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Chipgenius V421 Fixed

Detailed Report: ChipGenius v4.21 Fixed

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

ChipGenius is a proprietary Windows-based utility designed to query USB devices (flash drives, card readers, MP3 players, external HDDs, etc.) and extract the actual controller chip information, even when the device’s vendor name and model have been spoofed or corrupted. The “v4.21 Fixed” release refers to an unofficial but widely circulated patched version of the original ChipGenius 4.21, intended to correct specific bugs and improve device detection.

VID: 13FE – PID: 5200
Chip Vendor: SiliconGo
Chip Part-Number: SM3257ENAA – [256M x 8] TLC
Real Capacity: 8,192 MB (8 GB)
  • Controller Manufacturer (e.g., Alcor, Phison, Silicon Motion, SMI, Innostor)
  • Controller Model (e.g., PS2251-07, AU6998, CBM2099)
  • Flash Memory Type (e.g., Toshiba TLC, Micron MLC, Hynix)
  • Possible Capacity vs. Real Capacity (crucial for spotting fakes)
  • Device Name (commercial name)
  • Controller Vendor/Part Number (e.g., Alcor Micro AU6989SN-GT)
  • Memory Chip (e.g., Intel 29F64B2AMCMG2)

: Pinpoints the exact manufacturer and model of the internal controller chip. Deep Diagnostics chipgenius v421 fixed

Controller Vendor & Part Number: Crucial for finding the correct "MPTool" (Mass Production Tool) to fix firmware issues. Detailed Report: ChipGenius v4

Last Updated: 2024-05-16 - Questions? Feedback?