This guide focuses on repairing the popular (usually the "ATmega" versions with the DIL-28 chip).
: For "soft-bricked" cables where the driver is just acting up, users on found success by: Completely uninstalling all VCDS software and drivers. Cleaning the registry of any Ross-Tech entries. vcds 22.3.1 hex v2 clone repair
We need to flash the microcontroller directly. On the clone board, look for four vias or pads usually labeled: SWDIO, SWCLK, 3.3V, GND . If they aren't labeled, follow the traces from the STM32 pins: VCDS 22