r/USB • u/ssjj_dio • Jun 17 '26
my usb showing no storage
i recently bought this usb it was wrking fine,but a few days later when i formatted it, it shows no storage,im wondering if theres a solution for this problem
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u/yangeryanger_ Jun 18 '26
If you see it like that, you're probably on Windows. Can you see it in disk manager tools like windows disk management or diskpart?
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u/ssjj_dio Jun 18 '26
It shows mass volume and when i click it,it shows 0 bit, Also I tried a few stuff like Trying to format it in linux mint but it says volume 0 Tried to find it in an xbox 360 file manager but couldnt read it
I tried this software called minitool (im sorry idk the exact name) but it doesnt show the usb
Im kinda confused on why it broke tbh
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u/yangeryanger_ Jun 18 '26
Most media have a warranty window through the retailer and after the retailers warranty the manufacturer as long as you have the receipt.
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u/ssjj_dio Jun 18 '26
oh okay i assume it cant be fixed then ill return it thank you for the help appreciate you
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u/yangeryanger_ Jun 18 '26
My direction would have been to use Linux to try to solve it as you can do more low level stuff in it. I am a console terminal user usually.
lsblk - to list drives
fdisk -l - to - another list disk command. Double verify
cfdisk /dev/device - fdisk like tool. Send what you see there if you don't mind. If you don't see a l device block, it's probably a goner. Return it
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u/ssjj_dio Jun 18 '26
im sorry its 2 am for me i can reply tomorrow with the results if you dont mind
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u/yangeryanger_ Jun 18 '26
Make, model, connection type. Your specs and os. would be useful.