Use ChipGenius or Flash Drive Information Extractor to confirm the Controller Part-Number is FC1179 and identify the Flash ID (e.g., Samsung, Hynix, or Micron NAND).
Last updated: 2025 For advanced users: The FC1179 does not support custom VID/PID persistence or true hardware encryption – those are faked in Windows drivers. Firstchip Fc1179 Firmware
Before searching for firmware, you must confirm that your device actually uses the FC1179 chip. Since these chips are hidden inside the casing, software tools are the safest way to identify them: Use ChipGenius or Flash Drive Information Extractor to