Firstchip Fc1178: Fc1179 Mptools V1052 Install Verified

FirstChip FC1178 and FC1179 MPTools (Mass Production Tools) are specialized software used to repair, reformat, or restore USB flash drives that use FirstChip controllers. These tools are often the only solution for fixing "fake" drives with inflated capacities or drives that show "No Media" errors. Pre-Installation Requirements

Click Save (disk icon) to save the configuration. firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 install

Version 1052 is one of the more stable releases for the FC1178 and FC1179 controllers—common in budget USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 drives from brands like PNY, Kingston (lower-end models), Silicon Power, and countless no-name drives. FirstChip FC1178 and FC1179 MPTools (Mass Production Tools)

Format Settings

• Format Type → Normal (full erase) or Quick
• File System → FAT32, NTFS, exFAT
• Capacity – Auto or fixed (e.g., 16384 MB for 16GB)

D. Install driver via Device Manager

Preparation: Use a tool like ChipGenius to confirm your USB drive's VID, PID, and Controller Part-Number (e.g., FC1178BC or FC1179). Format Type → Normal (full erase) or Quick