So the biggest debate among mobile tech has to be the iPhone or the Android. Both are great platforms, which both have their advantages and disadvantages. But once you get bored with the regular OS of the phone you may want to "Root" or "Jailbreak" your device to free up options outside of the manufacturers limitations.
I have done both methods to both the android and iPhone. I definitely have a preferred platform now after doing so.
While both methods allow you to move beyond the structures of what the distributors have set up, they both also void your devices as well. Now on to the fight...
When you want to Jailbreak your iPhone there are a couple of nice and easy one click programs available for both windows and mac OS's. But when you want to Root your android device you have to search for a program specific to your devices make and model, and if you cant find it you can search for a "universal Root". But "universal" apparently only means the newest devices or whatever the guy who programmed it seems to feel are worthy to be on the list. And if you want to Root your android on a mac!!!.... FORGET IT!!!! there is one or two programs which support 10 devices total out of hundreds.. You could with the ADK kit download... if you know html or any other codding language. (cause everyone does right?).... So i think its clear to see that ROUND 1 goes to ..JAILBREAKING!!!
Next we have the post Breaking or Rooting round. iPhone OS's are nice an simple to follow 5, 5.1, 5.1.1,6 and so on. so all devices are the same when it comes to looking for that program. So once you jailbreak you will either have a tethered or untethered jailbreak. (see previous posts for difference)
Once you ROOT your Android thats it no more programming from a computer unless you want to un-Root (but that dont count ha) Unlike a "tethered" JB where you will have to connect everytime you want to reboot. Soo Round 2... ANDROID
This round is all about the ease of apps. This one is nice and simple.. Once you Jailbreak your iPhone all your "jailbroken" apps are available on the Cydia store. Thats it nice and simple you have a nice search engine to look through repos and devs and download the stuff you like. Androids on the other hand dont have an app repo. You have to look through the market for rooted apps or join a forum to find new apps to download off the interweb. Its clear to see that this one is a KO and goes to Jailbreaking.
The final round will be the customization and moding round.. While both platforms have a cornucopia of apps and packs that will let you chance themes and fonts. The iphone has winterboard which lets you change just about everything from one app. From backgrounds to fonts and sounds to strings. But, on the droids you can mod the roms and overclock your devices to make them go faster, only if you know what your doing because you can burn out your processor and brick your phone like nothing before. Im calling this a draw.. (hate me if you must)
After all is said and done i have to lean more towards the iPhone Jailbreak. Its more user friendly and easier.. Which in the end is what everyone one really wants. But to each his own. Some may like the challenge of coding like myself but the average person wants it done nice, fast, and with minimal effort. And im not just saying iphone because i prefer them. I have a droid
Let me know what you think in the comments below or if i forgot anything. Also f there is anything you would like me to add.. Follow me at @ichuckydee Thanks
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