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<p dir="auto">I am using <code>Preferences.h</code> to store data on my <code>M5 Stack Paper</code>, such as Wi-Fi credentials, during my application's setup. It was working fine.<br />
During development and testing, I have rewritten the data in <code>Preferences</code> multiple times on this device. However, I recently noticed that new data is no longer being stored in <code>Preferences</code>, even though there is still available space, as confirmed by running the following code.</p>
<pre><code>#include &lt;Preferences.h&gt;
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void checkWifiCredentialsAndDecide(){
  preferences.begin("wifiCredentials", false);

 if(debugFlag){
    size_t whatsLeft = preferences.freeEntries();   
    Serial.printf("Available enteries in the namespace table.\n" );
    Serial.println(whatsLeft);
    preferences.putString("test1", "test 1 value"); 
    Serial.println("preferences.getString(test1): " + String(preferences.getString("test1", "Default value")));
 }
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}
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<pre><code>Output

Available enteries in the namespace table.
127
preferences.getString(test1): Default value // I am expecting to see "test 1 value"
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<p dir="auto">I have read that the NVS (Non-Volatile Storage) has a write cycle limitation of approximately 10,000 to 100,000 cycles.<br />
I have a few questions:<br />
Is there a way to check how many write cycles are remaining?<br />
Can I check if my flash memory is healthy or corrupted?<br />
Is it possible that the flash memory of my M5 Stack Paper has worn out?</p>
<p dir="auto">Thank you</p>
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