FlashTool is a powerful tool intended for the firmware of smartphones operating on the MediaTek chipset. With this application you can how to install a newer version on your device operating systemand replace it at all to custom (modified third-party developers).

However, this whole process is accompanied by a certain risk, and one incorrect effect may result in the fact that your smartphone will turn into a useless "brick". To do not happen, carefully read this article. From it you will learn about how to flash through FlashTool correctly and do not risk the phone in vain.

Determine the processor model

As mentioned earlier, FlashTool works only with devices on mEDIATEK Base. In view of such a feature, it is important to make sure that your smartphone is equipped with a processor of this manufacturer, otherwise the program for the firmware may incorrectly interact with it. This, in turn, is fraught with serious consequences.

To determine the processor model, you will need special application - CPU-Z. You can download it for free. Play Market.So this process should not cause you any difficulty. After you download and install the program, do the following:

1. Run CPU-Z on your smartphone.
2. Wait a few minutes while the program will collect information about the device.
3. Click the SOC tab and pay attention to the upper line. It is here that the model of your processor will be displayed.

If mediatek is written in the above-mentioned line, then your smartphone is suitable for working with the program. But still, before flashing through FlashTool, you need to perform several more important actions. We will talk about them below.

Preparation

It is important to know that the smartphone firmware will lead to the fact that he will return to his factory settings. In other words, all the information stored on the device will be deleted, and it will not be restored. So that it is not for you trouble, do the following:

• Save all contacts from phonebook. They can be transferred to a computer with special programs Or synchronize with your Google Account.
• Copy on your computer all important photos, documents and videos.
• Check if anyone left in SMS important information (passwords from payment systems, bank codes, etc.). If there is something available, it is better to rewrite it.
• Check the calendar for the presence of significant dates.
• If you have left setup files Some rare programs, you can copy them to a computer before flashing through FlashTool.

Do not neglect these simple advice, because they will help you save time and nerves. It is better to go through all the items several times, and only after that proceed to the firmware.

Setting up the operating system

Before flashing "Android" through FlashTool, you need to set some settings for the operating system. The fact is that Windows does not adequately perceive the smartphones drivers, so you need to cancel the check digital signatures. This is done like this:

1. Launch command line (Administrator).
2. Write a gpedit.msc command for a 32-bit OS or C: \\ Windows \\ syswow64 \\ gpedit.msc for a 64-bit OS. Press ENTER.
3. Before you will open "Editor group Policy" Here you need to choose the "user configuration", then "administrative patterns", and then "system".
4. Now click "Install Driver", and then select "Digital Signature".
5. In the window that opens, select "Disable".
6. Click "OK" and confirm the changes made.

Now the operating system will not "swear" to the smartphone driver, and the firmware program will be able to work normally.

Installation of smartphone drivers

At this stage you need to download and install a driver for your device, which will allow it to interact with the computer normally. It follows in such places:

• First of all, the driver must be sought on the website of the manufacturer's manufacturer of your device. So you will be sure that do not pick up a computer virus.
• Sometimes the driver can be found on the disk, which comes complete with some models of phones. If so, then you need to insert a CD into a computer drive and follow the prompts.
• In the event that the two above mentioned methods are not suitable for you, you can search the driver on thematic forums. Keep in mind that so you risk security not only your phone, but also a computer. Therefore, be sure to check all downloaded files for viruses before installing them.

After you find a driver, it should be downloaded and installed. This is done by double clicking on the archive and should not cause any difficulties. But sometimes problems still arise, therefore such cases should be paid to a separate attention.

Driver Installation Problems

It often happens so that the driver does not want to be installed. In fact, there is nothing terrible in this, and the problem is solved quite simply. Namely:

1. Disconnect the DATA cable from the computer and the phone.
2. Turn off your smartphone and get the battery from it. You can not remove the memory card and the SIM card.
3. Open the Device Manager on your PC.
4. Place the driver files at any place convenient for you.
5. Without inserting the battery, connect the phone to the computer and get ready.
6. Literally for a few seconds, a new device will appear in the dispatcher. You need to have time to click on it with right mouse button and select the "Update Driver" string.
7. Now simply specify the path to the driver files and wait for the installation process.

If you have not managed to update the phone driver in time and the device disappeared from the dispatcher, you need to repeat the entire procedure again, starting from paragraph 5.

