Reproducible change log and recommended safety practices
This often indicates a hardware failure in the NAND chip or an incorrect firmware version. Ensure you are using the V1.0.5.2 version specifically if your chip was manufactured around late 2020.
: The tool is usually distributed as a compressed ZIP or RAR archive. You simply extract the contents to a folder on your local drive and run the main executable (often named FirstChip_MpTools.exe ).
Corrects fake capacity issues or drives showing 0MB space.
C. Handle driver signature / Secure Boot
Pre-installation preparation
Once the tool is running and recognizes your flash drive, follow these steps to initiate the repair: 1. Detect USB Drive
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The V1.0.5.2 version (released around June 2022) specifically supports the following FirstChip controller models:
How to Install and Use FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MPTools V1.0.5.2
: Fixes "fake capacity" drives by reprogramming the controller to reflect the true storage size of the internal memory chip. Supported Hardware firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 install
Installation walkthrough (Windows, typical)
: if the tool doesn't see your drive, try a different version (like V1.0.3.14) or use a different USB port (preferably USB 2.0).
Click on the or Bin Setting button (usually located on the right or top menu panel). If prompted for a password, leave it blank and press Enter. If a blank password fails, try entering 123456 or 888888 . 3. Configuring the Flash Parameters
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Checklist
C. Build and install vendor module (if provided)
: Select this if you want to restore the drive to its original factory storage size.
: Choose Default Scan for standard corruption. If the drive has severe damage or is a suspected fake-capacity drive, select Binning or Low-Level Scan .
Compared to older versions, this specific release (June 2022) introduced:
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