Xml File For Sp Flash Tool [new]

Here’s a sample XML configuration file for SP Flash Tool, specifically a scatter file, which is required for flashing firmware on MediaTek (MTK) devices.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!-- SP Flash Tool Scatter File Example -->
<MT6735_MOLY.LR9.W1630 MD.DB>
  <PHYSICAL_START_ADDRESS>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDRESS>
  <REGION>
    <NAME>PRELOADER</NAME>
    <IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
    <PARTITION_SIZE>0x40000</PARTITION_SIZE>
    <FILE_NAME>preloader.bin</FILE_NAME>
    <BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
    <LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
    <PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
    <ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
  </REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>PGPT</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x80000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>pgpt.bin</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>PROTECT1</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>false</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0xA00000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>N/A</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>PROTECT2</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>false</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0xA00000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>N/A</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>SECCFG</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x20000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>seccfg.bin</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>UBOOT</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x60000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>lk.bin</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>BOOTIMG</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x1000000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>boot.img</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>RECOVERY</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x1000000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>recovery.img</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>LOGO</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x800000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>logo.bin</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>SYSTEM</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>true</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x80000000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>system.img</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>CACHE</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>false</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x10000000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>N/A</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
<REGION>
<NAME>USERDATA</NAME>
<IS_DOWNLOAD>false</IS_DOWNLOAD>
<PARTITION_SIZE>0x200000000</PARTITION_SIZE>
<FILE_NAME>N/A</FILE_NAME>
<BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE>
<LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR>
<PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>
<ATTR>0x1</ATTR>
</REGION>
</MT6735_MOLY.LR9.W1630 MD.DB>

Step 3 – Select the Download Mode

Download Only (safest) – Writes only selected partitions.
Firmware Upgrade – Re-partitions and writes everything (use when changing Android version).
Format All + Download – Dangerous. Wipes IMEI, nvram, and often leads to “no service” or dead device. Avoid unless you have a full backup.

Final Notes:

Customization Required: You'll need to customize this XML file based on your device, the SP Flash Tool version, and your specific requirements.
Use with Caution: Incorrectly configuring this file can lead to issues with flashing your device, potentially bricking it. Proceed with caution and ensure you have backups.

This template provides a basic outline. For detailed configurations and specific options, refer to the SP Flash Tool documentation and device-specific guides.

For SP Flash Tool, the primary file used to map device partitions is actually a Scatter file (.txt). While some older firmware formats or specific tools might refer to partition maps as XML, SP Flash Tool natively uses text-based scatter files (e.g., MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt) to define where each component of the firmware should be flashed. 1. Requirements Before You Start

MediaTek (MTK) USB VCOM Drivers: These are essential for your PC to detect your powered-off device. xml file for sp flash tool

SP Flash Tool: Download the latest version for the best stability.

Stock Firmware: Ensure you have the exact firmware for your specific device model. 2. Guide to Loading the Scatter File

Launch the Tool: Extract the SP Flash Tool ZIP and run flash_tool.exe as an administrator to avoid permission issues.

Select the Download Agent: Click Choose next to the "Download-Agent" box. Usually, the default MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin in the tool's folder works for most devices. Load the Scatter File: Navigate to the Download tab. Click Choose next to the Scatter-loading File box.

Find your firmware folder and select the text file containing "scatter" in its name (e.g., MT6765_Android_scatter.txt).

Verify Partitions: Once loaded, a list of partitions (Preloader, Boot, Recovery, etc.) will appear with checkboxes.

Pro Tip: It is widely recommended to untick the "preloader" partition when flashing unless your device is completely bricked, as a wrong preloader can permanently disable the device. 3. Flashing Process

Set Flash Mode: Choose Download Only from the drop-down menu. This is the safest method and preserves vital data like your IMEI. Start the Process: Click the Download button. Connect Device: Power off your smartphone completely.

Connect it to your PC via a USB cable. For some models, you may need to hold the Volume Down or Volume Up button while connecting so the computer detects the device.

Wait for Completion: A red progress bar will appear followed by a yellow one. Once finished, a "Download OK" popup with a green circle will confirm success.

Safety Warning: Never use a scatter file from a different chipset or phone model. Even if the processor is the same, partition addresses can differ, which may cause a hard brick.

[Revised] How to use SP Flash tool to flash Mediatek firmware

The midday sun beat down on the corrugated metal roof of the repair shop, but Elias didn’t notice. His attention was entirely consumed by the "dead" smartphone lying on his workbench. It was a high-end clone device, brought in by a frantic customer who had tried to "optimize" the operating system and ended up with a shiny, expensive paperweight.

The screen was black. No vibration, no recovery mode, no logo. It was what technicians referred to as a "hard brick."

Elias wiped sweat from his forehead and minimized the confusing array of error messages on his computer screen. He knew the hardware was fine; the customer had simply wiped the partition that told the phone how to turn on. To fix it, he needed to speak to the phone’s soul directly. He needed the SP Flash Tool. Here’s a sample XML configuration file for SP

But SP Flash Tool was like a high-powered rifle: dangerous without the right ammunition. It needed a set of instructions—a map of the phone’s internal architecture—to know where to write the data. It needed an XML file.

The Search for the Map

"Every phone speaks a different dialect," Elias muttered to himself, opening his database of firmware archives.