Search for firmware

Now it's time to find and download the firmware that you will install on your smartphone. Here you have two options: use the official software or custom. In the first case, just go to the phone manufacturer's website and find last update For your model. But if you decide to use custom firmware, then you should adhere to a few simple rules:

• Make sure the selected firmware is suitable for your smartphone model. Failure to comply with this condition is fraught with serious problems, up to the transformation of the phone into a "dead" piece of plastic.
• Download files only with reputable sites and forums. In this case, even if some problem arises, you can count on the help of developers software.
• Carefully examine reviews about the firmware left by other users. Better do not risk if there are many negative among them.
• Make sure that the smartphone firmware installed with you is older than that you are going to download.

Remember, observing these simple rules, you will save your phone from unnecessary breakdowns.

Creating a backup

Most users do not have problems during the firmware, and the whole process goes smoothly. But still it is better to prepare for unforeseen situations in advance, because no one is insured against them. To do this, you must create a backup copy of the smartphone system files before flashing through FlashTool. For this:

1. Connect the phone to the computer.
2. Select read speed.
3. Specify the type of reading NOR.
4. Click the Read BACK tab and click Add. Create a file. backupHaving assigned to him any name. After that, press SAVE.
5. You will appear in front of you in which you should specify the size of the read data in the Length field. For a start, try entering the value 0x01000000, and if it does not fit, then 0x02000000.
6. Disconnect the phone from the cable and turn it off. Remove the battery, insert it back, and then re-connect the smartphone to the DATA cable (not including).
7. Click and immediately release the smartphone's power button.

If you did everything correctly, the backup process will begin. Be sure to wait for his end.

Firmware device

If you are all thought and prepared, you did not have anything else left, except to flash through FlashTool. The instructions for this procedure, in fact, not so complicated, and it looks like this:

1. Start Falshtool and click Scatter-Loading.
2. Specify the path to the mtxxxx_android_scatter_emmc.txt_scatter_emmc.txt (instead of "XXXX" there will be numbers that correspond to your device processor models). Click "Open".
3. Be sure to check the checkbox DA DL All WITH CHECK SUM. Otherwise, you risk "kill" your smartphone.
4. Click the Firmware-Upgrade button and connect the connected phone.
5. At the bottom of the main menu of the program, multi-colored loading bands will appear.
6. As soon as the firmware process is completed, a green circle will appear on the screen, which notifies the successful operation.

Now you can turn off the smartphone from the DATA cable and use it. Keep in mind that the first inclusion of the phone sometimes takes quite a lot of time, so do not worry if you have such a situation.

By the way, if you do not know, via FlashTool, then you can use the same instructions. It is equally valid for all devices based on Android.

Firmware Chinese phones

How to flash chinese phone via FlashTool? It is also possible to do, but this procedure is somewhat different from the standard one, it will be considered separately. It is important to know the following here:

• Never press the Memory Test button in Flashtool. For some reason chinese phones Inadequately react to this operation, and it can happen that the firmware will be erected without the possibility of recovery.
• Carefully examine information about the firmware on the site from which you download it. It is possible that there are bugs that can cause serious problems with you.
• Do not attempt to install the firmware from another device on your smartphone. So you risks spoil it, and it is not a fact that you will get to return the phone to the working condition.

Also, if you are not sure about your abilities, it is better to contact the nearest service center. Chinese smartphones Very specific, so let them do specialists.

Actions after firmware

After the firmware of your phone is completed, you need to perform a few more simple actions:

• Do not forget to expose the current time and date.
• Tie your device to your google account. This is especially useful if you synchronized with him a telephone book.
• It will be better if you format the memory card. It can remain system files From the previous firmware that do not make anything useful, but only occupy free space.

That's basically it. Now you can enjoy new firmwarewhich will undoubtedly make your smartphone work in a new way.

Smart Phones Flash Tool (SP Flash Tool) - a utility designed for firmware of devices built on the MediaTek hardware platform (MTK) and running the Android operating system.

Almost every user of the Android device is familiar with the word "firmware". Someone could hear about this procedure in service centerSomeone read on the Internet. Not few of these users who mastered the art of firmware smartphones and tablets and successfully apply it in practice. It is worth noting that in the presence of high-quality and reliable tools - the program for the firmware - learn how to spend any manipulations with the Android-devices software is not so difficult. One of these solutions is the SP Flash Tool application.

