Download and Install Android CDC Driver Manually

The driver is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 version and works for Android devices powered by MediaTek chipset. The CDC driver is for Android phones, which helps to communicate with PC to flash the firmware file or transfer files. The newer MediaTek devices require Android CDC Driver, while in earlier days, users prefer PC Suite to transfer data.

Android CDC Driver is a driver that helps to connect the Mediatek chipset powered devices with a Windows computer. It creates a communication bridge between the PC and the device where you can transfer files or flash. After properly connecting your android device or tablet with the personal computer via the Android CDC driver, you can also flash stock firmware in your device via SP Flash Tool.

How to Download and Install Android CDC Driver Manually

Installing drivers in a PC or a laptop is an easy task. However, Android CDC drivers don’t come as an executable file or folder package. So you manually have to install them in your system. The process is a little hard, but not complex. Just follow all the steps carefully to install Android CDC Driver Manually.

Downloads Required

You will need to download the following files before you start installing an Android CDC driver on your PC. Downloads links for all the resources are listed below:

After you have downloaded the file successfully, unzip it, and save the files on your desktop. We will need these files in the upcoming steps of manual installation.

Steps to Install Android CDC Driver

Here are the steps which you need to follow in order to install the Android CDC driver. Please make sure to follow all the steps carefully.

1. First of all, open the device manager on your PC. You can simply open it by Settings > Control Panel > Device Manager. You can also open it by pressing Win + R key and then type “devmgmt.msc” and press enter.

2. Once you open Device Manager, click “Action” on the top left corner. Then click on the “Add legacy hardware” option.

3. This will open Add Hardware Wizard. Simply click on the Next button.

4.  Now, Select Install the Hardware that I manually Select from a list (advanced) and Click on Next Button.

5. Under “common hardware types”  > select on show all devices and click the next button.

6. Now, you have to pick the driver’s location. Click on the “Have Disk” button and locate the “Android_Gadget_CDC_driver.inf “on your PC.

7.  Once your driver is listed in the blank area, click on Next to continue.

8. Now, a new Windows Security Dialog Box will open. Select Install this driver software anyway.

9. Click on the Finish button to close the Add Hardware Wizard. Android CDC drivers are installed successfully.

Conclusion

Android CDC drivers are very important for your PC if you own and Mediatek smartphone. So this is how you can manually install the Android CDC driver on your PC. If you are facing troubles with any of the steps given above, you can ask in the comments section below. We will be happy to help you out.