[ ] Normal Mode [*] Recovery Mode (erase all + rebuild) [ ] CD-ROM + Data [ ] Factory low-level
The installation process is refreshingly simple, involving no complex setup procedures:
| Requirement | Details | |--------------|---------| | | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (32/64-bit) | | Admin Rights | Required for driver installation | | Driver | FirstChip USB Driver (often included) | | Target Drive | FC1178 or FC1179 based USB flash drive | | Backup | All data will be erased |
If the drive is not detected:
Check if the tool has a "Write Protect" toggle in the settings that needs to be disabled.
Re-run the process with "Capacity Priority" and a higher Bin Setting value. If the true capacity is still reduced, the NAND flash has permanent bad blocks, and the reduced capacity is the safe maximum.
: Extract the downloaded .rar or .zip archive to a folder on your local drive. Avoid running it directly from a USB stick. firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 install
If your drive is detected but not repairing, follow these recommended settings:
Before using this tool, you must verify your USB controller is actually a FirstChip FC1178 or FC1179. Download and run a hardware probe tool like .
If that fails, try "Factory Scan" to perform a deeper reset of the NAND memory. [ ] Normal Mode [*] Recovery Mode (erase
Note your code, as you may need to select it manually in the settings. 2. Download and Extraction
The default password for settings access is (no password required).
: Look for the Language section on the side panel and check English . : Extract the downloaded