Disable antivirus software (as cracks are often flagged as "False Positives," though this is dangerous).

Removing carrier restrictions so the phone can be used with any SIM card.

Run the instead of the original software shortcut to trick the program into thinking the hardware box is connected.

Cracked software is often unstable. If the connection fails during a sensitive "flashing" process because the crack is poorly coded, the mobile phone could be permanently disabled (bricked).