Alright, so you are someone who has an Android Device which has a Mediatek Chip inside. It looks like you are someone who likes rooting, installing Custom ROMs, Modding Patching, and customizing your Android Device in order to get the most out of it. Well, a great one should always be willing to do so. Anyways, if you have been doing this kind of stuff on your Android Device for a while now, then the chances are that at some point in time, you must have come across the term “Scatter File”. Maybe while Flashing the stock firmware or repairing IMEI/ NVRAM.
Whatever the case might be, the thing is that you want to create a Scatter File for your Android Device and you're not sure how to do it. Worry not, because this article will guide you through the process of creating a Scatter File for Mediatek SP Flash Tool.
What is a Scatter File?
A Scatter File is a file that contains information about the memory layout of an Android Device's firmware. It's used by flashing tools like SP Flash Tool to write data to specific locations on the device's memory. In other words, it's a map that shows where everything is located in the device's memory.
Why Do I Need a Scatter File?
You need a Scatter File if you want to flash your Android Device with a custom ROM or fix some issues like IMEI or NVRAM corruption. Without a Scatter File, you won't be able to write data to specific locations on the device's memory, which means you won't be able to flash your device.
How Do I Create a Scatter File?
Creating a Scatter File is quite simple. Here are the steps:
- Download and install Mediatek SP Flash Tool on your computer.
- Open SP Flash Tool and select the " scatter loading" option from the menu.
- Select the Scatter File that you want to use. If you don't have one, you can create a new one by clicking on the "Create New" button.
- In the Scatter File Editor window, you'll see two sections: the "Block Map" section and the "User Area" section.
- In the Block Map section, you'll need to specify the location of each block in the device's memory. This information is usually provided by the manufacturer or can be obtained from online resources.
- In the User Area section, you'll need to specify the location of the user area in the device's memory. This is where your custom ROM will be stored.
- Once you've entered all the necessary information, click on the "Save" button to save the Scatter File.
Where Can I Get a Scatter File?
You can get a Scatter File from various online resources such as:
- The manufacturer's website: You can usually find Scatter Files for your device on the manufacturer's website.
- Online forums: Many online forums dedicated to Android development and modification provide Scatter Files for various devices.
- GitHub: You can also find Scatter Files on GitHub, a popular platform for open-source software.
In this article, we've shown you how to create a Scatter File for Mediatek SP Flash Tool. This file is essential if you want to flash your Android Device with a custom ROM or fix some issues like IMEI or NVRAM corruption. With the steps outlined above, you should be able to create a Scatter File and start flashing your device.
References
- "Scatter File" by Android Developers
- "Mediatek SP Flash Tool" by MediaTek
- "Creating a Scatter File for Mediatek SP Flash Tool" by XDA Developers