I'd assume most of this audience is an Android user, but just a quick note on jailbreaking to clear up some confusion. First, jailbreaking does void your warranty on your device, but a simple restore of iOS will remove all traces of a jailbreak. So if for instance you need to bring your device in to Apple for whatever reason, restore your device first and they'll never know it was jailbroken to begin with and it'll still be under warranty. Second, "bricking" your iPhone can sound misleading to some as it doesn't make your device unusable forever. The only thing that an iPhone will do in terms of "bricking" is go into a boot loop. This can usually be resolved with a simple solution of booting into safe mode and uninstalling a bad tweak. If for whatever reason you're still having problems, a restore will fix it.

I want an operating system named LineOS

Legal or not it's my device that I bought with my own money, and it's mine to do whatever the hell I want with it, again, as long as I'm not using it for anything else that is illegal. Remember the Geohot incident where Sony went after a man who was able to put Linux on the most recent PS3 firmware which removed that capability? Even though it was against SCE's Terms of Service, it is practically unenforceable.

I want a LinusTechTips ROM. That'd be pretty sweet!

To be fair, rooting can't be compared to the jail breaking. Android devices already allow full access to the filesystem, customization and allow for 3rd party software to be installed from any kind of app stores or even directly from the apk. Root is required when you need to access and/or modify parts of the OS itself as doing so can easily brick your device and this shouldn't be done by general users. What's also different is the company's attitude toward this unlocking: while Apple is really anal about it, Google is simply "Meh, whatever. Just don't come crying to us if your device breaks".

in norway, there is a law that jailbreaking and rooting cant void the warranty as long as it did not damage the hardware.

Hard-bricking an Android device is actually extremely hard to do. Sure there can be the occasional soft-brick, but that's easily recoverable if you have a recovery such as ClockworkMod, TWRP, or Safestrap for AT&T and Verizon users, like myself, due to their bootloaders. A hard brick I believe messes with the motherboard; It can probably be fixed with a JTAG, but even that possibly wouldn't work. Always, always keep a backup; and always, always read twice.

iSheep and Fandroids, so true

U can't brick your iphone with a jailbreak. Just DFU restore it will fix almost everything

l hate all thos pre-installed shit apps that no one uses

rooting and flashing roms is so easy on a nexus

Whoever does the editing for these videos is a comedic genius. I actually laughed out loud at the aussie remark (being aussie myself) and the other various photos used to illustrate the point. Bravo editor, you deserve a raise!

Yep. Rooted my M7 literally just to install stock Android.

root is not an xploit, due to the Linux part of Android the fact of getting root access or super user permission, is something completely normal. it is not activated from the factory because not all of the users can or know how to use this features.

I just started seeing all of your videos and find them seriously helpful! I'm a PC Gamer, and I have built several PCs and really found all of your videos super informative! THANK YOU

Your jovial and lively presentation, presentation, made a lot of questions "clear". Thank you.

I have a Note 5 and an iPad. Does that make me an iSheep and a Fandroid?

I do want to point out that not all Android devices need to be rooted to act as WiFi hotspots.

"You won't be able to stop bullets... unless it's a Nokia."

Sweet transition there Linus~

As an aussie I appreciate the callout

the isheep lol truuuu

"Jailbreaking let's you install 3rd party apps, apply themes, and access your phone's file system" *laughs in android*

Thank you ma'am for the info

Linus, I love my phone but I don't think we're ready for that kind of relationship.

how do i do this jayle brakeng thing? i wanna no I'm kidding btw I had a jailbroken iPhone before I upgraded to android

So there is no file manager on i phone so how would you share movie to a regular laptop that is not mac or a tv Is there any workaround. Is otg support there

hahaha nice one "Jayle Brakeing"

Watching on a rooted cyanogenmod moto g with customised home screen and icon pack 😘

iSheep so true...

