Most networks will unlock your phone for free if you are out of contract or meet certain criteria.

Most cracks are bundled with trojans or keyloggers. Since you must disable antivirus software to run them, your PC is highly vulnerable to data theft.

To unlock a phone, the software often requires deep system access. A compromised tool can clone your IMEI or export your private data to remote servers. Common Legitimate Alternatives

Cracked MTK tools typically aim to provide the following features without a paid subscription: Carrier/Network Unlocking