After FirstChip MPTool detects the drive—what do I do next?

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Direct answer to the question • Once the stick is shown in FirstChip MPTool usually with VID = FFFF PID = 1201, 0 GB, open Settings, load or create the correct flash-profile, choose a full “Low-Level” Mass-Production format, press Start, wait for a green PASS, re-plug the device, let Windows do a quick format, then verify the true capacity with H2testwF3. • Interrupting the process or using a wrong profile can permanently kill the drive; all data will be erased. --- Detailed problem analysis 1. Controller state • VID FFFF PID 1201 = FirstChip controller in ROMboot mode waiting for new firmware. • Detection means the USB side of the controller is alive; only the NAND parametersfirmware are corrupt or missing. 2. Required actions in MPTool A. Preparation – Connect the drive directly to a rear-panel USB 2.0 port no hubs. – Run MPTool as Administrator, disable AVdriver-signature blocks if Windows 1011. B. Open Settings passwords: empty, 123456, 320 on most releases. C. Flash definition – If your version offers “Auto Create ID Auto Detect”, tick it first. – If auto fails, manually pick the NAND vendorpart-number that matches the Flash-ID shown or the part number printed on the chip may require opening the casing. – Wrong selection ⇒ capacity errors or red FAIL. D. Product settings – Set operational VIDPID keep generic or re-enter the original vendor’s codes. – Fill ManufacturerProduct strings optional. E. FormatScan settings – Mode: Low-Level Full Scan Erase all blocks. – File system: FAT32 ≤32 GB or exFAT >32 GB. – Partition: Public Normal Disk, 100 %. F. SaveOK → back to main window. 3. Execute – Click Start or press F9. – Stages you will see: Download Boot → Erase → Scan Bad Blocks → Build FTL → High-Level Format. – Duration: 5–30 min large damaged sticks can take >1 h. 4. Completion – Green PASS: remove stick, wait 5 s, plug in again. – Windows must enumerate with the new VIDPID and correct size. – If Windows asks to format, choose Quick Format. 5. Verification – Run H2testw Win or F3writeF3read LinuxmacOS to fill and read the entire capacity; 0 errors = drive repaired. 6. Failure paths – Red FAIL immediately → wrong flash profile → repeat with different profile or newer MPTool build 2022–2024 versions on usbdev.ru reported to handle FC1178FC1179FC8508 better. – Many bad-block errors → NAND is worn-out; replacement cheaper than further attempts. – Still 0 GB after PASS → counterfeit or partially-dead flash die; nothing to salvage. --- Current information and trends • Latest public MPTool builds 2022–2024 add automatic Flash-ID tables and “Auto-Create” logic, reducing manual profile hunting. • Community repositories usbdev.ru, elektroda.com keep updated parameter files for new NAND parts. • Increasing use of 3-D TLC NAND means more bad-block mapping; full scans are recommended. • Counterfeit high-capacity sticks remain common; re-flashing often reveals the real smaller size. --- Supporting explanations and details • FirstChip controllers store firmware + Flash Translation Layer FTL in hidden blocks; corruption causes the 0 GB symptom. • The Mass-Production routine rewrites boot code, recreates the Bad-Block Table and FTL, similar to factory programming. • H2testw writes pseudorandom data across the entire LBA range and verifies it, exposing fake capacities and marginal blocks. --- Ethical and legal aspects • Data privacy: all previous data is destroyed; inform owners and obtain consent before proceeding. • FirmwareMPTool binaries are often leaked from OEM kits; ensure you do not violate licensing or export restrictions. • Do not resell repaired counterfeit drives as genuine capacity devices—this is fraud. --- Practical guidelines • Keep several MPTool versions; what fails in one may pass in another. • Label each tested profile; once a matching set is found the same model can be fixed in minutes. • Use an uninterruptible power source on laptops; power loss during flashing bricks the controller. --- Possible disclaimers or additional notes • Success is not guaranteed; physical flash wear or controller damage can make restoration impossible. • Opening the enclosure voids warranty; proceed only if data is already lost. • Some sticks use bonded-out monolithic packages; Flash-ID may not be in public databases. --- Suggestions for further research • Monitor usbdev.ru “FirstChip MP Tools” thread for new DLLini updates. • Study vendor-specific FW structure FC1178 uses two-stage loader, FC8308 uses single. • Investigate open-source alternatives e.g., pyusb scripts for automation in a repair lab. --- Brief summary After detection, supply MPTool with the correct flash parameters, run a full Mass-Production low-level format + firmware load, wait for a green PASS, re-plug, quick-format in the OS, and verify capacity with H2testwF3. Use updated tool builds, choose the right NAND profile, and remember that the process erases all data and cannot cure worn-out or fake flash.

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