Run lsusb to check if ID ffff:1201 appears. Use dmesg | grep -i usb to see if the kernel detects it as a SCSI disk (e.g., /dev/sdb ). 2. Identify the Internal Controller
The internal software that manages the NAND flash memory has failed, often due to improper ejection or a power surge. usb device id vid ffff pid 1201 patched
Many "patched" drives report 512GB or more but actually contain only 1GB to 14GB of real storage. Recommendation FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MpTools V1.0.5.2 (2022-06-01) Run lsusb to check if ID ffff:1201 appears
Low-level flashing (JTAG/SWD)