: A Windows 7 or newer PC and a high-quality USB data cable. : Ensure the device is charged to at least to prevent mid-flash power failure. : Install the Nokia USB Drivers to ensure the PC recognizes the device in "Flash Mode". Required Tools & Files

Flashing the RM-970 is not as simple as a Samsung or modern Android device.

Turn off your phone. Press and hold the Volume Up button while connecting the USB cable to your PC. A lightning bolt and a gear icon should appear on the screen, indicating the phone is in flash mode. 4. Loading the Flash File

The software will display a progress bar. Do not disconnect the cable until you see a "Flash Successful" or "Passed" message. Alternative: Hard Reset All Flash FilesAll Flash Files

There is available publicly from Microsoft anymore. What circulates on “firmware sites” (easy-firmware, mediafire, etc.) falls into three categories: