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Locate the SSS6698BB controller chip or the adjacent NAND flash memory chip.
Note the and the Memory Chip as you will need this information to select the correct firmware (ISP) file later.
The drive is detected as "Generic USB Device" but cannot be opened. Windows demands that you "Insert a disk into USB Drive."
Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 (DT101 G2) and Toshiba TransMemory.
Select the ISP code matching your specific NAND flash memory type (this info is provided by your ChipGenius readout). Save the settings. Step 4: Begin the Flashing Process Click the button in the MPTool GUI.
When the operation finishes, the status column for your drive will show "OK" if successful. If it shows an error, the tool was likely incompatible.
Once you have downloaded the correct MPTool package for your SSS6698-BB chip, follow this step-by-step flashing routine:
Do not attempt to use SSS6698 flashing utilities blindly. Forcing firmware built for a different controller family will brick your hardware permanently. Fix All flash drive problems by resetting it's software
: Flash drive manufacturers, such as Kingston and Toshiba, do not want individuals mass-producing fake drives with their branding. Therefore, they do not make their custom firmware files publicly available. This means it can be very difficult to find the correct file.
Understanding the SSS6698-BB: A Guide to USB Flash Drive Repair
To gather comprehensive information, I need to open several of these potentially relevant pages. I will open Result 5 from the first search, Result 1 and Result 2 from the second search, Result 2 from the third search, Result 0 from the fourth search, Result 0 from the fifth search, and Result 0 from the sixth search. search results have provided a good amount of information. I have opened several key pages. The USBDev.ru page is a comprehensive resource for SSS controllers, including the SSS6698-BB. The 3DM software pages offer a "Xinchuang mass production tool" which might be relevant. The ChinaFlashMarket page provides technical specifications. The forum posts from USBDev.ru and FlashBoot.ru describe user experiences with the SSS6698-BB controller, often involving recovery attempts. There is also a page about "3S USB2.0 Flash Disk control chip" that mentions SSS6698. I have also found a page about "Toshiba TransMemory Secure" which might be a related tool.