You should look for this specific version if your diagnostic tools (like or Flash Drive Information Extractor ) identify your hardware as: Controller: FirstChip FC1178 (or FC1178BC/FC1178S) Controller: FirstChip FC1179
Before downloading, run . Ensure the "Controller" field explicitly mentions FirstChip FC1178 or FC1179. If it lists a different brand (like Alcor or Phison), this tool will not work. 2. Download and Extract firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 free
The NAND memory inside is too worn out to hold a stable firmware. You can try lowering the capacity manually in settings to bypass the bad sectors. You should look for this specific version if
Download the package. Since these tools are often flagged by antivirus software as "false positives" (due to their low-level hardware access), you may need to temporarily disable your real-time protection or run it in a sandbox. 3. Configure the Tool Open the folder and run FirstChip_MpTool.exe . Download the package
In the "Scan Setting" tab, choose if the drive is severely corrupted, or High Level Format for a quick fix. 4. Run the Repair Click Start or the play button. Warning: This will erase 100% of the data on the drive.
Click on (usually requires a blank password or '123456').
Your drive might have a loose connection, or it’s a fake chip that doesn't match the FirstChip database.