--- Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 - Jun 2026

Before using MPTools, you must download and run a utility called . This free tool scans a connected USB drive and identifies the "Controller Vendor" and "Controller Part-Number". The results should clearly show "FirstChip" and "FC1178" or "FC1179". The same tool can also be used to gather the NAND Flash ID, which is important for configuration.

(Multi-Production Tools) is specialized software designed for factory-level maintenance of USB flash drives utilizing Firstchip controllers. --- Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 -

Ensure it matches your controller (e.g., FC1178BC or FC1179). Flash ID: The tool should auto-detect the flash memory. Before using MPTools, you must download and run

Ensure your targeted FirstChip USB drive is plugged into a stable USB port (preferably a rear motherboard USB 2.0 port rather than an external hub). The same tool can also be used to

Your drive says it is 128GB or 256GB but corrupts files instantly and is actually only 8GB or 16GB.

A prevalent issue with unbranded online purchases is "hacked" or fake-capacity USB drives (e.g., a drive modified to display 256GB when it only holds 16GB or 32GB of physical memory). When these drives fill past their physical limits, they corrupt your data. Running this MPTool forces the controller to scan the actual hardware cells. It safely downsizes the drive partition to reflect its , saving the drive from the trash bin. 3. Low-Level Sorting and Bad Block Management