If a chip has bad protection bits, Neoprogrammer 21 019 includes a "Force Unprotect" option under -> Security . For hardware lock, try holding the chip's HOLD# pin low during power-up.
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Options menu → Programmer settings / Interface settings neoprogrammer 21 019 ch341a full
Follow these steps in order to safely read or flash your chip: If a chip has bad protection bits, Neoprogrammer
It supports a vast array of memory chips, including: Security . For hardware lock
NeoProgrammer 2.1.0.19 is widely considered the gold-standard software for the CH341A USB Programmer