Flashing will erase all personal data, photos, and contacts.
A: Yes. Use "Download Only" mode and deselect the userdata partition. However, a clean flash is recommended to avoid system conflicts.
Reviving phones that are stuck in a boot loop or will not turn on.
Installing TWRP or CWM to flash custom zip files.
Connect it to the PC via USB while holding the or Volume Up key (depending on the model) to trigger the flash.