Towards the end of July, supporter ADATA published a new firmware version for Gammix S70 (Blade) SSD. This firmware was intended to improve the performance of drives when they are more than 50% full. However, after modernizethe reports said that SSD they were useless. NEEDLE Therefore, it was forced to remove this update.
What is this firmware version that crashes Gammix S70 SSDs?
The reported firmware version that destroys the SSDs is 3.2.9.1. You can download it both from the manufacturer’s website and directly from its management software SSD Toolbox. The real problem is with the update!
Indeed, after installing it firmware 3.2.9.1then reboot your system, BIOS (Basic input output system) of your computer immediately stops recognizing the Gammix S70 SSD device. Your disk then becomes useless and no longer serves any purpose on your computer. Therefore, it is urgent to change it!
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What is ADATA’s position on this situation?
The numerous complaints led the manufacturer to first remove the update from its official website. If you have an ADATA drive, we advise you not to update it until a real solution is found.
Fortunately, updating SSDs is not a common thing among users. However, as we have already mentioned, do not update your ADATA Gammix S70 SSD yet. This warning applies to any type of SSD brand…
Updated 08-13-2021
ADATA recently stated that the problems were caused by a bug in the program used during the update. The bug has already been fixed in the new version of the software. If you have a Gammix S70 SSD, you can contact the manufacturer’s customer support to get a new one.
Also, ADATA has just released a new update for the Gammix S70 and S70 Blade (version 3.2.9. V). Despite the fact that it is considered reliable, the update still carries risks!
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