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When is iOS 5 coming out?

(Guest): I saw that iOS 5 was announcement at the Apple Keynote WWDC today but I'm wondering when it comes out?

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11 months ago

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  • bobbonew
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Apple has said that iOS 5 will come out in the Fall commercially - more specifically it looks like October 12th, 2011.

On October 4th there was a huge press event where they made this official statement. No more speculation!

Also check out our question on when iPhone 4S is coming out!




However as of June 6, iOS 5 is available to developers (and huge tech nerds like myself). This is so they may be sure their applications will function currently come release day as well as start developing newer and cooler applications based on the new operating system and the new APIs granted to them.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (9 months ago)

Will it DEFINITELY come out on September 7th?

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  • Guest
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Apple11642 how are you so sure of the date of it? ( the releasing date of IOS 5?)

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

It says apple will release IOS 5 commercial when the I phone 5 is released in autumn. It was released for developers on 6th June 2011. Where did you find 7th September on a website?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Considering apple11642's grammar, spelling and lack of source(s), I wouldn't rely on the date he's specified.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

It has came out yet! And it's September 7th?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

It is September 7 2011 and iOS 5 is still not out (16:22)

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Bloody Apple not being consistent.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

I don't think its going to be released in September.
I went to apple the other day because I dropped my phone and it wasn't working well,
and the "Genius" said that it will be coming out in October, no exact date tho.
but it will be coming out in October, according to the "Genius"
she also told me that in September, that's when all the apple employee are in training for iOS 5. obviously, they all need to be trained because when the iOS is released, a bunch of people are going to be going to the apple store to ask questions.

But I hope I helped with this information.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Do you know an exact date in October?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

It's coming out in Autumn. But where did that Sept 7 come from?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Someone else said that its maybe 12 or 15.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Who said that? And 12th or 15th of which month - September or October?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

IOS 5 doesn't have a release date for two reasons one so that the day it comes out everyone who has a iPhone or iPod doesn't download it if millions of people try to download it at the same time their servers could crash then you shall have fun for two days with a corrupted piece of electronics that will not work.

Second so that they can read these people say they know when its going to be released so as much as a tech nerd you are you're just a useless piece of garbage and its not newer and cooler applications; its updated and useful crap which won't make you much more happy unless you like taking pictures that now comes with a Photoshop LRX built into the software.

So congrats you have a slower iPod and its not like these cameras are any good unless they're outside. They're useless without an aperture lens so yeah haha September 7th you wished. You want attention but ya didn't get it.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Dudes iOS 5 and iPhone 5 are coming before October 4th for damn sure. If not I will literally cry!

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

Hey it was just on. The news that it will be released on the 4or6 of octtober in nz

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

How do you get it tech nerd?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

its oct. 3 and theres not some big thing about its gonna be coming out tomorrow. i dont think it is

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

It is October 4th, WHERES iOS 5??!!

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

Its funny cuz there isnt a release date, if we all knew when it was coming out, over 1 million people would download it and it would crash apples servers. Its common sense. HAHA

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

yea you cant have everyone downloading it at the same time. Even the most advanced servers cant handle that. And its much more than 1 million people. More like 5 million.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

What features will the ios 5 itouch have!!

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

check apple.com
atleast iphone 4s is out

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

iCloud too?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

if you go on apple.com it says that ipod touch 4G ships with IOS 5. The release date is october 12th so that is when it will release to the public.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

Its october 12th , my birthday , I went to get the new Ipod but guess what .... Its not out yet !! The people at Best Buy said its coming out next week . What day ? WHO KNOWS .

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

So will it be out for people who want them and are not developers? Like iPod gamers?

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  • bobbonew
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Right now its exclusive to programmers/developers. The reason for that is that the software is not bug free. Some features are missing or incomplete and generally it is not ready for prime time just yet.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

WTF!!!! it said it was gonna b 2day now im pissed! >:( WTF

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

Yeah I agree with the 2nd guest, can other people have it?

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The only way that you will get it is if your friend illegally gives it to you (If said friend is a developer) or if you download the developer version off the internet with is also illegal. other wise you need to $100 for it and then you'll get all of apple software early like all the other developers and programers.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

So, i have an iPhone 4, i am really looking forward too the new BBM type feature, and in the apple store can you test the iOS 5, ya know like sometimes they have little things on show that you can play on/use?

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  • bobbonew
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You can definitely bet that when iOS 5 comes out Apple will upgrade all of their in-store devices to it!

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

If I buy an iPad now can I upgrade later?

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  • bobbonew
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Yes absolutely. The iOS 5 operating system is supported on the original iPad as well as iPad 2.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (9 months ago)

Not any iDevice is compatible... don't speak bullshit apple11642, iOs 5 is only compatible with:

-3rd and 4th iPod Touch
-iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4
-iPad 1 and 2

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  • Guest
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  • -  (9 months ago)

Apple11642 isn't talking bullshit mate. Any iOS device you buy NOW will be compatible with iOS5.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (9 months ago)

You can buy an older device online on eBay or something.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Wow calm down ladies!

