Try a USB 2.0 port. Modern USB 3.1/3.2 ports sometimes have handshake issues with legacy SSS controllers. Final Verdict
| Error | Meaning | Fix | |-------|---------|-----| | | NAND degraded beyond threshold | Reduce capacity manually (e.g., 16GB → 8GB) | | FW Not Match | Wrong firmware for NAND type | Try older tool version | | Device Timeout | Driver issue | Reinstall driver, use USB 2.0 port | | Compare Fail | NAND has unstable reads | Replace drive (end of life) | | Hynix/Samsung not supported | Incompatible NAND | Cannot fix – buy different brand | sss6698bb format tool updated
Before downloading, verify your hardware. Download a tool like or Flash Drive Information Extractor . Plug in your USB and look for: Controller Vendor: SSS (Solid State System) Controller Part-Number: SSS6698-BB Step 2: Download the Correct Version Try a USB 2