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Sp flash tool errors and meaning with solutions

Lifeness June 30, 2018

Smart Phone Flash Tool  also known as SP Flash Tool  is a Desktop application used to flash firmware to Mediatek (MTK) Android devices. Its a pretty easy tool to use but you’re bound to encounter one error or the other at certain points in your flashing experience. This guide is dedicated to listing errors / problems you might encounter when using SP Flash tool, what they mean / indicate and what steps you can take to fix / resolve them.
Just in case you don’t know how to use SP Flash tool , please see the video below to get a good insight into how the tool works in order to boost your chances of success.

List of SP Flash Tool errors & their solutions

Important Notice (PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PROCEED)
We have neatly arranged each error into error code, message, meaning and solution. In order to easily find the solution to the error you’re getting, use the ‘Find in page’ option in your browser to search for the error code e.g 4032 . This will save you the stress of endless scrolling or accidentally scrolling past the SP Flash Tool error you’re looking for.

Below is a list of SP Flash Tool errors, their meanings and how to resolve them

 

Phone is totally dead

Message: Phone no longer responds to power button

Solution:

 

Phone still not working after flashing

Message: Phone still stuck at Bootlogo or Bootloop

Solution:

  • Ensure there’s a formatted SD card in the phone before flashing
  • Give up to 5 minutes because first boot takes time
  • Boot the phone into recovery mode then wipe data / factory reset
  • Remove the battery for 30 seconds then slot back in
  • Try a firmware upgrade . use MTK droid tools version 2.3.0 to backup usrdata & cache or copy then from the clockworkmod backup
  • Try a firmware / ROM from another source

 

Phone shows white screen, strange colors or divided screen after flashing

Message: You can see the phone responding to buttons and making sound but all is blurred by white screen

Solution:

  • The ROM / Firmware you flashed is incompatible, get from another source (especially boot.img , logo.bin and uboot.bin / lk.bin )

 

Phone automatically disconnecting during flashing

Message: The phone makes the disconnecting sound just as flashing begins, interrupting the process

Solution:

  • Try a different USB cord, USB port & PC
  • Try holding down the Volume decrease (you could try volume increase or both) while connecting the phone to PC for flashing
  • Launch Device manager (Right-click My Computer > Select Manage)
  • Connect the phone to the PC via a USB cord, Device manager should refresh
  • Take note of what the phone is detected as (often as Unknown or Mediatek under Other devices)
  • Right-click whatever the phone is detect as and select Update Driver Software…
  • Select Browse my computer for driver software
  • Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
  • Click Next
  • Click Have Disk
  • Proceed with the Mediatek (VCOM) driver installation steps described at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html and click Yes if you get an Update Driver warning

 

Sp Flash tool remains at 0%

Message: Phone only shows charging sign

Meaning: Necessary drivers have not been successfully installed on the PC

Solution:

  • Follow this guide @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html  to manually install vcom drivers
  • If you have installed VCOM drivers but the phone is still only charging then Launch Device manager (Right-click My Computer > Select Manage)
  • Connect the phone to the PC via a USB cord, Device manager should refresh
  • Take note of what the phone is detected as (often as Unknown or Mediatek under Other devices)
  • Right-click whatever the phone is detect as and select Update Driver Software…
  • Select Browse my computer for driver software
  • Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
  • Click Next
  • Click Have Disk
  • Proceed with the Mediatek (VCOM) driver installation steps described at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html and click Yes if you get an Update Driver warning

 

Error 5054

Message:  BROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054)

Meaning: The files you’re trying to flash do not belong to or are not compatible with the phone you’re trying to flash them to

Solution:

  • Ensure you’re using the correct files. If you’re sure they are, then try formatting before flashing again

 

Initialize scatter failed

Message: Error: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal

Meaning: SP Flash tool doesn’t accept the name format of your scatter file

Solution:

  • Ensure the scatter file wasn’t renamed. If you’re certain it wasn’t, try a higher version of SP Flash tool

 

Error 8038

Message: Error 8038! Android download  pmt is ready and layout has been changed

Meaning: SP Flash tool is having trouble writing to certain partitions due to some incompatibility

Solution:

  • Format the phone in SP flash tool (Do not format Bootloader) then try flashing the files again using Download
  • If Download doesnt work then do a firmware upgrade
  • If the MTK backup contains more than one scatter file, retry flashing with the other scatter file.
  • If that isn’t feasible, try formatting first or use firmware upgrade
  • If that doesn’t work, open the scatter file using Notepad++ and change __NODL_FAT to FAT by removing “__NODL_” .

