? Why is there such an interest in using a very closed system in a way the vendor does not support if there are (more) open alternatives? Is it because you are forced to use an iPhone by external factors, like your employer? Are there critical features missing from Android and all the others? Is it just your personal preference? I really don't mean to offend anyone, it's just that I percei…
Because I love 99% of the system, but the animations are too slow.
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Exactly, Google will never add codes to Android KitKat that tells T-Mobile about unauthorized Tehtering. /sarc
As opposed to Apple which just doesn't allow tethering on any networks.
Serious question: Why bother? Why is there such an interest in using a very closed system in a way the vendor does not support if there are (more) open alternatives? Is it because you are forced to use an iPhone by external factors, like your employer? Are there critical features missing from Android and all the others? Is it just your personal preference? I really don't mean to offend anyone, it's just that I percei…
Serious question: Why bother? Why is there such an interest in using a very closed system in a way the vendor does not support if there are (more) open alternatives? Is it because you are forced to use an iPhone by external factors, like your employer? Are there critical features missing from Android and all the others? Is it just your personal preference? I really don't mean to offend anyone, it's just that I percei…
Obviously you're right on a practical level: if you want to have a phone you can hack there are far better alternatives. That said, I think part of the principle here is that all devices should be hackable, and doing so can be fun for those involved and maybe improve life for some stuck using these things. I won't be writing them a check, but I don't think it's a pointless cause either.
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As opposed to Apple which just doesn't allow tethering on any networks.
You're right, sorry for not being more clear. What I intended to say was that Apple won't allow you to tether without approval on any networks. At least it defaults to allowing on all networks by T-Mobile.
I put a SIM connected to one of T-Mobile's $30/5GB prepaid accounts in my iPhone 5. When I try to turn the tethering function on, I get a prompt telling me to go to a T-Mobile website to get on a plan that supports tethering.
Serious question: Why bother? Why is there such an interest in using a very closed system in a way the vendor does not support if there are (more) open alternatives? Is it because you are forced to use an iPhone by external factors, like your employer? Are there critical features missing from Android and all the others? Is it just your personal preference? I really don't mean to offend anyone, it's just that I percei…
The main reasons I stay on iOS 1) Vender lockdown & habits - I've been using an since the second iPod Touch (as a PDA). I'm not ready/eager to change "my workflow". 2) Accessibility - iOS (and the mac os) has had some the best (or at least easiest to setup) accessibility support. I'd be happy to be wrong about this but Androids documentation is either really lacking on these features or the features aren't there.
> Jailbreaking is also critical to ensuring that the disabled are able to use their mobile devices as easily as possible. This reason, while good and noble, feels really wonky. From what i understand, iOS's accessibility has much miles better then Android's accessibility options. If their main motives is to give a better mobile experience to people with special needs, maybe focusing on implementing these improvements…
It's true that Apple's accessibility features are miles better than Android's, but they aren't perfect. Jailbreaking allows people to add the functionality they need that isn't currently supported.
A great example of this is f.lux which is an amazingly useful app for people with low-vision, but is not supported on non-jailbroken devices.
Serious question: Why bother? Why is there such an interest in using a very closed system in a way the vendor does not support if there are (more) open alternatives? Is it because you are forced to use an iPhone by external factors, like your employer? Are there critical features missing from Android and all the others? Is it just your personal preference? I really don't mean to offend anyone, it's just that I percei…
There are a number of reasons I like the flexibility afforded by a more open system than an out-of-the-box iPhone (from my pre-iOS 7 jailbroken days, mostly F.lux and being able to set non-Apple apps as default handlers for links/maps/etc).
For me, the former list is more compelling than the latter, so I'll happily keep using a non-jailbroken iPhone rather than switch to Android/Windows Phone/etc.