This technical guide provides an updated walkthrough for identifying the controller, downloading the correct Mass Production Tool (MPTool) software, flashing the firmware, and recovering a malfunctioning flash drive. Understanding the Hardware Profile: VID 1E3D & PID 198A
Provide guidance on on a flash drive if it's completely bricked.
Alternatively, choose and restart your PC to let Windows reinstall the default driver. 2. Advanced Firmware Repair (Mass Production Tools) usb device id vid 1e3d pid 198a updated
You are not alone. This specific USB identifier has become a common query for Windows users, particularly those running Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager . This technical guide provides an updated walkthrough for
Many users report that the drive is detected by Windows but behaves as if it contains no storage, leading to these common errors:
If you have recently checked your Windows Device Manager, Linux dmesg logs, or macOS System Information and stumbled upon the identifier , you might be wondering what this device is, why it requires an "updated" driver, and how to get it working properly. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager
If you see this device in your system, it is likely connected to an external peripheral such as:
This is why many generic, promotional, and "too good to be true" USB drives from online marketplaces contain this controller. The drive's firmware is modified to report a fake, larger capacity (e.g., 2TB) when only a small storage chip (e.g., 32GB) is present. When you try to write data beyond the actual physical capacity, the drive corrupts, fails, and starts throwing the errors mentioned above.
Last updated: Based on current USB-IF database and MP Tool logs.