Unscrupulous online marketplaces often sell fraudulent USB drives hacked to display 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB capacities, despite containing small 16GB or 32GB chips. Running this utility clears the spoofed configuration. It performs a true factory scan to restore the drive's . 2. Fixing Critical Firmware Errors
Double-check hardware with ChipGenius. If it's a newer variant, try upgrading to FirstChip MpTools V1.0.7.2 .
Includes stability tests for 3D Flash memory, such as Micron or Samsung 3D chips, to ensure long-term reliability. Usage Tips
No tool is perfect.
With patience and this guide, you can likely recover what seemed like an eternity of lost data. One final reminder: Flash memory is never permanent. Even after a successful repair, back up your data regularly. The MPTools process may have reallocated weak blocks, but the underlying NAND aging cannot be reversed.
| Error Code | Message | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pre-format failed | Unplug drive, replug, run MPTool as Admin. Disable antivirus. | | 0x08 | Bad block exceeds limit | This means the NAND is physically worn out. Force erase: In settings, increase "Bad Block Limit" to 100%. Use "Erase All" mode. | | 0x11 | Download FW fail | Wrong NAND type. Manually select NAND from dropdown (try Hynix or Micron generic). Or short ROM pins to reset. | | 0x26 | USB device removed | Power issue. Use USB 2.0 port or powered hub. Disable USB selective suspend in Windows power plans. | | No detection | Drive not visible in MPTool | Re-install driver. Check Device Manager for "Alcor" or "Firstchip" – manually update driver to the one inside MPTool's Driver folder. |
Reduced "Timeout" errors during the scanning process.
To fix "Fake" USB drives that report higher storage than they actually have.
In the world of USB controller diagnostics and repair, the name is ubiquitous. The Chinese manufacturer produces a massive portion of the low-cost USB controller chips found in generic, promotional, and value-brand USB drives sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress. Two of their most common controllers are the FC1178 and FC1179 .
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