What is rooting and jailbreaking


Rooting

Android is an operating system based on the Linux kernel. The system admin in Linux is called “root.” That’s where the name derived from. Rooting is a process that allows android users to have an admin privilege over the operating system. This allows you to Uninstall any application from the phone specially the one that comes with the phone or the “bloatware”. you can also update to later system versions or install a custom ROM. It also enables some applications to have temporary root access.

Jailbreaking

Apple built the iOS based on BSD- a UNIX like operating system. Unlike android apple doesn’t allow users to download and use applications, which are not official or users can only download their application from app store . This has a huge security benefit since every app on the app store is verified and approved by apple. Jailbreaking is used to install applications from outside app store. Jailbreak only uses to remove some restrictions present in the software.

 

 

 

 

Have you ever jailbreak your iPhone or root your android If not, these articles are a good place to learn what this thing is and what security concerns it poses.


https://www.howtogeek.com/135663/htg-explains-whats-the-difference-between-jailbreaking-rooting-and-unlocking/

https://www.guardsquare.com/blog/what-rooting-and-jailbreaking

https://www.bbva.com/en/the-consequences-of-rooting-or-jailbreaking-your-smartphone/

 

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