Flashdisk not working, also couldn’t save registry anymore and the flashing by update tool. Could someone have solution for this. I donot want to try recovery option manual as Imx6dl is inside the device. I have access though activesync.
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I understand you’re experiencing issues with FlashDisk disappearing after disabling the asynchronous driver on your iMX6DL module running Windows CE. This is a critical system issue that affects storage access and registry operations.
Potential Causes and Solutions
The FlashDisk disappearance after disabling the asynchronous driver suggests a driver configuration issue that has affected the eMMC storage access. Since you have ActiveSync access, there are several approaches to consider:
1. Check for Macronix eMMC Issue
Your iMX6DL module may be affected by a known Macronix eMMC issue that can cause similar symptoms(1). If your module has the Macronix eMMC (MX52LM04A11XUI), this could be related to the “Forced Read Only Mode” problem(1).
2. Driver Restoration via ActiveSync
Since you have ActiveSync access, you may be able to restore the proper driver configuration by:
- Accessing the Windows folder through ActiveSync
- Restoring the original MMC driver files
- Checking if the eMMC driver needs to be reinitialized
3. Registry Recovery Options
The inability to save registry settings indicates the storage system is compromised. You may need to:
- Check if the registry hive files are accessible
- Verify if the FlashDisk mount point can be restored through driver reconfiguration
4. Recovery Mode Alternative
While you prefer to avoid manual recovery mode, the documentation shows that recovery mode tools are available for iMX6 modules(2)(3). The recovery process involves:
- Using recovery mode tools from the standard OS image downloads(3)
- Flashing the bootloader and operating system(3)
- Restoring configuration block settings(3)
However, since your module is embedded in the device, accessing the recovery mode pins may indeed be challenging.
Recommendation
Given the severity of the FlashDisk disappearance and the inability to save registry or use the update tool, this appears to be a low-level storage driver issue. The most reliable solution would be to use the recovery mode process, but I understand the physical constraints of your embedded setup.
You may want to explore if there’s a way to restore the MMC driver through ActiveSync file operations, similar to how the Macronix eMMC repair tool works by “Replacing MMC Driver in windows folder”(1).
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Hi @Minhas!
WinCE has reached End-Of-Life (EOL), which means we no longer support or update it. Instead, we recommend moving to Torizon OS or building your own OS using the Yocto Project.
Please refer to WinEC Affected Modules EOL - Migration Guide for more information.
Best regards.