Samsung 990 Pro and 980 SSDs failing fast **Firmware fix available**

Scott

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Just had a read around and found this:

www.tomshardware.com

Samsung 990 Pro Firmware Update Addresses Failing SSD Health

The update fixes the underlying cause of the rapid health declines, but it's not all good news.
www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com

Seems there's an update through the Magician software. Personally, if I had one of those drives, I'd be checking the SMART data to see what my health was like. If it wasn't where I expected, I would RMA it as according to that article the life is lost.
 
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Scott said:
Does that apply to the 990 too or is that just the 980?
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Good spot! Updated with correct link, not sure if techradar has mistaken the model or there's a separate issue on 980 Pros but everyone else is reporting on the 990 pros
 
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Scott said:
Just had a read around and found this:

www.tomshardware.com

Samsung 990 Pro Firmware Update Addresses Failing SSD Health

The update fixes the underlying cause of the rapid health declines, but it's not all good news.
www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com

Seems there's an update through the Magician software. Personally, if I had one of those drives, I'd be checking the SMART data to see what my health was like. If it wasn't where I expected, I would RMA it as according to that article the life is lost.
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From what I'm seeing, the firmware update only halts rapid deterioration, doesn't reset the clocks as such, so if your drive is affected I'd still be looking for a warranty replacement.
 
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SpyderTracks said:
From what I'm seeing, the firmware update only halts rapid deterioration, doesn't reset the clocks as such, so if your drive is affected I'd still be looking for a warranty replacement.
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Yeah that's my understanding too.

SpyderTracks said:
Good spot! Updated with correct link, not sure if techradar has mistaken the model or there's a separate issue on 980 Pros but everyone else is reporting on the 990 pros
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980s & 990s had similar issues apparently. The 980 release was issued a couple of weeks back. I would definitely be checking my drive if I had them.
 
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Scott said:
Yeah that's my understanding too.



980s & 990s had similar issues apparently. The 980 release was issued a couple of weeks back. I would definitely be checking my drive if I had them.
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Have updated the title to include the 980s, wasn't aware they were affected also.

There's a new video from Jayz2Cents on the subject, although particular to the 980s, but I believe the issue is the same on both models.


TLDR: If you install Samsung Magician, if it's showing a firmware version starting with a 3 (any numbers after that) and was manufactured in 2021, then you're affected and you need to update the firmware. If you're at all unsure of the manufacturing date, then I'd just update the firmware anyway if you're on the 3 version

semiconductor.samsung.com

Samsung Magician Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global

Samsung Magician software is designed to help you manage your Samsung SSD with a simple, intuitive user interface. Download files & find supported models.
semiconductor.samsung.com semiconductor.samsung.com

If it starts with a 4 or 5, then you should be fine.

But from what Jay is saying, the new firmware DOES in fact correct and reset any failed sectors, and they should again show healthy.
 
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