The T7 external SSD arrived without any firmware. It was dead on arrival. I discovered this was a ruse and intended to force the purchaser into installing the Samsung Magician. The Samsung Magician steals your unique computer ID. Samsung is part of the Google Spy Ware network. The Samsung Magician is a software Trojan camouflaged as a real app. If you install it Samsung and their partners will have you internal computer information including the brands of your external SSD’s, serial numbers and whether they are genuine. My Windows 10 features a state of the art security system. However it cannot protect a consumer that is duped into bypassing the Firewall and installs malware into their computer. The Microsoft security system is very reliable and will warn you before you install anything asking you if you are sure you want to install this software? Most consumers don’t realize the danger they are in until it is too late. My computers unique computer ID and the serial numbers of my other devices are not any of Samsung’s or Google’s business. Google and Samsung can track you across the internet using your unique computer ID. My best advice is to avoid Samsung at all costs as Samsung can not be trusted. If you purchase any Samsung external SSD without the firmware already installed take it back to the store and demand a full refund. My background includes over 30 years in Information technology including management and the actual writing, testing and installation of computer software. My responsibilities included the evaluation of canned software before we made the purchasing decision.