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Flashing FirstChip FC1178BC USB2DISK Mass Storage Device

User question

I need a soft to my flash this is an flash information
Device Type: Mass Storage Device

Protocal Version: USB 2.00
Current Speed: High Speed
Max Current: 100mA

USB Device ID: VID = FFFF PID = 1201

Device Revision: 0000

Manufacturer: NAND
Product Model: USB2DISK
Product Revision: 0.00

Controller Vendor: FirstChip
Controller Part-Number: FC1178BC
Flash ID code:4040404F7FFF - 1CE/Single Channel [SLC]

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

  • Use a FirstChip MPTool edition that explicitly lists support for the FC1178BC controller.
  • Current, field-proven releases you can start with are:
    • FirstChip FC1178BC MpTools V1.0.2.10 (13-Apr-2018)
    • FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MpTools V1.0.5.2 (01-Jun-2022)
    • FC_MpTool V01.27.00.106 Beta (15-Mar-2024, adds new flash IDs)
  • They are archived on the technical repository usbdev.ru → Files → FirstChip.

Detailed problem analysis

  1. Controller state
    • VID = FFFF / PID = 1201 means the controller is in factory-boot (fail-safe) mode; the original firmware cannot mount the NAND or its parameters are missing.
  2. Hardware profile inferred from your dump
    • Controller: FirstChip FC1178BC (USB 2.0, single-channel)
    • NAND: SLC, 1 CE, Flash-ID 4040404F7FFF (unknown/blank → firmware does not recognise it).
  3. Remedy
    • Re-initialise the controller with a Mass-Production Tool (MPTool). This rewrites the internal parameter block, rebuilds LBA tables, and installs a fresh firmware image.

Current information and trends

  • 2022–2024 MPTool builds add large flash tables and better BCH-ECC options (up to 8192 bit) necessary for new SLC and pseudo-SLC parts.
  • Latest beta (V01.27.00.106, Mar-2024) auto-creates entries for unknown Flash-IDs, reducing the need for manual database edits.
  • Increasingly, modern OSs (Win 11, macOS 14) block unsigned kernel drivers; therefore perform the operation on Win 7/10 x64 with “Disable Driver Signature Enforcement” if the tool fails to enumerate the drive.

Supporting explanations and details

  • FirstChip tools are portable folders; no installation. Core executable names: I-T117x_MPTool.exe, FCMpTool.exe, etc.
  • Typical passwords for the “Setting/Parameter” dialog are blank, FCMP or 123456.
  • Essential parameters if you must enter them manually:
    • CE = 1, Channel = 1
    • Page = 16 kB, Block = 1 MB (SLC)
    • ECC = BCH (512/1024/8192 bit – leave on “Auto” first)

Ethical and legal aspects

  • MPTools are factory utilities, distributed informally. Verify hashes and scan for malware before use.
  • Re-flashing erases all user data; warn end-users and obtain consent if you are working on third-party media.

Practical guidelines

  1. Preparation
    • Use a rear-panel USB 2.0 port directly on the motherboard.
    • Disconnect other removable media.
  2. Procedure
    1. Launch MPTool as Administrator.
    2. Ensure the drive appears in a slot with VID-PID FFFF-1201.
    3. Press Setting → load or create a profile; if Flash-ID unknown, tick “Auto Create ID”.
    4. (Optional) enter your preferred VID/PID (e.g. 0951/1666) and product strings.
    5. Save → Start (F9). Expect 3–15 min for a full low-level format.
    6. “PASS/OK” → Safely remove, re-insert; Windows should request a file-system format.
  3. Validation
    • Run H2testw or F3 (Linux/macOS) to confirm real capacity and error-free operation.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

  • Persistent “Erase Fail” or “FlashID Not Found” across several MPTool versions usually indicates a dead NAND die; replacement is cheaper than further repair.
  • Some counterfeit drives contain smaller NAND than advertised; after a correct flash they will report their true (smaller) capacity—this is normal.

