Well, that didn’t take long. The newest iPad in Apple’s lineup has not been officially out for one full day, and it has already been jailbroken, courtesy of MuscleNerd of the Dev-Team. There’s no public release yet, and even MuscleNerd admits there’s more work to be done, but they seem to have found a way to jailbreak the latest iPad, running on iOS 5.1, in such a short span of time.
Above is a sample shot provided by MuscleNerd, who is well known in the jailbreaking community.
The Jailbreaking Process
MuscleNerd said on his Twitter account that the jailbreak process still has a long way to go and what they have done so far is just the first step. But having achieved this in such a short span of time is a clear indication that it might not take long before the latest iPad is fully jailbroken and a step-by-step guide is provided to the public.
Jailbreaking an iPad involves bypassing the restrictions set by Apple on its iOS operating system. This allows users to install third-party applications, tweaks, and themes that are not available through the official Apple App Store. The process typically involves exploiting vulnerabilities in the iOS software to gain root access to the device.
Implications and Risks
While jailbreaking can provide greater customization and control over the device, it also comes with several risks. One of the primary concerns is security. Jailbroken devices are more vulnerable to malware and other security threats because they bypass many of the built-in security features of iOS. Additionally, jailbreaking can void the warranty of the device, meaning that Apple may refuse to provide support or repairs for jailbroken iPads.
Despite these risks, the jailbreaking community remains active and dedicated. Many users are willing to take the risks for the benefits that jailbreaking offers. For example, jailbroken devices can run apps that are not approved by Apple, customize the user interface in ways that are not possible on a stock device, and access system files to make deeper changes to the operating system.
MuscleNerd and the Dev-Team are well-known figures in the jailbreaking community. They have been responsible for many of the major jailbreaks for iOS devices over the years. Their work is highly respected, and their jailbreak tools are widely used by the community.
The speed at which the latest iPad was jailbroken is impressive, but it also highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Apple and the jailbreaking community. Each time Apple releases a new device or software update, the jailbreaking community works quickly to find new vulnerabilities and develop new jailbreaks. Apple, in turn, works to patch these vulnerabilities in future updates.
Via: Slashgear
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