flashable
Firmware can change
Flashable describes something that can have its firmware or software overwritten with new code.
The term belongs to computing and electronics, where flashing means rewriting the contents of memory chips: a flashable BIOS, flashable custom ROMs for Android phones.
A device that's flashable can be updated or modified at the software level.
Integrated circuit with processor
- chipsetCoordinated circuit collection
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- PCBElectronic component substrate
circuit board · programmable · reprogrammable · memory chip · Arduino · Raspberry Pi · embedded system · logic board
Unwritable digital storage
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- bootloaderInitial startup program
- kernelSeed or essential core
recovery mode · root access · jailbreak · unlock · brick · NAND · unbrick · OTA
microcontroller
Integrated circuit with processor
- chipsetCoordinated circuit collection
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
- processorComponent that executes instructions
PCB · circuit board · programmable · reprogrammable · memory chip · Arduino · Raspberry Pi · embedded system · logic board · controller
ROM
Unwritable digital storage
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- bootloaderInitial startup program
kernel · recovery mode · root access · jailbreak · unlock · brick · NAND · unbrick · OTA · sideload
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
modification · revision · overhaul · rollback · downgrade · hotfix · build · nightly · beta · stable
flashableread-only
Viewable but not changeable
unwritable · write-protected · locked · immutable · ROM
flashableOTP
Disposable login credential
permanent · non-volatile · hardwired · hard-wired · factory-set
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