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.
Windows 11 makes driver installation notoriously difficult. If disabling signature enforcement is not working, you must self-sign the driver: nokia rm 1187 usb driver mtk
Alternatively, use LibUSB (Zadig tool) to install the WinUSB driver for the preloader interface – though this is less reliable for SP Flash Tool.
These are Google’s universal Android drivers. For the Nokia RM-1187, you need these for adb reboot bootloader commands and unlocking the bootloader. The Nokia RM-1187 is a feature phone model
A: No. MTP uses standard Windows USB drivers. You only need MTK drivers for flashing or unbricking.
Cause: Conflict with other serial drivers (e.g., Samsung, Huawei).
Fix: In Device Manager, right-click the problematic port → Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver. Then uninstall any CDC Serial drivers from other vendors. Alternatively, use LibUSB (Zadig tool) to install the
Here are the specific capabilities and technical details this driver provides:
If the auto-installer fails:
Troubleshooting: If you see two devices (USB Modem and USB Serial), that’s normal. The COM port is the one used for flashing.