HomeTerminology - TechTerminology of Tech - MOBILE DEVICES - Rooting or Jailbreaking Terminology - Tech Terminology of Tech - MOBILE DEVICES - Rooting or Jailbreaking Investment Guru Friday, July 26, 2013 0 Rooting means to gain root access to your Android device.This allows you to remove limitations, change the software code & run disallowed apps among others.Jailbreaking is the equivalent term for Apple products. Tags Terminology - Tech Newer Older