MEDIATEK and Android hardware combination is one of the most common solutions in the smartphone market, tablet PCs, TV consoles and many other devices, so the SP Flash Tool application is used in most cases, if necessary, make the MTK-devices firmware. In addition, SP Flash Tool is in many situations a non-alternative solution when working with MTK devices.

After starting SP Flash Tool app Immediately proposes to go to the main function - download software into device flash memory. This speaks immediately open tab "DOWNLOAD".

Android device firmware procedure using SP Flash Tool is carried out practically in automatic mode. From the user, in general, you need to specify the path to image files that will be recorded in each section of the device's memory. Flash memory MTK device is divided into multiple partition blocks and in order not to manually point exactly what data and which memory item to enter, each firmware for SP Flash Tool contains a scatter file - essentially a description of all sections of the device's memory in understandable for the program-firmware form. Just load a scatter file (1) from the folder containing the firmware and files Automatically distributed by the program "in its place" (2).

An important component of the Main Window Flashtool is a large image of a smartphone in the left side. After downloading the scatter file, the "screen" of this smartphone is displayed. Mtxxxxwhere xxxx is a digital model encoding central processor Devices for which the firmware downloaded to the program are designed. In other words, the program already in the first steps gives the user the ability to check the applicability of the downloaded firmware for a particular device. In most cases, if the processor model displayed by the program does not coincide with the real platform used in the device being stitched, it is necessary to refuse firmware. Most likely incorrect image files downloaded, and further manipulations will result in errors in the program and, possibly, damage to the device.

In addition to selecting file-images, the user is given the ability to select one of the firmware modes in the drop-down list.

• "DOWNLOAD" - This mode assumes the possibility of a complete or partial firmware of sections. Used in most cases.
• Firmware Upgrade. The mode is assumed only full firmware Sections specified in the scatter file.
• In mode "FORMAT ALL + DOWNLOAD" Initially, a complete cleaning of the device flash memory is performed from all data - formatting, and after cleaning - a complete or partial partial entry. This mode applies only with serious problems with the device or in the absence of success when firmware in other modes.

After defining all parameters, the program is ready to record device partitions. To transfer the flash station to the standby mode, the button for the firmware is used. "DOWNLOAD".

Backup Flash Memory Sections

The device firmware function is the main in the flashlight program, but far from the only one. Manipulations with memory sections lead to the loss of the information contained in them, so to save important user data, as well as the "factory" settings or a full backup of the memory, you will need a device backup. In the SP Flash Tool the ability to create a backup to become available after the transition to the tab "READBACK". After making the necessary data - the storage locations of the future backup file and the instructions of the initial and end address of the memory blocks for the redundancy - the procedure is started by the button «READ BACK».

Formatting flash memory

Since in its destination SP Flash Tool is a service utility, the developers could not not add a flash memory format function to their solution. This procedure in some "severe" cases is a necessary step before carrying out other operations with the device. Access to formatting features is carried out when switching to the tab. "Format".
After selecting automatic - "AUTO FORMAT FLASH" or manual - "MANUAL FORMAT FLASH" Procedure mode, it starts to press the button "Start".

Full memory test

An important step when identifying hardware problems with MTK devices is to test flash memory blocks. Flashtool, as a full-fledged working tool of the service engineer, provides the ability to carry out such a procedure. Memory test function with the choice of the required blocks is available on the tab. "Memory Test".

reference system

The latter not considered above in the program available to the user SP Flash Tool when you go to the tab "Welcome" - This is a kind of reference system, where information about the main possibilities and modes of operation of the utility is very superficiated.

All information is set forth in English, but even knowing it at the level of high school, it is not difficult to deal with, besides, there are pictures that displays actions and their consequences.

Programs settings

In conclusion, it is worth noting the SP Flash Tool settings section. Calling the settings window is made from the menu "Options"containing the only point - "Option ...". The list of settings available for change is quite sozden and in reality their variations are not enough for what.

Single window sections "OPTION"representing practical interest is "Connection" and "DOWNLOAD". With the help of item "Connection" The computer's hardware interfaces is configured through which the device is connected for various operations.

Section "DOWNLOAD" Allows you to specify the program to check the hash-sum of the image files used to transfer to the device to check their integrity. This manipulation allows you to avoid some errors in the firmware process.