Awesome episode as always :D

Love your bids man!

nice nod to the Aussie translation of what rooting something is, hahah :P

Rooted my galaxy s2, got an extra 2 mins of battery life, but hey at least I can overclock. Jailbroke my iPhone only to restore it two days later because it wasn't worth it.

I've been waiting for that video for years

You can overclock an iPod, it's little known but you can. It's basically a single file that prevents the ipod from clocking past even a normal speed. The iPod is kept lower than usual to keep it from getting uncomfortably warm and causing sweaty hands.

Root isn't an exploit... It's just user access to certain partitions...

I have ubuntu and android running in dual boot on a nexus 7 2012... yeah...

For how long did you have the stock image at 2:50 lying around before finding a suitable use?

Also make a video for crossfire scaling and what is south bridge and sandy bridge n all... plz thank you... we really appreciate what you say n do..

I have one question!! where do TECHQUICKIE get there photos from ?

was it just me or did i miss the "jailbreaking & rooting as fast as possible" part? didn't see anything about him "doing it" in the video...........

I have rooted and jailbreaked my devices since 2010 and i think that is more convenient to jailbreak because iDevices are very limited. Android devices are really customizables but with the root privileges you can do even MORE. For example, i have the latest android version on a Galaxy S3 Mini wich is supposed to have an old android version. If you have any questions feel free to ask :) By the way... Sorry for my bad english.

Linus, as always i see your videos from my phone, i didn't noticed that you upload the videos at 4k, sweet...

I've rooted almost all of my Android phones and never had any issues after rooting. In my opinion Android should have a root access by default, it could be even hidden in developer settings or something like this. And Iphones... I don't think people who buy them even care about this.

I'm a Root-only Android user. I can't live without root.

Linus, what is the difference between utp and ftp cable?

Would be cool if Luke did a detailed guide on how to root a few different popular phones like Note 3 for example and/or maybe even something like nVidia Shield tablet(if the process differs much from phones?).

OH ShIT. I CaN FInALLy RuN THaT HAnDWaRMInG ApP THAT OveRClOCkS mY PHoNE To DaNGErOUS LevELs.

Android is from Linux family of distros, right? Superuser access is absolutely normal on Linux, so I can't stand when Google doesn't trust me enough to give me full access to my device. Without root, you are in guest mode on your Android! What the heck?

hey i just root my htc desire 820 before it is easy to open now its take time to open ?pls help me what is the problem of my phone,is this a briecking already?

NICE I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS HOPE YOU'RE ALWAYS THERE

Jayle brakeing 😂😂

Linus Os = Android 6.0.0 SocksNSandles.

That aussie reference tho Ahaha, wanna root?

i lost it at the not what your thinking of

Cydia is awesome . Check everythingapplepro for more info on jailbreaking .

Have you been to Australia Linus ? Cause you hit the nail on the head with that Aussie comment Lol

its usually a good idea to root a phone. more access. faster áccess thanks to good tweaked roms and in some cases those low level entry phones become amazing. a friend of mine got a low level entry phone and now its almost to the level of the note 3 in terms of speed.

Andriod gives you the functionality of a jailbroken IOS device out of the box.

Guys I'm retarded, what is a mobile hotspot?

Also, a lot of jailbreaks add an ssh server to your device for the sake of recovery. If you do use one of these tools, I'd highly recommend changing your root password, so people on the same network as you can't install malware on your device.

I have a question, how do i know if the unblocked phone i wanna buy can work with my carrier?? does anyone know?? what does 2G GSM mean? what does 3G:WCDMA mean? how can i know if my carrier has the same frecuency? (or however it is written)... it sounds har to understand.

Where i can Download your "linus theme"?

Under 100 club ^_^

Which phone OS do you use Linus? Android, iOS, WP, BB10, Ubuntu?

Probably the most important security thing I can say about jailbreaking is you gotta change the root password from the default... Because the default is the same for every iOS device, so it's easy to gain access to.

