This step is for advanced users. Incorrect firmware can permanently brick the device.
Every USB device uses a unique and Product ID (PID) to identify itself to a host computer.
Report generated based on public USB ID repository data (usb.org) and manufacturer specifications. Usb Device Id Vid 1e3d Pid 198a
When you connect a device with these identifiers to a diagnostic utility like ChipGenius , you will see a specific hardware profile: Value / Technical Detail 1E3D (Chipsbank Microelectronics Co., Ltd.) USB Product ID (PID) 198A (Generic Mass Storage Architecture / Flash Disk) Controller Vendor Controller Part Number CBM2199E or CBM2199S Protocol Version USB 2.00 (High Speed) Maximum Current Draw Typical Flash Memory Often paired with Micron or Toshiba TLC/MLC flash chips
Before attempting any firmware or driver repairs, you should test if your VID 1E3D PID 198A drive is a counterfeit. This step is for advanced users
The first step to understanding any unknown USB device is identifying the Vendor ID. According to the official USB ID database:
The USB identifier VID 1E3D PID 198A is most commonly found on USB flash drives using a . These drives are often of low quality or counterfeit, and they frequently have a false capacity. If you are experiencing issues with such a drive, immediate data recovery and low-level repair using Chipsbank's tools may be necessary. Report generated based on public USB ID repository data (usb
: If the drive becomes corrupted (e.g., shows "No Media"), specialized low-level formatting tools from Chipsbank (CBM) are often used by technicians to "revive" the firmware. How to Verify Your Device
Typically Chipsbank CBM2199E or CBM2199S
The combination VID 1E3D PID 198A is frequently linked to counterfeit or low-quality USB flash drives that report a false storage capacity. A classic example is a drive that claims to be 64GB or 128GB but tests reveal a much smaller capacity, like 1GB or 16GB. This problem is widespread enough that it's a well-known topic in user communities.