Phison Finds No Evidence of SSD Failures After Windows 11 Update
Nothing on the alleged SSD bug: The manufacturer Phison gives the all-clear after weeks of examination. Despite the thousands of test cycles and more than 4,500 exam hours, the rumored errors could not be replaced under Windows 11.
Phison examines SSD problems under Windows 11
A few weeks ago, the report circulated that certain Windows 11 updates could damage NVME SSDs and make user data unusable. The focus was particularly on models with controllers from the Taiwanese manufacturer Phison, which are used in many consumer drives.
The updates KB5063878 and KB5062660 were considered possible triggers. As soon as the discussion was sparked, Phison announced an investigation. Now there is a first result: More than 4,500 test hours and around 2,200 test cycles later the manufacturer could not recreate the errors described (via Neowin). Neither internal tests nor feedback from partners or customers have so far resulted in information on defective drives or data losses, according to the company.
“We were unable to reproduce the reported problem,” said Phison in a statement. Nevertheless, one wants to continue to follow the situation carefully and observe in close coordination with industrial partners. At the same time, Phison took the opportunity to point out proven practical rules: If you postpone large amounts of data or unpacked archives, you should equip your SSD with a heat sink or heat conductor pads. This is the only way to keep a stable temperature and permanently call up the full power.
Phison continues to adhere to the highest reliability standards and continues to observe the situation in cooperation with our industrial partners. Proven procedures for end users: Although our validation tests have not had any problems related to these Windows 11 updates, we have published proven procedures in the industry to support high-performance storage devices. We also recommend users to make sure that the transmission of large files or decompressing large archives, such as the transmission of large archives, is used to use a suitable heat sink or a heat conductive pad with the storage device. This helps to maintain optimal operating temperatures, reduce the likelihood of thermal throttling and ensure sustainable performance. Phison
It remains to be seen for the time being whether the cause of the isolated error reports actually lies in Windows updates, in which hardware or in specific usage scenarios. The following applies to those affected: If you notice problems, you should contact the manufacturer directly.
