The is a USB flash drive controller developed by Solid State System (3S) . It is most frequently found in mid-2010s Kingston DataTraveler drives, such as the Kingston DT101 G2 and DT-TANK. When these drives face corruption, write-protection, or show up as "0 Bytes," technicians turn to the specialized enthusiast platform USBDev.ru for low-level diagnostic and flashing utilities.
Note: As noted by technical documentation on USBDev, public binary support for the SSS6698 is extremely limited. Most packages contain only a single, generic .BIN file per chip profile, meaning successful compatibility with your drive's specific NAND flash memory layout is a game of chance. Step 3: Configuring the MPTool and .INI Files
These tools are often flagged as false positives because they interact with hardware at a low level.
It is usually paired with cheap Toshiba TLC memory, which wears out quickly. Write Protection Loop: sss6698-bb usbdev
This is the primary software used to re-initialize the controller. Note that successful repair often depends on having the correct binary ( .BIN ) and configuration ( .INI ) files for your specific flash ID .
If the controller firmware cannot be re-written using software tools, your strategy depends entirely on whether you need the or the hardware device .
The state is a distress signal from your USB flash drive. It indicates that the controller is alive but lost its instruction set (firmware). While the average user may panic, understanding this state opens two paths: restoration via mass production tools (data loss, drive fixed) or professional data recovery (data saved, drive potentially sacrificed). The is a USB flash drive controller developed
Since specialized firmware tools for the SSS6698-BB are often unavailable, try these standard recovery methods first: Low-Level Formatting
Volume: G: Controller: Solid State System SSS6698-BB (or Toshiba TC58NC6623) Possible Memory Chip(s): Toshiba TC58NVG7T2JTA00 / TH58TEG8TDKTA20 Memory Type: TLC / MLC Flash ID: 98 3A A8 92 76 57 (or 98 DE 98 92) Flash CE: 1 or 2 VID: 0951 (Kingston) or 0930 (Toshiba) PID: 1665 or 6544 Query Vendor ID: GENERIC Physical Disk Capacity: 0 Bytes (When corrupted) Use code with caution.
Open the directory and look for the configuration file (usually MP.ini or 6698_Setting.ini ). Run the primary executable as an Administrator. Note: As noted by technical documentation on USBDev,
If the utility throws a connection error or the flash drive is completely invisible to Windows (no sound, 0 Bytes capacity), the controller's firmware loop is frozen. You must force the controller into (Short-Circuiting).
The is a legitimate, workhorse USB 2.0 controller. However, its presence is often a red flag for counterfeit USB drives . If you bought a high-capacity drive (1TB+) for a suspiciously low price and it contains this chip, it is highly likely you have a hacked drive that will eventually eat your data.
: There are virtually no mass production tools targeting this exact controller generation available to the general public Solid State System.
Once the tool recognizes your drive (showing its capacity and chip ID), click Start to begin the firmware update/repair. 4. Basic Windows Troubleshooting