A scatter file is a plain text (usually .txt ) configuration file that describes the partition layout of the flash memory (eMMC or UFS) in a MediaTek-based Android device. It tells flashing tools like exactly where each partition begins, how large it is, and what to do with it.
: Defines the target architecture (MT6768), project version, and storage type (typically EMMC). Partition Mapping : Provides precise memory addresses ( linear_start_addr ) and sizes for every system component. Critical Partitions mt6768 scatter file
[Revised] How to use SP Flash tool to flash Mediatek firmware A scatter file is a plain text (usually
: Uses linear and physical hexadecimal addresses (e.g., starting at 0x0 ) to map each block. Key Partition Layout Partition Mapping : Provides precise memory addresses (
| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | | Official flashing. | | MiFlash (for Xiaomi MT6768) | Rebranded SP Flash Tool with auto-scatter. | | UnpackMTK | Extract scatter from preloader.bin . | | Maui Meta | Write IMEI using nvram partition address from scatter. | | WWR MTK (Write Worry Free ROM Maker) | Build custom scatter files. |