jailbreak

Related to jailbreak: Cydia

jailbreak

To remove restrictions from an electronic device, typically a cell phone, so that one can use unauthorized software on it. I need someone to jailbreak my phone so that I can configure it the way I want.

jailbroken

Capable of using unauthorized software due to having had restrictions removed, as of a cell phone or other electronic device. I need to get a jailbroken phone so that I can configure it the way I want.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • jailbroken
  • keel over
  • cart off
  • a night person
  • any (one) worth (one's) salt
  • young man
  • walk it off
  • walk off
  • clinging vine
  • eyebrow
References in periodicals archive
If Apple does not release a fix for the iOS jailbreak issue, iPhone owners may have to wait until iOS 13.
The reported mastermind behind the jailbreak in Bacoor City, Cavite last week returns to wipe the cold bars of his cell after being arrested in Baclaran Church, Paranaque City late Monday night.
"Donations are still being taken for those who have been inspired by the Jailbreak students, and you can donate quickly and easily by texting JAIL36 followed by an amount to 70070."
On July 30 in one of the biggest jailbreaks in the history of Pakistan, militants helped 243 prisoners escape for the Dera Ismail Khan prison after killing 12 people including six policemen.
But not long after Evasi0n was released, sites such as The iDownload Blog reported that some iPhone users were complaining that after installing the jailbreak, the phone's stock Weather app either crashed or refused to open.
Record numbers of iOS owners have downloaded the jailbreak, which lets iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners running 6.x install software from sources other than Apple's App Store.
This has created anger within the jailbreak iPhone community, as it is believed that the customer should have the freedom to choose their own price plan or network provider.
Those who escaped with Samad were Usop Bong, Saipuna Baulo, Dahad Daginan, Ogie Kimbaw, Ampoy Kimbaw, Anwar Maguid, Kagkim Omar, Siki Pilas, Basco Puas, and Abel Unsing, said Robredo who refused to name the two who were arrested hours after the jailbreak.
KABUL (PAN): The police chief and prison director for the northern province of Sar-i-Pul were removed on Saturday, a day after a daring jailbreak that saw several prisoners killed and fleeing, the interior ministry announced
Fifteen employees from the Birmingham office of national law firm Mills & Reeve will be taking part in a "reverse jailbreak" this summer challenge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
TO celebrate the anniversary of the Jailbreak album, record company bosses this month release a new deluxe edition of the album.
BRIAN Cox stars in this British jailbreak thriller with a difference.
Summary: Iraqi police said six officers and seven imprisoned "insurgents" have been killed in a riot and jailbreak in the city of Ramadi.
However, fears are growing that Limerick's warring crime gangs are planning a jailbreak in the coming weeks.
They were killed when Phoeung Vuthy, leader of the nine prisoners who attempted the jailbreak, detonated a hand grenade to commit mass suicide after police fired tear gas into the compound of the provincial prison, Thuch Ra, police chief of Battambang district, told Kyodo News.