Master Mediatek (Mtk) Software Repairs With Hovatek

A solid foundation in core principles of MediaTek (MTK) gadget repairs.

What you'll learn

Tips to become a successful GSM Engineer

Differentiating between Signed and Unsigned drivers

Manually installing/updating MediaTek (MTK) drivers

Disabling drivers signature encorcement for unsigned drivers

Installing drivers for different boot modes (Meta, BROM, Preloader, ADB/Fastboot)

Fixing driver detection problems

Setting up your PC for GSM Software Engineering

Identifying a MediaTek device

Different Firmware formats

Function and structure of a scatter file

MediaTek partitions

Differentiate between official and unofficial firmware

About the Build Number

Different Modes (Preloader, BROM, Recovery, Fastboot, Meta, Factory etc.)

Forcing MediaTek devices into BROM Mode

About Test Point

About Download Agents (DA) & Authentication (Auth.) files

DM-Verity / Secure Boot

About A/B Partitions

Dealing with fake / clone MediaTek devices

About boxes / dongles / digital licences

Backup, Flash & Erase with tools like SP flash Tool, MTKClient, WWR MTK & Multi-port Download tool

How to flash, erase and backup with SP flash tool

SP flash tool errors and their fixes

Backing up firmware with WWR MTK

Flashing, erasing and backing up with MTK Client (Terminal and GUI)

Flashing firmware with SP Multi-port Download tool

Flashing with fastboot

Fixing IMEI using tools like Modem Meta, Maui Meta, SN Writer etc

Unlocking bootloader with fastboot, MTK Client etc

Disabling dm_verity and rooting with Magisk

Bypassing securities like Factory Reset Protection (FRP), Privacy Protection Password, MDM, Tee, Pattern/PIN, Enter password to boot, SLA/DAA, etc.

Bypassing verified boot error in SP flash tool

Hiding orange state warning

Debloating an Android device

Dealing with Transsion MediaTek devices (Tecno, Infinix & Itel) and their specific tools like Software Download tool etc

Dealing with LG MediaTek devices (LGUP flashing, DLL setup, Extracting KDZ/TOT, IMEI repair, NT Code, PDM/Putty, FRP, BROM, Hidden Menu etc.)

Dealing with Huawei MediaTek devices (FRP, IMEI Repair, Bootloader unlock, Huawei Account bypass, Backup, Flash etc.)

Dealing with Samsung MediaTek (Flashing, FRP, Bootloader unlock, Download Mode, Drivers, IMEI Repair [EFS,QCN,Cert], Samsung account bypass etc.)

Dealing with Xiaomi MediaTek (Flashing, FRP, Bootloader unlock, Download Mode, Mi Account bypass, IMEI Repair, Mi Flash tool etc.)

Using Boxes & Dongles like Cheetah Tool, Hydra Tool, Z3X, Sigma Plus etc.

Requirements

Basic Computer Literacy

A Windows 7 or above PC with at least 4GB RAM

A Mediatek device for practice

Internet connection

Description

"The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried" - Stephen McCranieThe MediaTek gadget repair space can feel daunting, especially when jargon is flying around like bullets. What helps you grow and stand out are:1. How many mistakes you've made (the more the better)2. How quickly you learn from them (so you don't give up)3. How well you can explain what you've learnt to others (to know how well you understand the topic).None of these is possible without first understanding MediaTek devices' core principles and software repair jargon. This course will equip you with over a decade of experience and avoidable mistakes that will come in handy whether you're a total newbie or an expert. Upon completing this course, you will be much better at searching for information online and discerning the good stuff from clickbaitCareful attention is paid to the order of the topics because all procedures are somehow linked. Learning by association makes learning fun and easy to remember.Every section includes tools and practice questions/assignments. As important as the theory is, practice should never be taken for granted because a tutorial is just someone narrating an experience/story. Your experience would likely be somewhat different as you follow the same steps.Our instructors are available to help if you get stuck or have questions.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Who should take the course?

Section 2: Installing MediaTek Drivers

Lecture 2 Resources

Lecture 3 What are drivers?

