I'm using a 2TB Samsung 990 EVO NVMe drive with Windows 11 installed. I've heard about issues following the latest Windows 11 update, particularly affecting Phison devices. However, I've seen some concerns regarding Samsung drives as well. I installed Windows 11 before the news hit, and I'm wondering if my Samsung SSD could be affected. Should I consider rolling back the update or am I in the clear?
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That sounds like a solid plan! Just for your info, updating the firmware for Samsung SSDs using Samsung Magician is pretty straightforward. Once you install the software, it’ll detect your drives automatically. Just follow the prompts, and you should be good to go. It's definitely a good practice to keep your firmware updated, especially with NVMe drives.
Good news! Your 990 EVO uses Samsung’s own controller, not Phison, so it should be safe from the reported issues with the recent Windows 11 update. If your system seems normal, you likely don’t need to roll anything back. Just to be cautious, make sure to back everything up and then run Samsung Magician to check the SMART status and apply any firmware updates. Keeping your drive cool and monitoring for any errors in the Reliability Monitor can help too. If you do notice issues after the update, consider uninstalling it temporarily, but otherwise, you’re probably fine as long as you maintain backups.
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