Right-click FirstChip_MPTool.exe and select "Run as Administrator."
. If prompted by Windows Defender, you may need to authorize the application. Select Interface Language firstchip mptools chipyc2019
is used for repairing, flashing, or restoring "No Media" or dead FirstChip USB flash drives by rewriting the firmware and mapping out bad NAND blocks. Here is a guide based on user experiences with this tool: 1. Identify Your Chip Right-click FirstChip_MPTool
: Click Start to begin the low-level format. Note that this will permanently erase all data on the drive. Common Issues FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MpTools V1.0.5.2 (2022-06-01) Here is a guide based on user experiences with this tool: 1
Always scan downloaded tools for malware, use a dedicated "flashing PC" (not your main workstation), and never attempt to low-level format a drive that contains critical unrecoverable data without backing it up first.