To resolve the "mass empty" state, the following procedural steps are recommended:
If you've verified all the above and it still shows as empty, the PS2 simply might not "like" that specific brand of flash drive—SanDisk and Kingston are generally reliable, while "no-name" or ultra-modern high-capacity sticks often fail. ulaunchelf mass empty
: Try the other USB port on the front of the PS2; sometimes one port can be faulty or less responsive. To resolve the "mass empty" state, the following
Troubleshooting uLaunchELF: Why Does My USB Drive Show "Mass:" Empty? To resolve the "mass empty" state