 

Error 4032

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash
  • Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
  • If that doesn’t work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
  • Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
  • Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again

 

Error 5056

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069)

Meaning:  The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Try another stock ROM
  • Change the phone’s emmc chip

 

Error 4001

Message: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE or Da didn’t send response data to FlashTool!

Meaning: SP flash tool is having difficulty communicating with the device

Solution:

  • Change the USB-port
  • Run SP flash tool as Admin
  • Ensure to install the correct drivers (see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html )
  • Try another PC and USB cord
  • Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside when connecting to the PC for flashing

 

Sp flash tool was successful but phone’s calibration doesn’t work

Message: Soft keys and touch screen don’t work / respond

Solution:

  • Edit the scatter file using Notepad++ and remove NODL__  (or set is_download: false to is_download: true ) in front of the items you have in the backup folder but aren’t listed when you load the scatter file in SP flash tool. This way, these items will become listed when  next you load the scatter file (after saving of course) and therefore flashable

 

Error 4008

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (4008)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files

Solution:

  • Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing
  • Try using a higher version of SP flash tool
  • Change the USB cord and port or PC
  • Use the format option then download in SP flash tool

 

Error 3149

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (3149)

Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone

Solution:

  • Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator
  • Format first then Download
  • Don’t tick a box with an unspecified / empty file path
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing
  • Try a different PC
  • Try a different ROM
  • Try a different USB cord
  • Try formatting the phone first before flashing files to it

 

Error 3168

Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3168)

Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there’s a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone’s info.

Solution:

  • Ensure you’re using the ROM for the exact phone model
  • Try a higher version of SP flash tool
  • Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the PC

 

Error 2004

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (2004)

Meaning: There was an interruption in the communication between SP flash tool and the device

Solution:

  • Take out and reinsert the battery
  • Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
  • Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
  • Try a different USB cord
  • Try a different port on the PC or another PC
  • Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing

 

USB device not recognized

Message: USB device not recognized prompt at system tray after connecting  the phone to PC

Meaning: The PC is having problems communicating with the phone (often due to interruption, hardware or driver problems)

Solution:

 

Error 1013

Message: BROM ERROR:S_COM_PORT_OPEN Fail(1013)

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while attempting to communicate with the phone via the target port

Solution:

  • Try using a different port on the PC
  • Try a different version of SP flash tool
  • Install VCOM drivers using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  • Ensure the phone is switched off with battery inside before connecting to the PC for flashing
  • Try using a different PC
  • Try changing the USB cord
  • Ensure the phone’s USB port isn’t damaged

 

Error 2020

Message: BROM ERROR : S_BROM_CHKSUM16_MEM_RESULT_DIFF (2020)

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered a problem moving the files to be flashed into the phone’s internal SRAM

Solution:

  • Use the latest version of SP flash tool
  • In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Connection > Battery. Set it to “with battery”.
  • Use the Format all + Download option
  • Hold both volume buttons before connecting to the PC for flashing and release once flashing begins

 

Error 5007

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FTHND_FILE_IS_NOT_LOADED_YET (5007)

Meaning: You’re trying to flash an item with an unspecified path (no file selected for the ticked item/box)

Solution:

  • Ensure the scatter file is in the same directory as the other file(s) to be flashed
  • Untick any item whose file you do not have or whose path is not specified; yet, is ticked / selected for flashing

 

Error 4010

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL

Meaning: The blocks map in the scatter file doesn’t match the phone’s partition sizes

Solution:

  •  Try using the latest version of Sp flash tool
  • Try using another firmware for the exact phone model

 

Error 3182

Message: BROM ERROR: S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3182)

Meaning: The ROM your’re trying to flash is not compatible with the target device

Solution:

  • Download the ROM for the exact phone model you’re trying to flash
  • Ensure to install VCOM drivers on the PC
  • Don’t tick any box (after loading the scatter file) without a file path / whose corresponding file has not been automatically or manually loaded.

