I have tried GParted in Ubuntu & dosfstools also but it didn't work. Also tried 'ease us' in Windows. please help me to find a solution using the Ubuntu terminal
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Check that the write-protect slider/switch is on RW. If that is ok, then unmount the drive and run `fsck /dev/drivename`. This will fix filesystem errors. Then remount it. – Soren A Jan 22 '21 at 12:09
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no, I don't have a slider in this USB drive. – Shibaram Mazumder Jan 22 '21 at 12:21
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@Shibaram Mazumder: Use the flash drive warranty https://kb.sandisk.com/app/rmaform – C.S.Cameron Jan 24 '21 at 08:09
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It's a hardware failure and you can't reverse it through software. It's just that you're not able to format it but the data is intact. If I were you, I would buy a new one. There is no harm in trying different options because it may or may not work. I'm talking from my personal experience as I did many things when I was in such situation but wasted my time.
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I think you are right, it's from the hardware side. I have tried too many things but it didn't work. but it's maybe for a trojan virus that comes in from a software crack. – Shibaram Mazumder Jan 22 '21 at 12:24
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@ShibaramMazumder, You can analyze the problem according to [this link](https://askubuntu.com/questions/144852/cant-format-my-usb-drive-i-have-already-tried-with-mkdosfs-and-gparted/933035#933035), and if you are lucky, make it work again. But I agree with Jijo that it is most likely a hardware failure. – sudodus Jan 22 '21 at 14:08
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1Buy a new one? If you still have the receipts, etc you can return it. The warranty is usually 5 years or so on flash drivesn, What make is it? – C.S.Cameron Jan 22 '21 at 14:28