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How to Install Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on Windows 10
If you have a MediaTek-powered Android device and want to flash firmware or custom binaries using the SP Flash Tool, you will need to install the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on your Windows 10 PC. This driver allows your PC to recognize the device's preloader, which is responsible for the boot process and firmware flashing. In this article, we will show you how to download and install the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on Windows 10 with a step-by-step guide.
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What is Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver?
Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver is a specific USB driver that enables your Windows PC to connect and communicate with a MediaTek-powered Android device over a USB connection. The driver is also known as MediaTek USB VCOM Driver or MediaTek Preloader Driver.
The main purpose of this driver is to help your PC detect the device's preloader, which is a proprietary loader developed by MediaTek. The preloader is responsible for executing the kernel and defining how the Android system is booted. It can also act as an interface to download/flash firmware files to the NAND memory of the device, where the Android OS resides. This is similar to the EDL mode on Qualcomm Android devices.
So, you will need to install the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on your PC if you want to flash the stock ROM for unbricking the device or upgrading the software on it. You can also use this driver to install custom binaries like TWRP recovery, Magisk Root, and more. Furthermore, this driver also helps you transfer files to/from your Android device over MTP protocol, and operate with Android tools like ADB and Fastboot.
How to Download Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver?
You can download the latest version of the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver for Windows 10 from the links below. The driver package is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10. Choose the driver package according to the installation method you prefer to use.
For automatic/direct installation: Click here to download
For manual installation: Click here to download
How to Install Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on Windows 10?
The installation process of the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver is different from common executable files. You will need to follow some extra steps depending on whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 10. Here are the detailed instructions for both methods.
Method 1: Automatic/Direct Installation
Download the MediaTek_Preloader_USB_VCOM_Drivers.zip package on your PC and extract it using Winrar or Winzip.
Open the extracted folder and double-click on InstallDriver.exe file.
A command prompt window will open and show you some messages. Wait for it to finish.
Once done, restart your PC.
You have successfully installed the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on your Windows 10 PC.
Method 2: Manual Installation
If you have a 64-bit version of Windows 10, you will need to disable driver signature enforcement first. To do this, follow these steps:
Click on Start and go to Settings > Update & Security.
In left pane select Recovery.
Under Advanced Startup, click on Restart Now.
Click on Troubleshoot and select Advance options.
Click on Startup settings > Restart.
It will restart to Startup Settings with various options.
Press F7 or 7 to disable driver signature enforcement.
Download the MediaTek_Preloader_USB_VCOM_Drivers.zip package on your PC and extract it using Winrar or Winzip.
Right click on the start icon and open Device Manager.
In Device Manager click on the first item.
Click on Action > Add legacy hardware.
On the Add Hardware Wizard window click on Next.
Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced) and click Next.
Select Show All Devices and click Next.
Now click on Have Disk and locate to the extracted folder.
Select Windows 10 x64 MTK USB Drivers.inf for 64-bit Windows or select Windows 10 x86 MTK USB Drivers.inf for 32-bit Windows.
After selecting click on OK.
Click on Next and select the device driver that you want to install. You will see a list of drivers such as MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port, MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port, MediaTek USB Debug Port, MediaTek USB Modem Port, and MediaTek USB Port.
Click on Next and then click on Install to begin the installation process.
You might see a security warning window asking you to install the driver software. Click on Install this driver software anyway.
Wait for the installation to complete and then click on Finish.
Repeat the same steps for all the drivers in the list.
Open Device Manager again and expand Ports (COM & LTP). Right click on MTK USB Port (COM3) and click Uninstall.
In the Confirm Device Uninstall window uncheck Delete the driver software for this device and click OK.
You have successfully installed the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on your Windows 10 PC.
How to Use Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver with SP Flash Tool?
Now that you have installed the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver on your Windows 10 PC, you can use it with SP Flash Tool to flash firmware or custom binaries on your MediaTek Android device. Here are the steps to do so:
Download and extract the SP Flash Tool on your PC. You can get it from here.
Launch SP Flash Tool as Administrator by right-clicking on flash_tool.exe file and selecting Run as administrator.
Click on Scatter-loading by the right and locate the scatter.txt file for your device model. The scatter file is usually found inside the stock firmware or custom ROM folder of your device. Click on Open to load it.
A list with ticked boxes should appear in SP Flash Tool. These are the files that will be flashed to your device. You can uncheck any file that you don't want to flash, but make sure to keep the preloader.bin file checked as it is essential for booting your device.
If you want to flash a custom recovery or root your device, you can click on the recovery or boot option and browse to the custom recovery image or Magisk patched boot image that you want to flash.
Once you have selected all the files that you want to flash, click on Download at the top or press Ctrl+D.
A warning message will pop up asking you if you are sure to proceed. Click Yes to confirm.
Now, power off your device completely and remove the battery if possible. Then connect it to your PC via a USB cable while holding the Volume Down or Volume Up button (depending on your device model).
The flashing process will begin and you will see a red bar followed by a yellow bar at the bottom of SP Flash Tool. Wait for it to complete. Do not disconnect your device or interrupt the process in any way.
When the flashing is done, you will see a green circle with a check mark at the center of SP Flash Tool. This means that the flashing was successful.
You can now disconnect your device from your PC and reboot it. You have successfully flashed firmware or custom binaries using Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver and SP Flash Tool.
Common Problems with Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver and How to Fix Them
Although the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver is a useful tool for flashing firmware or custom binaries on MediaTek Android devices, it is not without its flaws. Sometimes, you might encounter some problems or errors while using this driver with SP Flash Tool. Here are some of the common problems and their possible solutions.
Problem 1: SP Flash Tool does not detect the device
This is one of the most common problems that users face while using SP Flash Tool with Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver. The device does not show up in SP Flash Tool even after connecting it to the PC via a USB cable. There could be several reasons for this problem, such as:
The device is not powered off completely or the battery is not removed (if possible).
The device is not connected to the PC while holding the Volume Down or Volume Up button (depending on the device model).
The Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver is not installed properly or is outdated.
The USB cable or port is faulty or incompatible.
To fix this problem, you can try the following solutions:
Make sure that the device is powered off completely and remove the battery if possible.
Connect the device to the PC while holding the Volume Down or Volume Up button (depending on the device model) until SP Flash Tool detects it.
Reinstall the Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver using the steps given above and make sure that you have the latest version of the driver.
Try using a different USB cable or port and avoid using a USB hub or extension.
Problem 2: SP Flash Tool shows an error message while flashing
Another common problem that users face while using SP Flash Tool with Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver is that SP Flash Tool shows an error message while flashing. The error message could be different depending on the cause of the problem, such as:
BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)
BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069)
BROM ERROR : S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE (4001)
BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (4008)
To fix this problem, you can try the following solutions:
Make sure that you have selected the correct scatter file for your device model and firmware version.
Make sure that you have unchecked the preloader.bin file before flashing if you are flashing a custom ROM or recovery.
Make sure that you have enough space on your device's internal storage or SD card before flashing.
Make sure that you have a stable power supply and do not disconnect your device or interrupt the flashing process in any way.
Conclusion
In this article, we have explained what Mtk Preloader USB VCOM Port Driver is, how to download and install it on Windows 10, and how to use it with SP Flash Tool to flash firmware or custom binaries on MediaTek Android devices. We have also discussed some of the common problems that users might face while using this driver and their possible solutions. We hope that this article has been helpful for you and that you have learned something new.
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this article, feel free to leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you and help you out. Thank you for reading! a27c54c0b2
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