Many beginners confuse APTool (Factory Programmer) with MPtools (Mass Production Tool). For the fix, you need MPtools . APTool is only for very early initialization of blank chips. MPtools allows firmware reloading while preserving the boot block.
To repair a drive with this controller, you must use specific software designed for mass production. Firstchip Fc1178bc Firmware !!hot!! firstchip fc1178bc firmware hot
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A green "OK" or "100%" message indicates the firmware was successfully rewritten. 💡 Troubleshooting firstchip fc1178bc firmware hot