Tell me which option (1, 2, or 3) and desired length (short blog ~500 words, long ~1200 words), and I’ll draft it.
Indicates a driver or hardware handshake communication drop. Switch the USB cable to a different port on your computer, preferably a rear motherboard USB 2.0 port if using a desktop PC.
: Flashing will wipe all user data; ensure you have a backup if possible.
What is the phone currently in (completely dead, vibrating, or logo stuck)?
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No, flashing stock firmware restores the phone to factory state, which erases all user data. Back up your data first.