 

Error 6012

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SF_CODE_COMMAND_FORBIDDEN (6012), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00

Meaning: The Download-Agent being used is incompatible with the phone

Solution:

  • Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin

 

Error 1042

Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (1042)

Meaning: The flashing process took too long so SP flash tool encountered a timeout

Solution:

 

Error 2

Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (2)

Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to communicate with the phone

Solution:

  • Try using a different PC (preferably Windows 7 or lower)
  • Install the correct VCOM drivers for your PC’s OS and architecture (32 or 64 bit)
  • Try another USB cord

 

Error 2005

Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)

Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it

Solution:

  • Ensure the battery is well charged
  • Take out and reinsert the battery
  • Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
  • Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
  • Try a different USB cord
  • Try a different port on the PC or another PC
  • Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing
  • Do not hold any button when connecting to PC

 

Error 4058

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (4058)

Meaning: SP flash tool was unable to locate the partition you’re trying to flash to

Solution:

  • Untick any item (box) with a blank or empty Location

 

Error 3178

Message: BROM_ERROR_S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3178)

Meaning: The firmware you are trying to flash isnt compatible with your phone

Solution:

  • Try flashing another firmware for your exact phone model / variant

 

Error 8406

Message: SP FLASH TOOL ERROR (8406)

Meaning: There is some compatibility problem interrupting the flashing process

Solution:

  • Try flashing another firmware for your exact model
  • Update VCOM drivers for the device under Device manager

 

Error 1012

Message: BROM ERROR: S_NOT_ENOUGH_MEMORY (1012)

Meaning: The version of SP flash tool you’re using doesn’t support the size(s) of the file(s) in the firmware / stock ROM.

Solution:

  • Use the latest version of SP flash tool

 

Error 3140

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_UPDATE_BOOLOADER_EXIST_MAGIC_NOT_MATCHED

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error flashing a selected file to a non-specified partition

Solution:

  • Try using the latest version of SP flash tool
  • Use the format option then download in SP flash tool

 

Error 8417

Message:  BROM ERROR: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal

Meaning: The format of the scatter file is invalid

Solution:

  • Open the scatter file in Notepad++, the first line must begining with:

    ############################################################################################################## General Setting #

    If there is anything else above this then delete it and save the scatter file

 

Error 6047

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_HASH_FAIL

Meaning: Hash (integrity) check of the images being flashed failed.

Solution:

  • Use SP Flash Tool V5.1516.00
  • Ensure to select the right Download-Agent
  • Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All…..

 

Error 6010

Message: BROM ERROR: SP FLASHTOOL ERROR 6010 CODE DOWNLOAD FORBIDDEN

Meaning: The phone has a protected bootloader

Solution:

  • Untick Preloader and flash the rest

 

Error: 0xFDA

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (0xFDA)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error reading the phone’s storage

Solution:

  • Try using a different USB Port, Cord and PC

 

Error 0x13BE

Message: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE)

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash

 

Error:?? (0x3)

Message: BROM ERROR:?? (0x3)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error maintaining a connection to the device during flashing

Solution

 

PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info

Message: PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info

Meaning: SP flash tool is having problems reading the phone

Solution

  • Try using a different PC and USB cord
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with a charged battery inside) when you connect

 

Error 0x7D4

Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error writing to the phone

Solution

  • Try changing the Download Agent setting
  • Try using a different USB cord, PC port and PC
  • Use the latest version of SP flash tool
  • Ensure the battery is well charged and the phone’s USB port isn’t faulty
  • Ensure the file name matches what’s in the scatter file

 

Error 6124

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_INVALID_PROJECT (6124), MSO ERROR CODE: 0X00

Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware

Solution:

  •  Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model
  • Go to  Options > Option > Connection > USB Speed > Full Speed
  • Go to  Options > Option > Download > Untick DA DL All with Checksum

 

Error 0x8

Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (0x8)

Meaning:  The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Try another stock ROM
  • Change the phone’s emmc chip
  • Try using a different PC

 

Error OXFC0

Message: BROM ERROR S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (OXFC0)

