6 Ways to Delete or Format a Write Protected USB

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2024
  • Disclaimer: please make backups of any information deemed important. I am providing this in good faith, hoping you can format your write protected USB. Unfortunately sometimes it is not possible to easily fix the problem. This video is intended for conventional USBs, not necessarily microSDs or others
    Links:
    Chipgenius: www.mediafire.com/file/664rfnu...
    Flashroot: flashboot.ru/iflash/
    Solution 1: 0:00
    Solution 2: 0:46
    Solution 3: 2:17
    Solution 4: 3:55
    Solution 5: 4:54
    Solution 6: 6:15
    Extra solution: 7:34
    Another solution: Use a device (phone, camera) to try connect to the computer (thanks biscoito1r)
    Special thanks to:
    Samy Youssef for advice on the video
    Freestockmusic.com for the tracks:
    Sweet, bouncy and bright
    Buzzing Pop Promo (also called Adult Romantic Comedy Pop Rock by Bobby Cole)
    Cannot format because disk is write protected
    2020
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Komentáře • 499

  • @bentabena
    @bentabena Před 5 lety +1

    Last solution finally worked for me, truly speaking this is the best video giving all the possible solutions, good work mate

  • @jg5183
    @jg5183 Před 2 lety +1

    Nothing was working and then I finally saw this video. It helped a lot, I wished I found it sooner, thank you!!

  • @paul1desm
    @paul1desm Před 7 lety +4

    great video but only solution 6 worked for me and i have waited years to find this solution great job

  • @amitshrestha3182
    @amitshrestha3182 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you, I had tried the first 4 options before I watched your video.. but the last one did the trick..

  • @pouriabazmara3082
    @pouriabazmara3082 Před 5 lety +1

    So many thanks for the great video. My USB was not working at all, windows would appear the message to format the disk as soon as I plugged it in, and could not format it in any way.
    I did all I could but none worked. The only useful method was using the software you mentioned, formatting, and then re-formatting using windows. It fixed the problem and now the Flash Disk works properly.

  • @viswanaathv.s.220
    @viswanaathv.s.220 Před 5 lety +50

    Hey man, none of them worked. But thanks for making such a great video. Someone has spent their quality time in making these videos. Like you mentioned at the end of the video, perhaps my USB drive is unrepairable. Those who have given a thumbs down are real cruel to have done so. Pls keep the good work going man. Cheers

    • @rockshubham7556
      @rockshubham7556 Před 2 lety +2

      Same.

    • @sanjeewakanchanaparanahewa5316
      @sanjeewakanchanaparanahewa5316 Před 2 lety +1

      same

    • @m.khattab87
      @m.khattab87 Před 2 lety +1

      Same

    • @tony.CSC.Indiana
      @tony.CSC.Indiana Před 2 lety +1

      So these usb drives just "write protect" themselves aye? I tried 1-4 no bueno; im assuming 5 and 6 wont work either. I suppose usb drives are not a safe place to store data if the useability changes from just sitting. Not getting this whole write protection thing. I own it. I didnt write protect it but now its protected from me? Gotta love it...

  • @Jack-vc1jc
    @Jack-vc1jc Před 6 lety +1

    That amazing moment when the extra solution at the end works :) worked for my micro sd card

    • @robertchirp
      @robertchirp  Před 6 lety +1

      I was not actually sure if that solution would ever work if the other methods failed (I had a theory it could be a solution but have never tried it before, hence why I put it as an 'extra solution' rather than a main one). You're the first person who has commented this has worked after all the others have failed so thank you for informing me :)

    • @johnmcdaid7957
      @johnmcdaid7957 Před 3 lety

      gonna try it now.... Wish me luck!

  • @ronaldpabuaya3748
    @ronaldpabuaya3748 Před 4 lety +1

    i already tried alot of different ways before i saw this video. and i could say "solution 6" works for me. thanks bro...

  • @johnnytheunknown1022
    @johnnytheunknown1022 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for spending your time on making this video.
    Your solution 6 helped me but with a little modification:
    - Click on your USB (when running the program) just as in the video, but then copy your "Chip Part-Number"*.
    - Search for results on your browser with your "Chip Part-Number" + the word "format".
    - Now you should find some results/tutorials/Company production help.
    I tried to remove my USB drive's write-protection for hours without success, but with the info above, i got my drive working.
    * If your "Chip Part-Number" has a "-" (hyphen), don't use the numbers on that hyphen's right side, just use the numbers on that hyphen's left side.