In general, we can say that the settings section does not provide a serious change in functionality and in most cases users leave the values \u200b\u200bof its default items.

Dignity

• The program is free of charge to all users (many similar service utilities for other hardware platforms "closed" for ordinary users by the manufacturer);
• Does not require installation;
• The interface is not overloaded with extra functions;
• Works with a huge list of Android devices;
• Built-in protection against "rough" user errors.

disadvantages

• Lack of Russian language in the interface;
• In the absence of proper preparation of devices for manipulation and incorrect user actions, the utility can damage the software and hardware part of the device being stitched, sometimes irretrievably.
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, XP, Vista

Type of Discaled File: Program
Supported OS: Android 2.2.3+
Installer Type: EXE
Developer: MediaTek
Official site: link
Release took place: May 20, 2015

Interface language: Russian
Publication Type: FREE
ROOT RIGHTS: NOT REQUIRED

Description:
SP Flash Tool - represents a utility for "firmware" android devices on the MTK platform. In this topic, I will try to understand clearly about the possibilities of the program, as well as disassemble and systematize errors that occur when working with this program. Also here will be actual versions Drivers. It is planned to replenish information on issues and errors, as well as their decision on personal experience users. If you met a mistake, the descriptions of which are not here and you know / do not know how to solve it, then this topic is for you. Also warn that this topic concerns only the SP Flash Tool program, errors and problems of the FlashTool program (this is another program), as well as other programs here will not be discussed.

Distribution list:

Sp_flash_tool_exe_windows_v5.1516.00
Minimum version of the firmware
Special version of the firmware with the support of Secure Boot
The most stable this moment Version of the firmware

Current version of the program for manual selection of camera drivers and display: Folder sp_mdt_exe_v3.1304.00_a2013.02.26_customer.zip (4.25 MB)

Current drivers: DRIVERS folder. (8.65 MB)

Universal driver: universaladbdriversetup6.msi (8.78 MB)

Only an ADB driver (manual drivers is performed only in this package): MTK_Android_USB_DRIVER folder. (8.26 MB)

A huge package of a variety of drivers for MTK devices: MTKUSBallV0.6 folder. (22.47 MB)

Another MTK driver package (with a driver auto installation via BAT file): MTK_DRIVERS folder. (821.41 KB)

ADB Driver Auto Installation Package: adbdriverinstaller.exe

Program for displaying and removing USB drivers installed on a computer
Folder: USBDEView.v2.30.x32. (78.23 KB)
Folder: USBDEView.v2.30.x64. (96.29 kb)

Additional Information:

Important information Read all without exception!

It is not a secret that in different parts of China phones, there are sometimes hardware components that cannot work correctly with firmware for similar devices from the previous party, of course, you will not receive a non-working phone, but the software provided by the manufacturer retailers often turns out to be not "the most fresh "And after the firmware of the new devices of the version for the old revisions of the device, the user risks the partially non-working telephone. To avoid this, it is extremely strictly recommended before flashing the device to make a full rom-backup phone!
Connects phones on the MT6575 and MT6577 processor: sew Preloader and DSP_BL only in the case of brick lifting! In all other standard updates and flashing, do not put these ticks in SP Flash Tool and do not turn on formatting!, Because You can like problems with which at home or can not cope or it will be difficult to do. The thoughtless firmware of these sections is absolutely useless and very risky lesson, especially on the platforms MT6575 and MT6577.
Requests the other phones on the MTK database when flashing devices via SP_FLASH_TOOL Do not go the Preloader file without much need.
SP_FLASH_TOOL program logs are stored along the way: C: \\ ProgramData \\ SP_FT_LOGS \\ "Folder with date" \\ sp_flash_tool.log

Installation Description:

1. First download the version you need the Sp Flash Tool.
2. To install the application, open the folder and find the file in it: Flash_Tool
3. Next, run the program and start sewing.

Video review:

Video instructions

Start Put the video for installing drivers for firmware, ADB, MTP in Windows 7 \\ 8 \\ 8.1

What is important to do before the firmware (do Full Rom Bacup) and (backup nvram)

Android firmware from computer SP Flas Tool Ohm (with battery, without battery, with Unbearable battery and Chinese copies of phones)

Rollback on factory firmware Full ROM through the Write Memory tab (telephone with a cigarette cam and unreamer)

Modpecavery Firmware (CWM) using SP Flash Tool (or how to flash one or more blocks)

An example of restoring a loss unit Preloader (bypasses the error SP Flash Tool (4032) in conventional method and through the test point and lifting the brick by closing the 4th and 5th contacts to micro USB input phone)

An example of the phone firmware SP Flash Tool on remote computer via skype and TeamViewer.