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash
  • Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
  • If that doesn’t work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
  • Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
  • Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again

 

Error 0X411

Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (0X411)

Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware

Solution

  • Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder
  • Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum

 

Error 0xFA1

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE (0xFA1)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error communicating with the device

Solution

  • Try using a different port, PC and USB cord
  • Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside
  • Do not hold any button when connecting for flashing
  • Ensure to install VCOM drivers @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html

 

Error 4017

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_NAND_READLEN_NOT_ALIGNMENT (4017)

Meaning: You’re trying to flash a file that has not been processed for flashing in SP flash tool

Solution:

 

TOOL DL image Fail !

Message: TOOL DL image Fail !

Meaning: The firmware was flashed with Da DL all with Checksum disabled

Solution:

  • In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Download > Tick Da Dl all with checksum > Reflash the firmware

 

Please select one ROM at least before execution

Message: Please select one ROM at least before execution

Meaning: SP flash tool fails to recognize that there is an item ticked

Solution:

  • Select the scatter file again and untick all items you do not wish to flash one after the other. Don’t use the checkbox beside “Name” in SP flash tool

 

Error 0xFC0

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0)

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash
  • Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
  • If that doesn’t work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
  • Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
  • Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again

 

Error: 0xC0050003

Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_DOWNLOAD_EXCEPTION (0xC0050003)

Meaning: There was an interruption during writing to one or more partitions

Solution:

  • Repeat flashing with the latest version of SP Flash Tool
  • Try using a different Port, USB cord and PC

 

Error: 0xc002002A

Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_SEC_IMG_TYPE_MISMATCH (0xc002002A)

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash
  • Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
  • If that doesn’t work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
  • Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
  • Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again

 

Error 0XFA8

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (0XFA8)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files

Solution:

  • Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing
  • Try using the latest version of SP flash tool
  • Change the USB cord and port or PC
  • Use the format option then download in SP flash tool
  • Try changing the Download Agent setting in SP Flash tool

 

Error 0x7D5

Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (0x7D5)

Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it

Solution:

  • Ensure the battery is well charged
  • Take out and reinsert the battery
  • Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
  • Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
  • Try a different USB cord
  • Try a different port on the PC or another PC
  • Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing
  • Do not hold any button when connecting to PC

 

Boundary Check Failed

Message: Boundary Check Failed: rom_end_addr >= next rom begin_addr.

Meaning: The firmware has a partition that wasn’t included while backing up the firmware. SP flash tool encounters an error in the end address of the preloader partition and the begin address of PGPT partition (i.e the partition which wasn’t included in the backup)

Solution:

  • Close the error message,  then manually select the location of all files in the scatter file from the bottom to the top. Meaning that preloader would be the last thing you’ll select
  • If that doesn’t work, open and modify the scatter file using Notepad++ then change “boundary_check: True” to “boundary_check: False”
  • If after modifying the scatter file and you still encounter the same or a different error, then flash the firmware using miracle box @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-14106.html

 

Error 3179

Message: BROM ERROR : S_CHIP_TYPE_NOT_MATCH (3179)

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

  • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
  • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash
  • Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom,  preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
  • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
  • Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
  • If that doesn’t work, keep  holding  down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
  • Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
  • Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again

 

Error 5073

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_READ_PT_FAIL (5073)

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while trying to format the device

Solution:

  • Use “download only” under the download tab to flash the firmware then you can format if need be.

 

SP Flash Tool force-closes when scatter file is loaded

Message: SP Flash tool automatically closes after selecting a scatter file

Meaning: SP Flash Tool doesn’t support the scatter file due to its blocks or configuration

Solution:

  • Open the scatter file using Notepad++ >  Locate the last partition on the list (flashinfo) > change is_download from true to false > Save the scatter file and reload

 

Storage type mismatch!

