: Once installed, connect your phone to the PC using an original Nokia USB data cable. Windows should automatically detect the new hardware devices required for flashing. Verification in Device Manager

to prevent it from turning off during the flashing process, which could permanently "brick" the phone. Backup Data : Flashing will wipe all personal information

Standard Nokia drivers might fail to identify the phone during a re-flash. The 8470 repack often resolves the NMWCD\VID_0421&PID_8470 error.

Locate a reliable source for the Nokia_Flashing_Cable_Driver_8470_Repack.zip .