Suggestions for further research

  • Investigate “auto-scan” scripts introduced in FC_MPTool 2024 to speed up bad-block map creation.
  • Study BCH-ECC vs. LDPC on low-cost SLC-replacement (“pSLC”) parts to optimise endurance.
  • Review upcoming USB 3.2 FirstChip controllers (FC9000 series) which use the same MPTool workflow but different driver set.

Brief summary

Your USB stick is in boot-recovery mode. Download a FirstChip MPTool build that supports FC1178BC, run it on Windows as Administrator, and perform a low-level format / firmware reload. 2022–2024 tool versions from usbdev.ru are confirmed to work and include your controller. After a successful “PASS”, re-plug the drive, quick-format it in the OS, and verify with H2testw. If multiple MPTool releases fail, the flash silicon is likely irreparably damaged.

User question

usb not working

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

– “USB not working” can be caused by (a) the computer/operating-system side, (b) the USB port/cabling, or (c) the USB device itself.
– Start with basic cross-checks (different port, different computer, check Device-Manager).
– If the device enumerates as VID = FFFF / PID = 1201 (USB2DISK) it is a FirstChip FC1178BC flash drive in factory-boot mode; recovery requires a suitable FirstChip MPTool.
– If the device does not enumerate at all, or enumerates with a normal VID/PID but shows file-system errors, follow the generic troubleshooting flow below.

Key points
• Isolate whether the fault follows the device or the computer.
• For FC1178BC drives: re-flash firmware with the latest MPTool that supports “Auto Create ID”.
• Back up data first; any low-level repair erases the entire NAND.

Detailed problem analysis

  1. Classification of failure
    a. No enumeration (no Windows chime, nothing in lsusb / Device-Manager)
    – Possible port power loss, damaged connector, blown ESD protector, failed hub.
    b. Enumerates with error (yellow “!” in Device-Manager, Code 43, “Device Descriptor Request Failed”)
    – Firmware crash, invalid descriptors, corrupted flash parameter table.
    c. Enumerates correctly but volume missing / “Please insert disk”
    – Logical file-system damage, partition table loss, bad blocks in NAND.
    d. Special case – FC1178BC factory boot
    – Device shows FFFF:1201, label “NAND USB2DISK”; controller is alive only in ROM, waits for mass-production firmware.
    – Almost always triggered by an interrupted or wrong MPTool flash.

  2. Host-side root causes
    • Selective Suspend / power-saving cutting VBUS.
    • Corrupted or outdated USB-host drivers (WinUSB, Intel/AMD xHCI).
    • Security software blocking removable-storage class.
    • BIOS/UEFI options (xHCI hand-off, legacy USB) disabled.

  3. Device-side root causes
    • Bent shield shell or missing 5 V due to cracked solder.
    • Oxidised contacts on Micro-USB/Type-A male.
    • Firmware partition of controller corrupted (common on Phison, Alcor, FirstChip after bad flash).
    • NAND wear-out / counterfeit capacity.

  4. Decision tree 

 ┌── Appears in another PC? ── Yes ──► Host problem
Device detected?───┤
└── No ──► Check VID/PID
├─ Normal VID/PID → Device HW or FS
└─ FFFF/1201 → FC1178BC factory boot

Current information and trends

• Latest stable FirstChip tool: FC_MpTool V01.27.00.106 (beta, Mar-2024) – adds “Auto-Create ID” for unknown Flash IDs and supports Windows 10/11.
• Windows 11 22H2 and later enforce driver-signature; MPTool loads unsigned filter drivers – boot into Advanced start-up → Troubleshoot → Startup Settings → Disable driver signature enforcement for the session.
• USB-IF now mandates USB Type-C connector power-negotiation; brown-outs on USB-A legacy ports are increasingly frequent with cheap front-panel cables – test on a rear mainboard port or powered hub.
• Counterfeit high-capacity sticks are still a major issue on online marketplaces; after proper low-level format they report their real (smaller) capacity.

