Right-click on the driver setup file and select . Follow the on-screen prompts to install the VCOM drivers. If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11, you may need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement via the Advanced Startup menu before installing. Step 3: Launch SP Flash Tool
: Installing modified software like TWRP recovery or custom Android versions.
Extract your downloaded device firmware into a separate folder. Step 2: Launch the Tool Navigate to your extracted SP Flash Tool folder.
For a visual guide on loading the scatter file and initiating a flash: 10m spflashtoolv52112win
Never interrupt the flashing process while the yellow progress bar is moving. Disconnecting the cable mid-process will hard-brick the device.
At the top of the SP Flash Tool window, you will find a drop-down menu for (DA). Typically, the default MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin works for most devices. Next to it, you will see another drop-down menu for "Download" mode. For a standard firmware flash, it is highly recommended to select "Download Only" . This mode will flash the new firmware without erasing your user data (though it's still safest to have a backup). Other options include "Firmware Upgrade" and "Format All + Download", which are more aggressive and will wipe your device clean.
This usually means the firmware you are trying to flash is not compatible with your device hardware. Right-click on the driver setup file and select
Download the SP Flash Tool and install the VCOM Drivers.
: Provides options to format or reset MediaTek-based devices, though users are cautioned against "Format All" on secure boot devices. Key Components Required Scatter File : A text file (e.g., MTxxxx_Android_scatter.txt
Change your USB cable or try a different USB port on your PC. Wrong firmware files Step 3: Launch SP Flash Tool : Installing
Format All + Download: Use this only as a last resort for hard-bricked devices (Warning: This will erase your IMEI/NVRAM). Click the Download button (green arrow).
Before launching , you must prepare your environment to avoid bricking your device.
This is the standard mode for updating or fixing specific partitions. The tool reads the Scatter file and verifies partition integrity before writing. It does not affect NVRAM (Non-Volatile Memory), preserving user data and the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity).