From 2c0a10555056fd7f22017ec59aa180f6a4ae167a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Max Stoller <36415486+mhstoller@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:46:27 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add requirement device be on when flashing (#877)

## Summary
Flashing requires the device to be unlocked/awake

## Additional Context

* Add any other information that might be helpful for the reviewer
(e.g., performance implications, potential risks,
  specific areas to focus on).

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### AI Usage

While CrossPoint doesn't have restrictions on AI tools in contributing,
please be transparent about their usage as it
helps set the right context for reviewers.

Did you use AI tools to help write this code? _**< YES | PARTIALLY | NO
>**_
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 README.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 464531d9..b3b82e5b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ For more details about the scope of the project, see the [SCOPE.md](SCOPE.md) do
 
 ### Web (latest firmware)
 
-1. Connect your Xteink X4 to your computer via USB-C
+1. Connect your Xteink X4 to your computer via USB-C and wake/unlock the device
 2. Go to https://xteink.dve.al/ and click "Flash CrossPoint firmware"
 
 To revert back to the official firmware, you can flash the latest official firmware from https://xteink.dve.al/, or swap