: Only flash a ROM specifically designed for your exact phone model and chipset. Using the wrong ROM can permanently brick your device. Avoid the Preloader
Here’s what most people think happens when they flash a phone: You load a firmware package, press start, and the tool magically writes everything to the right places.
: Download the ROM from a trusted source. If provided, use checksums (MD5, SHA-1, etc.) to verify the integrity of the downloaded file, ensuring it wasn't corrupted during the download process.