Nowadays a new term ‘jail breaking’ is in use. It implies a process :

Nowadays a new term ‘jail breaking’ is in use. It implies a process :

of running away from most secured jails of USA by hardcore criminals
that gives users the ability to install unauthorized software on certain types of phones
of breaking security system by hackers using WiMAX technology
of hacking authorized software from computers, laptop and mobiles
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2014
‘Jail breaking’ refers to the process of modifying the operating system of certain mobile phones (specifically Apple’s iOS devices like iPhones and iPads) to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer.
This process allows users to gain full access to the root of the operating system and install software from unofficial sources, customize the interface beyond standard options, and change system settings that are normally locked. It essentially liberates the device from the constraints of the official software ecosystem.
While jailbreaking allows greater control and flexibility, it also carries risks, including potentially voiding the warranty, making the device less secure against malware and vulnerabilities, and causing instability or performance issues. A similar process for Android devices is called ‘rooting’.
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