FirstChip MPTool errorcode=2 on 2024-02-21: FC1179, chipYC2019, NAND Flash ID, ISP mode, USB 2.0

User question

How to solve errorcode=2 on fristchip 2024-02-21

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• “errorcode=2” with FirstChip MPTools (build dated 2024‑02‑21) almost always flags an early initialization failure: the RAM loader can’t start or the tool can’t read a valid NAND Flash ID, so the process aborts at the first step. Fixes are: use the exact MPTool/loader that matches your controller revision, force the device into Test/BootROM (ISP) mode, connect to a stable USB 2.0 port, and ensure the tool’s Flash‑ID table covers your NAND. If it still fails, suspect hardware (NAND/PCB) faults. (usbdev.ru)
• The 2024‑02‑21 package is a current public FirstChip MPTool release; for FC1179/chipYC2019 this corresponds to v1.0.7.x. Use it only if it explicitly supports your controller/flash; otherwise try an earlier FC1178/FC1179 tool set known to work on your chip. (flashinfo.top)

Key points

• Identify the exact controller (e.g., FC1178BC, FC1179, chipYC2019) and the full Flash‑ID before choosing a tool. (flashinfo.top)
• Prefer a rear‑panel USB 2.0 port and run as Administrator; avoid hubs/front‑panel cabling. (flashinfo.top)
• If the drive firmware is hung, enter ISP/Test mode (BootROM) using the PCB “ISP” pads or the vendor’s documented short‑method, then rerun the tool. (flashinfo.top)
• Re‑initialization is destructive: all user data will be lost. (elektroda.com)

Detailed problem analysis

• What “errorcode=2” means in practice
  • FirstChip MPTools report small integer failure codes during the very first handshake stage. Field release notes and community logs show “Error Code 2” being addressed by later tool builds, which points to a failure to bring up the target (loader handoff / NAND Read‑ID). In other words, USB enumeration works, but the controller and NAND don’t initialize correctly under the current tool/loader. This is why you see an immediate FAIL after Start. (Inference based on vendor changelogs that explicitly mention “solve … Error Code 2,” and on how these tools operate.) (usbdev.ru)
• Typical root causes
  • Tool/loader mismatch: FC1178, FC1179, and chipYC2019 each need matching loader support; sub‑revisions and NAND geometries matter. Using a mismatched 2024‑02‑21 set on an older FC1178BC, for example, may trigger code 2 at loader download/ID stage. (usbdev.ru)
  • Firmware lockup: the stick enumerates but won’t enter the MP handshake until forced into BootROM/ISP. (elektroda.com)
  • Flash‑ID database gap: new NANDs require updated Flash‑ID/algorithm tables; if the ID isn’t known, detection fails early. (flashinfo.top)
  • Host/power integrity: front‑panel ports, hubs, or USB 3.x ports often cause timing/voltage issues during ISP. (flashinfo.top)
  • Hardware faults: cracked solder on the NAND, dead die/CE line, or a damaged controller PCB. (Diagnosis of last resort; consistent with behavior when Flash‑ID reads as 00..00/FF..FF.)
• Recognizing modes
  • VID=FFFF, PID=1201 → FirstChip BootROM/factory mode. The controller is awaiting a loader; this is the right state for (re)programming. (elektroda.com)
  • VID=090C, PID=1xxx/3xxx → normal FirstChip enumeration; if errorcode=2 occurs from here, it’s usually a NAND bring‑up failure after loader download. (Inference from tool workflow and field reports.) (usbdev.ru)

Current information and trends

• Publicly available packages: for FC1179/chipYC2019 the newest broadly shared set around Q1–Q2 2024 is v1.0.7.x (noted as 2024‑02‑21). For legacy FC1178/FC1179, many users still rely on 2021–2022 sets when newer ones don’t include the needed loader/FlashDB entries. (elektroda.com)
• Community guidance emphasizes using USB 2.0, entering ISP via test pads if needed, and validating that your Flash‑ID is present in the tool’s database before running a full scan. (flashinfo.top)

