I found this video on jailbreaking and posted it because alot of friends and readers ask me how to do it. Since, I haven’t done one myself I posted a how-to from someone, as I only post what I know and I really don’t need to jailbreak my iPhone.

What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking your iPhone or iPod Touch just means that you are running unofficial Apple code, bypassing the “official” distribution of apps, i.e. a way to bypass using the AppStore.

Why would you jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch?

If you are using AT&T most people jailbreak their phone to enable tethering, which in my opinion should already be allowed, but that’s a whole other topic. Also, people usually jailbreak their iPhone to be able to download apps that are denied from the AppStore (even though these days we are hearing fewer app denial stories) or otherwise just not sold in the AppStore. Jailbreaking your iPhone also enables you to customize your phone a lot more than the stock phone, allowing you to do things like enabling app shortcuts and more info on your slide/unlock screen.

Why would you NOT jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch?

There is a security risk that comes with jailbreaking your iPhone. There are SOME that make apps that wouldn’t pass Apple’s security testing standards. Some of the jailbroken apps just aren’t as secure. Some apps are made to hack your iPhone and iPod Touch stealing very critical information unknowingly. Also, if you have purchased your iPhone or iPod Touch within a year, most likely you are still under warranty and jailbreaking your iPhone or iPod Touch takes that away.

What’s the difference between jailbreaking my iPhone or iPod Touch to unlocking my iPhone or iPod?

The simple answer: You jailbreak to access apps, you unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch to bypass the carrier/service provider. SIM unlocking, which is the process by which a mobile device is made compatible with telephone networks with which it was not specifically licensed to be used.

So I hope that is the info you need on jailbreaking and unlocking your iPhone or iPod . Please guys, perform a jailbreak at your own risk. Jailbreaks are said to be reversible, but please be careful.

Some other iPhone posts you may enjoy:

• December 2, 2009 -- iPhone & iPod How-To: Reset your iPhone Home Screen Icons
• October 9, 2009 -- Tip: 5 Reasons to Love your iPhone Home Button
• July 5, 2010 -- How-To: Change Your iPhone 3G or 3GS Voicemail Password
• June 22, 2010 -- iPhone 4 Unboxings
• May 24, 2010 -- More Leaked Pics of the New iPhone 4G & iPod w/Cam