Unlike mainstream software, MPtools are not sold on official websites. They are developed for factories and later leaked to repair communities. You will need to search for the tool via the exact controller model.
Search query recommendation:
When you download a package (often a zip file named AS_MPTool_vX.X.X), you will typically see: asolid usb mptool
Security Note: Because these tools run at a kernel level, antivirus software frequently flags them as "HackTool:Win32/Keygen" or "RiskWare." This is typically a false positive caused by the tool’s method of direct hardware access. However, always download from reputed flash drive repair forums (like USBDev or FlashBoot) and scan any downloaded executable with VirusTotal before running it.
In the ChipGenius report, scan for lines like: Unlike mainstream software, MPtools are not sold on
Common Asolid controller models you will encounter include:
If you see "Alcor" or "Phison" or "SiliconGo," you are looking at a different manufacturer. Stop. The Asolid MPtool will not work on those. When you download a package (often a zip
This guide assumes you have an Asolid AS3257 based drive. The steps are similar for other families.
For advanced users, the tool allows for the updating of firmware on the controller. It can also re-scan the drive for bad blocks (damaged memory sectors), marking them as unusable so the drive skips over them during operation. This can extend the lifespan of a degrading drive.
Product Line: aSolid Diagnostics & Repair Utilities
Version: 1.0 (Proposed)
Target Users: IT technicians, data recovery specialists, hardware hobbyists, firmware engineers
If your drive is completely dead (not detected at all), you must force the controller into ROM mode.