    • @robertchirp
      @robertchirp  Před 6 lety +2

      Glad you were persistent enough to find a workaround that works for you, and for posting it here. I will pin this comment in hope it will help others.

    • @mr.ickster516
      @mr.ickster516 Před 5 lety

      You never did

  • @aqxille_8171
    @aqxille_8171 Před 6 lety +1

    The Formatter Silicon Power did the trick, Thanks so much, you earned a sub

  • @valdisrabovs5990
    @valdisrabovs5990 Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks! Solution 6 is working!

  • @taylormcbride7651
    @taylormcbride7651 Před 6 lety +2

    thank you so much i looked and looked then stumbled across your video and it helped so much :) the hdd low level format tool worked wonderfully bookmarked and liked on video and site

  • @brunosanader8797
    @brunosanader8797 Před 3 lety

    The only advice and solution that actually worked for me, just the thing that i needed

  • @kumssmuk2632
    @kumssmuk2632 Před 2 lety +1

    Very well done. Indicates dedication in whatever you do 👍

  • @harshitasahu1496
    @harshitasahu1496 Před 7 lety +16

    finally something worked for me .....5th one worked ....thanks so much ....watched 8 videos and tried 6 methods and downloaded 3 software but nothing worked except this HH LL format tool...so happy thanks Robert :-)

  • @khizer84
    @khizer84 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks Brother, I did everything whatever the process it was given on the entire internet so far and it did not worked but the last step you told it worked for me. i am very thankful to you and pray for the safety of your knowledge which you provide to others to help them... :-)

    • @canvaapplessons1224
      @canvaapplessons1224 Před 5 lety +1

      Khizer Hayat That's a great comment I can say... Which must have made the uploader proud.
      Thanks. I'll try this tomorrow.

    • @khizer84
      @khizer84 Před 5 lety +1

      @@canvaapplessons1224 thanks for the compliment. Actually thats true. I was hopeless before watching this video. But then i was happy simply 😊 because it worked

    • @canvaapplessons1224
      @canvaapplessons1224 Před 5 lety +2

      Great.
      Fortunately, the CMD method worked for me. No mess.

  • @skok4n
    @skok4n Před 6 lety +1

    I thought already the USB stick is dead ... write lock and no option to change it ... solution 6 and a small program formated the disk and its free to write agan ...thank You man!!!

  • @equinanigra97
    @equinanigra97 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you very much
    you are the ONE among (thankful) 10 videos who get it

  • @dcdansk
    @dcdansk Před 5 lety

    Solid! No fluff = worked perfectly.. Thumbs up.

  • @Ann_4869
    @Ann_4869 Před 2 lety +1

    definitely subscribing to your channel because it worked! Thank you so much for the tutorial! It's really helpful ^-^ option 5 worked for me too

  • @jakubwojcik1099
    @jakubwojcik1099 Před 7 lety +2

    None of the methods worked for me sadly, really needed a solution however much appreciated for the effort you put in cheers buddy.

  • @tejalkesarkar7473
    @tejalkesarkar7473 Před 7 lety +1

    thankyou for providing this video ..it solved my pendrive issues!

  • @steveli3163
    @steveli3163 Před 6 lety +5

    Actually, that is best video I found ever, it contain each method I found in the website !!!!!

  • @gorantanaskovic867
    @gorantanaskovic867 Před 5 lety

    You are a GENIUS, a wizard...thanks, all the best man!!!!!

  • @akismatthaiadis8135
    @akismatthaiadis8135 Před 4 lety +1

    YES !!!!!
    Solution 6 worked for me !!!!
    KINGSTONE DataTraveler 100G3 (16GB).
    Been locked for 2 years, finally unlocked and ready to use !!!
    You are the best Robert Chirp !!!!

  • @IzztGoBzzt
    @IzztGoBzzt Před 6 lety +6

    Oh my god finally one that actually works!Thank you so much man!

  • @apostolosparris6293
    @apostolosparris6293 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much for your time!!!
    Last step worked for me!
    i have a kingstone usb stick with phison chip and i found utility and worked!!
    Thanks again!

  • @JustAFanGamer
    @JustAFanGamer Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks, 3 option worked just fine for me :D

  • @yarixtech
    @yarixtech Před 6 lety +4

    5 methode worked ( hdd low Lebel format tool) thanks

  • @nbtn3t
    @nbtn3t Před 5 lety

    The last solution is saving my pendrive.... Thank you very much.

