what does jail breaking mean ?

I continuously see 'Jail Breaking' while referring to iPhones.

what does it mean ?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.1.3

Posted on Aug 16, 2015 7:25 AM

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Aug 16, 2015 7:27 AM in response to Railson_2

It is the unauthorized modification of the operating system of the phone, a hack. It voids the software agreement and can cause multiple issues. You could Google for more information, but this support document from Apple will also explain some issues. Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issu…

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