Safely eject the USB drive, wait 5 seconds, and reinsert it.
This version (V1.0.5.2) supports FC1178 (3D, BC) and FC1179 (S, AB) series.
: Windows detects the drive but shows zero capacity and cannot read the file system.
To help find the exact variant you need, could you tell me you are getting, or what ChipGenius reported for your flash drive? firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 updated
Few things are as frustrating as plugging in a USB flash drive only to see "No Media" in Disk Management or a capacity of . For years, this has signaled the death of countless budget-friendly flash drives. However, if your drive is powered by a FirstChip (formerly iTe Media/Cloudium) controller—specifically the FC1178 or FC1179 —there is still hope.
FirstChip FC1178 / FC1179 MPTools v1052 – Updated Version Released
Use ChipGenius to find your Controller Part-Number and Flash ID . Safely eject the USB drive, wait 5 seconds, and reinsert it
For a 32 GB drive, expect 1–2 hours . For a 64 GB or 128 GB drive, 2–4 hours is normal. Do not rush it.
Download the verified archive.
Comprehensive Guide: Restoring USB Flash Drives with FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MpTools V1.0.5.2 Updated To help find the exact variant you need,
Click the check box correlating to your targeted drive slot (e.g., 01_I: ) on the main structural matrix. Click the global button on the right-hand panel.
Low-level factory flashing, bad block scanning, firmware recovery Chinese (Default), English (Switchable via menu toggle) Access Password Blank / No password (Leave empty and click OK) Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11 What’s New in the V1.0.5.2 Updated Release?