Introduction
Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG is a popular Android smartphone released in 2016. Over time, the phone may encounter boot loops or other issues that can be resolved by flashing the firmware using SP Flash Tool. However, when attempting to flash the firmware, users often encounter an error message stating "The scatter file is invalid." In this article, we will discuss the possible solutions to overcome this issue.
Firmware Download
To start, download the Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG firmware from a reliable source. Make sure to obtain the correct firmware for your device model and region.
Error Message: The Scatter File is Invalid
When you attempt to flash the firmware using SP Flash Tool, you may encounter an error message stating "The scatter file is invalid." This error occurs because the firmware is meant to be flashed in recovery mode, not using SP Flash Tool.
Solution 1: Convert System.new.dat to System.img
To resolve this issue, convert the system.new.dat file to a system.img file. You can do this by following the guide available at HovaTek.
Solution 2: Create Firmware Backup Using HovaTek Guide
Create a firmware backup of your device using the guide available at HovaTek. This will provide you with a better scatter file.
Solution 3: Flash Boot.img and Converted System.img
Use the scatter file from the backup to flash only the boot.img file and the converted system.img file using the guide available at HovaTek.
Solution 4: Factory Reset and Boot Loop Resolution
After flashing the firmware, perform a factory reset on your device in recovery mode. This should resolve the boot loop issue.
##, when encountering an error message stating "The scatter file is invalid" while attempting to flash the Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG firmware using SP Flash Tool, you can try converting system.new.dat to system.img, creating a firmware backup using HovaTek guide, flashing boot.img and converted system.img, or performing a factory reset. By following these solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully flash your device.
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