If the exclamation mark remains, right-click -> Update Driver -> "Let me pick from a list" -> Have Disk, and point to the .inf file in the driver folder.
: Helping install custom recoveries like TWRP or gaining Root access. Common Hurdles Mediatek PreLoader USB VCOM_V1632 other devices drivers
It is required for using the SP Flash Tool to install stock ROMs or custom recovery.
Reflashing the stock ROM when a device fails to boot past the manufacturer logo. Driver Mediatek Usb Port V1632
What (like SP Flash Tool) are you trying to connect to? What device model or chipset are you working on? Share public link
This specific driver enables the computer to recognize a MediaTek device when it is in its initial boot stages—specifically the mode.
Since this is a specialized driver, it often cannot be installed by simply running a setup file. It requires manual installation through the Device Manager, especially on Windows 10/11, where driver signature enforcement might prevent installation. If the exclamation mark remains, right-click -> Update
To help you get your specific setup running smoothly, please let me know:
Windows will boot to your desktop normally, but it will now permit the installation of unsigned drivers. Step 2: Extract the Driver Files
When you plug a MediaTek phone into a computer, it doesn't just "turn on." It goes through several micro-stages: Reflashing the stock ROM when a device fails
What are you trying to accomplish with this driver? (e.g., flashing stock ROM, unlocking a bootloader, or fixing a bricked phone?) What brand and model of MediaTek device are you connecting?
If you try to connect an MTK device in preloader mode without this driver, you will likely see a yellow exclamation mark in the Windows Device Manager under "Other Devices" (often listed as "MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port"). This means the device is physically connected but the computer doesn't know how to talk to it.
When flashing with SP Flash Tool, the connection is only active for a few seconds. This is normal.