ChipGenius is a free, lightweight, but exceptionally powerful utility designed primarily for Windows. Unlike standard system information tools (like Device Manager or USBDeview) that read high-level descriptors (manufacturer name, product name, serial number), ChipGenius dives deep into the USB protocol to query the inside a USB device.
: It reveals the NAND flash type and manufacturer (e.g., Samsung, Toshiba, Hynix). chipgeniususbdev
like Flash Drive Information Extractor or H2testw . like Flash Drive Information Extractor or H2testw
Look at the bottom pane of the window. The most important lines are: ChipGenius reveals the exact controller version
Every USB controller manufacturer (Phison, Alcor, Silicon Motion, Innostor, etc.) releases proprietary "MP tools" to low-level format, update firmware, and repair bad blocks. ChipGenius reveals the exact controller version, allowing you to search for the correct MP tool (e.g., "MPTool Phison PS2251-07 download").
: If the tool cannot directly query the firmware, it may attempt to "guess" the hardware based on the VID/PID database. This can occasionally lead to inaccurate results compared to tools like Flash Drive Information Extractor Safety Note