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Can I edit an iPad's host file?

I doubt this is possible without extensive jail-breaking, but is it at all possible to edit the iPad's (or any iOS device's) hosts file?

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Ahmed Nuaman Avatar asked Jan 24 '11 15:01

Ahmed Nuaman


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1 Answers

The previous answer is correct, but if the effect you are looking for is to redirect HTTP traffic for a domain to another IP there is a way.

Since it technically is not answering your question, I have asked and answered the question here:

How can I redirect HTTP requests made from an iPad?

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tremoloqui Avatar answered Oct 24 '22 23:10

tremoloqui