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Landon Miller
May 30, 2023

How I Fixed My USB Flash Drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools in Minutes



How to Repair a USB Flash Drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools




If you have a USB flash drive that does not work properly, you may need to format it with a special tool that can update its firmware. Firmware is a software program that controls how a device works and communicates with other devices. Sometimes, firmware can get corrupted or outdated, causing problems such as low capacity, slow speed, or unrecognized device.




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In this article, we will show you how to repair a USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, a set of utilities that can format and update the firmware of USB flash drives based on Alcor chip controllers. Alcor is one of the leading manufacturers of USB flash drive controllers, and their products are widely used by many brands and models of USB flash drives.


Before we start, please note that formatting your USB flash drive will erase all data on it, so make sure you backup your important files before proceeding. Also, formatting your USB flash drive with an incompatible firmware can damage it permanently, so make sure you identify your USB flash drive chip vendor and model correctly before choosing the firmware file.


What are Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools?




Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools are a collection of software tools that can help you format and update the firmware of your USB flash drive based on Alcor chip controllers. These tools include:


  • AlcorMP: A tool that can format and update the firmware of various Alcor chip models, such as AU6980, AU6981, AU6982, AU6983, AU6984, AU6985, AU6986, AU6987, AU6990, AU6998.



  • Alcor UFD Utility: A tool that can format and update the firmware of Alcor AU9382, AU9383, AU9385 chip models.



  • Alcor Recovery Tool: A tool that can format and update the firmware of Alcor AU6987 chip model.



  • Alcor SC708 Recovery Tool: A tool that can format and update the firmware of Alcor SC708 chip model.



The features and benefits of using Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools are:


  • They can fix common problems such as low capacity, slow speed, unrecognized device, write protection, etc.



  • They can improve the performance and stability of your USB flash drive.



  • They can support various formats such as FAT32, NTFS, exFAT, etc.



  • They are easy to use and have user-friendly interfaces.



To download and install Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, you can visit this website: https://www.flashdrive-repair.com/2015/05/alcor-flashboot-firmware-update-software.html. There you can find links to download different versions of Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools according to your USB flash drive chip model. You can also find instructions on how to use each tool.


How to Identify Your USB Flash Drive Chip Vendor and Model?




Before you format your USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, you need to know your USB flash drive chip vendor and model. This is because different chip models require different firmware files. If you use an incompatible firmware file, you may damage your USB flash drive permanently.


To identify your USB flash drive chip vendor and model, you can use one of these tools:


  • ChipGenius: A tool that can detect the chip vendor, model number, serial number, capacity, VID/PID values, etc. of your USB flash drive. You can download it from here: http://www.usbdev.ru/files/chipgenius/.



  • Flash Drive Information Extractor: A tool that can show similar information as ChipGenius but also display the firmware version and date of your USB flash drive. You can download it from here: http://www.usbdev.ru/files/getflashinfo/.



To use these tools, you need to plug in your USB flash drive to your computer and run the tool. The tool will scan your USB flash drive and display its information in a window. You need to look for these values:


  • Chip Vendor: The name of the manufacturer of your USB flash drive controller chip. For example: Alcor Micro.



  • Chip Part-Number: The model number of your USB flash drive controller chip. For example: AU6366/AU6371.



  • Firmware Version/Date: The version number and date of the firmware installed on your USB flash drive controller chip. For example: 2012-07-12.



To interpret the information and find the compatible firmware file for your USB flash drive model, you need to visit this website: https://www.flashdrive-repair.com/p/firmware.html. There you can find links to download different firmware files according to your chip vendor and part-number. You can also find instructions on how to choose the right firmware file based on your firmware version/date.


How to Backup Your USB Flash Drive Data Before Formatting?




Before you format your USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, you need to backup your important data on it. This is because formatting will erase all data on your USB flash drive. If you have any files that you don't want to lose, you need to copy them to another location before proceeding.


To backup your USB flash drive data before formatting, you can use one of these tools:




  • Recuva: A tool that can also recover deleted or lost files from various devices including USB flash drives. You can download it from here: https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva.



To use these tools, you need to plug in your USB flash drive to your computer and run the tool. The tool will scan your USB flash drive and display a list of files that can be recovered. You need to select the files that you want to backup and choose a destination folder where you want to save them.


How to Format Your USB Flash Drive How to Format Your USB Flash Drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools?




After you have backed up your USB flash drive data and downloaded the compatible firmware file for your USB flash drive model, you can format your USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools. The steps are similar for different tools, but we will use AlcorMP as an example.


To format your USB flash drive with AlcorMP, you need to follow these steps:


  • Launch AlcorMP and select your USB flash drive from the list of devices. Make sure you select the correct device and avoid formatting other drives by mistake.



  • Click on the "Setting" button and browse to the folder where you saved the firmware file. Select the firmware file that matches your USB flash drive model and click "Open".



  • Click on the "Start" button and wait for the formatting process to complete. Do not unplug or interrupt your USB flash drive during the process.



  • When the process is finished, you will see a message saying "Update OK". Click on "OK" and close AlcorMP.



How to Verify Your USB Flash Drive After Formatting?




After you have formatted your USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, you need to verify that your USB flash drive is working properly. You can do this by checking the capacity and speed of your USB flash drive, testing the functionality and performance of your USB flash drive, and restoring your data to your USB flash drive if needed.


To check the capacity and speed of your USB flash drive after formatting, you can use one of these tools:






To use these tools, you need to plug in your USB flash drive to your computer and run the tool. The tool will display the information or results in a window. You need to compare them with the original specifications of your USB flash drive and see if they are normal or improved.


To test the functionality and performance of your USB flash drive after formatting, you can use one of these tools:






To use these tools, you need to plug in your USB flash drive to your computer and run the tool. The tool will ask you to select your USB flash drive and choose a test mode or option. Then it will start the test and show you the progress and results. You need to look for any errors or warnings that indicate a problem with your USB flash drive.


To restore your data to your USB flash drive after formatting, you can use one of these tools:




  • Recuva: A tool that can also recover deleted or lost files from various devices including USB flash drives. You can download it from here: https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva.



To use these tools, you need to plug in your USB flash drive to your computer and run the tool. The tool will scan your USB flash drive and display a list of files that can be recovered. You need to select the files that you want to restore and choose a destination folder where you want to save them.


Conclusion




In this article, we have shown you how to repair a USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools. We have explained what are Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, how to identify your USB flash drive chip vendor and model, how to backup your USB flash drive data before formatting, how to format your USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools, and how to verify your USB flash drive after formatting. We hope this article has been helpful for you and that you have successfully repaired your USB flash drive.


FAQs




  • Q: What are the risks of formatting a USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools?



  • A: The risks are losing all data on your USB flash drive and damaging it permanently if you use an incompatible firmware file or interrupt the formatting process.



  • Q: How long does it take to format a USB flash drive with Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools?



  • A: It depends on the size and speed of your USB flash drive, but usually it takes a few minutes.



  • Q: How can I tell if my USB flash drive is based on Alcor chip controllers?



  • A: You can use ChipGenius or Flash Drive Information Extractor to detect the chip vendor and part-number of your USB flash drive.



  • Q: Where can I find more information about Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools?





  • Q: What are some alternatives to Alcor Flashboot Firmware Tools?



  • A: Some alternatives are Phison Format & Restore Tool, SMI Mass Production Tool, Skymedi Fix 2GB Capacity Tool, etc.




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