This forces a deep hard-reset on the NAND flash and isolates bad blocks. Note that a deep scan on a large drive can take several hours to finish.

By default, the interface often loads in Chinese. Look for the "Language" section on the right side of the main window and select Configure Settings (Optional but Recommended)

FirstChip FC1178 & FC1179 MpTools V1.0.5.2: The Ultimate Flash Drive Repair Guide

C:\MPTools_v1052 (avoid spaces, run as Admin)

MPTools stands for "Mass Production Tools". These are software suites used by USB drive manufacturers to initially program ("flash" or "burn") the firmware onto the controller chips during the production process.

If you are struggling with a cheap USB stick that suddenly stopped working, or if you suspect you have been sold an "expanded capacity" scam drive, is your ultimate rescue tool. Just remember to be patient (low-level format takes hours), always match the Flash ID correctly, and always run as administrator. With the right tools and a little patience, you can bring any FirstChip FC1178 or FC1179 drive back from the dead.

In the settings window:

The original official links provided by chip manufacturers are often moved or taken offline. To find the authentic V1052 tool, it is best to use well-known technology forums where members share trusted, clean copies of the software. These versions are typically verified by other users to be free of viruses and malware.

| Controller | MPTools Version | Common in | |------------|----------------|------------| | FC1178 | v1052 (old) | Older USB 2.0 drives | | FC1179 | v1052 or v1072 | USB 3.0/3.1 drives | | FC1178BC | v1072+ | Modern cheap drives |