Here is the secret the repack enables: If your 128GB drive keeps failing at 50%, change the Capacity Setting from "Auto" to "Fixed" and dial it down to 64GB or 32GB.
Why? FirstChip controllers are often used with rejected high-capacity NAND chips. The repack allows you to ignore the chip's fake factory markings and force a stable, lower capacity. A 32GB stable drive is worth more than a 128GB paperweight. firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 repack
What happens now?
Success Indicator: A green circle with "PASS". Your drive now shows correct capacity. Here is the secret the repack enables: If
Here is how you actually use this repack to resurrect a dead FC1178/FC1179 drive. Success Indicator: A green circle with "PASS"