Which driver do I need for EDL mode 9008?

For Qualcomm devices in EDL 9008 mode, you need the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader driver. For MediaTek devices in BROM mode, install the MTK USB driver.

Can I install multiple drivers MTK Qualcomm SPD on the same PC?

Yes, having multiple drivers installed does not cause conflicts. Installing all of them upfront is recommended if you work on different brands regularly.

The flash tool detects the device but disconnects randomly. Is this a driver issue?

Usually it is the USB cable, not the driver. Try a shorter data-capable cable connected directly to a rear USB port on your PC, and disable USB selective suspend in Windows power settings.

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Q: My phone shows Unknown Device even after installing the driver. What now?

Try uninstalling the existing driver first. Open Device Manager, right-click the device, select Uninstall device, and check Delete the driver software for this device. Restart your PC, then reinstall the driver fresh as Administrator.

Without the right driver, your PC won't detect your phone in flash mode. Find the correct driver for your chipset or brand below — all free, no registration required.

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Why the Right USB Driver Matters

Every Android phone runs on a specific chipset — MediaTek (MTK), Qualcomm, or Spreadtrum (SPD/Unisoc). Flash tools like SP Flash Tool, Mi Flash, Odin, QFIL, and unlock software all communicate through a chipset-specific USB driver. If the wrong one (or no driver at all) is installed, the tool will show "device not found", "port not detected", or simply hang at connecting.

A quick way to check: open Device Manager on your Windows PC. If your phone shows under "Unknown Device" with a yellow warning triangle, the correct driver isn't installed yet.

How to Install USB Drivers on Windows

1Download the driver package for your brand or chipset from the section below.
2Extract the ZIP or RAR file to a folder on your desktop.
3Run the .exe installer as Administrator (right-click → Run as Administrator). If there's no installer, right-click the .inf file and select "Install".
4Connect your phone to the PC via USB cable in the mode required by your flash tool (EDL / BROM / Download mode).
5Open Device Manager and confirm the device now shows correctly — no yellow icon.
6Restart your PC if the device still isn't detected properly after installation.

💡 Tip: If you're flashing through EDL/BROM/Download mode, always connect the phone in that specific mode first before checking Device Manager. The driver needs to recognize the device in that mode — not in normal USB mode.

Download USB Drivers by Brand & Chipset

Not sure which chipset your phone uses? Check device specs on GSMArena — look for "Chipset". MTK/Dimensity = MediaTek driver. Snapdragon = Qualcomm driver. Unisoc/Spreadtrum = SPD driver.

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MTK (MediaTek) Drivers

For Dimensity/Helio chipsets. Used with SP Flash Tool and MTK-based unlockers. Covers most Infinix, Tecno, Itel devices.

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Qualcomm Drivers

For Snapdragon chipsets. Required for QFIL, Miracle Box, UMT, and all EDL 9008 mode tools.

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SPD / Unisoc Drivers

For Spreadtrum/Unisoc chipsets. Used with SPD Research Tool, SPD Flash Tool, and similar software.

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Samsung Drivers

Official Samsung USB driver. Required for Odin flashing, test point procedures, and Samsung device connectivity.

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Xiaomi / MIUI Drivers

Required for Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi EDL flashing. Works for Redmi, POCO, and Mi series devices.

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VIVO Drivers

For connecting VIVO devices to flashing and FRP bypass tools on Windows PC.

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OPPO / Realme Drivers

Required for OPPO and Realme device connectivity with flash tools and FRP unlock software.

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Infinix / Tecno / Itel Drivers

Most of these use MTK chipsets — the MTK driver above usually works. Brand-specific packages also available here.

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Libusb Drivers

Required for tools using USB VCOM mode (like SP Flash Tool libusb mode) instead of standard USB drivers.

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Universal / Other Brands

For MOTO, Nokia, Huawei, Sony, iPhone, and other brands not listed above. Universal packages work for most devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Try uninstalling the existing driver first — open Device Manager, right-click the device, select "Uninstall device", and check "Delete the driver software for this device". Restart your PC, then reinstall the driver fresh. Also make sure you're running the installer as Administrator.

For some unsigned drivers, yes. Restart your PC, hold Shift and click Restart, then go to Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Settings → Disable Driver Signature Enforcement. After that, try installing the driver again.

For Qualcomm devices in EDL 9008 mode, you need the Qualcomm USB driver (also called Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader driver). For MediaTek devices in BROM mode, install the MTK USB driver. Connect the device in that specific mode before checking Device Manager.

Yes, having multiple drivers installed doesn't cause conflicts. If you work on different brands regularly, installing all of them upfront saves time — you won't need to reinstall every time you switch devices.

Usually it's the USB cable, not the driver. Try a shorter, data-capable cable and connect directly to a rear USB port on your PC — avoid USB hubs. Also disable USB selective suspend in Windows power settings.