{"id":136467,"date":"2023-05-25T12:01:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T12:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=136467"},"modified":"2024-12-05T07:22:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T07:22:07","slug":"sandisk-extreme-ssds-are-wiping-users-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/sandisk-extreme-ssds-are-wiping-users-data\/","title":{"rendered":"SanDisk Extreme SSDs are Wiping Users\u2019 Data \u2013 WD to Release Firmware Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

With many complaints from SanDisk users about its Extreme and Extreme Pro portable SSDs abruptly failing and wiping their data, Western Digital has admitted that these drives are critically broken. They have issued a fix for the problem and will soon release the firmware update for 4TB models. The 2TB units are still in effect, causing ample damage to its users’ data.<\/p>

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSDs are Automatically Wiping Data<\/strong><\/h2>

Users are rigorously posting on Reddit, SanDisk, and other tech forums about SanDisk portable SSDs automatically wiping the drives’ data including the file systems. Since Western Digital hasn’t released any permanent solution for the issue, the situation is turning into a quagmire.<\/p>

Some users tried disconnecting and reconnecting their SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs, but it did not work. The SSDs, on reconnecting, only showed that the drive was unformatted with data completely wiped.<\/p>

Western Digital’s Limited Response<\/strong><\/h2>

Considering all the complaints by users, the manufacturer replied<\/a>, “Western Digital is aware of reports indicating some customers have experienced an issue with 4TB SanDisk Extreme and\/or Extreme Pro portable SSDs (SDSSDE61-4T00 and SDSSDE81-4T00 respectively). We have resolved the issue and will publish a firmware update to our website soon. Customers with questions or who are experiencing issues should contact our Customer Support team for assistance.”<\/em><\/p>

Although the company claims that the firmware update will roll out, only for the 4TB models. The users who are dealing with SSD data loss issues with 2TB models haven’t got any relief. Further, the problem seems to affect only the recent batches, especially the ones manufactured after November 2022.<\/p>

Hard Time for WD for Sure!<\/strong><\/h2>

Many tech publications have recommended SanDisk SSDs. They’re popular for their rugged build quality, making them water, dust, and shockproof – a few primary reasons that appeal to users not having to worry about the physical issues with the drives, resulting in data loss. <\/p>

However, this time, due to the above issue, the users’ data is at stake, which may cost them a fortune if it gets lost. However, Verge<\/a> says, “the company has been downplaying the issue for months, all while it continues to sell these drives at a deep discount.<\/strong><\/em>”<\/p>

Some affected users who received replacement drives have reported similar issues with them. The drives are wiping the data automatically and there is no stop to it. A user who received SanDisk Pro-G40 SSD as a replacement drive also reported encountering a similar situation. This suggests that the issue is widespread and still at large.<\/p>

New developments –<\/strong><\/p>