Failed to update the Firmware Samsung SSD 980 PRO 2TB

[mīshu]

Hello people. I try to update my SSD Samsung 980 PRO 2TB to a new version of firmware but it doesn't work. ,,Filed to update firmware on the selected drive.,,

My current version is 3B2QGXA7

The new version is 5B2QGXA7

I check the help Center already and I follow all the steps but stil can't update it.

My system is working perfect 

I have no issues or something else

My PC is Lenovo IdeaPad Y900 

[antikythera]

Try the ISO method if you really want to update. You can download the patch in bootable ISO form from their SSD support pages. Doing the firmware update can wipe the drive even if you use the magician software so before you try again backup your drive contents.

[rhysbsillie]

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[bjgx]

I encountered the same problem.

I turned off BitLocker on both the 980 Pro 2TB drive and the system drive, which is a Samsung 512GB NVMe. On Windows 11: Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Magician then performed the firmware update as expected.

You might be able to simply pause BitLocker.

Samsung Magician should be able to do this automatically, or at least notify you to pause BitLocker.

Of course, it is a good idea to backup your data before performing a firmware update.

[Herrschwarz59]

I build 6 PC a year ago. Asus x570 dark hero, ryzen 5950x. And 980 pro 2TB. Now after 1 year 5 0ut of 6 drives are broken. Magician is completely useless. Repair fails always. I now exchanged all with firecuda530. Cloning took hours of chkdsk repairs and finding the right program tolerating the totally faulty 980Pros. DO NOT USE 980PRO! JUST GOOGLE IT. SAMSUNG KNOWS FOR LONG TIME THAT THOSE DRIVES ARE NO GOOD AND IS NOT DOIBG ANYTHING!

Most probably your drive is already half in the dumpster and that's the reason the firmware update doesn't work. Do NOT look at Magician....even it says drive is gòd, run the long test and be prepared that this reveals lots of unreadable sectors. This drive is certified garbage. And I am a samsung fan boy...

[wmhii]

Similar issue here, I have SSD 980 (non-pro), not able to update it using Samsung Magician, used Rufus to create bootable USB to install the latest firmware ISO also failed, says unable to detect Samsung SSD for firmware update. Oh dear...