Before downloading any firmware, you must verify that your drive actually uses the FirstChip FC1178BC chip. Flashing the wrong firmware will permanently brick your device. Use ChipGenius or Flash Drive Information Extractor

: Provides various 2024-2025 builds that support newer 3D NAND types like SanDisk and Toshiba BiCS. 3. The Recovery Workflow (Step-by-Step)

If the tool detects the controller, you will see a box change color, indicating the drive is recognized as "Unknown Flash" or showing its capacity. Step 3: Configuring the Settings Click on "Settings" or "Config" .

FirstChip released multiple versions of their Mass Production Tools (MpTools) over the years. Using the wrong version can brick your drive permanently.

: Run the MPTool executable as an Administrator on a Windows machine.

Warning: This process will destroy all existing data on the USB drive. Ensure you do not need the data before proceeding.

Run the program in compatibility mode if you are using Windows 11, as older MPTools struggle with modern OS driver signatures. Step 2: Launch the FirstChip MPTool