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Easy and accurate. Check it out todayDetermines which parts of the firmware are downloadable or protected during a flash operation. 📂 Common Use Cases
adb shell su cat /proc/dumchar_info # MediaTek-specific partition info
Example snippet (illustrative only — do NOT use directly): mt6755 scatter file
There are two primary methods to acquire the correct scatter file for your device. Method 1: Extract from Stock Firmware (Recommended)
| Issue | Solution | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | | Causes S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE). | | Missing pgpt or preloader | Device won’t enter bootloader mode. | | Address not multiple of 0x20000 | SP Flash Tool alignment error. | | Swapping protect1 / protect2 | IMEI loss / baseband unknown. | | Using MT6755 scatter on MT6755T | Works, but some partitions (GPU/cpufreq) may fail. | Determines which parts of the firmware are downloadable
This usually means the file is corrupted or you are using an outdated version of SP Flash Tool. For the MT6755, use SP Flash Tool v5.x or newer.
If you are trying to unbrick a device, it is crucial to use the exact scatter file for your phone model, as using a generic MT6755 scatter file on a specific brand may cause partition mismatches. | | Missing pgpt or preloader | Device
To install TWRP, you load the scatter file so the software knows exactly where the recovery.img needs to be flashed.