Mt8167 Scatter File Top [exclusive] Review

partition_index: 1 partition_name: pgpt file_name: NONE is_download: false type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x0 physical_start_addr: 0x0 partition_size: 0x80000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: INVISIBLE reserve: 0x0

: The maximum allowed size for that specific block of data. mt8167 scatter file top

MT8167 scatter file is a plain text document ( ) that acts as a blueprint or map for the flash memory layout of devices powered by the MediaTek MT8167 chipset. It is a critical component used by tools like the SP Flash Tool Be very careful

Here is what you need to know about the MT8167 scatter file, with a deep dive into the mysterious TOP entry. On an MT8167, wiping the preloader usually requires

Be very careful. If you choose in SP Flash Tool, the tool looks at the scatter file to know where to erase. Since TOP starts at 0x0 , it will erase the entire bootloader (Preloader). On an MT8167, wiping the preloader usually requires a bootable SD card or a hardware programmer (JTAG) to recover.