reflash

[ ree-flash ]

verb (used with object)

, Computers.

1. to rewrite new or updated firmware to the part of (a device's) memory that is reprogrammable and retains information even with the power turned off:

   Remember that if you reflash the device with newer firmware, your settings will be lost.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reflash¹

First recorded in 1950–55, for an earlier sense; 1995–2000, for the current sense; re- ( def ) + flash ( def )