partition_index: 8 partition_name: UBOOT file_name: lk.bin is_download: true type: NORMAL linear_start_addr: 0x2340000 partition_size: 0x60000
Understanding what these partitions do can save your device from permanent damage:
chipset used in many Android devices around 2013-2014. This file is a map for the device's eMMC storage partition_index: 8 partition_name: UBOOT file_name: lk
Some MT6589 devices use (Little Kernel) instead of UBOOT. The scatter file name may still say UBOOT , but internally it expects lk.bin . Flashing the wrong bootloader disables fastboot.
partition_index: 4 partition_name: NVRAM file_name: nvram.bin is_download: true type: NORMAL linear_start_addr: 0x440000 partition_size: 0x500000 Flashing the wrong bootloader disables fastboot
While newer Android devices have moved to more complex and streamlined flashing methods, the humble scatter file remains an invaluable tool and a fascinating piece of Android's history on the ubiquitous MediaTek platform.
This guide outlines how to use an file, typically titled MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt , with the SP Flash Tool to flash or repair MediaTek-based devices. 1. Core Requirements Before starting, ensure you have the following components: rather than older NAND flash memory.
MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt Platform: MediaTek MT6589 (Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7) Storage Type: eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard)
Here is what the header and a typical partition block look like:
She connected the stray wires from the circuit board to her USB jig. She loaded the reconstructed MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt into the flashing software.
: Specifies that the target storage medium is an eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard) chip utilizing standard Android partition tables, rather than older NAND flash memory.
