Do not guess your controller model. Attempting to flash FC1178BC firmware onto an Alcor, Silicon Motion, or Phison controller will fail or destroy the drive.
| Tool Name | Intended Controller | Reported Compatibility with FC1178BC | Key Features / Notes | | ----------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | | FC1178BC (earlier) | Poor (often fails detection) | Older tool, may work for some, but generally not recommended. | | FirstChip_MpTools | FC1179 (primarily) | Excellent (detects as FC1179) | The recommended tool. Versions 20201118+ are most reliable. | | FirstChip MpTools | FC1178 & FC1179 | Good | Newer unified builds; may include broader NAND support. | | Proprietary (Official FirstChip) | Varies | Unknown (requires contacting FirstChip) | For advanced users or those with specific contract needs. |
Before you begin the firmware restoration process, gather the following:
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Do not guess your controller model. Attempting to flash FC1178BC firmware onto an Alcor, Silicon Motion, or Phison controller will fail or destroy the drive.
| Tool Name | Intended Controller | Reported Compatibility with FC1178BC | Key Features / Notes | | ----------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | | FC1178BC (earlier) | Poor (often fails detection) | Older tool, may work for some, but generally not recommended. | | FirstChip_MpTools | FC1179 (primarily) | Excellent (detects as FC1179) | The recommended tool. Versions 20201118+ are most reliable. | | FirstChip MpTools | FC1178 & FC1179 | Good | Newer unified builds; may include broader NAND support. | | Proprietary (Official FirstChip) | Varies | Unknown (requires contacting FirstChip) | For advanced users or those with specific contract needs. |
Before you begin the firmware restoration process, gather the following:
