Flashing (technology)
Encyclopedia
Flashing refers to the overwriting of existing data on ROM
modules present in a electronic device with new data. This can be done to upgrade a device or to change the provider
of a service associated with the function of the device, such as changing from one mobile phone
service provider to another or installing a new operating system
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Read-only memory
Read-only memory is a class of storage medium used in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in ROM cannot be modified, or can be modified only slowly or with difficulty, so it is mainly used to distribute firmware .In its strictest sense, ROM refers only...
modules present in a electronic device with new data. This can be done to upgrade a device or to change the provider
Service provider
A service provider is an entity that provides services to other entities. Usually, this refers to a business that provides subscription or web service to other businesses or individuals. Examples of these services include Internet access, Mobile phone operators, and web application hosting...
of a service associated with the function of the device, such as changing from one mobile phone
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
service provider to another or installing a new operating system
Operating system
An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...
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