On Sat, Dec 13, 2025 at 01:55:18AM +0100, Julian H. Stacey wrote:
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> I have used 2 identical usb memory sticks for years, one just went
> Read only, not from any command issued. They have no write protect switch.
It is probable that your device has exhausted his stash of spare flash
pages. In other words, you've managed to worn it out.
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