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    Post by Admin Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:25 pm

    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

    The phone is totally dead
    Message: Phone no longer responds to the power button

    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 the 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 clockwork mod backup
    • Try a firmware / ROM from another source

    Phone shows a white screen, strange colors or divided screen after flashing
    Message: You can see the phone responding to buttons and making a sound but all is blurred by the white screen
    Solution:

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


    The 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 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:

    • 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 stepsand 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 OR if you're getting the error while trying to format then it's likely you only loaded scatter file without the rest of the files in the firmware

    Solution:

    • If you're trying to flash the firmware, then ensure you're using the correct files. If you're sure they are, then try formatting before flashing again
    • If you're trying to format, then ensure you the scatter file you loaded onto SP flash tool has complete firmware file locations


    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 doesn't 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 the 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 is 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
    • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with the 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 is 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
    • 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 the phone's calibration doesn't work
    Message: Soft keys and touchscreen 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:

    • A Secure Boot Download Agent (DA) might be required
    • 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 the 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:

    • Try a different USB cord, PC port or PC


    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
    • 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:

    • Try flashing one file at a time
    • Use the latest version of SP flash tool
    • Try using a different PC and USB cord
    • Try Infinix Flash tool


    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 the 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
    • Ensure that the memory and other components are properly seated on the board


    Error 3178
    Message: BROM_ERROR_S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3178)
    Meaning: The firmware you are trying to flash isn't 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 FLASH TOOL 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 is 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

    • Reinstall the VCOM drivers
    • Try a different PC and USB cord
    • The scatter file needs to be modified


    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 (Secure Boot DA)
    • 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 is 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 is 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.
    • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with the 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


    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:

    • If you're using an MTK Droid tools backup then ensure to carry out Phase II


    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 is 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
    • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with the 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, you have selected the wrong flashing settings or verified boot is enabled
    Solution:

    • Try unlocking the bootloader before flashing
    • Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash is 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
    • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with the 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 the 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 beginning 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


    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 is 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.
    • Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
    • Ensure the phone is switched off (with the 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 (flash info) > 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:

    • Try using a different firmware or a Chinese box
    • Try a different version of SP Flash tool and run as Administrator


    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 is 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 the 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:

    • Use SP Flash Tool V5.1532.00
    • Load the Auth file for the device in the flash tool
    • Ty flashing a factory (signed) firmware


    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 an 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 the 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 secure boot/bootloader
    Solution:

    • You'll need an Auth (*.auth) or custom Download Agent (DA) file for the device to proceed with SP flash tool


    Error 0xC002002C
    Message: ERROR : STATUS_SEC_IMG_HASH_VFY_FAIL (0xC002002C)
    Meaning: The device has a verified boot
    Solution:

    • You'll need to download and flash the official firmware (usually have -verified or -sign in their file name)


    Error 0xC0030012
    Message: ERROR: STATUS_SEC_AUTH_FILE_NEEDED (0xC0030012)
    Meaning: The device has a secure boot
    Solution:
    You'll need to use a custom Download Agent (DA) for the model

    Error 0xC0060005
    Message: ERROR: STATUS_BROM_CMD_FAIL (0xC0060005)
    Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it
    Solution:
    You'll need to use a custom Download Agent (DA) for the model

    Error 8
    Message: ERROR: ?? (Cool
    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 is actually for your exact phone model
    • Try another stock ROM
    • Change the phone's emmc chip
    • Try using a different PC


    Error 5002
    Message: ERROR: S_INVALID_DA_FILE (5002)
    Meaning: SP flash tool does not recognize the DA file. Most likely the DA file is locked/encrypted for use on a specific tool
    Solution:
    You'll either need to search for a DA file compatible with SP flash tool or use the specified tool for the DA file you downloaded [specified tool are usually hardware box/dongles e.g CM2mtk, volcano tool, e.t.c]

    Error 0xC0030001
    Message: Error: STATUS_SCATTER_FILE_INVALID (0xC0030001)
    Meaning: SP flash tool does not recognize the scatter file or the location of the scatter file.
    Solution:

    • Rename the folder location of the scatter file including the parent folders too, remove all special characters / non-English characters from the folder name
    • If that doesn't work then create a new folder in your desktop then copy and paste ONLY the firmware files into the new folder then retry flashing the contents on the new folder


    Partition[nvram] should NOT set "is_download" to true in scatter file
    Message: Partition[nvram] should NOT set "is_download" to true in scatter file
    Meaning: The scatter file loaded has nvram set to download but doesn't specify a file name for nvram. This error is common in later versions of SP flash tool
    Solution:

    • Modify the scatter file using notepad++ and add a file name for nvram partition. e.g "file_name: nvram.bin" then save and ensure there's a nvram.bin file in the same folder as the scatter file. If that doesn't work then
    • Modify the scatter file using notepad++ and set "is_download: false" for nvram partition


    Error 0xC0050001
    Message: ERROR: STATUS_DEVICE_CTRL_EXCEPTION (0XC0050001)
    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 is actually for your exact phone model


    Error 0xC002001B
    Message: ERROR: STATUS_SEC_PUBK_AUTH_MISMATCH_N (0xC002001B)
    Meaning: The device has a verified boot
    Solution:

    • You'll need to download and flash the official firmware (usually have -verified or -sign in their file name)


    Error 5014
    Message: ERROR: S_DL_SCAT_ADDR_IS_NOT_ASCENDING_ORDER (5014)
    Meaning: The scatter file was badly created or modified, depending on how you obtained the scatter file
    Solution:
    Input the correct values for all 'physical_start_addr' in the scatter file. The correct value for 'physical_start_addr' is the same as the value on 'linear_start_addr'

    Error 0x7F3
    Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_JUMP_DA_FAIL
    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 3154
    Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (3154)
    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 0xC0010005
    Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_PROTOCOL_ERR (0xC0010005)
    Meaning: Sp flash tool is having problems communicating with the device
    Solution: Ensure the phone is properly switched off (with the battery connected) before connecting to PC for flashing.

      Current date/time is Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:32 pm