Go to > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart .
The "handshake" is the precise moment your computer attempts to communicate with the phone's chipset via a specific protocol. Ideally, the process looks like this:
Disable on Windows (Hold Shift while clicking Restart -> Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options -> Startup Settings -> Restart -> Press 7 or F7 ). Install the MTK drivers. Download and open LibUSB-Win32 Filter Installer . Select Install a device filter and click Next. Power off your phone completely.
: The tool cannot gain exclusive access to the USB port, typically because another driver or process is using it. mtk bypass tool handshaking error
The vast majority of handshaking errors are caused by LibUSB driver issues. The bypass tool requires LibUSB to intercept the connection and inject the exploit. Download and install the latest . Download and open LibUSB-Win32 Filter Installer . Select Install a device filter and click Next . Power off your phone completely.
Ensure you are using the latest version of tools like or UnlockTool . Advanced Fix: The MCT Bypass Method
Ensure you have the latest version of the LibUSB driver filter installer. Go to > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart
If software methods consistently time out, the device's bootloader security may be blocking the USB exploit. You must force a hardware connection. Remove the back cover of the phone and shield plates.
Common causes
Launch the and select Install a device filter . Leave this window open. Completely power off your MediaTek smartphone. Install the MTK drivers
The most common user error is timing. You cannot connect the phone and then click "Start."
For community-driven fixes and specific device logs, users often consult the Hovatek Forum or MTKClient GitHub Issues .
: Use an original, high-quality data cable. Charging-only cables lack the necessary data wires to handshake. Step 4: Clear Existing Drivers Using Device Manager