If you see a warning in Device Manager, it means Driver Signature Enforcement wasn't disabled correctly.
Select . Press 7 or F7 to disable Driver Signature Enforcement. Step 2: Install the Driver via Device Manager Download the latest MTK USB Driver package . Extract the files. Open Device Manager on your PC.
With MediaTek's newer series (D7000, D9000, D8300), the "Hot" BROM driver behavior has changed:
Installing these is slightly different than standard software because you must deal with on Windows. 1. Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Windows often blocks unofficial drivers. To fix this: Hold Shift and click Restart . driver mtk brom vcom hot
Select the .inf file corresponding to your system (e.g., use the 64-bit file if your PC is 64-bit).
Windows often fails to recognize these drivers automatically because they are frequently "unsigned." Follow these steps for a manual installation:
Or so it seems.
: Select MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port from the list and complete the wizard. 3. Troubleshooting "Hot" Connectivity Issues
Follow the on-screen prompts and click "Install this driver software anyway" if Windows displays a red security warning. Restart your computer to finalize the changes. Method 2: Manual Installation via Device Manager
This acts as the bridge. Once the BROM connection is established, the VCOM driver creates a virtual serial port so your flashing software can send data to the device. 🚀 Key Features of the Latest "Hot" Version The updated 2026 driver packages are optimized for: If you see a warning in Device Manager,
If the auto-installer fails or the device is still not recognized, you must manually force Windows to accept the driver.
Right-click the faulty device in Device Manager and select .