FirstChip (also known as iCell or ChipsBank in older circles) is a Chinese semiconductor company that produces low-cost, high-volume USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 controllers. The and FC1179 are their most common NAND flash memory controllers found in:
If v1052 does not detect your drive, your controller may be a newer revision (e.g., FC1179BC). In that case, try v1105 or v1204, but v1052 remains the most compatible for 1178/1179. firstchip fc1178 fc1179 mptools v1052 link
In the dimly lit corners of the "Flash Drive Revival" forum, the legend of FirstChip MPTools V1.0.5.2 FirstChip (also known as iCell or ChipsBank in