Usb Driver V108 Fixed [updated] - Mtk
The Ultimate Guide to MTK USB Driver v108 Fixed: Resolving the Infamous Code 10 & Connection Errors
Introduction: The Nightmare of the Broken Driver
For anyone who has ever tried to flash a custom ROM, unbrick a MediaTek (MTK) Android device, or perform a low-level format using SP Flash Tool, one name strikes both hope and despair: MTK USB Driver v108.
- Device Not Detected: If your device is not detected by the computer, try reinstalling the driver, ensuring the device is properly connected, and restarting the computer.
- Driver Installation Failure: If the driver installation fails, try running the installation executable as an administrator and ensuring that the device is properly connected.
- Connection Issues: If you experience connection issues, try updating the driver to the latest version, reinstalling the driver, or using a different USB port.
Common Error Codes After Applying the Fix (And Their Solutions)
Even with the MTK USB Driver v108 fixed, you may encounter these issues: mtk usb driver v108 fixed
Driver Status "Code 10": This usually means the driver was installed but the hardware failed to start. Re-install using the Disable Driver Signature method mentioned above. The Ultimate Guide to MTK USB Driver v108
Alternative: MTK USB Driver v108 Fixed for Windows 11 ARM & Virtual Machines
For users running Windows 11 on ARM (MacBook M1/M2 via Parallels) or VMWare/VirtualBox: Device Not Detected : If your device is
For most users, however, using a native x64 Windows PC remains the recommended path.
Key fixes and improvements in v108
Step 4: Manual Installation via Device Manager (Most Reliable)
- Power off your MediaTek device completely.
- Connect it to the PC via USB.
- Open Device Manager.
- Look for MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM (or Unknown Device). It will appear for only 5–10 seconds, then disappear (this is normal). You must act fast.
- Right-click the unknown device > Update driver.
- Select Browse my computer for drivers.
- Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
- Click Have Disk > Browse.
- Navigate to
C:\MTK_Driver_v108_Fixed and select mtk_usb_com.inf (or android_winusb.inf for newer chips).
- Select MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port (or Preloader) and click Next.
- Ignore any warning about unsigned driver (click "Install anyway").
Performance in Real-World Use
- SP Flash Tool (v5.2116+): DA (Download Agent) handshake completes in <3 seconds. Preloader detection is reliable even after battery removal.
- SP Meta Tool: Reads IMEI/calibration data without crashing on COM port enumeration.
- Maui META: Firmware upgrades via USB 3.0 ports now work (official driver often fails on blue USB 3.0 ports).