Topic: phison controllers

  • Windows 11 SSD Issues Linked to Early Firmware, Microsoft Says

    Windows 11 SSD Issues Linked to Early Firmware, Microsoft Says

    Recent Windows 11 updates were initially blamed for SSD failures, but the root cause appears to be early firmware and BIOS versions rather than Microsoft's software. Hardware manufacturer Phison found that pre-release or outdated firmware, often used in review units, led to instability when paire...

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  • Did a Windows Update Really Break Your SSD? Probably Not.

    Did a Windows Update Really Break Your SSD? Probably Not.

    Reports emerged suggesting Windows 11 updates damaged SSDs with Phison controllers, causing concern among users on social media. Both Microsoft and Phison conducted investigations and found no evidence linking the updates to drive failures, with tests unable to reproduce the issue. The claims wer...

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