Whether you are using the SP Flash Tool to revive a dead device or installing a custom ROM, the scatter file is the most critical component of the process. In this article, we’ll break down what it is, why it matters, and how to get one. What is an MT6755 Scatter File?
- name : preloader
size : 0x40000
address : 0x0
type: NOR
Part 3: Where to Find the Correct MT6755 Scatter File
Method 1: Extract from Official Stock ROM (Recommended)
- Download your device’s official firmware (usually a ZIP or RAR file from OEM support or forums like XDA).
- Extract the archive. Look for
MT6755_Android_scatter.txt in the root folder.
- If not present, check inside
target_bin/ or images/ subfolders.
: It provides the instruction set for tools like SP Flash Tool to identify where specific firmware components (preloader, recovery, system, etc.) should be written on the device's eMMC storage. Storage Type : Typically configured for storage with a block size often around Partition Structure : A standard MT6755 scatter file includes approximately 24 to 25 partitions . Common partitions listed in these documents include: (MediaTek modem firmware) Relevant Technical Documents mt6755 scatter file
Conclusion
############################################################################################################ # # General Setting # ############################################################################################################ - general: MTK_PLATFORM_CFG info: - config_version: V1.1.2 platform: MT6755 project: mt6755 storage: EMMC boot_channel: MSDC_0 block_size: 0x20000 ############################################################################################################ # # Layout Setting # ############################################################################################################ - partition_index: SYS0 partition_name: preloader file_name: preloader_mt6755.bin is_download: true type: HW_STORAGE_NONE linear_start_addr: 0x0 physical_start_addr: 0x0 partition_size: 0x40000 region: EMMC_BOOT_1_2 storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: BOOTLOADERS reserve: 0x00 - partition_index: SYS1 partition_name: pgpt file_name: NONE is_download: false type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x0 physical_start_addr: 0x0 partition_size: 0x80000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: INVISIBLE reserve: 0x00 - partition_index: SYS2 partition_name: recovery file_name: recovery.img is_download: true type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x80000 physical_start_addr: 0x80000 partition_size: 0x1000000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: UPDATE reserve: 0x00 - partition_index: SYS3 partition_name: boot file_name: boot.img is_download: true type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x1080000 physical_start_addr: 0x1080000 partition_size: 0x1000000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: UPDATE reserve: 0x00 Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Key Elements of the File Platform: Identifies the chipset as MT6755. Whether you are using the SP Flash Tool
- Partition layout: The scatter file defines the partition layout of the device's storage, including the sizes and starting addresses of partitions such as:
, where data intended for the "system" partition accidentally overwrites the "NVRAM," permanently destroying the device's IMEI and cellular capabilities. 5. Technical Flexibility scatter-loading mechanism Download your device’s official firmware (usually a ZIP