Switch to a different USB port (preferably a on the back of the PC) and use a high-quality data cable.
: In the flashing tool's settings (often under the 'Backup' or 'Options' tab), try unticking all calibration options . This prevents the tool from trying to read/write sensitive radio frequency data that often triggers the 0x96 error. Check Hardware Connection : the data packet with type-0x96- returned was misformatted
In networking, a "packet" is a small segment of a larger message. Each packet has a header that tells the system what kind of data it contains. The "type-0x96" identifier refers to a specific instruction set—often related to authentication or session handshake protocols. Switch to a different USB port (preferably a
: A faulty USB cable, a loose charging port, or using a USB 3.0 port (which sometimes struggles with older flashing protocols) can lead to misformatted packets. Firmware Mismatch : Attempting to flash a Check Hardware Connection : In networking, a "packet"
The error is frustrating precisely because it tells you what isn't wrong (the packet isn't missing; the type is correct) while hiding what is wrong.
If the packet claims 100 bytes but only 80 are received, process the first 80 bytes and set a "TruncationWarning" flag.