However, the open nature of this process introduces a critical caveat: the risk of counterfeit or corrupted files. Many users, in their haste, download files from unverified third-party blogs or YouTube tutorials. These files can be malicious, designed to "brick" the device (turn it into a non-functional electronic block) or, in some cases, install malware onto a USB drive. Therefore, while the update itself is free, the user must pay with . The authentic free update requires verifying the file's checksum, ensuring the model number matches exactly (e.g., distinguishing between the TS3 and TS3 Pro), and using a reliable USB drive formatted to FAT32.
