If you’re looking to make your iPhone work on an unsupported version of Android, you’ve probably heard of an iPhone jailbreak. This method is a way to bypass a variety of software restrictions on the device. Typically, jailbreaking is accomplished by a series of kernel patches. Regardless of the specifics of your device, jailbreaking is a worthwhile process to pursue. Here’s what you need to know before you start hacking your iPhone.
What You Need to Know Before You Jailbreak Your iPhone
iTunes will appear in the left column. Go to the Summary tab and select Restore. The device will restart automatically, and the ‘Restore’ button will start the process of removing the jailbreak. If you choose to restore from a backup, you can choose to go back to the factory settings, which will take you to the state your device was in before jailbreaking. This process will remove all modifications and data from your device.
Once you’ve selected a backup, you can restore your iPhone from it. You can do this using iTunes. Open the iTunes app on your PC and select your iPhone. The summary panel will contain a button that says ‘Restore’. Click the Restore button to begin the process of removing the jailbreak from your iPhone. The device will restart and ask if you’d like to restore your backup. After restoring your device from backup, you will be able to use the apps, files, and settings that were there before you jailbroked your iPhone.
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