Using Kingston’s official firmware updater ( Firmware_Updater_HXC2_v0030.exe ) sometimes fails mid-process, leaving the device in a "bootloader mode." The PID changes temporarily to a different value (e.g., 1665 ). A with a forced VID/PID override is required to unbrick the device.
For years, users attempting to create a bootable Linux USB drive (with tools like UNetbootin or Rufus ) encountered issues with the DT 101 G2. The drive's stock firmware would sometimes reject hybrid ISO images. usb device id vid 0951 pid 1666 patched
Patching allows the drive to be recognized as a fixed disk instead of removable media, enabling Windows To Go or multi-partition setups. usb device id vid 0951 pid 1666 patched
Open a terminal and create a custom udev rule: usb device id vid 0951 pid 1666 patched