An example of the revitalization of the "brick" program SP Flash Tool after unsuccessful memory redemption

S_CHKSUM_ERROR (1041) Error when firmware Lenovo (decision not software, this brow helped only a drop-in flash memory chip)

SP Flash Tool - Program for the firmware android devices based on MediaTek chips (MTK). Unfortunately, sometimes quality chinese firmware leaves much to be desired, otherwise the manufacturer stops updating the phone. Some functions stop working, the smartphone begins to quickly discharge and the desire to acquire a new one appears. Extend to him life will help independent flashing using the popular SP Flash Tool and Computer program.

Capabilities

Note! During the firmware, unforeseen situations may occur. All actions The user performs at its discretion. Download data using third-party program Can lead to errors. It should be pre-examined on specialized precautions, detailed instructions and select the working version of the firmware of your smartphone. This is especially true for custom (created by simple users based on official) software. The manufacturer will refuse B. warranty service When the "unofficial" intervention is found in the operation of the device.

The SP Flash Tool program has such features:

• firmware / flashing original version Android. Manufacturers often forget about their creations, even came out not so long ago. Android version with new frills may not come to the phone. But if its characteristics allow you to install it, then you can do it using a computer and Flash Tool. There are such cases: the manufacturer itself adds its own innovations into the usual firmware. You can put a "clean" version if they did not like to taste. Moreover, they work freeze. The flashing saves from the brakes of the system, removing the extra and accumulated garbage.
• firmware with custom (unofficial) software. Special for third-party developers improves performance, appearance And adds previously inaccessible capabilities.
• getting root rights (superuser). Opens a previously unavailable opportunity for a simple user. The manufacturer specially underestimates the characteristics of the phone (for example, that the volume level invested in the permitted indicators of the EU special commissions) - this can be corrected.
• installing third-party recovery (recovery). Allows you to make a backup or restore from it, install custom firmware, updates and fixes OS, format a memory card, etc.

Before the firmware you need to fully charge the phone, otherwise it slows down the battery. And if it is not enough for the whole process, it will lead to errors or a complete breakdown.

Pros and cons

Main advantages:

• completely free and accessible to everyone (many similar programs For other platforms are not available for ordinary users);
• works immediately without installing on a PC;
• easy to handle;
• support for a wide list of android devices;
• protection against "serious" user errors.

Basic Disadvantages:

• lack of a Russian-language version;
• the lack of preparation and incorrect actions may result in errors or even to complete device breakdown.

Download

SP Flash Tool can be downloaded for free from our site. This program will help "extend" the life of the beloved gadget. In the case of the slightest uncertainty, it is better to consult on the relevant forum.

MTK hardware platform as the basis for the construction of modern smartphones, tablet computers And other devices got very widespread. Together with the variety of devices, the use of both Android OS variations have come to the life of the users - the number of available official and custom firmware for popular MTK-devices can reach several dozen! For manipulations with MEDIATEK device memory sections, the SP Flash Tool is most often used - a powerful and functional tool.

Despite the large variety of MTK devices, the process of installing software through the SP Flashtool application is generally the same and carried out in several steps. Consider them in detail.

All devices firmware actions using SP Flashtool, including the execution of the following instructions, the user performs on its own risk! For a possible disruption of the device's performance, the site administration and the author of the liability article are not carried!

Preparation of the device and PC

In order for the procedure for recording file-memory files to the device memory sections, it is necessary to prepare accordingly, having conducted certain manipulations, both with android device and with a PC or laptop.

1. Download everything you need, firmware, driver and application itself. Unpack all archives into a separate folder, in the perfect version located at the root of the C.

2. It is desirable that the names of the folders for the location of the application files and firmware contained Russian letters and spaces. The name can be any, but to call the folders should be consciously to subsequently not get confused, especially if the user loves to experiment with various species Software downloaded to the apparatus.

