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f3fix

f3fix is a command line tool used for repairing damaged or fake USB flash drives.

USB flash drives can sometimes be purchased from disreputable sellers, and they may claim to have larger storage capacities than they actually possess. As a result, when a user tries to store data beyond the actual capacity of the drive, the data can become corrupted or inaccessible.

f3fix is designed to repair these types of fake or damaged USB flash drives. It works by writing data to the drive and then reading it back to verify that the drive can correctly store and retrieve information.

By performing a series of read and write operations, f3fix can help identify the true capacity of the USB flash drive and repair any file system errors that may have occurred. This can help users reclaim lost storage space and ensure reliable data storage on their flash drives.

Overall, f3fix is a useful command line tool for dealing with damaged or fake USB flash drives and can help users recover lost storage space and ensure the integrity of their data.

List of commands for f3fix:

  • f3fix:tldr:3bd0d f3fix: Mark the partition as bootable.
    $ sudo f3fix --boot ${-dev-device_name}
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  • f3fix:tldr:6e546 f3fix: Specify the filesystem.
    $ sudo f3fix --fs-type=${filesystem_type} ${-dev-device_name}
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  • f3fix:tldr:c74b9 f3fix: Fill a fake flash drive with a single partition that matches its real capacity.
    $ sudo f3fix ${-dev-device_name}
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