A common use case for the Firstchip Fc1178bc Software is fixing "Fake Capacity" drives. If you bought a "2TB" drive for $15, it is actually a 16GB or 32GB drive modified to report false space.
To fix this:
The tool will permanently lock the drive to its true physical capacity. You will lose the fake extra space, but you will gain a stable, reliable drive.
Click "Start" (or the play button). The tool will:
A green "PASS" or "OK" means success. A red "FAIL" usually means bad NAND – the drive is physically dying. Firstchip Fc1178bc Software
The software serves three primary purposes:
Warning: This software is destructive. It will permanently erase all data on the drive. It is a repair tool, not a data recovery tool. If you need the files, consult a professional data recovery service first.
Before downloading any software, you must confirm that your drive uses the FC1178BC controller. Using the wrong tool can permanently brick your device.
Step 1: Download ChipGenius (Windows) ChipGenius is a free utility that reads the USB device's VID (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID), as well as the controller chip model. A common use case for the Firstchip Fc1178bc
Step 2: Analyze the Output After inserting your problematic USB drive, run ChipGenius. Look for a line like:
Controller Vendor: FirstChip
Controller Part-Number: FC1178BC
If you see "FC1178BC" or "FC1178" (some generic tools work across the series), you are ready to proceed. If you see "Alcor," "Phison," or "SiliconGo," do not use this software.
The software is not officially distributed through a main website but is available via flash drive repair communities, driver repositories, and specialized forums like USBDev.ru or FlashBoot.ru.
Critical Note: Use the exact version matching your controller. The FC1178BC requires a tool compiled for FC1178 series (often version v1.0.3.5 or newer). Using tools for FC1179, FC2279, or older FC1176 can permanently brick your drive. The tool will permanently lock the drive to
You can identify your controller using tools like:
Look for: Controller Vendor: Firstchip → Controller Part-Number: FC1178BC
Once the status turns Green and says "Pass" or "OK":
Congratulations. Your drive is now in a factory-fresh state.