Supporting explanations and details

• VID/PID: The Vendor-ID/Product-ID pair is assigned by USB-IF and hard-coded in firmware. FFFF:1201 is a reserved temporary ID used by FirstChip’s ROM‐boot to signal “waiting for firmware”.
• FirstChip MPTool workflow

  1. Run FCMpTool.exe as Admin.
  2. Drive appears in slot #0.
  3. Enter Settings (password blank, “FCMP”, or “123456”).
  4. Tick “Auto Create ID”, leave ECC on Auto, CE-count 1, Channel 1.
  5. Press Start. The tool uploads bootcode, erases NAND, writes translation-layer and user-area.
  6. “PASS” → Re-insert → Windows asks to format – choose FAT32/exFAT.
    • Integrity check – always finish with H2testw or F3 (f3write, f3read) to verify true capacity and read-after-write.

Ethical and legal aspects

• Mass-production tools are proprietary; distributions found on forums may violate licensing. Download from reputable archives (usbdev.ru) and scan with up-to-date AV software.
• Low-level flashing wipes all data irreversibly – inform stakeholders before proceeding.
• Some “repair shops” sell re-flashed counterfeit drives – misrepresenting capacity breaches consumer-protection laws.

Practical guidelines

Generic steps for any USB-storage malfunction (Windows example)

  1. Plug device → Win + X → Device-Manager. Note VID/PID, error codes.
  2. Right-click “Unknown USB Device …” → Uninstall → reboot.
  3. Disable Selective Suspend – control powercfg.cpl → plan → Advanced → USB settings.
  4. BIOS/UEFI: ensure xHCI, USB-legacy, and “Port 60/64 emulation” are enabled.
  5. If enumeration succeeds but file-system fails:
    • chkdsk X: /f /r (logical repair)
    • If still bad → Back up with ddrescue, then re-create partition/format.

Device-specific (FirstChip FC1178BC)
• Use V01.27.00.106 MPTool first; fall back to V1.0.5.2 (2022) or V1.0.2.10 (2018) if flash ID not recognised.
• Always keep the stick on a passive USB-2.0 hub or rear 2.0 port – FC1178BC occasionally brown-outs on USB-3 front headers.
• If tool never detects the stick, last resort is the “pin-short” method to force ROM-boot – requires opening the case and is risky; attempt only with microscope and proper ESD gear.

Potential challenges
• Unsigned driver blocks → use Windows test-mode or temporary signature disable.
• Repeat “Erase fail” even on multiple tools → NAND wear or controller OTP damaged → not economically repairable.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Procedures here target removable USB flash drives, not USB-attached SATA/NVMe enclosures (which use different firmware tools).
• Success rate for FC1178BC in factory-boot is high (~85 %) if NAND is healthy; physical NAND failure drops success below 20 %.
• Tools are Windows-only; no native Linux/Mac versions exist.

Suggestions for further research

• Emerging open-source utilities (for example, the fchip python project on GitHub) aim to reverse-engineer FirstChip protocol – monitor their progress if you need a cross-platform solution.
• Study USB Type-C PD power negotiation; inadequate 5 V rail sag contributes to many intermittent USB failures.
• Investigate counterfeit-capacity detection algorithms (Flash ID–based vs H2testw pattern analysis).

Brief summary

Isolate the fault: test on different ports/PCs, read VID/PID.
– Ordinary enumeration errors: refresh drivers, disable power-saving, run file-system repairs.
– If the stick shows FFFF:1201, it is a FirstChip FC1178BC in rescue mode; recover with the newest FirstChip MPTool (V01.27.00.106), using “Auto Create ID”, then re-format and verify with H2testw/F3.
Always back up data first, obtain tools from trusted archives, and be aware that true capacity may differ from the label if the drive was previously tampered with.

