If your 64GB drive becomes a 32GB drive after repair, the tool has masked "bad blocks" to ensure the drive remains usable and stable. Conclusion
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What does ChipGenius display for your drive?
| Feature | FC1178 | FC1179 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Legacy TLC, MLC | QLC, 3D TLC, High-Density | | USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 (often backward compatible) | | Common Failure | Firmware CRC error | Capacity fraud / Slow speed | | Detection in v1052 | Auto-detects as "1178A" | Requires manual VID/PID tweak |
These tools are not intended for everyday users but are essential for repairing corrupted drives, restoring fake capacity drives to their true size, or converting a drive into specialized modes (e.g., USB-CDROM for bootable installations).
Do you know the of the USB drive you are trying to fix?
The FirstChip FC1178/FC1179 MPTools v1.0.5.2 is an essential utility for anyone looking to save a bricked USB drive from the trash. While it can be technical, it is often the only way to bypass firmware-level errors.