SP Flash Tool Errors and Solutions

Usually we recommend to update via OTA, but sometime you may need to update via SP flash tool. It's ok to do that, but the problem is  you may meet some unexpected errors. We searched for the errors and would like to share it to you Tips: there are lots of errors here and you can press "Ctrl+F" to search the name of error to get what you need. Error 5054 Message:  BROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054)  Meaning: The files you're trying to flash do not belong to or are not compatible with the phone you're trying to flash them to Solution: Ensure you're using the correct files. If you're sure they are, then try factory reset before flashing again Initialize scatter failed Message: Error: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal Meaning: SP Flash tool doesn't accept the name format of your scatter file Solution: Ensure the scatter file wasn't renamed. If you're certain it wasn't, try a higher version of SP Flash tool Error 8038 Message: Error 8038! Android download  pmt is ready and layout has been changed Meaning: SP Flash tool is having trouble writing to certain partitions due to some incompatibility  Solution: Factory reset then try flashing the files again using "Download" option If "Download" doesnt work then do "firmware upgrade" Download other ROM and retry flashing with the other scatter file. Error 4032 Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail  Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Probably have the wrong driver installed. Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing. If that doesn't work, keep  holding  the volume up button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool Factory reset the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again Error 5056 Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069)  Meaning:  The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Try another stock ROM Clear the phone's emmc Error 4001 Message: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE or Da didn't send response data to FlashTool! Meaning: SP flash tool is having difficulty communicating with the device Solution:   Change the USB-port Run SP flash tool as Admin Ensure to install the correct drivers Try another PC and USB cable Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside when connecting to the PC for flashing Error 4008 Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (4008)  Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files Solution: Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing Try using a higher version of SP flash tool Change the USB cable and port or PC Factory reset and then select "Download" option in SP flash tool Error 3149 Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (3149) Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone Solution: Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing Try a different PC Try a different ROM Try a different USB cable Try factory reset the phone first before flashing files to it Error 3168  Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3168) Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there's a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone's info. Solution: Ensure you're using the ROM for the exact phone model Try a higher version of SP flash tool Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the PC Error 2004  Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (2004) Meaning: There was an interruption in the communication between SP flash tool and the device Solution: Take out and reinsert the battery Try using a different USB cable, port and PC Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing USB device not recognized Message: USB device not recognized prompt at system tray after connecting  the phone to PC Meaning: The PC is having problems communicating with the phone (often due to interruption, hardware or driver problems) Solution: Uninstall the driver and re-install Try a different USB cable, PC port or PC Error 1013  Message: BROM ERROR:S_COM_PORT_OPEN Fail(1013) Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while attempting to communicate with the phone via the target port Solution: Try using a different port on the PC Try a different version of SP flash tool Uninstall the driver and re-install Ensure the phone is switched off with battery inside before connecting to the PC for flashing Try using a different PC Try changing the USB cord Ensure the phone's USB port isn't damaged Error 2020  Message: BROM ERROR : S_BROM_CHKSUM16_MEM_RESULT_DIFF (2020) Meaning: SP flash tool encountered a problem moving the files to be flashed into the phone's internal SRAM Solution: Use the latest version of SP flash tool In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Connection > Battery. Set it to "with battery". Hold volume up button before connecting to the PC for flashing and release once flashing begins Error 5007  Message: BROM ERROR : S_FTHND_FILE_IS_NOT_LOADED_YET (5007) Meaning: You're trying to flash an item with an unspecified path (no file selected for the ticked item/box) Solution: Ensure the scatter file is in the same directory as the other file(s) to be flashed Untick any item whose file you do not have or whose path is not specified; yet, is ticked / selected for flashing Error 4010 Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL Meaning: The blocks map in the scatter file doesn't match the phone's partition sizes Solution: Try using the latest version of Sp flash tool Try using another firmware for the exact phone model Error 3182 Message: BROM ERROR: S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3182) Meaning: The ROM your're trying to flash is not compatible with the target device Solution: Download the ROM for the exact phone model you're trying to