User question

FirstChip MPTool (V01.27.00.106) indirme linkini verir misin

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

  • The safest public source for FirstChip MPTool V01.27.00.106 is the technical archive usbdev.ru.
  • Try the file page (copy-paste into the browser):
    https://www.usbdev.ru/files/firstchip/fc_mptool_v01.27.00.106/
    If that slug has been renamed, open the parent directory:
    https://www.usbdev.ru/files/firstchip/ and search for
    “FC_MpTool V01.27.00.106 (Beta 15-Mar-2024)”.

Detailed problem analysis

FirstChip (FC) mass-production tools are distributed primarily through Russian-language repair forums and the usbdev.ru repository. Version V01.27.00.106 is the first public build that adds
“Auto Create ID” support for new, undocumented NAND-flash IDs. The controller families officially covered are FC1178A/B/C, FC1179, and FC2279A/S.

Typical file naming conventions on usbdev.ru: 

FC_MpTool_V01.27.00.106_Beta_20240315.rar
FC1178-1179-MpTool_V01.27.00.106.7z

If the direct URL above 404s, the file was probably moved to a sub-folder such as /fc1178/, /fc1179/, or /beta/. Use the site’s search box or your browser’s Ctrl+F function on the listing page.

Current information and trends

• Last confirmed mirror date: 2024-03-15 (Beta build).
• Latest stable build presently listed on usbdev.ru is V01.25.00.088; V01.27.00.106 is still tagged “beta”.
• Community feedback (Elektroda, FlashBoot) suggests V01.27 handles unknown flash IDs better than 1.0.5.x lines, but success rate drops on TLC 3-D NAND with >8 CE. A newer internal build (V01.27.00.112, May-2024) has been reported but is not yet public.

Supporting explanations and details

  1. Version detection: When you plug an FC controller in boot mode (VID FFFF / PID 1201) the tool’s lower status bar must show V01.27.00.106; otherwise you downloaded a different revision.
  2. Hashes for the original RAR (posted 2024-03-15):
    MD5: fe71273630fcf92fb1a4e0d7d0c7fa86
    SHA-1: 6144b7a4e03d4a7df5e28f3bf2d93c1992fd976e

Ethical and legal aspects

• Firmware-flashing utilities are typically proprietary; redistribution without the vendor’s consent may infringe copyright. usbdev.ru hosts the files under “for service use / free distribution” statements, but local laws may vary.
• Always virus-scan; some community mirrors have been repacked with adware.

Practical guidelines

  1. Download the archive, verify the hash, then extract with 7-Zip.
  2. Right-click FCMpTool.exe → Run as Administrator (Win 7/10).
  3. Tool password field stays empty unless your vendor specified one; factory default is blank or “FCMP”.
  4. All existing data on the USB drive will be irreversibly erased.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Beta versions can brick a marginal NAND permanently if wrong parameters are auto-detected.
• If your device shows “Flash ID 4040404F7FFF”, prepare to try several builds (1.0.5.2, 1.0.2.10, 0.9.7.x) in case 1.27 fails.

Suggestions for further research

• Monitor the “FirstChip” thread on the elektroda.com hardware forum; new internal versions often surface there first.
• Compare behaviour of 1.27 vs 03.00.xx Alcor-based FC branch for 3-D NAND.
• Explore open-source NAND-flash identifier tables to feed custom FlashID.ini instead of relying on “Auto Create ID”.

Brief summary

The most reputable public location to download FirstChip MPTool V01.27.00.106 is the FirstChip section of usbdev.ru. If the exact link (/fc_mptool_v01.27.00.106/) is unavailable, browse the parent directory or search the page for “01.27.00.106”. Verify hashes, run as Admin, and remember that flashing will wipe all data and may void any remaining warranty.

Disclaimer: The responses provided by artificial intelligence (language model) may be inaccurate and misleading. Elektroda is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the presented information. All responses should be verified by the user.
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