Preloading data into a flash storage device

A method comprising:

• in a data storage device that includes a memory having a plurality of memory elements for storing data:
• receiving data to be stored into the memory elements;
• selecting a storage mode to store the data into the memory elements from a plurality of storage modes based on whether the data storage device is electrically coupled to a host;
• and
• storing the data into the memory elements using the selected storage mode.

A storage device comprising:

• a memory;
• a storage controller coupled to the memory, wherein the storage controller is configured, before the storage device is embedded in a host device:
• to receive first data from a programming device when the storage device is operatively coupled to the programming device;
• and
• to write the first data into a first group of elements of the memory by using a first storage setup of a plurality of storage setup options;
• and
• wherein the storage controller is configured, after the storage device is embedded in the host device:
• to read at least a portion of the first data from the first group of elements of the memory;
• and
• to rewrite the read portion of the first data into a second group of elements of the memory using a second storage setup.