Jailbreaking & Unlocking iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

All About iPhone Jailbreaks
Everything you need to know to understand iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking.

Using JailbreakMe to JailBreak iPhone & Other iOS Devices
For a long time, jailbreaking the iPhone and other iOS devices was a complicated task that required strong technical skills. But a website called JailbreakMe.com has taken advantage of a security hole in iOS 4 to make jailbreaking as easy as two taps.

All About Cydia
Frequently asked questions about Cydia, an alternative App Store for the iPhone iPod touch, and iPad.

Share Your iPhone Jailbreak Experiences
IPhone jailbreaking can open up a whole new world of apps and carrier options that you never had before. And you can jailbreak the iPod touch and iPad, too. But jailbreaks aren't always easy and aren't always smooth.

Are There Security Issues With Jailbroken iPhones?
By tightly controlling the apps users are able to install on the iPhone, Apple claims to offer a more secure experience. But what about apps installed on jailbroken iPhones via app stores like Cydia, which have no approval process? Does this create security issues?

What's The Difference Between Unlocking and Jailbreaking an iPhone?
Though they're often discussed in the same breath, jailbreaking an iPhone and unlocking one are not the same thing. So, what's the difference between unlocking and jailbreaking an iPhone?

How To Use Cydia on the iPhone
A step-by-step guide to using Cydia, an alternative app store that works on jailbroken iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads.

Why Are There Alternate App Stores Like Cydia and Installer.app?
Apple's App Store is packed full of hundreds of thousands of apps. And yet, with such great diversity and quantity of apps, there are alternative app stores like Cydia and Installer.app/AppTapp. The question is: why?

Is It Illegal to Unlock the iPhone?
If you want to move your iPhone from one carrier to another, you need to know the law.