MediaTek devices require specific drivers to communicate in BROM (Boot ROM) mode.

For non-removable batteries:

The most common cause of the handshaking error is . Most MTK devices only stay in BROM mode for 3-5 seconds before switching to MTP mode or rebooting.

The you are currently running.

If you are using a pre-compiled EXE, download the latest release from official sources (General Heap, Xenserver, etc.).

Different tools require different approaches:

This sounds trivial, but it works. Many USB-C cables are (missing the D+ and D- data lines).

: If the tool reports "Failed to handshake with device," try toggling between "Force BROM" and "Preloader" modes in the tool settings.

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If your drivers and environment are set up correctly but the handshake is failing, work through these immediate fixes: