If the drive isn't recognized, you may need to open settings (password is often blank or 1234 ) to check the NAND FLASH settings to ensure it matches your chip type.
Before using a firmware tool, verify that your drive definitely uses the SSS6698-BB controller
The string sss6698-bb usually appears when a USB flash drive is failing, but its structure provides critical information. sss6698-bb usbdev
Before attempting any fixes, use a tool like ChipGenius to save a screenshot of the original VID/PID and controller info. That data is irreplaceable for sourcing the correct firmware.
If the MPUtility recognizes the drive but says "no firmware found," you may need to search the USBDev Forum If the drive isn't recognized, you may need
Extract the archive and locate the configuration files ( .INI ).
Insert your broken flash drive into a native USB 2.0 port (rear motherboard ports are preferred for power stability). Look for the following precise fields in the output text: SSS or Solid State System Controller Part-Number: SSS6698-BB or SSS6698 H1-U6C That data is irreplaceable for sourcing the correct firmware
| Parameter | Information from a Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 | | :--- | :--- | | | [H:]USB Mass Storage Device(Kingston DataTraveler 2.0) | | USB Device ID | VID = 0951 PID = 1665 | | Controller Vendor | Solid State Systems | | Controller Part-Number | SSS6698-BB | | Flash ID Code | 98DE9892 (Toshiba TLC) | | Memory Type | TLC-8K or MLC-8K |
The consensus among experts on USBDev.ru and other technical forums is that this controller is notoriously difficult to repair: