FirstChip Technology Limited manufactures low-cost USB 2.0 flash memory controllers, most notably the and FC1179 chipsets. These microcontrollers manage the communication between your computer's USB port and the raw NAND flash storage chip mounted inside the drive. Because they are highly affordable, they are widely adopted by manufacturers assembling entry-level drives or programming fake capacities into storage hardware.
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Set the primary processing rule to or Factory Scan . This forces the software to wipe existing false partitions and audit the physical storage cells directly.
on the drive. It is recommended to run the application with administrative privileges. Identify the Controller : Use a tool like ChipGenius firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 verified
Once finished, the slot status text will turn green and display or Success . Step 6: Finalizing and Verification Safely disconnect the USB flash drive from your PC. Close the FirstChip software.
Disconnect the USB drive, wait 5 seconds, and re-insert it. Windows will now detect it as a fresh, unformatted drive. Format it natively through Windows Disk Management to assign a clean file system (FAT32 or exFAT). Troubleshooting Common MPTools Failures
The verified compatibility of MPTOLS v1052 with FirstChip FC1178 and FC1179 devices has several implications and applications: FirstChip Technology Limited manufactures low-cost USB 2
Use a precision needle or a small flathead screwdriver to short-circuit two data pins (typically pins 29 and 30) on the NAND chip.
If v1052 fails, try or v1079 (for newer FC1179 revisions), but always confirm controller ID first.
Obtain the verified FirstChip_MpTools_20220601.rar file (often found on reputable flash drive repair sites like USBDev or FlashBoot ). Improved speed priority algorithms for modern 3D Flash
Modifying controller firmware can permanently brick the device if interrupted or misconfigured. Only use this method if the USB drive is already broken and unusable.
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Insert your Firstchip-based flash drive into a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port (back panel USB ports on PCs are recommended for stability).
during this process. The process can take anywhere from 2 minutes to over an hour depending on the physical capacity of the drive and the number of bad blocks encountered.
Extract the downloaded archive and run FirstChip_Mptools.exe as Administrator. When prompted for a password, leave it blank and click OK [10†L9].