A: The firmware likely disabled the USB 3.0 PHY. Reflash with a different firmware version (look for "USB 3.0 enable" in release notes).
When we think of computer components that require firmware updates, the mind typically goes to the motherboard BIOS, graphics cards, or solid-state drives (SSDs). We rarely consider the humble USB flash drive. Yet, inside every modern high-speed USB stick lies a microcontroller, and often, that controller comes from Phison. One of the most common and reliable controllers on the market is the (also known as the Phison 2307).
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A: Use Phison’s GetInfo tool (v3.12.09.12). It reads the current firmware revision from the controller.
