different themes for my jail-broken iPod Touch. Using Cydia, and an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client named CyberDuck for Mac, I am able to customize icons, wallpapers, backgrounds, and many other features. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with what all of this means, I've given an explanation of what jail-breaking is and how you can create unique themes for either your iPod Touch or iPhone. For starters, what exactly is jail-breaking? This is a process that allows you to unlock the operating system of an electronic device, giving you root access to the files within so that you can install various "home-brewed" applications and a plethora of other features that would otherwise be restricted. Many manufacturers, like Apple, use closed systems so that they can maintain the content that a consumer puts on their iPhone or what have you. From a business perspective this is smart and controls the abuse of many electronic devices. However, I personally enjoy a free reign over my product and like to experiment with different applications.
Let it be a warning to you that jail-breaking your device is risky. There is always the rare chance that you can damage the software, rendering your iPod Touch or iPhone "bricked". Your warranty on the device is also voided unless the firmware is restored to the original factory settings. You should know the basics of what jail-breaking does and how it can be done before attempting to experiment on your own iPod. For a complete how to on jail-breaking, you may message me via facebook or contact me at my email address: (Gmail Address).Some of these screenshots within this post display some of recent theme combinations that I am able to put together using the SSH client, CyberDuck, along with an application for the iPod Touch called Cydia. Visit iPod Touch Fans to watch tutorials and for a more comprehensive look at the benefits of jail-breaking.
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