The Data Packet With Type-0x96- Returned Was Misformatted Jun 2026

Some specialized security hardware uses this packet type during the initial decryption phase.

Did this error start happening , or after a recent update/migration ?

Rule out hardware and transit issues by testing packet handling: the data packet with type-0x96- returned was misformatted

The device sent back a response, but that response did not match the expected structure, length, or CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) checksum that the flashing software expected.

This error indicates a communication or data integrity mismatch between the flashing software on your PC and the device's bootloader. Specifically, the "0x96" packet type refers to a response from the device that the tool did not expect or could not parse correctly. In the context of the protocol, which some communication layers use, code (150) explicitly means "Message rate too high," Some specialized security hardware uses this packet type

Note: Disabling NV verification risks losing network calibration profiles or IMEI numbers. Ensure you have alternative data preservation paths if the phone completely formats. Step 3: Verify Pack File Integrity

The error message "the data packet with type-0x96-returned was misformatted" typically occurs in the context of communication between devices or systems, particularly in scenarios involving USB (Universal Serial Bus) communications. This error suggests that there was an issue with the way data was packaged or formatted when being sent or received, specifically related to a packet with the type identifier 0x96. This error indicates a communication or data integrity

: Ensure you are using the original, unedited .pac file for your exact model.

Depending on your specific software ecosystem, a packet type of 0x96 usually maps to a proprietary or industry-standard command. Common contexts where this error appears include: