1. Extract and install Maui META Software. Do not launch the program yet.
2. Switch your phone on and connect it to your PC. Install MediaTek VCOM Drivers.
3. Disconnect your phone and turn it off.
4. Keeping Device Manager open and visible in the background, locate MauiMETA Program and Run as Administrator.
5. Click on Options in the menu bar, and select “Connect Smart phone into META mode”
6. Click on Reconnect. Maui META will now ask you to “Please connect cable to target and then power on”.
7. Connect your phone to the PC, but DO NOT turn it on. Maui META will trigger the power up sequence. You should hear about 2 connect-disconnect sequence sounds from your PC.
a. During the first connection to Maui META, your phone will boot partially while CDC VCOM Drivers are installed automatically. Wait for it to finish.
b. After successful installation, you should see “Gadget CDC VCOM Driver (COMxx)” in Device Manager.
c. Even if the installation was successful, Maui META may still be unable to connect to your phone. If this is the case, close Maui META and disconnect your phone. Shut your phone off manually.
d. Run Maui META as administrator again and repeat step 5 to 7 and proceed to step 8.