| Software that is stored in Read Only Memory and is essential for the operation of hardware devices. |
A type of non-writeable computer memory that retains its contents even when the power is turned off. |
| A type of ROM that allows for the erasure and reprogramming of its contents, |
The process by which a device retrieves instructions from ROM to start up and initialize its hardware components. |
| Software used to flash ROMs, kernels, and other system files onto Android devices. |
A program stored on the device that determines which software to load when the device is powered on. |
| The process of installing a new or custom ROM on a mobile device's internal memory. |
A term used to describe a device that has become unusable due to errors or incorrect flashing procedures. |