  • @mushy_GLX
    @mushy_GLX Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you, in my case only option 5 worked HDD low level format

  • @Simonkenteriksson
    @Simonkenteriksson Před 5 lety +1

    Solution nr2 worked for me. Thanks alot for the video!

  • @gogachamauri7648
    @gogachamauri7648 Před 7 lety +3

    thank you so much it's work 100% for me 5th

  • @DefenseNewsX
    @DefenseNewsX Před 7 lety +28

    best video so far on the issue
    thank you very much

  • @zamarakjabbarkhel7262
    @zamarakjabbarkhel7262 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you very much.Video was very helpful.
    First one worked for me.

  • @martinking4615
    @martinking4615 Před 5 lety +144

    thanks!! but none worked for my device

    • @adytm
      @adytm Před 3 lety +2

      SAD

    • @jimmyng1992
      @jimmyng1992 Před 3 lety +1

      After each case.. pls try to remove the SD card and re-install it.

  • @robertchirp
    @robertchirp  Před 7 lety +21

    Solution 1: 0:00
    Solution 2: 0:46
    Solution 3: 2:17
    Solution 4: 3:55
    Solution 5: 4:54
    Solution 6: 6:15
    Extra solution: 7:34
    Please like, comment or subscribe. It only takes a second, but it will make my day! I read every comment, feel free to ask any questions

    • @robertchirp
      @robertchirp  Před 7 lety +9

      I'm so happy this video got 50 likes. Thank you so much guys :D

    • @OzKnosis
      @OzKnosis Před 6 lety +1

      solution 2 worked for me, you helped tens of thousands of people!

    • @HELLCAT0877
      @HELLCAT0877 Před 6 lety +1

      method 5 work on me! thx

    • @gihcue
      @gihcue Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks it does the formating write protection error but when i was transferinf files the write protection error comes up again ! Its Transcend USB Stick 32GB

  • @Stefan-wi9cb
    @Stefan-wi9cb Před 6 lety +7

    Didnt work any of these.Seems like my SD Card is infected or something.Still very nice tutorial and thank you.As you said,at least i tried :D

  • @Jaybee921
    @Jaybee921 Před 6 lety +1

    OMG I LOVE YOU THIS WORKED IGOT TO SAVE SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED

  • @nafimershad8933
    @nafimershad8933 Před 6 lety +1

    This Video saved my life... Thanks..

  • @cristoferviantehass7261

    thanks man, i was already giving up, only 6 solution save me

  • @techgamer1519
    @techgamer1519 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much. Second solution fixed my problem

  • @risket6617
    @risket6617 Před 6 lety +1

    Mine worked with solution 6. Thanks you so much!

  • @emilianomealla1898
    @emilianomealla1898 Před rokem

    Thanks for the motivation. I wasn't sure if I could do it, but I might try it eventually.

  • @ishandang3216
    @ishandang3216 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks brother i was fedup alot but last method of recovering firmware by vid pid and then finding util for it fixed my pen drive i subscribed you also

  • @abhayiari
    @abhayiari Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the Video. Method no. 2 worked for me perfectly.

  • @schwamieboy1
    @schwamieboy1 Před 7 lety +1

    The safe mode was the only thing that helped me , but at least i know what i have to do now. Thanks allot.

  • @Dennis94
    @Dennis94 Před 5 lety

    Thank you sooo much the last step worked like wonder can't thank you enough 🙂

  • @tariqshata2338
    @tariqshata2338 Před 4 lety +1

    ctually, that is best video I found ever,it works for me

  • @eirinidelavia3329
    @eirinidelavia3329 Před 5 lety

    Methode No 2 worked for me! Thank you so much!

  • @alexsaunders1645
    @alexsaunders1645 Před 5 lety +1

    You, Sir, are absolutely fantastic. Thank you for this

  • @AndreasNeophytou
    @AndreasNeophytou Před 6 lety +5

    2nd solution worked for me thx mate.

  • @maanchocolateboy3465
    @maanchocolateboy3465 Před 2 lety +1

    this is the best video. i viewed many videos but, this one is 100% guide

  • @tatsuyamaimetang7752
    @tatsuyamaimetang7752 Před 5 lety +2

    THE BEST VIDEOS IN THE WORLD YOU SAVE ME CUZ I HAVE TO SEND WORK TO MY TEACHER TOMORROW THANKS A LOT DUDE!!!

