Jailbroke: meaning, definitions and examples

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jailbroke

 

[ หˆdส’eษชlbroสŠk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technology use

Jailbroke refers to the process of removing restrictions on a device, primarily an iPhone, allowing users to install unapproved applications and customize the operating system. This action can also void the warranty of the device and poses security risks.

Synonyms

hack, modify, unlock

Examples of usage

  • He jailbroke his iPhone to install apps not available in the App Store.
  • Jailbreaking allows customization of the interface beyond standard settings.
  • Many users choose to jailbreak their devices to access premium features for free.

Translations

Translations of the word "jailbroke" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desbloqueou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เคฒเคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค• เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jailbreaken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะฐะผะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑ็„ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jailbreakรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jailbreakeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์˜ฅํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ูƒุณุฑู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถŠ็‹ฑไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะนะตะดะตะฝ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ”แƒ˜แƒšแƒกแƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jailbreak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jailbreakeado

Etymology

The term 'jailbreak' emerged in the early 2000s, combining 'jail,' referring to restrictions placed by manufacturers on devices, and 'break,' indicating the action of breaking free from these limitations. Initially, it was exclusively associated with Apple's iOS devices but has since expanded to encompass similar processes in other platforms. The practice gained notoriety with the rise of smartphones, particularly the iPhone, which had strict controls on app installations and system modifications. Enthusiasts and developers began to explore ways to enhance their devices' capabilities, leading to a community focused on jailbreaking techniques, tools, and guides. Over the years, jailbreaking has sparked discussions about device ownership rights, user freedoms, security implications, and the ethical considerations of bypassing manufacturer restrictions.