updates - Are there any risks to flashing a ROM?

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Are there any risks to manually flashing a stock or custom ROM?

• Does it have the potential to brick the device?


• Will it void my warranty?


• Will I stop getting updates?


• Anything else I should be aware of?

(See also: Are there any risks to rooting a device?)