Select Capacity Optimize to maximize storage space, or Speed Optimize to favor faster read/write cycles at the expense of isolating marginal bad blocks.
Restores fake capacity drives (often sold cheaply online) to their true, stable storage limits to prevent future data loss. Prerequisites Before Launching the Tool
If the interface is in Chinese, click the button and look for a language dropdown to select "English" .
Right-click FirstChip_MpTool.exe and select . Step 3: Device Detection
is a specialized firmware "mass production" (MP) utility designed to repair or reprogram USB flash drives utilizing FC1178 and FC1179 controllers. These controllers are common in affordable or generic USB drives, which sometimes present issues like being unreadable or displaying "no media" errors. The Role of FirstChip MpTools
Восстановление флешки на контроллере FC1178/FC1179
: Adjust the Error Correction Code level higher if the NAND memory chips are of lower grade or showing extensive bad blocks. Click Save to return to the main dashboard. Step 5: Execute the Flashing Process Select your detected drive from the portal grid.
Under the tab, select "Low Level Format" if the drive is severely corrupted, or "High Level Format" for minor file system issues. 3. Start the Repair
Writes a fresh copy of the microcode onto the FC1178 or FC1179 controller.
Right-click the downloaded FirstChip_MpTools_20200421 (or similarly named) executable and select "Run as Administrator". Upon opening, the tool may ask you to select an environment like "End Product" or "Test Rack". For a simple repair, either option is generally acceptable. Leave the password field blank and click OK.