unbricked
Restored from death
Unbricked describes an electronic device—typically a smartphone, gaming console, or other gadget—that has been restored to working condition after being "bricked" (rendered useless, like a brick).
The term appears in tech forums and repair communities: I finally unbricked my phone after the failed update.
To unbrick requires fixing corrupted firmware or software that made the device unresponsive.
Returning something to condition
- fixRepair or solution
- revivalReturn after decline
- resurrectionRevival from death
- reconditionRestore to good condition
refurbish · rehabilitate · mend · rebuild · restore · salvage · remedy · reconstruct
Repeated brief illumination
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- rootingActively cheering someone on
- ROMUnwritable digital storage
jailbreak · unlocking · reprogramming · restore · reset · customization · modding · hacking
Release from constraint
- salvationDeliverance from harm
- deliveranceRescue from bondage
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- rescueSave from harm
reprieve · resurrection · revival · freedom · euphoria · elation · joy · exhilaration
restoration
Returning something to condition
- fixRepair or solution
- revivalReturn after decline
- resurrectionRevival from death
recondition · refurbish · rehabilitate · mend · rebuild · restore · salvage · remedy · reconstruct · recover
flashing
Repeated brief illumination
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- rootingActively cheering someone on
ROM · jailbreak · unlocking · reprogramming · restore · reset · customization · modding · hacking · sideloading
liberation
Release from constraint
- salvationDeliverance from harm
- deliveranceRescue from bondage
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
rescue · reprieve · resurrection · revival · freedom · euphoria · elation · joy · exhilaration · gratitude