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Jailbreaking

Removing iOS restrictions to gain root access and install unauthorized software.

Definition

Jailbreaking bypasses Apple's security model, disabling protections and voiding support. MDM compliance policies typically detect and block jailbroken devices. The Android equivalent is rooting.

Example

Intune marks a jailbroken iPhone noncompliant and blocks access to email.

Exam tip

Jailbreak = iOS; root = Android. Both should fail compliance.

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