If software fails to recognize the drive, manually triggering "test mode" on the PCB (shorting specific pins) is often the only way to force the controller into a state where it can be reflashed.
Here’s the relevant technical info regarding the issue you mentioned — usually meaning the USB drive runs very hot during use. phison ps225107ps2307 hot
No dedicated academic "paper" specifically focuses on heat issues for the , but the technical community has documented this controller's tendency to overheat, especially when it enters a "firmware panic" state. Why Phison PS2251-07 Gets Hot If software fails to recognize the drive, manually
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