flash Ensure to install VCOM drivers on the PC Don't tick any box (after loading the scatter file) without a file path / whose corresponding file has not been automatically or manually loaded. Error 6012 Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SF_CODE_COMMAND_FORBIDDEN (6012), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00 Meaning: The Download-Agent being used is incompatible with the phone Solution: Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin Error 1042 Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (1042) Meaning: The flashing process took too long so SP flash tool encountered a timeout Solution: Try flashing one file at a time Use the latest version of SP flash tool Try using a different PC and USB cord Error 2 Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (2) Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to communicate with the phone Solution: Try using a different PC (preferably Windows 7 or lower) Install the correct VCOM drivers for your PC's OS and architecture (32 or 64 bit) Try another USB cable Error 2005 Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005) Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it Solution: Ensure the battery is well charged Take out and reinsert the battery Try using a different USB cord, port and PC Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator Try a different USB cord Try a different port on the PC or another PC Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing Do not hold any button when connecting to PC Error 4058 Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (4058) Meaning: SP flash tool was unable to locate the partition you're trying to flash to Solution: Untick any item (box) with a blank or empty Location Error 3178 Message: BROM_ERROR_S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3178) Meaning: The firmware you are trying to flash isnt compatible with your phone Solution: Try flashing another firmware for your exact phone model / variant Error 8406 Message: SP FLASH TOOL ERROR (8406) Meaning: There is some compatibility problem interrupting the flashing process Solution: Try flashing another firmware for your exact model Update VCOM drivers for the device under Device manager Error 1012 Message: BROM ERROR: S_NOT_ENOUGH_MEMORY (1012) Meaning: The version of SP flash tool you're using doesn't support the size(s) of the file(s) in the firmware / stock ROM. Solution: Use the latest version of SP flash tool Error 3140 Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_UPDATE_BOOLOADER_EXIST_MAGIC_NOT_MATCHED Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error flashing a selected file to a non-specified partition Solution: Try using the latest version of SP flash tool Factory reset and then select "Download" in SP flash tool Error 6047 Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_HASH_FAIL Meaning: Hash (integrity) check of the images being flashed failed. Solution: Use higher SP Flash Tool version Ensure to select the right Download-Agent Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All..... Error 6010 Message: BROM ERROR: SP FLASHTOOL ERROR 6010 CODE DOWNLOAD FORBIDDEN Meaning: The phone has a protected bootloader Solution: Untick Preloader and flash the rest Error: 0xFDA Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (0xFDA) Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error reading the phone's storage Solution: Try using a different USB Port, cable and PC Error 0x13BE Message: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE) Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Error:?? (0x3) Message: BROM ERROR:?? (0x3) Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error maintaining a connection to the device during flashing Solution Reinstall the VCOM drivers Try a different PC and USB cable PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info Message: PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info Meaning: SP flash tool is having problems reading the phone Solution Try using a different PC and USB cable Ensure the phone is switched off (with a charged battery inside) when you connect Error 0x7D4 Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error writing to the phone  Solution Try changing the Download Agent setting Try using a different USB cord, PC port and PC Use the latest version of SP flash tool Ensure the battery is well charged and the phone's USB port isn't faulty Ensure the file name matches what's in the scatter file Error 6124 Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_INVALID_PROJECT (6124), MSO ERROR CODE: 0X00 Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware Solution: Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model Go to  Options > Option > Connection > USB Speed > Full Speed Go to  Options > Option > Download > Untick DA DL All with Checksum Error 0x8 Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (0x8) Meaning:  The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Try another stock ROM Clear the phone's emmc Try using a different PC Error OXFC0 Message: BROM ERROR S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (OXFC0)  Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Probably have the wrong driver installed. Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing. If that doesn't work, keep  holding  the volume up button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool Factory reset the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again Error 0X411 Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (0X411) Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware Solution Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum Error 0xFA1 Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE (0xFA1) Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error communicating with the device Solution Try using a different port, PC and USB cord Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside Do not hold any button when connecting for flashing Ensure to install VCOM drivers TOOL DL image Fail ! Message: TOOL DL image Fail ! Meaning: The firmware was flashed with Da DL all with Checksum disabled Solution: In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Download > Tick Da Dl all with checksum > Reflash the firmware Please select one ROM at least before execution Message: Please select one ROM at least before execution Meaning: SP flash tool fails to recognize that there is an item ticked Solution: Select the scatter file again and untick all items you do not wish to flash one after the other. Don't use the checkbox beside "Name" in SP flash tool Error 0xFC0 Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0) Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Probably have the wrong driver installed. Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing. If that doesn't work, keep  holding  the volume up button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool Factory reset the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again Error: 0xC0050003 Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_DOWNLOAD_EXCEPTION (0xC0050003) Meaning: There was an interruption during writing to one or more partitions Solution: Repeat flashing with the latest version of SP Flash Tool Try using a different Port, USB cord and PC Error: 0xc002002A Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_SEC_IMG_TYPE_MISMATCH (0xc002002A) Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Probably have the wrong driver installed. Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing. If that doesn't work, keep  holding  the volume up button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool Factory reset the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again Error 0XFA8 Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (0XFA8) Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files Solution: Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing Try using the latest version of SP flash tool Change the USB cord and port or PC Use the format option then download in SP flash tool Try changing the Download Agent setting in SP Flash tool Error 0x7D5 Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (0x7D5) Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it Solution: Ensure the battery is well charged Take out and reinsert the battery Try using a different USB cord, port and PC Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator Try a different USB cord Try a different port on the PC or another PC Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing Do not hold any button when connecting to PC Error 3179 Message: BROM ERROR : S_CHIP_TYPE_NOT_MATCH (3179) Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Probably have the wrong driver installed. Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing. If that doesn't work, keep  holding the volume up button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool Factory reset the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again Error 5073 Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_READ_PT_FAIL (5073) Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while trying to format the device Solution: Use "download only" under the download tab to flash the firmware Storage type mismatch! Message: scatter storage type is HW_STORAGE_EMMC target storage type is HW_STORAGE_NAND Meaning: There's a mismatch between the phone's storage type and that which the scatter file expects Solution: Try using a different firmware Try a different version of SP Flash tool and run as Administrator Error 8045 Message: No Valid Partition Management Table (PMT) for storage Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered a problem identifying the device's partitions ahead of file writes Solution: Try Flashing the firmware using Download only Error 1041 Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (1041) Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware Solution Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum 0x00 Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_AC_REGION_NOT_FOUND_IN_SECROIMG (6128), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00 Meaning:  The ROM contains a Checksum file but DL All With CheckSum was unticked Solution: Ensure to tick DL All With CheckSum under Options > Option > Download BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SECRO_HASH_INCORRECT (6126) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00 Message: BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SECRO_HASH_INCORRECT (6126) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00 Meaning:  The ROM contains a Checksum file but DL All With CheckSum was unticked Solution: Ensure to tick DL All With CheckSum under Options > Option > Download Error 0xC0050005 Message: ERROR STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION (0xC0050005) Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings  Solution: Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash Error (3) Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (3) Meaning: There's a problem with the format of the scatter file or file(s) being flashed. An example is trying to flash .bin files using SP Flash Tool Solution: Check the scatter file and files you're about flashing to be sure they're not meant to be flashed using a different tool Error 6104 Message:  BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_DA_RETURN_INVALID_TYPE (6104), MSP ERROR CODE : 0X00 Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware Solution: Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model Go to  Options > Option > Connection > USB