Do not use "FirstChip MPTool v1.3.9" or older "Innostor 917/925" tools. They will not detect the ChipYC2019.

Wait for the green "PASS" status. This can take 10 to 60 minutes depending on size.

| Error Code | Meaning | Solution with New MPtools | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Bad Block threshold exceeded | In "NAND Setting," increase "Allow Bad Block" to 100. The tool is being too strict. | | 0x104 | Flash download failure | Your NAND is physically degraded. Try "Slow Speed" mode (only available in New tools). | | 0x181 | ISP (In-System Program) timeout | You need to short the LED pins on the PCB during the 2-second power-on to force ROM mode. | | Check Chip Fail | Incorrect tool version | The "New" tool doesn't support this specific NAND combination. Wait for a firmware database update. |

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