Some functions require the device to be in Download Mode:

⚠️ Always back up your EFS/NV data before applying any firmware fixes. This tool is intended for professional use; improper application can lead to permanent device damage. Which specific Samsung model are you trying to fix?

. It wasn't just any drive; it contained the only copy of a documentary film five years in the making. The drive was "bricked"—completely unresponsive, a silent brick of aluminum and flash memory.