# \#firmware-update **URL:** https://forums.sandisk.com/tag/firmware-update/13.md [Latest](https://forums.sandisk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sandisk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sandisk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Flashing SanDisk Extreme series SSDs (released around 2012)](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/flashing-sandisk-extreme-series-ssds-released-around-2012/419243)
**Author:** [@redfaern](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/redfaern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/flashing-sandisk-extreme-series-ssds-released-around-2012/419243 "2026-11-03T14:37:54Z")
SanDisk Extreme SSD (SDSSDX) R201 to R211: working method with no CD and no old PC SanDisk SSD Toolkit says “Unable to look up new firmware update”, SanDisk Dashboard says R201 is the latest and only accepts .fluf files… --- ## [SanDisk Extreme microSDXC,SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MN, speed!](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-extreme-microsdxc-sdsqxav-512g-gn6mn-speed/418886)
**Author:** [@Zsozso](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Zsozso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-extreme-microsdxc-sdsqxav-512g-gn6mn-speed/418886 "2026-07-07T14:56:39Z")
Hi SanDisk Support Team, I am writing to report a performance issue with my SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSD card. I am experiencing significantly lower speeds than advertised, and after extensive testing, I ha… --- ## [SanDisk USB Drive Shows Wrong Capacity](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-usb-drive-shows-wrong-capacity/418478)
**Author:** [@bonirl](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/bonirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-usb-drive-shows-wrong-capacity/418478 "2026-04-20T09:38:07Z")
Hi everyone, I have a SanDisk USB flash drive that I’ve been using for a while, and recently I noticed something very strange when I plugged it into my computer. When I insert the USB drive and go to File Explorer, it … --- ## [SanDisk Ultra Fit USB Drive Gets Extremely Hot and Keeps Disconnecting](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-ultra-fit-usb-drive-gets-extremely-hot-and-keeps-disconnecting/418449)
**Author:** [@Niax](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Niax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-ultra-fit-usb-drive-gets-extremely-hot-and-keeps-disconnecting/418449 "2026-03-30T13:13:32Z")
I bought a SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive a few months ago, and I’ve been having ongoing issues with it. Hoping someone here has experienced this and found a fix. When I plug the drive into my computer and start … --- ## [sandisk 4 tb ssd goes offline all the time if i leave connected overnight](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-4-tb-ssd-goes-offline-all-the-time-if-i-leave-connected-overnight/245901)
**Author:** [@tkaineg](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/tkaineg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-4-tb-ssd-goes-offline-all-the-time-if-i-leave-connected-overnight/245901 "2026-03-04T09:59:14Z")
why does this happen…solutions? --- ## [WD\_BLACK firmware updating trouble (Linux, nvme cli)](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/wd-black-firmware-updating-trouble-linux-nvme-cli/416892)
**Author:** [@e98490285902](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/e98490285902)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/wd-black-firmware-updating-trouble-linux-nvme-cli/416892 "2025-08-29T06:14:28Z")
Dear forum, I tried various guides and tools, including the wd-fw-update on PyPI, but I have trouble updating the firmware of my WD\_BLACK M2 drive: # sudo nvme fw-log /dev/nvme0 Firmware Log for device:nvme0 afi : 0x1 … --- ## [Sandisk Problade Overheating](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-problade-overheating/233782)
**Author:** [@ifilmcle](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/ifilmcle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-problade-overheating/233782 "2025-08-09T13:33:21Z")
I’m having issues with my pro blade drives getting incredibly hot in the pro blade station. Since noticing this phenomenon, I have read about these drives failing due to to overheating- and am very worried that I will e… --- ## [Download site for Raphsody e200R firmware? Official site no longer active.](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/download-site-for-raphsody-e200r-firmware-official-site-no-longer-active/417182)
**Author:** [@r28632](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/r28632)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/download-site-for-raphsody-e200r-firmware-official-site-no-longer-active/417182 "2025-07-30T23:40:18Z")
Hi y’all - new member here! I’m revisiting bringing my e270R Sansa Raphsody back to life. I tried the official Sandisk website for the Americas firmware but it’s no longer active. Looking for a downloadable or shared ve… --- ## [SDUC Cards compatibility with SDXC Host](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sduc-cards-compatibility-with-sdxc-host/416155)
