Q: Can I use an MT6765 scatter file for MT6762 or MT6768? A: No. Even though similar, partition addresses differ. Using a wrong scatter will cause hard brick.
Q: Why does SP Flash Tool say "length of file is not match with scatter"?
A: The .img file (e.g., system.img) is smaller or larger than partition_size defined in mt6765-android-scatter.txt. You must either shrink the image or edit the scatter.
Q: Is it safe to delete the scatter file from firmware? A: No – the scatter file is the map. Without it, you cannot flash partitions individually.
Q: Does the scatter file change with Android version?
A: Yes. Android 9 (Pie) uses separate system and vendor; Android 11+ often merges them into super, changing partition indices. mt6765-android-scatter.txt
The MT6765 scatter file is critical for three main scenarios:
While the filename might just say mt6765-android-scatter.txt, the content inside must match the storage type of the specific hardware:
Additionally, scatter files differ based on RAM/ROM configurations (e.g., a 1GB RAM/16GB storage scatter file is different from a 3GB RAM/32GB storage file). The partition sizes (especially userdata and system) will differ. Q: Can I use an MT6765 scatter file for MT6762 or MT6768
Using the mt6765-android-scatter.txt file is safe, provided you follow two golden rules:
Let's open a typical file. It is divided into sections: a general header and individual partition blocks.
When rolling back an Android version (e.g., from Android 10 to Android 9), the partition layout sizes may change. The scatter file ensures that the older, smaller partition images are written to the correct addresses without overwriting critical boundaries. The MT6765 scatter file is critical for three
To port TWRP for an MT6765 device:
Since the file is a .txt format, you can open it with Notepad or Notepad++. It is typically divided into two main sections:
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