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--- Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 - -

MPtools v1.0.5.2 is a mass production utility for USB flash drive controllers based on Firstchip FC1178 and FC1179. These controllers are commonly found in budget USB drives, often using TLC (Triple-Level Cell) or QLC NAND from brands like SanDisk, Hynix, or Toshiba.

The tool is used for:

Firstchip released several MPTool builds. Why choose V1.0.5.2? --- Firstchip Fc1178 Fc1179 Mptools V1.0.5.2 -

| Version | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | V1.0.3.9 | Works on very old FC1178 | No FC1179 support, buggy on Win10 | | V1.0.5.2 (This article) | Stable, supports both controllers, good bad block management | Password-protected settings (123), no trim support | | V1.0.6.5 | Added FC1179 support, faster | Crashing on some 64GB+ drives | | V1.0.7.0 | Supports 4K NAND | Requires manual flash database editing | MPtools v1

For 99% of users, V1.0.5.2 is the sweet spot. Firstchip released several MPTool builds

  • Watch the progress bar. Each "channel" of the USB drive will show a status:
  • Click OK (or Save) to return to the main screen.

    • Version numbers in MPtools are critical. Controller manufacturers frequently update their software to support new NAND flash memory types (e.g., TLC, QLC, 3D NAND) from various manufacturers like Samsung, Micron, or Hynix. Version 1.0.5.2 indicates a specific release likely optimized for a batch of flash memory types common during its release cycle. Using the wrong version often results in the software failing to detect the drive.


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