  • @waseemmirza4800
    @waseemmirza4800 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank You man stay blessed

  • @ebalim
    @ebalim Před 5 lety +1

    solution 2 worked for me.. thank you very much

  • @shadowx6819
    @shadowx6819 Před 2 lety +1

    You are the man, solution 5 worked for me. Thank you so much finally found a video with a solution that works!!!!!!!

  • @allamaprabhuani
    @allamaprabhuani Před 4 lety +1

    You're awesome! Sadly, none worked for me. Great video! ✌👏✔

  • @VishantMehta9
    @VishantMehta9 Před 3 lety

    It works! Thanks for the detailed information.

  • @unieshine
    @unieshine Před 5 lety +1

    Awsome videos all the solutions are in 1 video

  • @joedarkman1439
    @joedarkman1439 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks!!! the 6th solution worked for me.

  • @mrbeltu5689
    @mrbeltu5689 Před 6 lety +1

    thanks buddy...i tried only the silicon....it was easy..and wow...it worked...thanks again

  • @SvaTantr
    @SvaTantr Před 7 lety +1

    5Th method worked for me! Thx man!

  • @KarWeFit
    @KarWeFit Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video man! The second method worked for me :)

  • @davidsullivan1254
    @davidsullivan1254 Před 2 lety +2

    Incredible video. I'm not bothered that every solution failed for me. It was great to see such a wonderful video with so many options to try. You are a wonderful teacher. :)

  • @witzbeatz1661
    @witzbeatz1661 Před 7 lety +1

    Worked - 3. solution! Thanks

  • @matrixk372
    @matrixk372 Před 7 lety +2

    Just wanted to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH sorry in Block but i like all your video although it didn't helped me but your video was awesome. thanks again and good luck dude :-)

  • @cheralynrivas7397
    @cheralynrivas7397 Před 5 lety +1

    it works for me, thank you!

  • @NejoTheReaper
    @NejoTheReaper Před 6 lety

    Although it didn't solve my problem, you did a great video. Thank you for your help.

    • @robertchirp
      @robertchirp  Před 6 lety

      Thank you for your kind words. Someone in the comments recommended this program if none of the methods in the video worked: www.mediafire.com/file/dalzj6l64sqhahz/Formatter+Silicon+Power+v.3.7.0.0+%28PS2251%29.zip

  • @cathtychu
    @cathtychu Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you so much!!! I successfully formatted my write-protected files using solution 2! You're brilliant! Many thanks ;)

  • @hanscamacho6117
    @hanscamacho6117 Před 5 lety

    None worked for me until solution 6. Thank you so much for all the help. mabuhay

  • @dinakarav
    @dinakarav Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks so much. 4th solution worked for me.

  • @raihanhasan1374
    @raihanhasan1374 Před 6 lety +1

    thanks man... solution 5 worked...!!!

  • @rishanelololistana
    @rishanelololistana Před 3 lety

    A BIG THANKS sir, i tried those but only solution 5 worked. Maraming salamat po. Great work

  • @stuys69
    @stuys69 Před 4 lety +4

    Actual fooking mad lad!!
    Once upon a lockdown, some bored fella (me) had seriously lost all hope for their usb, which had been effectively bricked for years. And thanks to having very little otherwise to do, and stumbling randomly upon a long forgotten usb; I understandably got very (and I mean VERY) keen to revive the blighter.
    After watching three other videos and after failing every single goddam time up untill step 6 here; and despite my growing skepticism, that Russian site (FlashBoot or iFlash or something) came out with the words "Formatter Silicon Power v.3.7.0.0 (PS2251)".. reluctantly as a a last hurrah of sorts, i searched exactly that into google, only to get a link back to the same russian website (good ol flashboot), again, begrudgingly, I said "Well Ive come this far..."
    - the usb was mere minutes from the bin-
    Upon running this questionable russian exe (Formatter_SiliconPower.) It suggests you get any other usbs out and commences the purge!.. Exept all that returned was a poorly worded error(i think?) message, with an error code of 121; again, now seconds from disposing of the fooker I contemplate quitting -"Alright; once last hoorah ill give a ctrl+f of the russian website for the error code (121) and see if any russians were in luck"-. And bingo! well kinda, apparently several russians had seemingly also become derailed by this error (like QUITE a few).
    At this point almost every drop of hope for this bastard of a usb has been drained or dried up, right until my eyes chanced upon the comment of a brilliant russian named Vadim ( I guess?, apparently Вадим in cyrillic- cheers google translate). Anywho, this russian legend had said something to the effect of "I worried in vein, had an error, launched again - everything ok." Which by jeeves neither him nor google translate was lying! Sure as schnitzel I didn't even need to re-run the formatter_siliconpower exe- just hit that reformat button AND BAM!! after 3 thousand failed attempts we fooking finally cracked back into our own USB!! *Howling with joy*
    Seriously though this has been an enjoyable ode to: Robert! (Chirp, who posted this video), Vadim/Вадим (the invaluable russian stranger) and also that flashboot website too while im at it!
    Probably worth noting my usb is a kingston (apparently actually Phison) data traveler 32gb usb3, with VID/PID combo of; 0951/1666
    Also worth noting, the 'flash vendor' and 'flash model' collums were NOT filled with chip vendor and chip part info respectivley, however one of them (part number iirc) was listed under a different column (chip model iirc)- hope this helps someone
    tldr: a sincere thankyou to the OP Robert and all the tech savvy Rus!

