That is normal Preloader mode behavior. The driver’s job is to install during that window. To flash, you must click “Download” in SP Flash Tool before connecting the phone.
Yes and no. The driver works for any MediaTek phone (Redmi, Tecno, Infinix), but the INF file lists specific hardware IDs. For peace of mind, search nokia rm-XXXX mtk usb driver 64 bit gsm forum link for your exact model.
Many fake driver websites embed adware or outdated x86 drivers. Here is why the GSM Forum link is the only one you should trust: nokia rm1035 mtk usb driver 64 bit gsm forum link
The inclusion of "64 bit" in the search query is the source of the friction.
When the Nokia RM-1035 was released, Windows 7 was king, and 64-bit computing was gaining ground but wasn't the absolute standard for budget repair laptops. The drivers shipped by Nokia or the generic MediaTek VCOM drivers were often unsigned or 32-bit exclusive. The Ultimate Guide to Nokia RM-1035 (Nokia X2)
Fast forward to today. A technician attempting to flash this phone is likely using Windows 10 or Windows 11. These operating systems enforce Driver Signature Enforcement. They will violently reject the old, unsigned 32-bit drivers that worked perfectly on a Windows XP machine in 2015.
This creates a crisis: The hardware is old, the software architecture is new, and the bridge between them (the driver) is broken. The user cannot simply plug and play. They must find a "hacked" or modified driver that has been re-packaged for 64-bit architecture, or they must learn how to disable Windows' security features to force an old driver to load. Peer-reviewed: Members confirm the driver works on real
Note: GSM Forum occasionally changes URLs.
Try:https://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f609/nokia-rm-1035-mtk-usb-driver-64-bit-signed-2956789/
If the above link is broken, use this permanent fallback:
Search string on Google: site:forum.gsmhosting.com "RM1035" "MTK USB Driver" 64-bit