The interface usually starts in Chinese. Look for a Language dropdown on the right-hand panel and select English .

Unzip the folder and run FCMpTools.exe as an administrator.

Before downloading any software, confirm that your drive uses the chip. Use a diagnostic tool like ChipGenius to verify the "Controller Part-Number". If it matches FC1178BC , you can proceed with the specific recovery tools designed for FirstChip hardware. 2. FirstChip FC1178BC Download Options

Newer versions often support multiple chips in the FC117x series, including the BC, AB, and S models.

The primary tools for this controller are hosted on community-driven firmware archives. Note that these tools are intended for Windows and may be flagged by antivirus software due to their low-level hardware access.

Using MpTools will permanently erase all data on the drive. It performs a low-level format to rebuild the file system.