  • @danilivinarriba1767
    @danilivinarriba1767 Před 6 lety +1

    Solution 2 works on me. Tnx bro

  • @Saigon.1.9.7.5
    @Saigon.1.9.7.5 Před 6 lety +1

    Your clip is usefully. I am successfull for removing read-only of full film HDD 2TB. :)) Thank you very much!!!!

  • @Sirquattro2010
    @Sirquattro2010 Před 6 lety +1

    You did my day mate, it worked on solution 4. Thanks a lot. Cheers.

  • @karetech1595
    @karetech1595 Před 4 lety +1

    solution
    5 is workinggg

  • @canonpop2895
    @canonpop2895 Před 7 lety +1

    Muchas gracias amigo se soluciono mi problema con la opcion 6 saludos

  • @agnijewels765
    @agnijewels765 Před 6 lety +1

    finally i fix my pendrive... thanks alot

  • @geetanjalijain9159
    @geetanjalijain9159 Před 6 lety +3

    Such a great video but only 655 subscribers ? btw I subbed + liked !

  • @raychparagas6878
    @raychparagas6878 Před 7 lety +5

    This is the MOST helpful video I've seen, THANK YOU!
    Unfortunately, none of these steps fixed my sd card, still not able to format it :( huhuhu

  • @datjulesyboy
    @datjulesyboy Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much, great video

  • @dinorogic
    @dinorogic Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks, the second one worked.

  • @TomzHDGaming
    @TomzHDGaming Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, thank you! Been trying to fix my USB for several week couldn't do it. My friend sent me this and the first step worked!

  • @azoresky2542
    @azoresky2542 Před 6 lety +1

    its working................thank you so much..i am very thankful to you

  • @deedee_31
    @deedee_31 Před 2 lety

    yeaaaah the second solution worked perfect making the new key and all thnx man u made my night
    stay safe

  • @lovropogorelcnik3606
    @lovropogorelcnik3606 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much!! Solution 2 worked for me but you didn't mention that PC reset is needed (at least it was in my case).

  • @viktor7807
    @viktor7807 Před 5 lety +2

    thank you solution 5 worked

  • @benblanton6013
    @benblanton6013 Před 6 lety

    Thanks, direct to the POINT. Thx!

  • @earltontabut8588
    @earltontabut8588 Před 5 lety +23

    thx for the video.but i guess my device is damaged.

  • @IL24Tv.devotional
    @IL24Tv.devotional Před 3 lety

    Your Video is amazing you help us very well, Thankyou for this video, we love this video.

  • @rafaeltrindade9966
    @rafaeltrindade9966 Před 3 lety

    Tks man!!! Worked for me on "Safe mode"

  • @lesegonkile7139
    @lesegonkile7139 Před 2 lety +1

    I LOVE YOU it did worked for me wow, perfect, fantastic, I promise I'll share this video

  • @alenskugor8503
    @alenskugor8503 Před 6 lety

    Thanks man. Solution no.6 worked.

  • @melvinquidong6280
    @melvinquidong6280 Před 6 lety

    i tried it all but none of it works, but thanks to your tutorial it was very helpful.

  • @maulikjpatel8970
    @maulikjpatel8970 Před 3 lety +1

    👍 best video I have seen for solution in youtube 👍

  • @jennyabear3869
    @jennyabear3869 Před 7 lety +1

    solution no.2 ! omg thanksss

  • @AllTechnicalStuff
    @AllTechnicalStuff Před 6 lety +1

    Nice videos and thanks