<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <scatter> <version>1.0</version> <platform>MTK</platform> <model>MT6753</model> <chip>MT6753</chip> <baudrate>115200</baudrate> <port>COM1</port> <firmware>firmware.bin</firmware> <address>0x00000000</address> <size>0x10000000</size> </scatter>
is the core configuration map required to flash modern MediaTek (MTK) Android smartphones and tablets. It fundamentally replaces the legacy text-based .txt scatter files used in version 5. If you are updating a device running a newer chipset, understand how this architecture operates to prevent accidental device corruption. What is the SP Flash Tool v6 XML File?
flash_tool -b -i config.xml
The user interface in v6 is slightly different from v5. Here is how to load the XML file correctly: sp flash tool v6 xml file
: The root tag that encloses the entire flashing script.
For devices with enabled authentication (DAA/SLA), the flashing process requires the proper authorization key. When authentication is enabled, flashing is only possible with the correct authorization key—this is a security feature on newer MediaTek devices.
flash_tool -b -i config.xml
With the introduction of modern MediaTek architectures, the software transitioned to SP Flash Tool v6. Instead of a legacy text file, version 6 requires a dynamic ( flash.xml ). Legacy SP Flash Tool (v3 / v5) Modern SP Flash Tool (v6) Primary Config File MTXXXX_Android_scatter.txt flash.xml File Format Plain Text / Tab-Delimited Structured XML Schema Security Profiles Basic DA/Auth File matching Deep integration with secure boot Storage Protocols EMMC / NAND UFS / EMMC / Modern storage controllers Anatomy of an SP Flash Tool v6 XML File
SP Flash Tool is a popular software used for flashing firmware on Android devices, particularly those with MediaTek (MTK) processors. The tool is widely used by Android enthusiasts, developers, and repair shops to flash stock ROMs, custom ROMs, and other firmware files on devices. In this article, we will focus on SP Flash Tool v6 and the importance of XML files in the flashing process.
Which image files ( boot.img , system.img , vendor.img , etc.) belong to which partition. What is the SP Flash Tool v6 XML File
: Open the SP Flash Tool v6 application as an administrator.
| Feature | Scatter.txt (legacy) | XML file (v6+) | |---------|----------------------|----------------| | Structure | Plain text, key-value pairs | Hierarchical, validated | | Extensibility | Limited | Easily extended for new partitions (e.g., dynamic partitions) | | Tool compatibility | Older SPFT versions | SPFT v6+, modern MTK devices | | Partition grouping | No | Yes (logical partitions under super image) |