Hack the iPhone at Your Own Risk

On Monday, Apple warned iPhone owners to hack at their own risk, making it undoubtedly clear that unlocking programs used to connect the iPhone to nonsanctioned wireless carriers could cause irreparable damage.That “damage” could make the device inoperable when the Apple software updates are released. Apple said iPhone customers that decide to make unauthorized modifications to the device’s software violate the software license agreement and render the warranty null and void.

“The permanent inability to use an iPhone due to installing unlocking software is not covered under the iPhone’s warranty,” the company said in a statement. “Apple strongly discourages users from installing unauthorized unlocking programs on their iPhones.”

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