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Windows

Install python + git

  • Install python >= 3.9 and git
  • If you install python from microsoft store, "python setup.py install" will fail, but that step isn't required.
  • WIN+R cmd

Install Winfsp (for fuse)

Download and install here

Grab files and install

git clone https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
cd mtkclient
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Get latest UsbDk 64-Bit

  • Install normal MTK Serial Port driver (or use default Windows COM Port one, make sure no exclamation is seen)
  • Get usbdk installer (.msi) from here and install it
  • Test on device connect using "UsbDkController -n" if you see a device with 0x0E8D 0x0003
  • Works fine under Windows 10 and 11 :D

Building wheel issues (creds to @Oyoh-Edmond)

Download and Install the Build Tools:
Go to the Visual Studio Build Tools [download](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools) page.
Download the installer and run it.
Select the Necessary Workloads:
In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload.
Ensure that the "MSVC v142 - VS 2019 C++ x64/x86 build tools" (or later) component is selected.
You can also check "Windows 10 SDK" if it’s not already selected.
Complete the Installation:
Click on the "Install" button to begin the installation.
Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Restart your computer if required.