firmware
Plural
firmwares
1
(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased
- The router's firmware was updated to fix security vulnerabilities.
- You need to reinstall the firmware if the device isn’t working properly.
- The printer's firmware controls its internal functions.
- After the firmware was flashed, the device started functioning correctly.
- Manufacturers often release firmware upgrades to enhance device features.
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