**Author:** [@leaning1234](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/leaning1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sduc-cards-compatibility-with-sdxc-host/416155 "2025-05-21T23:19:08Z")
Hi Team, We have a design where an SDXC host is interfacing with a 2TB SDXC Card. I hear Sandisk will come out with a SDUC 4TB SD Card soon. Would such a 4TB Card be backwards compatible with the SDXC host, at SDXC oper… --- ## [Firmware upgrade fails for WD Green SN350 NVMe SSD 2TB](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/firmware-upgrade-fails-for-wd-green-sn350-nvme-ssd-2tb/414775)
**Author:** [@DaveTheBrave](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/DaveTheBrave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/firmware-upgrade-fails-for-wd-green-sn350-nvme-ssd-2tb/414775 "2025-02-16T00:34:22Z")
Due to the recent BSOD issue in Win11 24H2 I tried to upgrade the firmware from 33004000 to 33006000 using the WD Dashboard. However, I’m repeatedly getting a “firmware update failed” error. I generated a report thru Da… --- ## [How to disable write protection on a cruzer glide 3.0 flash drive](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/how-to-disable-write-protection-on-a-cruzer-glide-3-0-flash-drive/414489)
**Author:** [@amr](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/amr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/how-to-disable-write-protection-on-a-cruzer-glide-3-0-flash-drive/414489 "2025-01-23T08:41:20Z")
I copied the file to a USB flash drive and the light was turned off. I turn on the computer, there is write protection on the flash drive. Formatting is not possible. Give me some advice --- ## [stops working when power cord is connected. Unplug it and works fine](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/stops-working-when-power-cord-is-connected-unplug-it-and-works-fine/413955)
**Author:** [@dtrieloff](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/dtrieloff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/stops-working-when-power-cord-is-connected-unplug-it-and-works-fine/413955 "2024-12-26T17:43:44Z")
won’t update. If unplug black power cord it works fine. --- ## [Device name changed after firmware update](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/device-name-changed-after-firmware-update/243996)
**Author:** [@gio91ber](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/gio91ber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/device-name-changed-after-firmware-update/243996 "2024-11-22T07:35:40Z")
I’ve updated the device firmware with the Windows program they let you download through WD/SanDisk website and the firmware updated correctly. Now the device instead of showing “SanDisk something” is now showing “ASMT 23… --- ## [How to delete my sandisk account](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/how-to-delete-my-sandisk-account/243683)
**Author:** [@cubitonorkfke](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/cubitonorkfke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/how-to-delete-my-sandisk-account/243683 "2024-11-13T11:59:43Z")
I want to delete my account because I have created 2 Accounts --- ## [SanDisk MP3 Player Frozen on White Background Screen ](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-mp3-player-frozen-on-white-background-screen/247462)
**Author:** [@sophi-josephine](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/sophi-josephine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-mp3-player-frozen-on-white-background-screen/247462 "2024-11-04T12:16:01Z")
HI everyone, My SanDisk MP3 player has worked great for over 5 years, but today it suddenly froze and is stuck on a black and white screen. The display is completely blank, showing only a solid white background with no … --- ## [SanDisk for connecting wireless asking password. I did not provide any password earlier. However it is working on laptop without asking a password. How to conncet it wireless or eliminate password](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-for-connecting-wireless-asking-password-i-did-not-provide-any-password-earlier-however-it-is-working-on-laptop-without-asking-a-password-how-to-conncet-it-wireless-or-eliminate-password/246691)
**Author:** [@asghar75](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/asghar75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-for-connecting-wireless-asking-password-i-did-not-provide-any-password-earlier-however-it-is-working-on-laptop-without-asking-a-password-how-to-conncet-it-wireless-or-eliminate-password/246691 "2024-10-11T12:13:18Z")
SanDisk for connecting wireless asking password. I did not provide any password earlier. However it is working on laptop without asking a password. How to conncet it wireless or eliminate password. Plz guide --- ## [Clip Zip Screen Issue](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/clip-zip-screen-issue/244691)
**Author:** [@FlaminCheeto](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/FlaminCheeto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/clip-zip-screen-issue/244691 "2024-08-26T12:05:12Z")
So I just found my old clip zip while rummaging through some old trash. Surprisingly it works, I’m able to hear music on it after pressing some random buttons. The main issue I’m facing is I cannot for the life of me get… --- ## [Sansa Media Converter Portable \[New\]](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sansa-media-converter-portable-new/244695)