Speed > Full Speed Go to  Options > Option > Download > Untick DA DL All with Checksum Error 3183  Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3183) Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there's a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone's info. Solution: Ensure you're using the ROM for the exact phone model Try a higher version of SP flash tool Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the Pc Error 0xC0060001 Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (0xC0060001) Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it Solution: Ensure the battery is well charged Take out and reinsert the battery Try using a different USB cord, port and PC Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator Try a different USB cord Try a different port on the PC or another PC Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing Do not hold any button when connecting to PC PMT changed for the ROM Message: PMT changed for the ROM; it must be downloaded Meaning: The partition table about to be written (from the scatter file) is different from the phone's current partition table layout Solution: Ensure that the scatter file / files you're trying to flash are actually for your exact model If you're trying to flash just a few files and not the firmware then you need to get the firmware to complement and then flash using download only If you're trying to flash the full firmware then try using the Firmware Upgrade option first before download only Error 6004 Message: ERROR: S_SECURITY_SLA_FAIL (6004), MSP ERROE CODE: 0X00 Meaning: The download agent isn't compatible with the device Solution: Try choosing a different Download Agent, version or tool Ensure you're using the right Authentication file Storage type mismatch! Message:  scatter storage type is HW_STORAGE_EMMC target storage type is HW_STORAGE_NONE Meaning: There's a mismatch between the phone's storage type and that which the scatter file expects Solution: Try using latest SP Flash tool Version Error 2035 Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_JUMP_DA_FAIL (2035) Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error connecting to the device. Solution Ensure the battery is inserted and you're not holding any button when connecting to PC for flashing Uninstall all Mediatek drivers then re-install VCOM drivers Disable any modem manager or software which might be blocking ports on the PC For Linux / Ubuntu users, make sure you installed libusb-dev then blacklist Ubuntu’s modem manager (because it controls port /dev/ttyACM0, which is disabling SP Flash Tool from running properly). Error 0x412 Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (0X412) Meaning SP Flash tool encountered a timeout when trying to flash (i.e flashing took too long to start or complete) Solution Ensure that files are actually loaded (with valid location) in SP flash tool (i.e location should not be empty) Try flashing one file at a time Use a higher version of SP Flash tool Untick the large files or find smaller alternatives Error 6029 Message: S_SECURITY_SEND_AUTH_FAIL (6029) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00 Meaning SP Flash tool can't authenticate the files you are trying to flash Solution Try another ROM / firmware from a different source Error 0x93AF Message: ROM[logo] checksum mismatch checksum_config[0x93af],checksum_val[0x94ae] Meaning SP Flash tool encountered a checksum error Solution Open the checksum file using notepad++, search for 0x93af and replace with 0x94ae Delete any checksum file in the rom Error 5011 Message: S_DL_SCAT_INCORRECT_FORMAT (5011) Meaning The scatter file has incorrect format. The scatter file has been badly created / modified Solution Download a different scatter file (one that doesn't pop the same incorrect scatter file error in SPft), open the two scatter files using Notepad++ and you will notice that the incorrect scatter file has its items slightly shifted to the left. Edit the incorrect scatter file to the same format arrangement as in the working scatter file. After modifying the scatter file using the method above, ensure to use a recent version of SP flash tool e.g SP flash tool v5.1728 Download another ROM / firmware from a different source Error 0xC52 Message: ERROR: S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (0XC52) Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone Solution: Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator Format first then Download Don't tick a box with an unspecified / empty file path Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing Try a different PC Try a different ROM Try a different USB cord Try formatting the phone first before flashing files to it Error 0xC0050005 Message: BROM ERROR: STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION (0xC0050005) Meaning: There was an overlap error while trying to flash the firmware Solution: Ensure the firmware you're trying to flash is for your phone's variant Error 0XFAA Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL (0XFAA) Meaning: The source (firmware) doesn't properly match the target (phone) Solution: Try using a different firmware for your phone model Ensure you're using the right tool to flash the firmware Error 5072 Message: ERROR: S_DL_WRITE_PT_FAIL (5072) Meaning: SP flash tool is having problems writing to one or more partitions Solution Try using a different PC and USB cord Ensure the phone is switched off (with a charged battery inside) when you connect Do not hold any button when connecting to PC for flashing Error 0xC0070004 Message: ERROR: STATUS_DA_HASH_MISMATCH (0xC0070004) Meaning: Hash (integrity) check of the images being flashed failed. Solution: Use SP Flash Tool V5.1516.00 Ensure to select the right Download-Agent Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All.