The latest incremental release of the MediaTek Kernel Tool (MTK), version 1.0.14, is out. While the version number suggests a minor bump, this update packs essential fixes for developers working with Genio, Filogic, and legacy Dimensity BSPs.
If you use mtkclient or low-level flashing utilities, here is why you should upgrade. mtk 1.0.14
| Feature | 1.0.14 | 2.0.0 | 3.0.0 | |---------|--------|-------|-------| | BROM auth bypass | Legacy exploits | CVE-2022-20019 support | AMLogic & generic exploit | | Python 3.11+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | | UFS runtime PM | No | Yes | Yes | | Dump encryption (XTS-AES) | Partial | Full | Full | | Dimensity 7200+ | No | No | Yes (with .auth file) | | Windows ARM64 | No | Experimental | Yes | The latest incremental release of the MediaTek Kernel
Verdict: Stick with 1.0.14 for pre-2022 MediaTek devices (up to Helio G95 and Dimensity 700). Use 3.x for modern Dimensity/Helio G99. The Python script and its dependencies ( pyserial
The Python script and its dependencies (pyserial, usb, pycryptodome) were optimized. On lightweight systems (Intel Atom-based repair terminals or Raspberry Pi 4), MTK 1.0.14 used ~30% less RAM compared to the soon-to-follow 1.0.16 build.