As everyone knows, installing applications on the iPhone can be done in many different ways. Some of them will require the installation of additional software. Others cannot be used unless the telephone system is changed. In this article, we will consider the so-called formal and informal methods of installing programs, identify their advantages and disadvantages.
Official way
First of all, it is worth noting that the official method is very simple and reliable. You will need a minimum of knowledge and technical skills. In this case, the installation of applications on the iPhone occurs after purchasing them in the App Store. You can go to it from the official website of the company. The App Store is Apple's official online store. In it, you can find most of the applications that exist for devices based on the ISO platform. It is worth noting that not all programs offered in this store have a price tag. That is, some of them can be downloaded for free, others ... Installing applications through the App Store is the only official method. Almost all games (programs) for the iPhone are located on this portal.
Pros and cons of the official way
The benefits include, of course, support from the administration. You can always contact the developers for more help. A convenient feature is the automatic update of applications. In this case, the download can be done in the background. If you do not want to receive automatic software updates, you can disable this feature. The App Store website offers its customers many applications: here you can find readers, puzzles and even poker for the iPhone. The only disadvantage is the fact that you will have to pay for paid applications from your wallet. And even if you do not like the program, and you run it only once, no one will return the money to you.
Instruction manual
Installing applications on the iPhone through the App Store requires a few simple steps:
- Download iTunes to your computer.
- Register an Apple ID account.
- Next, just open iTunes and go to the iTunes Store tab.
Unofficial way
As mentioned earlier, installing applications on the iPhone can be done through unofficial methods. Let's immediately discuss the advantages and disadvantages. A big plus is the fact that all the applications for you will be free. But this is where the benefits end. Disadvantages are another matter - there are much more of them than advantages. Firstly, in most cases you need to do a Jailbreak. This is the name of the process by which the system firmware of the phone changes. This, in turn, allows you to install hacked applications. Secondly, you need to look for pirated versions of programs. Today, this drawback is not so significant, since there are plenty of similar sites. By cons include all the advantages of the official method, only with an inverted value. That is, no support, no automatic updates, no unnecessary questions. By the way, not every user can make a Jailbreak. Therefore, it is worth once again thinking about whether to use pirated versions of applications.
Conclusion
Of course, the article was quite controversial. On the one hand, downloading and using hacked versions of programs is reprehensible, but sometimes this is the only way that is possible for many people. If you are not experiencing financial difficulties, it is recommended to resort to the official method. You may have to pay a certain amount, but you will get rid of many problems.