Lecture 4 Installing drivers manually and automatically

Lecture 5 Drivers Signature Enforcement

Lecture 6 Disabling drivers signature enforcement

Lecture 7 Installing MediaTek preloader drivers

Lecture 8 Installing MediaTek BROM drivers

Lecture 9 Installing MediaTek CDC drivers

Lecture 10 Installing MediaTek ADB/Fastboot drivers

Lecture 11 Updating drivers to fix detection problems

Section 3: Understanding MediaTek devices

Lecture 12 It all begins with the Chipset

Lecture 13 Identifying a MediaTek device

Lecture 14 Firmware formats (Scatter & Bin)

Lecture 15 What is a Scatter File

Lecture 16 Structure of a Scatter File

Lecture 17 Important Partitions

Lecture 18 Factory vs Dump/Readback Firmware

Lecture 19 Differentiating between Official and Dumped firmware

Lecture 20 Build Number

Lecture 21 Boot Modes

Lecture 22 Test Points

Lecture 23 Brick States

Lecture 24 Verified Boot / DM-Verity

Lecture 25 Download Agent (DA) & Authentication (Auth.) Files

Lecture 26 Loading a DA and Auth. files

Lecture 27 Forcing MediaTek into BROM Mode

Lecture 28 Boxes & Dongles

Lecture 29 Dealing with Fakes or Clones

Lecture 30 Understanding A/B partitions

Section 4: Firmware Flash & Dump

Lecture 31 Generating Checksum.ini

Lecture 32 Tour of SP Flash Tool

Lecture 33 Dumping single partitions with SP Flash Tool

Lecture 34 Erasing single partitions with SP Flash Tool

Lecture 35 Flashing using SP Flash Tool

Lecture 36 SP Flash Tool errors & fixes

Lecture 37 Dumping firmware with WWR

Lecture 38 MTKClient Setup

Lecture 39 Dumping single partitions with MTKClient (Command Line)

Lecture 40 Erasing single partitions with MTKClient (Command Line)

Lecture 41 Flashing firmware with MTKClient (Command Line)

Lecture 42 Launching MTKClient (GUI)

Lecture 43 Dumping firmware with MTKClient (GUI)

Lecture 44 Erasing partitions with MTKClient (GUI)

Lecture 45 Flashing firmware with MTKClient (GUI)

Lecture 46 Flashing firmware with SP Multi-port Download Tool

Lecture 47 Flashing files in fastboot

Section 5: Fixing Baseband, IMEI, Serial Number, MAC & Bluetooth addresses

Lecture 48 Causes and effect of Null IMEI / Unknown Baseband

Lecture 49 Fixing Null IMEI with Modem Meta

Lecture 50 Fixing Null IMEI with Maui Meta

Section 6: Rooting, Unlocking Bootloader, Custom ROMs & Building TWRP

Lecture 51 Enabling OEM Unlock & USB Debugging

Lecture 52 Unlocking Bootloader using Fastboot

Lecture 53 Unlocking Bootloader using MTK Client

Lecture 54 Disabling Android Verified Boot (AVB) 1.0 & 2.0

Section 7: Security Bypass

Lecture 55 Bypassing Factory Reset Protection (FRP) using MTKClient

Lecture 56 Removing unwritten tee & google key red watermark

Lecture 57 Bypassing "enter password to boot to android"

Lecture 58 Disabling DAA/SLA using MTKClient (Command Line)

Section 8: General Tips

Lecture 59 Modifying Boot Logo

Lecture 60 Hide orange state warning

Lecture 61 Hiding orange state warning (hexes)

Lecture 62 Debloating an Android device

Section 9: LG MediaTek devices

Lecture 63 Intro

Lecture 64 Installing Drivers & DLL

Lecture 65 Setting up LGUP

Lecture 66 Booting into Download & BROM Modes

Lecture 67 Accessing the Hidden Menu

Lecture 68 Unpacking a kdz file

Lecture 69 Convert kdz to scatter format firmware

Lecture 70 Flashing KDZ using LGUP

Lecture 71 Fixing IMEI, NT Code, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth address with Putty + AT commands

Lecture 72 Fixing IMEI, NT Code, SN, WiFi & Bluetooth address in Hidden Menu

Lecture 73 Some LG NT Codes

Lecture 74 List of Putty Commands

Lecture 75 Bypassing FRP with MTKClient + SP Flash tool

GSM Engineers (from Beginner to Pro),Android developers who want to understand MediaTek devices,Android enthusiasts looking for DIY tips