Here is a practical example of its contents, annotated for clarity:
The recovery console (such as stock recovery or custom TWRP/CWM recoveries). SEC_RO: Security Read-Only partition.
: Click on the Scatter-loading button on the right side of the interface. Browse and select your MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file.
A scatter file is a plain text document that maps the physical layout of your device's eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard) storage. MediaTek’s flashing tool, the , reads this file to understand exactly where to write specific image files (like boot.img , recovery.img , and system.img ). MT6577 Android scatter emmc.txt
partition_index: SYS11 partition_name: MISC file_name: NONE is_download: false type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x1508000 physical_start_addr: 0x1508000 partition_size: 0x60000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: BINARY reserve: 0x00
A "scatter file" is a simple text document that acts as a map for your device's storage. It lists every partition, its exact starting address, its size, and the file that should be placed there.
: Usually EMMC_USER for most firmware components, though the PRELOADER often resides in EMMC_BOOT_1 . Here is a practical example of its contents,
: Missing handshake drivers. Legacy chipsets require specific unsigned driver signatures on modern OS platforms.
Browse your computer to find the firmware directory and select MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt .
partition_index: SYS2 partition_name: MBR file_name: MBR is_download: true type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x140000 physical_start_addr: 0x140000 partition_size: 0x4000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: BINARY reserve: 0x00 Browse and select your MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc
The MT6577 scatter file often includes partitions for secure boot and anti-theft mechanisms:
A window showing your phone's complete partition table will open. Click the button at the bottom.
partition_index: SYS12 partition_name: LOGO file_name: logo.bin is_download: true type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x1568000 physical_start_addr: 0x1568000 partition_size: 0x300000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: BINARY reserve: 0x00
Connect the phone to your computer and open MTK Droid Tools.
Open the scatter file in a text editor and double-check the memory addresses against a fresh "Blocks Map" generated directly from the device. Alternatively, use the Firmware Upgrade option instead of Download only in SP Flash Tool if you are certain the firmware matches your hardware model. 2. BROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)