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title: "Why Jailbreaking Your iPhone 6 Is Cool"  
description: "Why Jailbreaking Your iPhone 6 Is Cool"  
author: "Rajib Ahluwalia"  
published: 2018-10-19  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50861/why-jailbreaking-your-iphone-6-is-cool  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["iphone 6"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Why Jailbreaking Your iPhone 6 Is Cool

Why Jailbreaking [Your iPhone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50411/what-to-do-if-your-iphone-x-can-t-be-detected-by-computer) 6 Is Cool\
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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- **Jailbreaking** is the process of altering the [**iPhone**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94899/how-much-will-the-iphone-13-13-mini-13-pro-and-iphone-13-pro-max-cost-in-india) (or iPad) software to circumvent Apple's restrictions and limitations. The main restriction is that software can only be downloaded through the App Store. You can install software from a rival to the App Store, as well as manually using files downloaded from the internet, on a jailbroken phone.
- Jailbreaking is not the same as unlocking an iPhone. iPhones (and all other mobile phones) sold as part of a contract are frequently restricted to a specific network.
- It's your phone, after all! You ought to be able to do whatever you want with it.
- Apps can be downloaded from anywhere, not just the App Store.
- In iOS, you can use alternatives to the default apps, many of which offer greater features.
- Rather of being stuck with the far more limited options, you may customise the appearance and feel of your phone to fit your personality. in the iOS
- You can tether your Mac to your iPhone to avoid using your network's Mobile Hotspot, which is sometimes limited and/or pricey.

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