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1. Unzip the archive
```
unzip fileyoudownloaded
```
> Replace `fileyoudownloaded` with the name of the archive file you downloaded.
> Alternately you can create a folder and unzip the archive there.
1. Confirm that extracted directory contains following content:
- `bin-linux-x86 directory` - which contains linux tools including fastboot and adb
- `bin-msys directory` - which contains Windows tools including fastboot and adb
- `img files` - The `img` files that are to be flashed onto the device.
- `flash_FP3_factory.sh` - The installer script.
1. Boot into bootloader/fastboot mode.
- Power OFF the device and press `Volume Down + Power` buttons simultaneously.
1. Run the installer script on Terminal(Linux) or on Git Bash UI(Windows).
1. Make sure you are in the current directory which contains the `flash_FP3_factory.sh` file.
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- The script will flash all required files and will wait for input at the last step.
- The last command will ask you to confirm on the device to lock the bootloader.
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- Select **LOCK THE BOOTLOADER** with `Volume +` and validate with `Power` button.
1. Enjoy! The device will now reboot automatically on /e/OS.
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