Brom Disabled By Efuse 0x146 ^hot^

A failed flashing attempt, tampering, or a KG lock (often on Samsung, but similar mechanisms exist for MTK) can trigger the burning of the EFuse.

To avoid encountering the "Brom Disabled by Efuse 0x146" error in the future: brom disabled by efuse 0x146

When this fuse is blown, common "MTK One-Click" tools and "Auth Bypass" scripts that rely on forcing the device into BROM mode will fail. The device will no longer create the MediaTek USB VCOM port when you press volume buttons and connect it to a PC. Why Manufacturers Use It A failed flashing attempt, tampering, or a KG