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. )

Example Sentences

And a lawsuit this month in federal court makes allegation that Toyota "concealed from consumers that the software reflash decreased the fuel efficiency — defeating the very purpose of owning these hybrid vehicles."

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GM dealers will reflash the vehicle's software to address the defect.

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GM dealers will reflash the vehicle's software to address the defect.

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“No smoke, no reflash that we saw. But still in an abundance of caution, we’re keeping water on it.”

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