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--- firmware_basics_procedures [2022/02/20 17:27] – [What is Firmware and what do all those Terms Mean?] added Fresh to Tomato|FreshTomato IS the OS including it's programs djk44883
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 === What's NVRAM and why should I erase it before and after flashing? ===
-NVRAM is the form of non-volatile memory in routers where settings and parameters are stored.
+NVRAM is the part of non-volatile memory in routers where settings and parameters are stored.
-Tomato can sometimes retain some NVRAM variables (settings) even after you flash a new firmware image to your router. Therefore, it's very important to erase NVRAM before flashing. Doing so ensures that all variables from the existing firmware are erased before flashing begins. Erasing NVRAM before flashing is an important step that should NEVER be skipped.
+FreshTomato can sometimes retain some NVRAM variables (settings) even after you flash a new firmware image to your router. Therefore, it's very important to erase NVRAM before flashing. Doing so ensures that all variables from the existing firmware are erased before flashing begins. Erasing NVRAM before flashing is an important step that should NEVER be skipped.
 === What's a "Dirty Flash" and why should I avoid doing one? ===

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