Is it safe to jailbreak a 3.1.3 32gb ipod touch? If so how?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the safety and legality of jailbreaking a 3.1.3 32GB iPod Touch. Participants explore concerns about potential risks, such as viruses and device freezing, and seek advice on software options for jailbreaking.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the safety of jailbreaking the iPod Touch 3.1.3, citing concerns about viruses and device freezing based on anecdotal evidence.
  • Another participant suggests that with iOS4, the device offers features that negate the need for jailbreaking, advocating for upgrading instead.
  • A later reply indicates an attempt to upgrade to iOS4 was unsuccessful, encountering issues with iTunes and device compatibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity and safety of jailbreaking, with no consensus reached on whether it is advisable or what the best course of action is.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention issues related to software compatibility and device performance, but do not resolve the underlying technical challenges or assumptions regarding jailbreaking.

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Is it safe to jailbreak a ipod touch 3.1.3 32gb? I heard it was leagal to jailbreak. I did some research and i have heard that the 32gb was not working, some say they got a virus and some say it froze up. I love my ipod so I don't want to get a virus. And if it's safe, what programs/software should I use.
thank you in advance =]
 
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marinebiopink said:
Is it safe to jailbreak a ipod touch 3.1.3 32gb? I heard it was leagal to jailbreak. I did some research and i have heard that the 32gb was not working, some say they got a virus and some say it froze up. I love my ipod so I don't want to get a virus. And if it's safe, what programs/software should I use.
thank you in advance =]

With iOS4, it pretty much offers everything that jailbreaking does. So I wouldn't even bother. I have an iPod Touch 32GB and I just run iOS4 instead of the jailbreak. Works great.
 
Thank you. i will try that =]
 
I tried it and it didnt work. When I tried it I recived an alert that I need the new itunes. Then when I tried to download the new itunes it gave me an err alert and told me my ipod is not acceptable. My ipod had been hooked up all along working fine. So I stopped the download and restarted my computer. What do I do now?
 

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