As of 2025, FirstChip has moved to newer controllers like the ChipYC2114 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and ChipYC2203 (NVMe bridge). However, the ChipYC2019 remains the most widely deployed controller in promotional USB drives, giveaway devices, and legacy enterprise flash drives.
The "MPTools new" ecosystem continues to evolve via GitHub repositories and hardware forums like USBDev.ru and MyDigitalDiscount. Future versions may add AI-driven bad block prediction, but for now, the v3.3.xx line is the gold standard.
Before using MPTools, confirm the controller. firstchip chipyc2019 mptools new
Why specifically hunt for the newest version? Recent updates include:
Open the device. If you can't physically open it, use ChipGenius (Windows) or lsusb (Linux). Look for:
VID=048D PID=1234 (Typical FirstChip IDs) and Chip Vendor: FirstChip Chip Part: CHIPYC2019. As of 2025, FirstChip has moved to newer
Even with the new tool, you may encounter errors. Here is how to fix them:
| Error Code | Meaning | Solution with New MPtools | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0x110 | Bad Block threshold exceeded | In "NAND Setting," increase "Allow Bad Block" to 100. The tool is being too strict. | | 0x104 | Flash download failure | Your NAND is physically degraded. Try "Slow Speed" mode (only available in New tools). | | 0x181 | ISP (In-System Program) timeout | You need to short the LED pins on the PCB during the 2-second power-on to force ROM mode. | | Check Chip Fail | Incorrect tool version | The "New" tool doesn't support this specific NAND combination. Wait for a firmware database update. | ⚠️ Note: The YC2019 is a lower-end chip
⚠️ Note: The YC2019 is a lower-end chip. Do not expect high speed (read ~20MB/s, write ~5-10MB/s).
Click Setting (password is often empty or 12345 or 320 – try blank first).
Go to Basic Settings tab: