there is a tool called repairS11 by vlo that could help. I haven't used it though. http://vlo.name:3000/ssdtool/

there is a tool called repairS11 by vlo that could help. I haven't used it though. http://vlo.name:3000/ssdtool/

The program is designed to restore the health of disks on the Phison 3111 (S11) controller, for example, Smartbuy Revival2, Kingston A400, which, due to some problems, went into protective mode.

It is also possible that disks with a controller relabeled in INIC6081 (found under the Kingspec brand) are supported.

Distinctive features of this state of the disk is:

- model name "SATAFIRM S11" or "INIC6081SSDWP"
- a firmware version in which instead of a dot the symbol 'W', for example, "SBFM01W1", or "INICWP00"
- raw value of the smart attribute 0xA7 (167), if any, equal to 3 (does not apply to disks from kingpec).

Data, in the event of a successful recovery, is destroyed.

The identification data (model name, serial number) of the disc is kept original.

System requirements - Windows XP / SP2 and higher, use of x86 and x64 versions is possible. You can use Windows PE based on the same versions. Requires starting with administrator rights (under Vista / higher systems, a request for rights is made).

The disk must be connected to the SATA controller (connection via firewire is not supported), it supports the work with standard AHCI drivers from Microsoft, Intel RST, it will probably work with IDE drivers. Performance with other drivers has not been tested. Surely it will not work with the drivers for the controllers in the SCSI and RAID controllers section.

It is also possible to work through some usb-sata bridges, for example asmedia asm105x / 115x, jmicron jm [s] 20329/539/578, initio inic1608 and some others.

To start the program, you need to specify the disk number in the system as a parameter, it can be viewed in the "Computer Management" -> "Disk Management" console. You can start without parameters and enter the disk number at the request of the program.

For example:

repairS11 2

If you start without parameters, a list of available disks and a disk number request will be displayed.

In case of successful checks, confirmation of the operation is requested, you need to press "Y" and "Enter", to refuse any other button.

After successful operation, you need to turn off and turn on the computer (or power on ssd).

I wonder if, after using the repairs11.exe, the data recoverable using recovery software.
Also, anyone have tried replacing the controller chip to fix controller firmware problem?

As fzabkar quotes, the procedure is data destructive but I am not exactly sure how the data is actually destroyed (if using secure erase or through other means)

Hi guis I have this kingston unit, it's first unit for me, how can it's possible to recover data from this product ? Thanks