| Step | Action | Notes | |------|--------|-------| | 1 | Enable developer license on Windows RT | Requires a Microsoft account (legacy method) | | 2 | Sideload the RTJailbreak appx package | Use WinAppDeployCmd.exe from a Windows PC | | 3 | Run RTJailbreak as administrator | Exploits CVE-2018-8897 | | 4 | If successful, PowerShell script runs to disable CI | Kernel patched in memory | | 5 | Install ARM-compiled Win32 apps manually | Use d:\ or network shares |
("Boot Into Test Mode"). After a reboot, a "Test Mode" watermark should appear on the desktop. jailbreak windows rt 8.1 surface
If your device is fully updated, Microsoft may have patched the exploit. You might need to uninstall specific updates (like KB3033055 ) for the jailbreak to work. Method 1: Using the RT Jailbreak Tool This is the most common method for Windows 8.1 RT devices. Releases · VNNGYN/Windows-RT-8.1-Development-Tool | Step | Action | Notes | |------|--------|-------|
At the command prompt (usually X:\ ):