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MTKClient provides utilities for flashing and repairing devices that use MediaTek chipsets.
About MTKClient
MTKClient is an open source utility for MediaTek-based devices, covering exploitation, flash reading and writing, and repair tasks. It runs on Linux and Windows and is written in Python, with command-line scripts, a GUI, API scripts, and TCP/IP client and server components in the repository. Installation notes and usage instructions are provided separately for Linux, macOS and Windows, including an automated Windows installer and a LiveDVD image based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
Key features
- Read and write flash on MediaTek devices
- Enter BROM mode via key combination and USB connection
- Loader option and preloader mode for V6 protocol chipsets
- Command-line, GUI, API and TCP/IP variants included
- Debug mode writes console log to log.txt
- Configurable chip details and USB VID/PID detection
Best for: Developers, repair technicians and advanced users who need to flash, read or repair MediaTek-based Android devices.
Good for
- Open source under GPL-3.0 with 1.3k stars and 258 forks
- Available for both Linux and Windows, with a LiveDVD option
- Provides GUI, API and TCP/IP tools alongside command-line scripts
Watch out for
- Windows use requires the stock MediaTek port and the usbdk driver
- Linux needs a patched kernel when using old kamakiri, except for read/write flash
- V6 chipsets such as MT6781 and MT6983 require a loader file and preloader mode
MTKClient at a glance
- Website
- github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MTKClient FAQ
How do I put a device into BROM mode?
With the mtk script running, power the device off, press and hold volume up plus power or volume down plus power, connect the phone, and release the buttons once the tool detects it.
What is different for V6 chipsets?
Chipsets including MT6781, MT6789, MT6855, MT6886, MT6895, MT6983 and MT8985 use a new V6 protocol with a patched bootrom. You must use the --loader option with a proper loader from the Loaders/V6 directory and use preloader mode; bootrom will not work. On some devices preloader is deactivated but can be reactivated by running "adb reboot edl".
How do I report a problem?
Run the mtk tool with --debugmode; the log is written to log.txt, and you should send logs and full console details.
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