Jailbreaking a Windows RT 8.1 Surface device (specifically the Surface RT and Surface 2) is a popular method to extend the life of these discontinued tablets by bypassing Microsoft's restriction that only allows signed apps from the Windows Store to run on the desktop The Core Mechanism
# After jailbreak, from an elevated command prompt: set DEVMODE=1 copy \\network_share\putty_arm.exe C:\Program Files\Putty\ C:\Program Files\Putty\putty_arm.exe
Should you jailbreak your Surface RT 8.1 in 2026? The process is stable but useless for daily web browsing or productivity. If you have an old Surface RT collecting dust, jailbreaking it is a fun Sunday afternoon project—just don't expect a miracle.
Jailbreaking a Windows RT 8.1 Surface device (specifically the Surface RT and Surface 2) is a popular method to extend the life of these discontinued tablets by bypassing Microsoft's restriction that only allows signed apps from the Windows Store to run on the desktop The Core Mechanism
# After jailbreak, from an elevated command prompt: set DEVMODE=1 copy \\network_share\putty_arm.exe C:\Program Files\Putty\ C:\Program Files\Putty\putty_arm.exe
Should you jailbreak your Surface RT 8.1 in 2026? The process is stable but useless for daily web browsing or productivity. If you have an old Surface RT collecting dust, jailbreaking it is a fun Sunday afternoon project—just don't expect a miracle.