iP4 Jailbroken vs iP5... anyone go this route? Happy? Regret it?

**talkin73** · 12-03-2012, 10:15 PM

I have an iP4 on 5.1.1 with several great JB apps that I love... CallBar, SBSettings, MyWi, Iconoclasm, LockInfo, and a few more. I just got my hands on a colleagues iP5 on VZW in the DC area. I liked the speed of the device and the data quite a bit. Screen size and thinner device seemed nice in the hands. I like the options with JB but don't use that many of them most of the time. So, I'm on the fence. Wondering if others made a similar transition and your impressions since the switch?

**Massie** · 12-03-2012, 10:40 PM

I made that exact jump, and for the most part have been okay with it--and I used a LOT of jb apps. The only things I miss regularly are Lockinfo (for dealing with notifications without having to go into apps or unlock my phone) and, most of all, BiteSMS--not being able to start a text without unlocking my phone is a pain.

The rest has been worth the trade off, and I'd do it again. iOS 6 has some nice features, too, like Do Not Disturb and being able to instead of picking up the call (so you can shoot off a "I'll call back in a bit" message if you're busy, for instance).

And bear in mind, if you get a 5 you can still keep your 4, and switch back if you feel like you miss it too much.

**talkin73** · 12-03-2012, 11:02 PM

Thx for feedback. Can you tether with VZW? I saw some big hubbub about this but uncertain of current status. I'm grandfathered with unlimited data but think I would have to lose this to tether without an extra charge?

**Massie** · 12-03-2012, 11:35 PM

Not sure what VZW's policies are; I'm on AT&T.

**anygivensunday** · 12-03-2012, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by livin1965

Thx for feedback. Can you tether with VZW? I saw some big hubbub about this but uncertain of current status. I'm grandfathered with unlimited data but think I would have to lose this to tether without an extra charge?

Based on what they told me before I have up unlimited. You're correct if you don't want extra charge have to give up unlimited

**3cit** · 12-03-2012, 11:41 PM

The big nasty v will give you the Vance to switch to shared data, where tethering is free or you can switch to a gb plan 2, 5 or 10 gb and then pay 10 extra a month for tethering...
If you buy an iPhone 5 outright, you keep unlimited data and if they ever jb it then you can get a tethering app from cydia and bang LTE SPEED TETHERING!
My wife has the 5 now and it's awfully nice, but I'm waiting till the 5 gets a jb before I Dump my 4.

And I'm definitely paying full
Price for it!! They will seriously pry unlimited data from
My cold dead data using hands

**talkin73** · 12-28-2012, 08:25 PM

Massie, I'm assuming you have looked around for something like BiteSMS to start a text from outside the app... and nothing? This would be a huge loss for me as well. Very annoying to lose this feature and is one reason I've continued to hold out.

Originally Posted by Massie

I made that exact jump, and for the most part have been okay with it--and I used a LOT of jb apps. The only things I miss regularly are Lockinfo (for dealing with notifications without having to go into apps or unlock my phone) and, most of all, BiteSMS--not being able to start a text without unlocking my phone is a pain.

The rest has been worth the trade off, and I'd do it again. iOS 6 has some nice features, too, like Do Not Disturb and being able to instead of picking up the call (so you can shoot off a "I'll call back in a bit" message if you're busy, for instance).

And bear in mind, if you get a 5 you can still keep your 4, and switch back if you feel like you miss it too much.

**Laelipoo** · 12-28-2012, 08:29 PM

I am pretty much in massie's boat though my bug perk is finally getting reception in my house, but I eagerly wait the jb. I had to update my iPad because of an issue, so then I updated my 4s and got gifted with a 5 so not much of a choice. Still, no regrets. I can use my phone stock, I just choose not to.

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**jmendel33** · 12-28-2012, 09:11 PM

I jumped from a jailbroken 4 to a 5 i do miss certain tweaks, like NC settings, BITEsms, and the customization tweaks, and i really wish i could get my hands on the new auxo tweak but when they jailbreak the 5 on ios 6 it will be worth it with the better processor and bigger screen and such

**3cit** · 12-28-2012, 09:42 PM

got my wife a ip5 for an xmas gift, and i kinda like it, but since i discovered the icontrolpad and the emulation, i will not even think of an iphone 5 until it is jailbroken!!!
seriously crazy in love with my phone again. as is zelda, who ive rescued from gannon just yesterday. and as soon as i defeat gannon, im gonna go do some time travel with chrono!!!
waiting around doesnt seem like waiting around anymore!!!!

**Massie** · 12-29-2012, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by livin1965

Massie, I'm assuming you have looked around for something like BiteSMS to start a text from outside the app... and nothing? This would be a huge loss for me as well. Very annoying to lose this feature and is one reason I've continued to hold out.

It's not a question of finding an app, it's an issue of needing a jailbreak. Without that Apple doesn't allow the feature; with it Bite will be working.