is a powerful system-level tool. Flashing firmware carries a risk of "bricking" your device (making it permanently unbootable) if the process is interrupted or if the wrong firmware is applied. It should only be used by those following specific guides for their exact Chromebook model.

Execute the tool as an administrator and follow the on-screen prompts. Once finished, a reboot is required to initialize the new firmware. Common Issues and Safety

: Before running the tool, Windows must often be placed in "testsigning" mode by running bcdedit /set testsigning on in an administrator command prompt.