The SP Flash Tool, primarily designed for MediaTek (MTK) chipsets, relied heavily on a specific file format to operate: the Scatter File. This was essentially a text-based map, usually carrying the .txt or .xml extension, though technicians always referred to it simply as the "Scatter."

Elias navigated through folders dated years back. If he used the wrong Scatter file—for example, one intended for a similar but slightly different model—he risked rendering the phone unrecoverable. The XML file was crucial because it defined the memory layout. It told the tool: This block of memory is for the bootloader; this block is for the recovery image; this block is for the Android operating system.

He finally found a archived folder matching the device's codename. Inside, amidst massive data files like system.img and boot.img, sat a modest, 2KB file: MT6735_Android_scatter.txt.

Anatomy of the XML

Elias right-clicked and opened the file with his text editor. To the uninitiated, it looked like gibberish, but to Elias, it was the blueprint of the device.

He highlighted a section:

<partition_index index="1">
  <partition_name>preloader</partition_name>
  <file_name>preloader.bin</file_name>
  <is_download>true</is_download>
  <type>SV</type>
  <start_addr>0x0</start_addr>
</partition_index>

This was the magic of the XML for SP Flash Tool. It wasn’t just a list of files; it was a coordinate system.

Partition Name: It identified the specific slot (like preloader or boot).
Start Address: This was the most critical part. It told the tool exactly where in the phone’s NAND flash memory to drop the file. It was like a zip code for data.
Is Download: A simple boolean switch. True meant "flash this now." False meant "skip this."

Elias scanned the list. He didn't want to flash the entire system today; that would take too long and might trip the phone's security checks. He only needed to repair the preloader and the lk (Linux Kernel) partitions to get the device to boot again.

The Procedure

He launched the SP Flash Tool. The interface was sparse, utilitarian, and famously unforgiving. He clicked the "Scatter-loading" button.

A file browser popped up. Elias selected the MT6735_Android_scatter.txt file he had just inspected.

Instantly, the tool populated a long list of checkboxes. It had read the XML. It knew the phone's layout. Elias checked only the boxes corresponding to the damaged partitions. He ensured the "Download Only" option was selected in the dropdown menu—a vital safety precaution. If he had selected "Format All + Download," the XML would have guided the tool to wipe the entire memory structure, deleting the user's photos and contacts. Step 3 – Select the Download Mode

"Alright," Elias whispered. "Let's see if the map is accurate."

He turned off the phone completely. He connected the USB cable to the PC but left the phone end unplugged. He hit the "Download" button on the SP Flash Tool. The progress bar turned red, waiting for a signal.

Elias plugged the cable into the dead phone.

For a second, silence. Then—a distinctive "ding" from the PC. The tool had detected the Mediatek USB VCOM port. The progress bar turned yellow, then purple. The XML file was now orchestrating a complex symphony, taking the raw binary data and laying it brick-by-brick into the precise memory addresses defined in the code.

The Result

A minute later, a green circle appeared on the screen with the word "Download Ok."

Elias unplugged the phone. He took a deep breath and pressed the power button.

Three seconds passed. Then, the screen flickered to life. The logo of the phone manufacturer glowed brightly against the black background. The phone vibrated.

Elias exhaled, his shoulders dropping. The phone was cured.

The Takeaway

As he cleaned up his workspace, Elias thought about the humble file that had saved the day. Most people obsessed over the hardware or the version of Android. But technicians knew the truth. Without the XML/Scatter file, the SP Flash Tool was just a blank canvas. The XML was the translator, the architect, and the instruction manual all rolled into one. It turned a chaotic pile of data into a functioning, living device.

He copied the working firmware folder to his "Known Good" drive. He knew he would see another bricked phone tomorrow, and he would need that map again.

How to Use the XML File in SP Flash Tool

Ready to flash? Here is how to use that XML file correctly.

Example scatter XML (pseudo-format used by newer SP Flash Tool):

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<SPFlashToolConfig>
    <ScatterVersion>1.0</ScatterVersion>
    <Platform>MT6765</Platform>
    <Target>alps</Target>
    <Partitions>
        <Partition>
            <Name>preloader</Name>
            <FileName>preloader.bin</FileName>
            <Address>0x0</Address>
            <Region>boot1</Region>
        </Partition>
        <Partition>
            <Name>lk</Name>
            <FileName>lk.bin</FileName>
            <Address>0x400000</Address>
            <Region>emmc_user</Region>
        </Partition>
        <Partition>
            <Name>boot</Name>
            <FileName>boot.img</FileName>
            <Address>0x800000</Address>
            <Region>emmc_user</Region>
        </Partition>
        <Partition>
            <Name>system</Name>
            <FileName>system.img</FileName>
            <Address>0x2000000</Address>
            <Region>emmc_user</Region>
        </Partition>
        <Partition>
            <Name>userdata</Name>
            <FileName>userdata.img</FileName>
            <Address>0x10000000</Address>
            <Region>emmc_user</Region>
        </Partition>
    </Partitions>
</SPFlashToolConfig>

Note: Real scatter files are usually in a plain text format with PARTITION sections, not XML. SP Flash Tool mainly uses scatter.txt files. XML is rare — only certain OEMs or versions support it. Let me know if you actually need the standard scatter file format.