For data recovery experts, the AU6989SN-GTC software is a double-edged sword. Standard mass production tools usually format the drive, wiping data to restore functionality. However, specialized versions of the software exist—often leaked or modified by Russian and Chinese data recovery communities (such as the "flashboot" or "usbdev" repositories). These modified tools allow for "read-only" modes or the extraction of raw NAND dumps.
Success depends on:
Capacity and bad‑block tuning