**Author:** [@Epicoolegito](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Epicoolegito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sansa-media-converter-portable-new/244695 "2024-08-26T12:03:50Z")
I went through a LOT of steps to do this, and I also created a portable app out of it, that way it does not require administrator privileges. Download: Sansa Media Converter -83mb How to use: Open the downloaded fi… --- ## [SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2, and WD My Passport SSD External Drive Firmware Update](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-v2-sandisk-extreme-pro-portable-ssd-v2-and-wd-my-passport-ssd-external-drive-firmware-update/229123)
**Author:** [@cindy.zhang](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/cindy.zhang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-v2-sandisk-extreme-pro-portable-ssd-v2-and-wd-my-passport-ssd-external-drive-firmware-update/229123 "2023-05-31T20:17:43Z")
We have identified a firmware issue that can cause SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2, and WD My Passport SSD products to unexpectedly disconnect from a computer. Full details, includin… --- ## [What is the upper most root directory on a CFexpress EXpro?](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/what-is-the-upper-most-root-directory-on-a-cfexpress-expro/233790)
**Author:** [@Naturenut](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Naturenut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/what-is-the-upper-most-root-directory-on-a-cfexpress-expro/233790 "2023-11-17T05:00:42Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m updating the firmware on my Nikon Z7ii. There are two directories found on the CFexpress card (DCIM/NIKON). There are two card slots and the CFexpress slot (slot 1) is the primary. I’m directed to… --- ## [Cruzer Blade 8GB ](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/cruzer-blade-8gb/232104)
**Author:** [@vilastale](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/vilastale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/cruzer-blade-8gb/232104 "2023-09-25T12:11:58Z")
--- ## [Cannot read SanDisk Extreme SSD serial numbers. Bad printing](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/cannot-read-sandisk-extreme-ssd-serial-numbers-bad-printing/231198)
**Author:** [@ProjectileObjects](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/ProjectileObjects)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/cannot-read-sandisk-extreme-ssd-serial-numbers-bad-printing/231198 "2023-08-19T12:03:39Z")
Tell me what the Serial number is on this SSD? I have multiple of these SSDs and I’m trying to see which ones have the firmware issue. Even the boxes they come in don’t have the serial numbers listed on the outsid… --- ## [Where we can buy sandisk products in UK](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/where-we-can-buy-sandisk-products-in-uk/229667)
**Author:** [@Kuldeep11](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Kuldeep11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/where-we-can-buy-sandisk-products-in-uk/229667 "2023-07-07T12:39:17Z")
HI Where we can buy sandisk products in UK. Please suggest --- ## [The files from my SSD were hidden and only shows exe. ](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/the-files-from-my-ssd-were-hidden-and-only-shows-exe/229619)
**Author:** [@Thatuang](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Thatuang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/the-files-from-my-ssd-were-hidden-and-only-shows-exe/229619 "2023-07-04T11:58:18Z")
I have an issues with my SSD. the files were totally hidden and only shows exe, soon after I plug in to my old computer. How can I make total recover or way to slove? --- ## [SanDisk SSD Support Videos](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-ssd-support-videos/229137)
**Author:** [@cindy.zhang](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/cindy.zhang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/sandisk-ssd-support-videos/229137 "2023-06-01T19:22:18Z")
Hi Everyone, Please see another reference for support: our very own How-To Videos! Hopefully this will be any easy step-by-step tutorial to supplement your troubleshooting needs. We’d love to hear any feedback for futur… --- ## [NOTICE: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2, and WD My Passport SSD External Drive Firmware Update](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/notice-sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-v2-sandisk-extreme-pro-portable-ssd-v2-and-wd-my-passport-ssd-external-drive-firmware-update/229122)
**Author:** [@cindy.zhang](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/cindy.zhang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/notice-sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-v2-sandisk-extreme-pro-portable-ssd-v2-and-wd-my-passport-ssd-external-drive-firmware-update/229122 "2023-05-31T20:16:50Z")
We have identified a firmware issue that can cause SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2, and WD My Passport SSD products to unexpectedly disconnect from a computer. Full details, includin…