Given that the FC1179 is a popular, low-cost USB 2.0 controller found in many counterfeit flash drives (fake SanDisk, Kingston, Sony), this review focuses on the hunt for working firmware, not a single official source.
Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5 – Frustrating but possible) firstchip fc1179 firmware link
The FirstChip FC1179 is a robust but generic controller that relies entirely on software configuration. The "firmware link" you are looking for is actually the FirstChip MP Tool. Do not flash random firmware files found on the internet to your device; it will render it unusable. Instead, focus on identifying your NAND flash memory and using the Mass Production tool to compile a configuration that matches your hardware. Given that the FC1179 is a popular, low-cost USB 2
Users typically search for "FC1179 firmware" for one of two reasons: Review: The Elusive Hunt for FirstChip FC1179 Firmware