Samsung 870 EVO & 870 QVO: specifications & data recovery
Model numbers, technical details and data recovery for Samsung 870 EVO & 870 QVO SSDs sold 2020–2026. Fixed quote and a list of recoverable files before you pay.

About the 870 EVO & 870 QVO
Some early 870 EVO batches were reported to develop read errors after a few years. Do not run repeated scans on a failing drive – image it first.
Not sure which model you have? Look at the label on the SSD itself, or check Device Manager / System Information on a working computer.
Model numbers in this family
These are the most common model and part numbers in the 870 EVO & 870 QVO family. Other capacities and variants are covered too.
- MZ-77E250
- MZ-77E500
- MZ-77E1T0
- MZ-77E2T0
- MZ-77Q1T0
- MZ-77Q8T0
How we recover 870 EVO & 870 QVO data
SSD recovery happens at controller level: we put the drive into a technological mode, repair or bypass the failed firmware and read the flash through its own controller so the data is reassembled correctly.
See also SSDs data recovery and other Samsung SSDs.
Common questions
Can you recover data from a failed Samsung 870 EVO & 870 QVO?
In most cases, yes. SSD recovery happens at controller level: we put the drive into a technological mode, repair or bypass the failed firmware and read the flash through its own controller so the data is reassembled correctly.
Where do I find my SSD model number?
Look at the label on the SSD itself, or check Device Manager / System Information on a working computer.
How long does a recovery take?
Straightforward cases take a few days; clean-room and RAID work can take longer.
Related pages
470 & 830 Series2010–2012 · 64GB–512GB
840 & 840 PRO2012–2014 · 120GB–512GB
840 EVO2013–2015 · 120GB–1TB
850 EVO & 850 PRO2014–2018 · 120GB–4TB
860 EVO, PRO & QVO2018–2021 · 250GB–4TB
SM951 & 950 PRO2015–2017 · 128GB–512GB
960 EVO & 960 PRO2016–2018 · 250GB–2TB
970 EVO, 970 PRO & 970 EVO Plus2018–2023 · 250GB–2TB
980 & 980 PRO2020–2024 · 250GB–2TB
990 PRO, 990 EVO & 9100 PRO2022–2026 · 500GB–8TB
OEM laptop SSDs (PM-series)2015–2026 · 128GB–2TB
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