Message: scatter storage type is HW_STORAGE_EMMC
target storage type is HW_STORAGE_NAND

Meaning: There’s a mismatch between the phone’s storage type and that which the scatter file expects

Solution:

 

Error 8045

Message: No Valid Partition Management Table (PMT) for storage

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered a problem identifying the device’s partitions ahead of file writes

Solution:

  • Try Flashing the firmware using Download only

 

Error 1041

Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (1041)

Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware

Solution

  • Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder
  • Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum

 

0x00

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_AC_REGION_NOT_FOUND_IN_SECROIMG (6128), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00

Meaning:  The ROM contains a Checksum file but DL All With CheckSum was unticked

Solution:

  • Ensure to tick DL All With CheckSum under Options > Option > Download

 

BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SECRO_HASH_INCORRECT (6126) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00

Message: BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SECRO_HASH_INCORRECT (6126) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00

Meaning:  The ROM contains a Checksum file but DL All With CheckSum was unticked

Solution:

  • Ensure to tick DL All With CheckSum under Options > Option > Download

 

Error 0xC0050005

Message: ERROR STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION (0xC0050005)

Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

Solution:

     

    • Ensure that the file(s) you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
    • Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you’re about to flash

     

    Error (3)

    Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (3)

    Meaning: There’s a problem with the format of the scatter file or file(s) being flashed. An example is trying to flash .bin files using SP Flash Tool

    Solution:

    • Check the scatter file and files you’re about flashing to be sure they’re not meant to be flashed using a different tool

     

    Error 6104

    Message:  BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_DA_RETURN_INVALID_TYPE (6104), MSP ERROR CODE : 0X00

    Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware

    Solution:

    •  Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model
    • Go to  Options > Option > Connection > USB Speed > Full Speed
    • Go to  Options > Option > Download > Untick DA DL All with Checksum

     

    Error 3183

    Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3183)

    Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there’s a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone’s info.

    Solution:

    • Ensure you’re using the ROM for the exact phone model
    • Try a higher version of SP flash tool
    • Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the Pc

     

    Error 0xC0060001

    Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (0xC0060001)

    Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it

    Solution:

    • The device might require a custom Download Agent (DA) to be flashed
    • Ensure the battery is well charged
    • Take out and reinsert the battery
    • Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
    • Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
    • Try a different USB cord
    • Try a different port on the PC or another PC
    • Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing
    • Do not hold any button when connecting to PC

     

    PMT changed for the ROM

    Message: PMT changed for the ROM; it must be downloaded

    Meaning: The partition table about to be written (from the scatter file) is different from the phone’s current partition table layout

    Solution:

    • Ensure that the scatter file / files you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact model
    • If you’re trying to flash just a few files and not the firmware then you need to get the firmware to complement and then flash using download only
    • If you’re trying to flash the full firmware then try using the Firmware Upgrade option or Format first before download only

     

    Error 6004

    Message: ERROR: S_SECURITY_SLA_FAIL (6004), MSP ERROE CODE: 0X00

    Meaning: The download agent isn’t compatible with the device

    Solution:

    • Try choosing a different Download Agent, version or tool
    • Ensure you’re using the right Authentication file

     

    Storage type mismatch!

    Message:
    scatter storage type is HW_STORAGE_EMMC
    target storage type is HW_STORAGE_NONE

    Meaning: There’s a mismatch between the phone’s storage type and that which the scatter file expects

    Solution:

    • Try using SP Flash tool Version 3.x

     

    Error 6045

    Message: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_SIGN_HEADER_NOT_FOUND (6045) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00

    Meaning:  The image files you are trying to flash doesn’t contain the -sign header.

    Solution:

     

    Error 2035

    Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_JUMP_DA_FAIL (2035)

    Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error connecting to the device.

    Solution

    • Ensure the battery is inserted and you’re not holding any button when connecting to PC for flashing
    • Uninstall all Mediatek drivers then re-install VCOM drivers
    • Disable any modem manager or software which might be blocking ports on the PC
    • For Linux / Ubuntu users, make sure you installed libusb-dev then blacklist Ubuntu’s modem manager (because it controls port /dev/ttyACM0, which is disabling SP Flash Tool from running properly).

