You will need an external programmer (like a USBasp for Atmega chips) and the correct .bin or .hex firmware files for version 22.3.1.

Manual re-flash of the internal chip or using a specialized "loader". Attempt firmware recovery via the Config menu.

If the tool allows it, force a "Download update" to reset the internal state. This is risky for clones and should only be a last resort if the cable is already non-functional. 3. Hardware Re-flashing (Advanced)

Temporarily disable Windows Defender and any antivirus. Clones often use "loaders" that are flagged as false positives.

Use the Control Panel to remove all versions of VCDS.

Open the casing to see if it uses an Atmega162 or an ARM chip.

Go to Device Manager and uninstall the "Ross-Tech HEX-USB" driver, ensuring you select the option to "Delete the driver software for this device".

If the license is revoked, the internal EEPROM (usually an Atmega or ARM-based chip depending on the clone version) may need to be manually reflashed.