6 Ways to Delete or Format a Write Protected USB

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

[@jg5183]

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

[@paul1desm]

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

[@bentabena]

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

[@amitshrestha3182]

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

[@pouria97]

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]

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]

Same.

[@sanjeewakanchanaparanahewa5316]

same

[@m.khattab87]

Same

[@tony.CSC.Indiana]

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...

[@martinking4615]

thanks!! but none worked for my device

[@adytm]

SAD

[@jimmyng1992]

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

[@ronaldpabuaya3748]

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

[@johnnytheunknown1022]

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]

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]

You never did

[@skok4n]

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!!!

[@taylormcbride7651]

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

[@aqxille_8171]

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

[@brunosanader8797]

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

[@harshitasahu1496]

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 :-)

[@marius-cristianrusu6202]

That worked for me too!

[@equinanigra97]

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

[@mushy_GLX]

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

[@Jack-vc1jc]

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

[@robertchirp]

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]

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

[@robertchirp]

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]

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

[@OzKnosis]

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

[@HELLCAT0877]

method 5 work on me! thx

[@gihcue]

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

[@kumssmuk2632]

Very well done. Indicates dedication in whatever you do 👍

[@tejalkesarkar7473]

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

[@Dravidconoodle]

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

[@apostolosparris6293]

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!

[@Ann_4869]

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

[@nbtn3t]

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

[@zamarakjabbarkhel7262]

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

[@jakubwojcik1099]

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

[@dynxlex]

same

[@emilianomealla1898]

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

[@akismatthaiadis8135]

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 !!!!

[@yarixtech]

5 methode worked ( hdd low Lebel format tool) thanks

[@Stefan-wi9cb]

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

[@khizer84]

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]

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

[@khizer84]

@@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]

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

[@steveli3163]

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

[@rishanelololistana]

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

[@techgamer1519]

Thank you so much. Second solution fixed my problem

[@cristoferviantehass7261]

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

[@ishandang3216]

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

[@DefenseNewsX]

best video so far on the issue
thank you very much

[@daneguye]

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[@ahmedmajid8130]

First Method worked for me, Thanks a lot Dear

[@abhayiari]

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

[@valdisrabovs5990]

Thanks! Solution 6 is working!

[@Simonkenteriksson]

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

[@risket6617]

Mine worked with solution 6. Thanks you so much!

[@schwamieboy1]

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

[@AlhadjeAbdallah]

what exactly did you do?

[@JustAFanGamer]

Thanks, 3 option worked just fine for me :D

[@Jaybee921]

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

[@nafimershad8933]

This Video saved my life... Thanks..

[@Dennis94]

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

[@dcdansk]

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

[@ebalim]

solution 2 worked for me.. thank you very much

[@tantasci324]

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

[@lesegonkile7139]

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

[@dinakarav]

Thanks so much. 4th solution worked for me.

[@maulikjpatel8970]

👍 best video I have seen for solution in youtube 👍

[@KarWeFit]

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

[@supriyappu_vlogs]

thank u so much its very useful for all

[@joedarkman1439]

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

[@tariqshata2338]

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

[@NejoTheReaper]

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

[@robertchirp]

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

[@hanscamacho6117]

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

[@zeros1979]

solution 4 worked for me! thank you very much for the help!

[@gogachamauri7648]

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

[@deedee_31]

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

[@eirinidelavia3329]

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

[@gorantanaskovic867]

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

[@mrbeltu5689]

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

[@shadowx6819]

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

[@zalaten]

thank you very very very much >> solution 6 worked for my device

[@earltontabut24]

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

[@Calocarv]

Good man! the last option worked for me

[@allamaprabhuani]

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

[@matrixk372]

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 :-)

[@unieshine]

Awsome videos all the solutions are in 1 video

[@lovropogorelcnik3606]

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).

[@geetanjalijain9159]

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

[@mr.ickster516]

lol i felt like i was waiting to be sorted into my house in hogwarts. Eventually none of them solutions worked for me. They are sending me home. :I

[@ramikafernando6248]

thanks bro it really came through me

[@IL24Tv.devotional]

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

[@SvaTantr]

5Th method worked for me! Thx man!

[@fathiyaqanharris7949]

Thank You very much! this video help me a lot! :)

[@IzztGoBzzt]

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

[@engr_munda]

but my usb give error

[@YounesBahamou]

Which one worked for you ?

[@datjulesyboy]

Thank you so much, great video

[@VishantMehta9]

It works! Thanks for the detailed information.

[@GAMEXINSAAN]

thankyou so much

[@Saigon.1.9.7.5]

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

[@azoresky2542]

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

[@alexsaunders1645]

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

[@tatsuyamaimetang7752]

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

[@dinorogic]

Thanks, the second one worked.

[@AndreasNeophytou]

2nd solution worked for me thx mate.

[@AnshuSharma-io1bk]

thanks a lot bro... it worked....

[@melvinquidong6280]

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

[@howardawola669]

well it refused to clean and when I tried the chkdsk g; it said the file system is raw and chkdsk is not available for raw drives. what can I do next

[@saifu9211]

thanx buddy 5th method worked for me :)

[@elonikalou2037]

thanks extra solution worked for me.

[@raihanhasan1374]

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

[@agnijewels765]

finally i fix my pendrive... thanks alot

[@8bpnoob201]

ThanX man it Helps me a ton...

[@user-zl7kk1ec4u]

4:07
I typed chkdsk f (depending on what drive my usb is in) but it says:
The drive, the path, or the file name is not valid.

[@ft.Atulkumarsingh]

it should chkdsk f:

[@waseemmirza4800]

Thank You man stay blessed

[@marimarlagonoy9036]

what method did u used?

[@alenskugor8503]

Thanks man. Solution no.6 worked.