The FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MpTools V1.0.5.2 (released June 1, 2022) is a specialized mass production (MP) utility designed for repairing, formatting, and restoring USB flash drives powered by FirstChip controllers. It is often the only solution for "No Media" errors, write-protected drives, or fake-capacity "bootleg" drives that misreport their actual storage size. Key Updates & Improvements in V1.0.5.2
This updated version supports a broad range of FirstChip controller models and memory configurations: firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 updated
320 (or 123456 for some versions)Note: This software is intended for advanced users. Availability of the specific v1052 binary may vary based on distribution channels. The FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MpTools V1
Technical background
: Unlike a standard Windows format, this tool performs a low-level wipe of the NAND, identifying and isolating "bad blocks" to ensure the remaining storage is stable. Capacity Correction Settings → Password = 320 (or 123456 for