As much as jailbreaking might sound like it’s something a bit too difficult for the average user, the truth is that it is so simple it takes only a good tutorial, although the jailbreak software does everything for you.
The tutorial is in this case just an aid, which explains each step of the way what’s going on, even though the steps in the jailbreak wizard are pretty basic to follow and understand. We’ve decided today to give you a list of facts about the jailbreak procedure, to help you get a better understanding of the “scene” if this is the first-time you are considering it.
The tutorial is in this case just an aid, which explains each step of the way what’s going on, even though the steps in the jailbreak wizard are pretty basic to follow and understand. We’ve decided today to give you a list of facts about the jailbreak procedure, to help you get a better understanding of the “scene” if this is the first-time you are considering it.
For the moment, there are jailbreak guides and solutions available only for the original Apple TV and the second generation Apple TV. The jailbreak for ATV 3 is currently in the works so that’s going to become a reality soon enough.
There are tethered and untethered jailbreaks available, but the untethered procedure is preferable since it makes it easier for the user to enjoy the jailbreak. When the jailbreak is tethered this means you have to connect your Apple TV to your computer before it reboots. Since the device is almost all the time ON that’s not exactly a huge bother. The untethered jailbreak on the other hand saves you the hassle.
One of the main concerns people have about jailbreaking their devices is not being able to use the native apps that come with it. That’s a pointless concern, because jailbreaking your device doesn’t cut access to Apple’s native application. So you can still watch your streamed content from Netflix and iTunes, use AirPlay and Airplay Mirroring.
To perform the jailbreak of your Apple TV, you will need the Apple TV, a micro USB cable, a PC (desktop or laptop, Windows or OS X), the remote, the latest version of iTunes, a SHSH client and a few minutes to spare.
The jailbreak gives you access to an ever-growing source of add-ons, network channels, skins and widgets available for free via the official directories.