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TIPS AND TRICKS - for those of us who don't know!

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Hi Guys, I'm new to this thread and want to know about security for my iPad, and iPhone. On my computer at home I have Trend Micro and want to know how to make my iPad, and iPhone safe so I can do banking and other stuff. I mean can someone hack into an iPad or iPhone. I made the assumption of yes, and want to know what is the best way to make my devices security safe.
 

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Smurfette said:
Hi Guys, I'm new to this thread and want to know about security for my iPad, and iPhone. On my computer at home I have Trend Micro and want to know how to make my iPad, and iPhone safe so I can do banking and other stuff. I mean can someone hack into an iPad or iPhone. I made the assumption of yes, and want to know what is the best way to make my devices security safe.

The only way that I know of is to set the pass code on your iPad. I believe there is a way to have a longer pass code than the regular 4 number password.

Sent from my IPAD 1st generation. WIFI only. 64GB
 

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Hi Guys, I'm new to this thread and want to know about security for my iPad, and iPhone. On my computer at home I have Trend Micro and want to know how to make my iPad, and iPhone safe so I can do banking and other stuff. I mean can someone hack into an iPad or iPhone. I made the assumption of yes, and want to know what is the best way to make my devices security safe.

Realistically, your iPhone or iPad can't be hacked but if you are jailbroken then there are always possible security flaws.
Your real concern would be doing banking over the mobile phone network or public Wifi. I would stick to doing this using home Wifi using encryption.
 

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donka said:
Realistically, your iPhone or iPad can't be hacked but if you are jailbroken then there are always possible security flaws.
Your real concern would be doing banking over the mobile phone network or public Wifi. I would stick to doing this using home Wifi using encryption.

Can someone else jail break my iPad to gain access or is that only something that I have the option of doing. Not that I would.
 

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Smurfette said:
Can someone else jail break my iPad to gain access or is that only something that I have the option of doing. Not that I would.

You need to physically have the device to jailbreak it, someone can't breach it remotely so as long you keep an eye on it then you will be fine.

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donka said:
You need to physically have the device to jailbreak it, someone can't breach it remotely so as long you keep an eye on it then you will be fine.

Sent from my iPad using iPF

Hello, I am also new to this thread and also a very new iPad owner. I was wondering if you could explain to me what "jail break" meant and if this was something good to have? Not sure if it is something that allows you to bypass paying for different chargeable apps or not.
 

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TDibu said:
Hello, I am also new to this thread and also a very new iPad owner. I was wondering if you could explain to me what "jail break" meant and if this was something good to have? Not sure if it is something that allows you to bypass paying for different chargeable apps or not.

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

Look below for a link which will explain Jailbreaking. You buy your apps from the Cydia store once Jailbroken.
We do not condone or help Piracy on our Forum, it is illegal!!
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/2838-jailbreak-explained-new-updated-2011-a.html

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!
 

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Thank you for your references and by no means am I wanting to do anything illegal.
 

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great guys but mostly the tricks are old enough. thanks all specially,
{[ Triple tap the home button turns everything black/negative. }] by dream, it was funny
 

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Hold down the sleep key at the told of the iPad and press the home button to take a screenshot which is added to the samera roll.

** Never mind, someone else posted this... ;)

wow thanks i have been wondering how that worked since i got the ipad 3 months ago. Really i should have known better as this works the same on the iphone lol
 

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Stan56 said:
wow thanks i have been wondering how that worked since i got the ipad 3 months ago. Really i should have known better as this works the same on the iphone lol

You got an iPad 3 months ago? Where did you get the iPad 3 from? Do you work for Apple?

Sent from my IPAD 1st generation. WIFI only. 64GB
 

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WitchOneSalem said:
You got an iPad 3 months ago? Where did you get the iPad 3 from? Do you work for Apple?

What? You haven't seen them - they've been out for months now.....:)

Read: "purchased three months ago."

Cheers.
 

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