diff --git a/static/install/cli.html b/static/install/cli.html
index f6ce8123..e51d8e75 100644
--- a/static/install/cli.html
+++ b/static/install/cli.html
@@ -162,6 +162,11 @@
                 device to avoid the risk and potential hassle. If you CAN figure out a way to unlock a
                 carrier device, it isn't a problem as GrapheneOS can just ignore the carrier id
                 and the hardware is the same.</p>
+
+                <p>It's best practice to update the device before installing GrapheneOS to have
+                the latest firmware for connecting the phone to the computer and performing the
+                early flashing process. Either way, GrapheneOS flashes the latest firmware early
+                in the installation process.</p>
             </section>
 
             <section id="enabling-oem-unlocking">
diff --git a/static/install/web.html b/static/install/web.html
index e10b5319..e49476d0 100644
--- a/static/install/web.html
+++ b/static/install/web.html
@@ -155,6 +155,11 @@
                 device to avoid the risk and potential hassle. If you CAN figure out a way to unlock a
                 carrier device, it isn't a problem as GrapheneOS can just ignore the carrier id
                 and the hardware is the same.</p>
+
+                <p>It's best practice to update the device before installing GrapheneOS to have
+                the latest firmware for connecting the phone to the computer and performing the
+                early flashing process. Either way, GrapheneOS flashes the latest firmware early
+                in the installation process.</p>
             </section>
 
             <section id="enabling-oem-unlocking">