Supporting explanations and details

• Why forcing ISP/Test mode helps
  • It bypasses the (possibly corrupted) on‑stick firmware and lets the PC tool download a known‑good loader directly into RAM, then read the NAND ID and rebuild tables. That’s often the difference between errorcode=2 and a full pass. (elektroda.com)
• Why USB 2.0 ports are preferred
  • The MP handshakes and mass erase/program cycles are sensitive to power droop and link timing; rear I/O USB 2.0 ports are typically the most stable path. (flashinfo.top)
• Release notes prove code‑2 is an early‑stage issue
  • Vendor changelogs specifically state “solve … Error Code 2 problem” for certain FirstChip builds, confirming that revisions to loader/algorithms/power‑up timing remediate it. (usbdev.ru)

Ethical and legal aspects

• Using MPTools will erase all data; if data matters, stop and consult a professional lab first. Distributing or using leaked factory tools may breach licenses; scan archives for malware and follow local regulations. (elektroda.com)

Practical guidelines

1) Identify hardware

• Run ChipGenius; record Controller (e.g., FC1178BC/FC1179/chipYC2019) and full Flash‑ID bytes. (flashinfo.top) 2) Choose the right tool
• For FC1179/chipYC2019, start with the FC1179/YC2019 MPTool v1.0.7.x (2024‑02‑21). For FC1178BC or older FC1179, try proven 2021‑10‑24 or 2022‑06‑01 releases if the 2024 set doesn’t detect your device. (elektroda.com) 3) Prepare host
• Use a rear USB 2.0 port, disable USB selective suspend, run the tool as Administrator; disconnect other USB storage. (flashinfo.top) 4) Enter ISP/Test mode (if needed)
• If the tool shows “No device” or fails immediately, open the shell and briefly short the marked ISP pads (or the vendor‑documented NAND I/O “short” method) during plug‑in so the controller enumerates in BootROM (FFFF:1201). Then retry. Avoid random pin shorting—follow the PCB markings. (flashinfo.top) 5) Configure MPTool
• In Settings (password usually blank), verify the tool reads a plausible Flash‑ID (not all 00/FF). If unknown, try an alternate build whose FlashDB includes your ID. Start with “Standard/High” scan; if it fails with early codes (2/4/6/10), switch to “Low‑level/Factory” scan and re‑run. (flashinfo.top) 6) If errorcode=2 persists across known‑good builds and in ISP mode
• Suspect hardware: inspect for cracked joints, check 3.3 V/1.8 V rails to the NAND, or conclude the NAND die is bad. At that point further reflashing attempts are unlikely to help.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Not all 2024‑02‑21 packages include loaders for every FC117x sub‑revision; falling back to a 2021–2022 set is often necessary and not a step backwards. (usbdev.ru)
• Some online posts confuse FirstChip with ESP/Phison ecosystems. FirstChip MPTools and their codes are unrelated to ESP32 “download mode” or Phison MPALL. Use vendor‑correct tools only. (Correction to common misconceptions.) (usbdev.ru)

Suggestions for further research

• Check controller‑specific threads and tool archives for your exact Flash‑ID/loader pair (USBDev.ru FirstChip pages; flashinfo collections; Elektroda threads about YC2019/FC1179). (usbdev.ru)
• If you must recover data (not just fix the stick), read up on chip‑off methods and professional tool support for FC1178/FC1179; any MPTool “repair” rebuilds the translator and destroys data. (reddit.com)

Brief summary

• On the 2024‑02‑21 FirstChip tool, errorcode=2 points to an early bring‑up failure (loader/Flash‑ID stage). Match the tool/loader to your controller and NAND, use a stable USB 2.0 path, and if necessary force ISP mode before scanning. If multiple correct builds still throw errorcode=2, the fault is likely hardware. (usbdev.ru)

If you can share the exact controller model (FC1178/FC1179/YC2019), the full Flash‑ID string, what the USB VID:PID shows (e.g., 090C:xxxx or FFFF:1201), and which MPTool build you ran (the window title shows the date/version), I can tailor the steps and ini/scan settings precisely for your device.

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