After downloading and extracting the appropriate MpTools, follow these steps:
Once the tool shows a green "Pass" or "OK," the flash process is complete.
To successfully flash the FC1179, you must first confirm the hardware details using tools like ChipGenius or Flash Drive Information Extractor . Look for: FirstChip Controller Part-Number: FC1179 (or FC1178/FC1179AB) Firstchip Fc1179 Firmware
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The Firstchip FC1179 is a popular USB flash drive controller commonly found in budget-friendly and generic flash drives. While these drives offer decent performance, they can sometimes suffer from firmware corruption, resulting in issues like the "No Media" error, reduced capacity, or the drive not being recognized by the computer at all. When this happens, a update or a full re-flash using specialized Mass Production Tools (MPTools) is necessary to bring the drive back to life.
Do not download random EXE files from sketchy forums. However, the legitimate sources for FC1179 firmware are: When this happens, a update or a full
When the microcode (firmware) inside this controller glitches, the computer can no longer communicate with the NAND memory, resulting in a bricked device. How to Verify Your Drive Uses Firstchip FC1179
After the tool displays "Succeed", unplug and reinsert the USB drive. Check that:
Look at the and Controller Vendor lines.