     

    Error 0x412

    Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (0X412)

    Meaning SP Flash tool encountered a timeout when trying to flash (i.e flashing took too long to start or complete)

    Solution

    • Ensure that files are actually loaded (with valid location) in SP flash tool (i.e location should not be empty)
    • Try flashing one file at a time
    • Use a higher version of SP Flash tool
    • Untick the large files or find smaller alternatives

     

    Error 6029

    Message: S_SECURITY_SEND_AUTH_FAIL (6029) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00

    Meaning SP Flash tool can’t authenticate the files you are trying to flash

    Solution

    • Try another ROM / firmware from a different source

     

    Error 0x93AF

    Message: ROM[logo] checksum mismatch checksum_config[0x93af],checksum_val[0x94ae]

    Meaning SP Flash tool encountered a checksum error

    Solution

    • Open the checksum file using notepad++, search for 0x93af and replace with 0x94ae
    • Delete any checksum file in the rom

     

    Error 5011

    Message: S_DL_SCAT_INCORRECT_FORMAT (5011)

    Meaning The scatter file has incorrect format. The scatter file has been badly created / modified

    Solution

    • Download a different scatter file (one that doesn’t pop the same incorrect scatter file error in SPft), open the two scatter files using Notepad++ and you will notice that the incorrect scatter file has its items slightly shifted to the left. Edit the incorrect scatter file to the same format arrangement as in the working scatter file.
    • After modifying the scatter file using the method above, ensure to use a recent version of SP flash tool e.g SP flash tool v5.1728
    • Download another ROM / firmware from a different source

     

    Error 0xC52

    Message: ERROR: S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (0XC52)

    Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone

    Solution:

    • Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator
    • Format first then Download
    • Don’t tick a box with an unspecified / empty file path
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing
    • Try a different PC
    • Try a different ROM
    • Try a different USB cord
    • Try formatting the phone first before flashing files to it

     

    Error 0xC0050005

    Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION (0xC0050005)

    Meaning: There was an overlap error while trying to flash the firmware

    Solution:

    • Ensure the firmware you’re trying to flash is for your phone’s variant

     

    Error 0XFAA

    Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL (0XFAA)

    Meaning: The source (firmware) doesn’t properly match the target (phone)

    Solution:

    • Try using a different firmware for your phone model
    • Ensure you’re using the right tool to flash the firmware

     

    Error 5072

    Message: ERROR: S_DL_WRITE_PT_FAIL (5072)

    Meaning: SP flash tool is having problems writing to one or more partitions

    Solution

    • Try using a different PC and USB cord
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with a charged battery inside) when you connect
    • Do not hold any button when connecting to PC for flashing

     

    Error 0xC0070004

    Message: ERROR: STATUS_DA_HASH_MISMATCH (0xC0070004)

    Meaning: Hash (integrity) check of the images being flashed failed.

    Solution:

    • Use SP Flash Tool V5.1516.00
    • Ensure to select the right Download-Agent
    • Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All…..

     

    Error 6046

    Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_USB_DL_IMAGE_SIGNATURE_VERIFY_FAIL (6064), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X0

    Meaning: Signature verification for the firmware failed

    Solution:

    • Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin
    • Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All…..
    • Delete any checksum file in the firmware folder

     

    Error 0XC0060003

    Message: ERROR: STATUS_BROM_CMD_SEND_DA_FAIL (0XC0060003)

    Meaning: SP flash tool is unable to read or write to the device using the preset Download Agent

    Solution:

    • The device might require a custom Download Agent (DA) to be flashed
    • Ensure the battery is well charged
    • Take out and reinsert the battery
    • Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
    • Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
    • Try a different USB cord
    • Try a different port on the PC or another PC
    • Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing
    • Do not hold any button when connecting to PC

     

    Error 0x94010000

    Message: CHIP TYPE NOT match ! target refuse value: 0x94010000

    Meaning: The device likely has a locked / encrypted preloader

    Solution:

    • Untick preloader when flashing in Sp flash tool

     

    Error 0xC0020029

    Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_SEC_IMGHDR_TYPE_MISMATCH (0xC0020029)

    Meaning: You are trying to flash modified files to a device that only accepts signed or verified images

    Solution:

    • Download and flash the official firmware (usually have -verified or -signed prefixes)

     

    Error 5000

    Message: BROM ERROR : S_AUTH_HANDLE_IS_NOT_READY (5000)

    Meaning: The device has a secured bootloader

    Solution:

    • You’ll need an Auth (*.auth) file for the device to proceed with SP flash tool

     

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