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Jailbreaking (also known as rooting) is the act of gaining control of the software on a device.[1]
Reasons to jailbreak[edit | edit source]
Jailbreaking enables users to install unsigned applications and tweak functionality of the OS.[2] It also allows users to pirate applications on their devices.
Legality[edit | edit source]
| Country | Legal? | Details and Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 | Germany | Yes | [3] |
| 🇺🇸 | United States of America | Yes | Jailbreaking was declared exempt from the DMCA in 2010[4] |
| 🇬🇧 | United Kingdom | Yes | Legal if you are not downloading pirated software.[5] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "JAILBREAK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "FAQ | iOS Guide".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Aschermann, Tim (2018-09-07). "iPhone/iPad Jailbreak - legal oder illegal?". CHIP. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ Kravets, David (July 26, 2010). "U.S. Declares iPhone Jailbreaking Legal, Over Apple's Objections".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Is jailbreaking iphone illegal in UK?". Student Room. Retrieved 3 September 2025.