To flash stock ROM on Android devices using SP Flash Tool is simple and straight-forward but certain rules must be adhered otherwise, you may end up with a bricked totally spoilt device.
In this tutorial, we discuss, with illustrations; the step by step guides involved in flashing any mediatek-powered android devices using smartphone flash tool.
NOTE: the process of flashing stock ROM on your device using SP Flash Tool will wipe and delete all the data stored on your device. It is recommended that you take a backup of your device before undergoing these procedures.
How to Install or Flash Stock ROM Firmware Using SP Flash Tool?
To install or flash stock ROM firmware on mediatek-powered Android device, you should;
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Install MTK Drivers on Your PC
Because Smartphone Flash Tool relies on Mediatek drivers to establish connection between the phone and the PC, you need to install the drivers on the PC prior the flashing procedures. You can download MTK drivers here and learn how to install MTK drivers on your PC here.
You may SKIP these procedures if you already have the necessary drivers installed on the PC.
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Ready Your Device Stock ROM Firmware Files
If not already downloaded, download the stock ROM for the device you wish to flash and extract it onto a folder on your PC. You can download firmware files for all Android devices here.
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Download SP Flash Tool
Download and extract Smartphone Flash Tool onto a folder on your PC. For support for latest devices, you should download the latest version of SP Flash Tool. You can download all various SP Flash Tool versions here.
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Launch flash_tool.exe Found in the Extracted Folder
Locate the
flash_tool.exefile or something similar to that name, that is contained in the extracted folder and double-click to open the tool. -
Load Your Firmware Scatter File
Once the flash_tool.exe is opened, load your specific device scatter file on SP Flash Tool by clicking on the choose button.
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Choose Scatter File from the Firmware Folder
Although you can have it anywhere on the PC, it is best to locate your firmware scatter file from within the exact firmware files folder you wsih to flash on the device. Now, locate and select the scatter file within the firmware folder and click open.
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Unmark Preloader from Selected Flash Partitions
At this point, once scatter file is loaded, SP Flash would automatically load and mark all the partitions that are found in the firmware folder. The marked partitions would be flashed on the device BUT you must unmark
preloader.binas flashing that partition can render your device totally inoperatable, bricked. -
Click on Download to Commence Flashing
After you have confirmed that everything is set, you may now click on download button to initiate the flashing procedures.
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Connect your Device to the PC
Now, while your device is powered off, connect the device to the computer using its compatible USB cable. Once your device is connected to the PC using the USB Cable, briefly press the Volume Down or Volume Up key - doing so will trigger the computer to detect and recognise the device.
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Flashing Commences Promptly
Once the connection has been established between the Mediatek Android device and the PC, SP Flash Tool will automatically START flashing the device.
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Flashing Successfully Completed
Once the flashing procedures have successfully completed, a Green Check Mark Ring should appear, signaling the completion of the flashing procedures.
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Close Flash Tool and Disconnect your Phone
Congratulations, you have just successfully flashed your mediatek-powered android device. You may now close the flash tool and disconnect your phone from the PC.
NOTES
Warning: Except that device is already hardbricked, in which case you may use the
preloader.binto revive the device, you should never flash preloader.bin on any device using SP Flash Tool.Credits: SP Flash Tool remains the property of Mediatek, Inc. and full credit goes to them for making this tool available absolutely free of charge.
