: This indicates that the RPMB authentication key has been removed and the write counter has been reset to zero. The chip is now ready to be "paired" with a new CPU as if it were brand new. Patched Firmware
: The new firmware was written, resetting the write counters and, crucially, wiping the RPMB key. The Rebirth
: According to standard JEDEC specifications, the RPMB write counter cannot be reset once incremented; however, service tools bypass this by overwriting the entire controller firmware to return the chip to a factory state. Authentication
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