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

Exactly! You cant buy ipod touch 1g or 2g or iphone 3g dumbass what have you got against apple11642? :/

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

Ok, what about non-developers?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (9 months ago)

You will have to wait until autumn.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

At the moment iOS 5 is only available to people who pay for the developer scheme - the full release date is rumoured to be as far away as september, but there is no official date yet from apple.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

Thanks.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

The official date is September 7 this is the same guy as at the bottom I posted that one to. Trust me.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

You say you can pay for it? Is a casual iPhone 4 user available to this feature?

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  • newbobbo
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Unfortunately not, this release so far is solely for developers.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Yes you can it is $99.00 for the developers account.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

Right now it's still in beta (for developers only and for bug fixes) but I her it's coming in september

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

Can I get iOS 5 for the iPad 1?

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  • bobbonew
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Yes absolutely this is one of the devices that Apple has stated will be able to get the upgrade when it comes out and for free.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

So I guess the iOS 5 can be upgraded from iTunes?

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  • bobbonew
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Yepp, when it comes out officially this fall your iTunes will alert you to a new upgrade available for your iOS device and give you the option to upgrade.

What's cool about this new release is that you will be able to upgrade to future editions of the OS without even needing to connect to iTunes. Very convenient.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

I like OS X better.

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  • Guest
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OS X is run on full Mac systems iOS 5 is the device operating system. There is no comparison between iOS 5 and OS X!

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

OS X is for Mac whereas iOS 5 is for iPhone iPad or iTouch.

  • Guest
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  • -  (11 months ago)

I can't wait for the new update as the features look awesome I just want it to hurry the hell up !!

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Be patient it will come out soon but if I u want to how it works download a beta version.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

I hear there is jailbreaks already released for the developer version of IOS 5, however, the cydia apps most likely are gonna be incompatible with the new system till it comes out.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

I need that notifications center now.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Don't we all!

  • Guest
  • -  0 pts
  • -  (10 months ago)

They don't care there is no use passing the word around. Apples operating system works very well because the do things like this before they just release it they run into less problems.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

I live in England when is fall?

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  • The Dom
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Fall is early September.

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  • Guest
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Fall is autumn because it's when the leaves 'fall'.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

ohh

  • Guest
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I have an iPhone 4, and when the iOS 5 comes out will I have to pay to get the update to my iPhone? And will I lose anything, like contacts and paid apps? Another thing, is the release of the iOS 5 worldwide or just in the US?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Nope, u should be reminded that iOS upgrades are FREE (When officially released). U will not lose all your personal data and settings, with the upgrade u'll just get the new things, it wont replace your current setting and personal data. And the release is WORLDWIDE since it is available on iTunes not as a hardware product. All your apps are saved in iTunes when ever u sync your iPhone to the computer.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Looking forward to the release... Thanks for answering my doubts!

  • Guest
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Can iPod touch iOS 4 be updated to iOS 5?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Yes read the description on the site.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Yes all iOS updates can update to iOS 5, well it should, if not you will have to download the latest version of iOS 4 before you can upgrade to iOS 5.

Hope this helped.

Cheers.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Stop asking stupid questions, of course its an update for better. So chill guys.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Two Questions

1) I have a lot of paid apps when iOS 5 come out, will it get rid of all my apps because I don't save it on iTunes I just buy it from my iPad2.

2) When it does come out are you able to get iOS 5 from your iPad or do you have to use iTunes?

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

You gotta use iTunes. After you upgrade your iPad will be able to upgrade without iTunes over the air.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

Yes, unfortunately you will need to upgrade to iOS 5 via iTunes, but iTunes is a free download from apple so you can download it and then use your cable to sync onto your computer so all your apps will be on your computer. then you can download iOS 5 when it comes out and then sync all your apps back on.

Hope this helped.

Cheers.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

So what do you guys think is better, having a jailbroken iPhone or having iOS 5 on your iPhone?

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  • bobbonew
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I personally would rather have the current version of iOS with the jailbreak rather than the beta version of iOS 5 on my phone. Just a personal opinion.

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  • Guest
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iOS 5. Jailbreak runs slower. iOS 5 has tons of awesome features.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (9 months ago)

How do you know, you don't even have iOS 5 yet.

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

In my opinion, Jailbreak is the Best Thing That Has Every Happened To Apple! (Specificaly For "I"Devices).

Jailbreaking Will NOT Slow DOwn Your Device.

I Have Been using iPhone 4, iPad 2 & iPod Touch With Jailbreak For About A Year Now..

You Must Admit That you Cannot Add Cool Themes, Tweaks OR Cracked Apps For that Matter On A Non-Jailbroken Device.

If you JAiblreak And Add A Shit LotOff Stuff Then You May SlowDown Your Device A Bit
But You MAy Not BeAble To Cusomize To The Fullest Without Jailbreak.
My Opinion. You should JAILBREAK!

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  • Guest
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  • -  (8 months ago)

only jailbreak after ur warrenty runs out or apple wont fix it

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  • Guest
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  • -  (7 months ago)

jailbreaking is awesome, i had it for my old ipod but sometimes it fucks up ur p=ipod

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

@bobbonew you have been doing a great job with answering all of these questions that people had, a lot of them are repeated, people should really read the previous posts' before asking a question that has already been asked. Great job.

  • Guest
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  • -  (10 months ago)

bobbonew is a gimp.

 

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