firmware update
Device code revision
A firmware update is a software patch that modifies the permanent instructions embedded in hardware devices.
Unlike regular software updates, firmware controls basic device functions—how a router boots, how a printer communicates, how a camera processes images.
Manufacturers release firmware updates to fix bugs, patch security vulnerabilities, or add features: The firmware update bricked my router.
The process carries some risk; interrupting a firmware update can render devices unusable.
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