Was there even an option to "make my life easier" on the iPad?
I used cydia last night and I didn't see it. It still had the paragraph that was there when Spirit was first released. I'll check again tonight when I get home.
Was there even an option to "make my life easier" on the iPad?
Take a look at this thread, then see the last page for some comments on performing the steps on an iPad (it's basically the same).
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/886278/
This is a non-invasive procedure that's basically insurance for your future ability to jailbreak.
Even folks who think they MIGHT want to jailbreak someday should do this. If you're not 100% sure you'll never change your mind, you should do this.