3. Install the driver. This item preparation, and more precisely its correct implementation largely predetermines the trouble-free flow of the entire process. About how to install a driver for MTK solutions, described in detail in the article below: Installing Drivers for Android Firmware

4. We make a backup system. For any outcome of the firmware procedure, the user almost in all cases will have to restore its own information, and in the event that something is wrong, the data that was not saved in the backup will be irretrievably lost. Therefore, it is extremely desirable to perform steps one of the ways to create a backup from the article:How to make backup android devices before firmware

5. We provide uninterrupted power supply for PC. In the ideal case, the computer that will be used for manipulations through the SP FlashTool must be fully fulfilled and equipped with an uninterruptible power supply.

Installation of firmware

Using the SP FlashTool application, you can exercise almost all possible operations with the device memory sections. Installing the firmware is the main function and for its execution in the program there are several modes of operation.

Method 1: Download ONLY

Consider in detail the procedure for downloading software in an Android device when using one of the most common and frequently used firmware modes through SP Flashtool - " Download Only».

1. Run SP FlashTool. The program does not require installation, so it is simply double-clicking for its launch. flash_Tool.exe.located in the folder with the application.

2. When you first start the program, an error message appears. This moment should not worry the user. After the location path of the required files is specified by the program, the error will no longer appear. Press the button " OK».

3. In the main window of the program after launch, the operation mode was originally selected - " Download Only" Immediately it should be noted that this decision is applied in most situations and is the main one for almost all firmware procedures. Differences in the work when using other two modes will be described below. In the general case, we leave Download Only" without changes.

4. Go to add to the file-image files for further records to the device's memory partitions. For some process automation in SP FlashTool, a special file called Scatter is used. This file is essentially a list of all sections of the device flash memory, as well as the addresses of the initial and end blocks of the android memory device to record sections. To add a scatter file to the application click the button " choose", Located on the right of the field" ".

5. After clicking on the SCATER file selection button, the conductor window opens in which you want to specify the path to the desired data. Skatter file is located in a folder with a unpacked firmware and is called MT xxxx_Android_scatter_ yyyyy..txt, where xxxx - the number of the processor model of the device for which the data loaded into the unit is intended, and - yyyyy., Memory type used in the device. Select the scatter and press the button " Open».

Attention! Downloading an incorrect scatter file in SP Flash Tool and further recording images using incorrect addressing sections of memory may damage the device!

6. It is important to note that in the SP FlashTool application provides a hash-sum check, designed to secure android-deviss from the record of incorrect or damaged files. When adding a scatter file to the program, the image files are checked, the list of which is contained in the downloadable scatter. This procedure can be canceled in the process of checking or disable in the settings, but it is categorically not recommended to do this!

7. After loading the scatter file, the firmware components are also added automatically. This is evidenced by the filled fields " Name.», « Begin adress», « End adress», « Location" Lines under headers contain accordingly the name of each partition, the initial and end address of the memory blocks for data recording, as well as the path to which files are arranged on the PC disk.

8. To the left of the memory sections names are located check boxes, allowing to eliminate or add certain file images that will be recorded in the device.

In general, it is strongly recommended to remove a tick near the item with the section " Preloader.", It allows you to avoid very many problems, especially when using custom firmware or files obtained on dubious resources, as well as the absence of a complete backup system created using MTK Droid Tools.

9. Check the program settings. Press the menu " Options."And in the opening window, go to the section" Download" We celebrate checkboxes " USB Checksum."And" Storage Checksum"- This will allow you to check the checksum amounts of files before writing to the device, which means avoid the firmware of spoiled images.

10. After executing the above steps, proceed directly to the procedure for recording file-image files into the appropriate sections of the device's memory. Check that the device is disabled from the computer, turn off the android device, remove and insert the battery back if it is removable. To translate the SP FlashTool to the standby mode, press the "firmware" button Download", Indicated by a green arrow directional.

11. In the process of waiting for a device, the program does not allow any actions. Only the button is available. Stop.", Allowing you to interrupt the procedure. Connect the disabled device to the USB port.

12. After connecting the device to the PC and its definition, the process of firmware firmware will begin, accompanied by filling out the execution indicator, located at the bottom of the window.

During the procedure, the indicator changes its color depending on the program produced. To fully understand the processes occurring during firmware, consider decoding the color of the indicator:

13. After the program executes all manipulations, the window appears " Download OK.", Confirming the successful completion of the process. Turn off the device from the PC and run it with a long pressing key " Food" Usually the first start of Android after the firmware lasts for quite a long time, you should be patient.

