Click on the (or Bin Settings ) button. If prompted for a password, leave it completely blank and press Enter. 4. Configure the Flash Profile
Connect the USB drive directly to the motherboard ports (on the back of a desktop PC). Do not use external USB hubs. Flashing Procedure
If your drive isn't detected at all by the MPtool, you must force it into (bypassing corrupt firmware):
Ensure that the flash type matches your hardware if it is pre-filled. 4. Run the Firmware Flash Firstchip Fc1179 Firmware
Unlike consumer-facing firmware updates, Firstchip does not release a simple "updater" program. Instead, they use factory software called (Mass Production Tool). These utilities serve several purposes:
: This often indicates a communication error. Try a different USB port (preferably on the back of a PC) or a different version of MpTools. Drive Not Detected
Fortunately, you do not need to throw the drive away. By flashing the correct using specialized Mass Production tools (MpTools), you can repair the drive's microcode, isolate bad memory sectors, and restore the device to full working order. What is the FirstChip FC1179 Controller? Click on the (or Bin Settings ) button
Firstchip does not release individual firmware files. Instead, the firmware is bundled directly inside their proprietary factory software, known as the .
: Budget USB 2.0/3.0 flash drives, including those sold on sites like AliExpress or eBay.
The firmware may have been flashed with "Erase before write" enabled permanently. Re-flash with "Optimize for Speed" instead of "Optimize for Data Integrity" in the special settings (password 320 gives advanced options). Configure the Flash Profile Connect the USB drive
Most FC1179-based drives are found in "budget" markets. Sometimes, these are fake capacity drives
. It doesn't just format the drive; it rebuilds the file system and maps out bad memory sectors at a hardware level. Where to find it: Trusted repositories like host various versions of these utilities. Version Matters:
If the drive is completely dead and undetected by both Windows and the tool, you may need to manually trigger Test Mode . Carefully open the plastic housing of the USB drive, locate the physical FC1179 controller chip, and use a sewing needle or pin to short-circuit two data pins (usually pins 29-30 or 43-44) while plugging it into the USB port. This forces the controller into a safe bootloader state, allowing the software to see it.