The new 840 evo firmware and performance tool is now available for DOS/mac/linux. For those not aware, there was a performance bug that samsung just fixed. Does anyone know how to properly install this to a bootable USB drive? Samsung's manual intentionally defers this to other sources. I bought this SSD for my daughter in 2015 for use in her Macbook Pro. I was wondering whether it is compatible with MacOS High Sierra and the APFS file system that is used when this is installed. Don't see any info on Samsung Support. Also wondering about whether a firmware update is possible/avai.

A Solid State Drive (SSD) has many advantages over a traditionally spinning hard drives with moving parts. It’s faster, sleeker, lasts longer and generally is easier to maintain. Did I mention it’s faster? There might be one little thing, however, that some owners may neglect. That’s the firmware.

Since Windows 10 has been launched, a number of manufacturers have rolled out updates to their SSD firmware’s. But non-tech owners have been blissfully unaware, because unlike the apps on your smartphone, these aren’t upgraded automatically unless you have the right tools installed.

Why Bother With Firmware

The firmware of SSDs is essential for running them smoothly and efficiently. Sometimes, manufacturers are alerted about issues only after the product has been sold to customers and sometimes it is a newer version of Windows, which may cause some issues.

In any case, it’s best to stay updated with SSD firmware, especially if it’s a high-performance one which you rely on 100%.

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Find Out SSD Models

The first and obvious step is to find out if you have an SSD or not. If so, then by which manufacturer. If you already know all this, skip this section. If not, go to the search box on your taskbar and type defrag and you will see the below option.

Clicking on it will open the Optimize Drives window and here you will see how many of your drives are SSDs and HDDs. Again, if you find that none of your drives are SSDs, stop reading and go Netflix and Chill. If there is even one drive which is an SSD, then find out which model it is.

The best way to find that out is by going to the My Computer screen and right-clicking the drive you found was the SSD. It was the C: drive in my case, so I will right-click that and then click Properties. From here, click on the Hardware tab and the name of the SSD maker will be revealed.

OEM Tools Only

Once you know who’s made the SSD running on your PC, it’s easier to sort things out. Each SSD maker, be it Intel or Samsung or Kingston or OCZ, has some sort of utility which will have the option to upgrade firmware. Let’s take my case, where I found that I had an Intel SSD. A simple Google search later, I found the Intel SSD Toolbox page, downloading and installing it was easy.

Once I launched it, there was a nice layout with each tab clearly highlighting what it does. Clicking on Upgrade Firmware revealed I was on an older version and the software automatically downloaded and installed the latest one for me. A reboot later, my SSD was now running the latest firmware and I can now rest easy.

Similarly, Samsung has its own utilities, Corsair its own, SanDisk its own as does Crucial and so does OCZ.

Some, like Kingston and OWC, offer SandForce-based client which is ok but don’t offer anything extra. You could try a 3rd party tool like SSD Tweaker for this, but only as a last resort.

Don’t Lax, Upgrade Now

Remember how much you had to save up for your precious SSD? Then why be careless and let a little old thing like outdated firmware corrupt it? Upgrade now. It ain’t that hard.

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• Samsung Magician software version 6.1 is available for download to keep Samsung SSDs running smoothly and securely.
• Support for older versions of Samsung Magician will end by Saturday, May 30, 2020.
• Magician 6.1 is backward compatible with all Samsung consumer SSDs, from the 470 Series to the latest 970 EVO Plus.

Version 6.1 of Samsung’s Magician software is now available to download. Samsung Magician is the service used to optimize Samsung solid state drives (SSDs), helping users to monitor drive health, manage and protect data, and maximize performance. We consider it an essential service for keeping drives running smoothly and securely.

Support for older versions of Samsung Magician will end by Saturday, May 30, 2020. As such, Samsung recommends users update to version 6.1 at their earliest possible convenience. It’s free and easy to do. Magician users can follow these simple download guidelines for the best PC user experience:

• Magician versions above 5.1: Users will receive a push notification to download the new version. Please click to install. Alternatively, users can open Magician software, select “Drive Details,” and click “Update” under firmware.
• Magician versions 5.1 or below: Users will not receive an upgrade push notification and should re-download Magician software with version 6.1.
• For users not using Magician software yet, visit Samsung.com/magician to download version 6.1.

To note:

• An internet connection is required to download Magician software.
• Older versions of Samsung Magician will be erased when the new Samsung Magician is installed.
• This Installation Guide details the system requirements and download process.
• Magician version 6.1 is backward compatible with all Samsung consumer SSDs, from the 470 Series to the latest 970 EVO Plus. Version 6.1 also provides limited features for other storage devices including other SSDs, hard disk drives, and portable SSDs.

Samsung constantly works towards not only hardware advancements but also software improvements for better user experiences. Since 2012, when Magician was first introduced in the market, it has been improved upon with five major updates.

The advantage of Samsung Magician’s intuitive user interface is that it makes the full potential of Samsung SSDs easier to unlock than ever before. It puts an advanced suite of tools at SSD owners’ fingertips to manage data, ensures write and read speeds are optimized, and sets up security features to protect data. Users will be visually informed of various items such as drive health through graphs and charts, and will also be provided with simple prompts to optimize their drives’ performance and reliability. SSD users can see how much additional storage is available on each drive with colorful bar graphs so it is clear how much more drone footage or video games can be stored on the drive.

Samsung Care support agents are ready to assist with any customer questions at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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