Method 2: Firmware Upgrade

The procedure for working with MTK devices under android management in " Firmware Upgrade."Overall similar to the above described method Download Only"And requires performing similar actions from the user.

The difference of modes is the impossibility of selecting individual images to record in the option " Firmware Upgrade." In other words, in this embodiment, the device memory will be overwritten in full accordance with the list of partitions, which is contained in the scatter file.

In most cases, this mode is used to update. official firmware In general, the work apparatus, if the user is required a new version Software, and other update methods do not work, or not applicable. It can also be used when restoring devices after the collapse of the system and in some other cases.

Attention! Using the mode " Firmware Upgrade."Presums full formatting The memory of the device, therefore, all user data in the process will be destroyed!

The firmware process in " Firmware Upgrade."After pressing the" button " Download»The SP FlashTool and the connections of the device to the PC consists of the following steps:

• Creating a backup of the NVRAM section;
• Full formatting of the device's memory;
• Writing the device memory tables (PMT);
• Restoration of the NVRAM section of the backup;
• Recording all sections whose files are contained in the firmware.

User actions for firmware in " Firmware Upgrade."Repeat the previous way, with the exception of individual items.

1. Select the scatter file (1), select the operation mode SP FlashTool in the drop-down list (2), press the "button" Download"(3), then connect the turned off the machine to the USB port.

2. Upon completion of the procedure, the window will seem Download OK.».

Method 3: Format All + Download

Mode " FORMAT ALL + DOWNLOAD"SP FlashTool is intended to perform the firmware when restoring devices, and is also used in situations where other methods described above are not applicable or not triggered.

Situations in which " FORMAT ALL + DOWNLOAD", Diverse. As an example, it is possible to consider the case when a modified software was installed in the device and the device's memory interdependence was performed on a different solution from the factory solution, and then it took the transition to the original software from the manufacturer. In this case, attempts to record original files to complete the error and the SP FlashTool program will offer the use of the alarm in the corresponding window-message.

The stages of the firmware in this mode are only three:

• Full formatting of the memory of the device;
• Record partition table PMT;
• Record all sections of the device's memory.

Attention! When manipulation in " FORMAT ALL + DOWNLOAD"The NVRAM section is erased, which leads to the removal of network parameters, in particular, IMEI. This will make it impossible to make calls and connect to wi-Fi networks After executing the instructions below! The restoration of the NVRAM section in the absence of a backup is quite time-consuming, although the procedure is possible in most cases!

Steps required for the formatting procedure and write partitions in " FORMAT ALL + DOWNLOAD»Similar to those in the above methods for modes" Download"And" Firmware Upgrade.».

1. Select the scatter file, determine the mode, press the button " Download».

2. Connect the device to the USB port of the PC and wait for the end of the process.

Installing custom recovery via SP Flash Tool

To date, so-called custom firmware received widespread, i.e. Decisions created by not a specific device manufacturer, and third-party developers or ordinary users. Do not deepen in the advantages and disadvantages of such a way to change and expand the android-device functionality, it is worth noting that for the installation of customs in most cases, the presence of a CWM Recovery in the apparatus of the modified recovery environment is required. In almost all MTK devices, this system component can be installed using SP FlashTool.

1. Start the flash tool, add the scatter file, select " Download Only».

2. With a check box at the very top of the sections, remove the marks from all image files. Install a tick only near the section " Recovery.».

3. Next, you must specify the program path to the file image of the custom recovery. To do this, do a double click on the path registered in the section " Location", And in the operating window that opens, we find required file. * .img.. Press the button " Open».

4. The result of the above manipulations should be something similar to the screenshot below. The checkbox marked exclusively section " Recovery." in field " Location»The path itself and the recovery file itself. Press the button " Download».

5. We connect the device turned off to the PC and observe the process of firmware of the recovery into the device. Everything happens very quickly.

6. At the end of the process, we see already familiar to the previous manipulation of the window " Download OK." You can reboot into a modified recovery environment.

It is worth noting that the method of installation of the recovery through SP Flashtool does not claim to be an absolutely universal solution. In some cases, when loading the recovery environment, additional actions may be required, in particular, editing the scatter file and other manipulations.

As you can see, the process of firmware MTK-devices on Android using the SP Flash Tool application is not a challenging procedure, but requiring proper preparation and weighing actions. We do everything calmly and think about every step - success is provided!