Nokia Rm 1187 Usb Driver Mtk [exclusive] Link

To connect the Nokia 216 (RM-1187) to a computer for flashing or service, you need the MediaTek (MTK) USB VCOM

drivers. Standard USB drivers are often insufficient for feature phones using MTK chipsets, as they require a specific communication port (COM) for tools like Infinity-Best or official flash tools. Required Drivers MediaTek USB VCOM Driver

: Essential for the computer to recognize the phone in "Preloader" mode for flashing. Nokia Connectivity Cable Driver nokia rm 1187 usb driver mtk

: Useful for standard data transfer and PC Suite connectivity. Manual Installation Steps (Windows 10/11) Windows 10 and 11 often require disabling Driver Signature Enforcement before these older drivers can be installed successfully. Disable Signature Enforcement Settings > Update & Security > Recovery Under "Advanced startup," click Restart now

Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart to "Disable driver signature enforcement". Add Hardware Manually Device Manager on your PC. Click on your computer name at the top, then select Action > Add legacy hardware To connect the Nokia 216 (RM-1187) to a

Choose "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list" and click Ports (COM & LPT)

6. Automatic Driver Signature Disable (For Legacy OS)

  • Feature: Installers for Windows 7/8/10 often prompt to disable driver signature enforcement temporarily or permanently for older unsigned drivers.
  • Use Case: Allows the driver to load on 64-bit Windows where test-signed or older MTK drivers would otherwise be blocked.

7. Security and Legal Notice

  • Modifying IMEI or NV data may violate local telecommunications laws. Use drivers and tools only for legitimate firmware updates or repairs with user consent.
  • The Nokia RM-1187 MTK drivers are proprietary to MediaTek and HMD Global. Distribution should comply with copyright terms.

Method 2: Manual Installation (Via Device Manager)

Use this method if the auto installer failed or if you are using Windows 10/11 with strict driver signature enforcement. Feature: Installers for Windows 7/8/10 often prompt to

  1. Download the MTK VCOM Driver package and extract it.
  2. Open Device Manager on your PC (Right-click Start Button > Device Manager).
  3. Click on your computer name at the top of the list.
  4. Go to Action in the menu bar and select Add legacy hardware.
  5. Click Next, select "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list", and click Next.
  6. Select "Show All Devices" and click Have Disk.
  7. Click Browse and navigate to the extracted folder. Select the .inf file (usually named cdc_acm.inf or similar depending on your Windows version).
  8. Click Open, then OK, then Next.
  9. A warning may pop up regarding compatibility; click Install this driver software anyway.
  10. Once finished, click Finish.

1. Introduction

The Nokia RM-1187 is a feature phone model (often associated with the Nokia 105, 130, or 225 variants in different markets) manufactured by HMD Global under the Nokia brand. Unlike high-end smartphones using Qualcomm or Unisoc chipsets, the RM-1187 is built around a MediaTek (MTK) processor.

To perform firmware updates, IMEI repairs, NV/RAM management, or low-level debugging, specialized USB drivers are required. Standard Windows USB drivers do not recognize the proprietary bootrom and download modes of MediaTek chipsets. This paper outlines the identification, installation, and troubleshooting of the MTK USB Driver for the Nokia RM-1187.

Q1: Is the Nokia RM-1187 driver the same as other Nokia MTK phones?

A: Partially, yes. The core MTK USB VCOM driver works for all MediaTek devices (MT67xx, MT68xx). However, the preloader handshake timing differs. The driver package is universal, but the MT6761_Android_scatter.txt is device-specific.

Error 1: "USB Device Not Recognized"

Cause: Faulty cable, USB 3.0 port power management, or corrupted driver cache. Fix: Use USB 2.0 port. Disable USB selective suspend in Power Options. Uninstall all ghost devices via devmgmt.msc → View → Show hidden devices.