V1052 Link !!exclusive!! | Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools
: Using the wrong MPTool for your specific controller can permanently "brick" the USB device. Always verify your Chip Vendor Part Number ChipGenius before proceeding. to verify your USB controller version?
Firmware updates, repairing dead USB drives, repairing write protection, customizing drive info (VID/PID/Vendor Name).
Note: Some detection tools may misidentify FC1178BC as FC1179. Many users report that FC1178BC drives are actually only recognized by FirstChip_MpTools, while the dedicated iTe_MpTools often fails to work with them. firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 link
If you have a USB flash drive that has stopped working, shows 0 bytes, is write-protected, or shows a suspiciously low capacity (common with cheap AliExpress or "fake" 2TB drives), it might be built on a controller. Specifically, the FC1178 and FC1179 series are notorious for needing specialized factory tools to be repaired.
Unzip the archive and run FCMpTools.exe . If prompted with a "Product Type" window, keep the default settings and click OK . : Using the wrong MPTool for your specific
If fails to detect your drive, follow these steps:
You will likely see a warning from Windows Defender or Malwarebytes when downloading v1052. This is for all MPTools. Firmware updates, repairing dead USB drives, repairing write
: Use a tool like ChipGenius to confirm your controller is indeed a FirstChip FC1178 or FC1179. If the "Controller Vendor" field does not match, this software may damage your drive.
: If prompted for a password when clicking "Settings," try leaving it blank and clicking OK, or use common defaults like 123456 .
Try these fixes:
Locate the Language section in the right-hand column and select English . Configuration: Click Settings (password is usually blank or 624 ).