: A modern USB 3.0/3.1 controller series that requires specific timing profiles during flashing. Key Features and Capabilities
Upgrades or reinstalls the microcode driving the USB controller.
: Compatible with a wide range of controllers including FC1178 , FC1178BC , FC1179 , and newer revisions. firstchip mptools 2025
Select "Low Level Format" for drives with severe errors or "High Level Format" for simple fixes.
Check community discussions on USB hardware troubleshooting at using this tool? : A modern USB 3
What is the of the drive (e.g., 64GB, 128GB)?
The firmware database in your current MPTools version does not recognize your specific NAND memory. You will need to look for a slightly newer code update or an alternative FirstChip package. Select "Low Level Format" for drives with severe
The 2025 iteration of the tool includes optimized firmware databases and improved scanning algorithms to handle modern high-density TLC and QLC NAND memory. Low-Level Formatting
Before downloading or opening MPTools, you must confirm that your USB drive actually contains a FirstChip controller. Attempting to flash a FirstChip firmware onto a Silicon Motion (SMI), Phison, or Alcor controller will permanently brick the device.