Some of you watching this video in 2018 may want to give "BQ" a shot. They don't try to stop you rooting their devices (actually the necessary options are free to use in the dev options), and even with rooting the warranty isn't void (unless you actively broke the device by, let's say, overclocking it too hard). I got the Aquaris X Pro, it's amazing!

@Shivam Dharni Not rly. Even unrooted android has more customization options than jailbroken iphone.

Linus, can you make a video about stuttering in games? Why does it happens and how to prevent it or fix it? I would be grateful if you do it. Thank you.

Isheep and Fandroids LOL, liked that. Fuck unconditional brand loyalty.

How is rooting different from having root access on my desktop computer? So how would rooting affect to manufacturers liability for defects in the EU? Anybody an expert on consumer protection laws?

That escalated quickly...

If you have an Android phone with Android 8.0 or later, there is a hidden developers options section in the "Settings" screen. To get it all you have to do is find where it tells you the "Build" number which is usually found in the "About" section. All you have to do is to tap on this 7 times. After that just return to the previous screen or the main part of the "Settings" section and it will be down towards the bottom. Just be careful with what you play with because it could cause your device to work in weird ways or maybe not at all.

How do I Root my Sprint Note 4? I am confused because there are so many different places and programs unlike on the iPhone.

Also, if you get a nexus device it's really easy to root your device because they have unlockable boot loaders, meaning it's realy easy to inject the files needed for root. Also in US it may be legal to root phones, last I checked it's not legal to root tablets, though a lot of people do it anyways (like me) and it's not enforced.

I have a Xiaomi Mi 3, witch by default runs Miui. version 4 had rooting as a default option, sadly it was removed when it updated to version 6.

It's legal in Thailand as well

No matter what, a stock android phone (wether pure stock or a skin like touchwiz) is more customizable and feature rich than an iShit. Most jailbreak features can be down without root, such as file access or even changing you desktop and icons.

So when will me be getting the linus theme?

2:20 You can remove bloatware without root too, with ADB.

You are the best!

I use an operating system (and probably a computer) without a warranty and have never really used warranty protections. Warranties don't get you much, usually.

the only risky part of flashing things on android is the recovery and bootloader, although most of the time you dont have to mess with bootloader. If you install one sucessfully, you can play as many custom roms as you want, also dont forget to backup stockrom just in case that shit happens.

'click to subscribe' in the bottom right conner is blocked by the progress bar@linus @techquickie

A loinus theme? I'm on it, lad.

Best jailbreak and root explaining video ever! Any other video you search on youtube about what is jaillbreak or root all says you can run particular apps an Xmod for moddinf fucking clash of clans

Finally, something I can show my friends who ask me what rooting/jailbreaking is.

Hey linus plz make a video on UDP and TCP internet protocol.

You're my favorite Canadian.

2:55 "some". Just Apple.

can u make a tutorial on how to root and jalbreak?

Rooting will sometimes disable ota update even if u unroot it back to the way it was... Had do the os again. Android 5.01... To 5.1 n5

I have a chinese made phone with miui on top of Android. Is there any way to delete the miui??

Seching up dat sik linus theme. Im rooted deal with it

There is one thing I don't like more than anything is ads and corporate schmucks telling me what to do so god bless this function

A few things for those who are confused: -Yes, your warranties are typically voided when you jailbreak or root your device -You can restore any Android device and eliminate all traces of rooting easily if you have to return it for some reason, but iOS has a few more technical complications if you want to reverse the process. -You can root or jailbreak almost any device of any firmware up to 7.1.2 for iOS and virtually any firmware for Android depending on the device in question. -There are many different things that you can do with a rooted Android device , though some of them can be illegal. -Jailbreaking and rooting was voted legal by Congress in either 2010 or 2012

I didn't the joke at 0:31 I've lived in Australia my whole life

i have a OnePlus One they allow you and recommend you to root your phone they even give you all the tools you need and you're covered by warranty if you root or change the rom

I really like this guy..