There’s just so much information on iPhones scattered all over the interwebs. Hopefully by compiling this FAQ from e-mail requests and general inquiries we get all of the time, we haven’t wasted our time - and maybe, just maybe, we can help you help yourself!
Jailbreak?
The iPhoneOS is in a locked state from factory. In simple terms, only Apple determines what can be installed and how the iPhone GUI looks and feels. In terms of jailbreaking - it means exactley what it says. You’re breaking your iPhone out of the jailed state it’s in and then you can install third party applications. [read more]
Baseband?
The ‘baseband’ is the generic name given to the internal components of the iPhone that handle the phone calls and Internet access. [read more]
What is Cydia?
Cydia is similar to installer, in that it’s a package management system for the iPhone/iPod Touch, written by Jay Freeman (Saurik), but in reality it’s a whole lot more than that; Cydia is a graphic user interface for APT on the iPhone/Touch. [read more]
How do I theme my iPhone?
Winterboard. It will make your iPhone stand out like a rhino in a haystack! There are several hundred themes available, and you’re more than likely [read more]
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