This paper provides a technical overview of MPtools version 1.0.5.2, the proprietary low-level formatting and firmware restoration utility for USB flash drive controllers from FirstChip (formerly ChipsBank). Targeting the FC1178 and FC1179 controller families, this tool is essential for repairing, mass-producing, and recovering counterfeit or corrupted USB drives. The document examines the tool’s architecture, supported hardware, operational modes, and practical safety considerations.
Supports FC1178 (3D, BC) and the more modern FC1179 series (FC1179, FC1179S, FC1179AB). It also supports some variants of the FC2279 series.
If the capacity is incorrect (e.g., a "fake" 2TB drive that is actually 16GB), a can restore the true hardware capacity. Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 -
Open ChipGenius and locate your drive. Inspect the following lines: FirstChip Controller Part-Number: FC1178, FC1179, or FC2279
Reviving Your Dead USB: A Guide to FirstChip MpTools V1.0.5.2 This paper provides a technical overview of MPtools
If you are dealing with a "Write Protected" USB drive, a fake capacity flash disk, or a drive that simply won't format, you likely need a Mass Production Tool (MPTool). For drives using the controllers, version V1.0.5.2 is one of the most stable and widely used utilities to bring these devices back to life.
Once completed, the status box will turn green and display a or "Pass" notification. Unplug the USB drive, wait 5 seconds, and insert it back into the computer. Check Windows Disk Management to verify that the drive is initialized, formatted, and reflecting its true, healthy capacity. Supports FC1178 (3D, BC) and the more modern
Includes "Standard Scan" for general repairs and "Factory Scan" for deeper hardware resets.
When a USB drive malfunctions, consumer-grade formatting tools (such as Windows Disk Management, Rufus, or SD Formatter) cannot access the low-level controller architecture. FirstChip MpTools bypasses the operating system layer, communicating directly with the and FC1179 microcontrollers to overwrite corrupted sectors, reset parameters, and re-initialize the NAND flash memory. Key Features of Version V1.0.5.2
What are the exact and Flash ID details from your ChipGenius scan?