--- Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 - Page

  • Click OK (or Save) to return to the main screen.

  • Compatibility

  • Advanced Diagnostic Tools

  • Firmware Management

  • Cross-Platform SDK Integration

    • Do not use MPTools on a healthy drive. This tool is for bricked drives. You are a candidate for FC1178 FC1179 MPTools V1.0.5.2 if:

    Warning: This process is destructive. It will permanently erase all data on the drive. Do not proceed if you need file recovery.

    | ✅ Good for | ❌ Not for | |----------------|----------------| | Recovering fake/flaky USB drives | Beginners without a guide | | Repairing 0MB or RAW drives | Critical data recovery (use professional tools first) | | Salvaging old NAND flash chips | macOS or Linux users | | Testing off-brand USB 2.0/3.0 drives | Drives with hardware damage (broken USB connector, short circuit) | --- Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 -

    | Error | Meaning | Action | |-------|---------|--------| | Bad Block too much | NAND heavily worn | Reduce capacity manually or discard drive | | Download ISP fail | Firmware mismatch | Change ISP file in settings; check controller version | | Not supported flash | Unknown NAND ID | Try older/newer MPtools version | | Check sum fail | Corrupted firmware | Re-download tool; disable antivirus | | Timeout | Poor USB connection | Use USB 2.0 port; short test points (last resort) |

    Warning: This process will erase all data on the USB drive. Do not proceed if you have not backed up your data (if the drive is still readable).

  • Start Repair:
  • Process: The tool will begin programming the flash. You will see a progress bar. Do not unplug the drive during this process.
  • Completion: Once finished, the status will usually turn green or say "Pass". Unplug and replug the drive to see if the capacity has been restored.

  • Connecting Devices

  • Programming & Debugging

    • "MPtools" stands for Mass Production Tools. These are factory-level utilities provided by the controller manufacturer (in this case, Firstchip) to initialize drives at the production level. Unlike standard formatting tools (like Windows formatting), MPtools interact directly with the controller's firmware.

    Key functionalities of v1.0.5.2 include: Click OK (or Save ) to return to the main screen