Update Released - 2.1.6.0

[lcoughey]

MRT software upgrade log
Link page to download - http://us.mrtlab.com/download/

8th. February 2021
MRT main program, upgraded to: 2.1.6.0
1. Optimized some features of the previous version
2. Added a new Phison family DEXP to SSD utility

DE Utility, upgrade to: 6.0.0.2

1. Added the function to image files by format: currently the specified formats supported include ZIP, JPG, BMP
2. Added a button to set the file type to be filtered in the file browsing panel
3. Added some file formats supported by RAW stream scanning (PNG, JPG, RAR, ZIP, DOCX)
4. Added infrastructure multi-threading support for file saving, increasing file saving speed by 30%
5. Optimized the infrastructure error-tolerance for file node mapping
6. Optimized and redesigned the file node mapping interface to improve the stability of the file parsing process
7. Optimized and adjusted the position of the task information dialog of data extraction
8. Optimized the copy stability to prevent software crash when users try to stop multiple-copy task
9. Optimized the stability of file saving and scanning to prevent crash
10. Fixed a bug related with MFT size
11. Fixed a bug related with apple partition being inaccessible under file browsing mode
12. Fixed a bug that software may crash when trying to quit DE

Western Digital, upgrade to: 2.3.6.0

1. Added a few new families: Spyg2 (800022), Carmelr (800077)
2. Added family Venicer to support drives with PCB Ver. 810011
3. Added a sub-option for automatic reboot under Edit HDD ID
4. Added Edit HDD ID to synchronize the model and serial number in the ROM
5. Added password clear normal password lock for drives of recent generations
6. Added SMART info Editor for important attribute values
7. Added Virtual Environment on loading LDR panel to support more drives (800066,800039,1960)
8. Added an independent RAM static module page in HDD resource viewer
9. Added an independent ABA range edit in ROM tool
10. Added Microjogs edit in ROM tool
11. Added Preamp DAC edit in ROM tool
12. Added ROM module verification by selecting specific data area when browsing the ROM file
13. Added relative offset jump in Hex editor, and software will memorize the previous offset position
14. Add memory function for filled values
15. Optimized the USB Decryption setting to allow software use previous setting as default
16. Added the option to skip module 190 when making full resources backup
17. Optimized track backup mechanism to exclude reserved tracks
18. Optimized module list reading logic to automatically switch reading mode from ID to Track when users try to read copy 1 under ID mode
19. Fixed software crash which may occur during the module backup

Seagate F3, upgrade to: 2.0.6.0

1.New families and models added
8C family (LX015 SSHD) Firmware Unlock
A2 family (NM0007, NM0127) Firmware Unlock
AE Family (ST1000LM049) Firmware Unlock and Virtual Start
B2 Family (ST4000VX005) Firmware Unlock and Virtual Start
B5 family (NM000A 8T) Firmware Unlock
2. ROM Tool
1) Add SSHD_No_Flash patch to ROM tool, support 72(LM000/LM014 SSHD), 58(DX001 SSHD)
2) Added logical head map and SAP Edit for A2 and B5 in ROM Tool
3. Virtual start
1) Optimized the SMART_Fail patch to support more models from various families
2) Optimized the virtual start Patch_DWF to support more families
3) Optimized Patch_LED_4C51, renamed as Path_LED_BD_4C51_InitSMARTFail, compatible with more families (3A 3F 4F 58 63 etc.)
4. Added write LDR in RAM (requires assistance of virtual start)
5. Added Exchange Command for unlock (NEW) to ROM tools with an extension icon on the right shortcut bar
6. Added HDD ID Edit for Service Area: "Media Cache", "Media Scratch Pad Control"
7. Added log file DiskConfig.bin for recording basic status parameters with the "load from file" option
8. Optimized the compatibility of automatic identification with BootCode mode under family panel, allowing more families to be supported
9. Optimized "Disable Idle Activity" function in HDD ID
10. Optimized the folder creation process
11. Optimized algorithm of logic head mark detection in RAM
12. Optimized the issue that software would select family 27 when there is a failure with auto identification under family panel
13. Optimized HDD from 72 family will be marked as 4k (service area) by default
14. Optimize error feedback for RAM edit of physical head maps
15. Fixed the problem of showing repeated head map when switching head after the edit of head adaptive parameters
16. Fixed the issue that the Quick Clear non-resident G list does not work for LM drives
17. Fixed the problem that the service area edit HDD ID modification does not take effect

Phison Utility, upgrade to: 1.0.6.0

1. Optimized SSD virtual translator algorithm to prevent no response issue
2. Embedded more firmwares in the Utility:
8 AS2258
1 PS3105
4 PS3108
1 PS3109
3 PS3110
9 PS3111
3. Added support for DEXP M6 drives
4. Added file parsing for new chips
5. Added bad block printing information when scanning
6. Optimized the algorithm of translator

Silicon Motion, upgrade to: 1.2.6.0

1. Optimized 2258XT translator algorithm, SLC and TLC block identification being added
2. Optimized and redesigned the loader interface to enable users to update LDR manually
3. Added ROM Debug button for uploading ROM debug loader with 2258XT
4. Optimized and redesigned folder naming rules to add chip ID and current time in the folder name to distinguish drives with identical chip and firmware version
5. Optimized the xor loader of 2246XT to solve the problem that SSD virtual translator may succeed but with invalid data
6. Optimized the success rate of updating xor LDR with 2246XT
7. Optimize the boot log to show the chip ID before loading the loader

[michael chiklis]

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Western Digital, upgrade to: 2.3.6.0

11. Added Preamp DAC edit in ROM tool

Hello,
does this new function help to read better bad zone on surface as behaviour of head weakness?
Is this the same function as for seagate DAC/AFH change that we already know?

[lcoughey]

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Western Digital, upgrade to: 2.3.6.0

11. Added Preamp DAC edit in ROM tool

Hello,
does this new function help to read better bad zone on surface as behaviour of head weakness?
Is this the same function as for seagate DAC/AFH change that we already know?

I may pay to charge the card and pay for the update to play with some of these features, such as the added support for the Rosewood SSHD.

With the feature you mention, I've used the utility with Western Digital to make average the DAC settings, with limited success. I'm curious to know if this new feature is similar to that or, as you say, similar to how MRT handles the Seagate AFH adjustments. If it is more like the Seagate AFH adjustments, it could help with those cases where a single head is weak.

It is only $120 for the update and well worth it when they deliver good and useful updates. Sadly, based on past experience, the updates have been rather disappointing, to say the least. The good thing is, ignoring the very limited file system support in DE, the full drive-to-drive imaging is still useful and helps keep PC3000 channels free for complex cases.

[michael chiklis]

I've read on mrt forum that new update has heavy bugs on DE.
I don't feel to update at the moment, i have only mrt and i don't need a broken DE.

On the other hand i have read few interesting utilities as the "Preamp DAC edit in ROM tool"...

[lcoughey]

I've read on mrt forum that new update has heavy bugs on DE.
I don't feel to update at the moment, i have only mrt and i don't need a broken DE.

On the other hand i have read few interesting utilities as the "Preamp DAC edit in ROM tool"...

MRT is more of a toy here...one that I would never want to rely on.

[pclab]

I believe that ACE is paying attention to this and we will have an update in the future too.

[lcoughey]

I believe that ACE is paying attention to this and we will have an update in the future too.

While MRT may be first to offer some features, ACE will likely make them usable.

[pclab]