Manual re-flash of the internal chip or using a specialized "loader". Attempt firmware recovery via the Config menu.
Attempting to update the firmware through the official VCDS software will often overwrite the clone's cracked firmware, rendering it unusable. vcds 2231 hex v2 clone repair work
Go to Device Manager and uninstall the "Ross-Tech HEX-USB" driver, ensuring you select the option to "Delete the driver software for this device". Manual re-flash of the internal chip or using
For the highest safety, run your VCDS software inside a Virtual Machine (VM) with no network adapter assigned. vcds 2231 hex v2 clone repair work
Open the casing to see if it uses an Atmega162 or an ARM chip.