How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)

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In this video tutorial, I'll be discussing how to use SP Flash tool. Now, for You to use SP Flash tool,
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You of course need Your SP Flash tool. I'll be using version 3 & 5. Now, they're basically the same thing but
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some people tend to get confused using them and they also have some distinct differences.
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I'll be using both versions so its clear for whichever one You're going to be using. You would also need Your
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VCOM drivers [Alarm Clock] which is Your USB VCOM drivers. Now, You might have noticed that when trying to
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flash using SP Flash tool, the SP Flash tool might just remain at 0%, no flashing, nothing happening.
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That's because You don't have the VCOM drivers. Now, there's already a video on that (I already created a video
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on that) so You can check the video tutorial but just to make it
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clearer for everybody, I'll be going through the process of installing the VCOM drivers
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all over again in this tutorial so You get it from start to finish. Now, You'll also need the VCOM drivers so
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just check the description of this tutorial, You should get the download link or You go to our website [Alarm Clock]
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Search for how to use SP Flash tool. You should find the written version of
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this video tutorial and You can get the links to all these software You'll be needing. Of
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course You'll need the files You'll be flashing which is my stock backup
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In this case I'm using an old OS Tecno M3. Now, I also have my Tecno
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M3 here with me and I've bricked this phone just for the purpose of this tutorial so
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I'll be flashing the files to this my Tecno M3 here
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and I have my USB cord right here so these are the things you'll basically need for this tutorial.
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Now, I'll briefly touch the
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content of the stock backup. Now, this as You see here is
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not the complete backup; this is just a "Files to Flash". This is just a collection of the essential
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files You'll be needing for SP Flash tool. Now, most people tend to think all You need for SP Flash tool
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is Your scatter file. The scatter file here is just like a map, its a
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key. Its what tells SP Flash tool the partition table of Your phone
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and tells it where to flash what file. Its just a key so You can't exactly use
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SP Flash tool with Your scatter file only. Scatter file is just one out of the
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several components You would need but the scatter file is a very important one, it acts as your key
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to using SP Flash tool so that's a scatter file there. Also, You would have to have
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the file you wish to flash. In a case You need to flash just one file, You'll need Your
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scatter file and just that one file. In a case You need to flash many files, You'll need scatter file and
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all the files You need (to flash). So basically Your scatter file is just like the key to flash and
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You need other files which scatter file will be helping You to flash. Since we have all these,
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I'll proceed. Now, the first thing You'll want to do (of course) as I promised You, I will take You through
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the installation of Your VCOM driver. I already have my VCOM
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driver extracted. Alright! This is my USB [Alarm Clock] VCOM
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driver here Alright! Now, if You look here, all I have is Windows 7 and
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I'm using a Windows 8 PC but since Windows 7 and Windows 8 are very close in driver usage
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(or in the drivers You'll need), I can safely install my Windows 7 drivers on my Windows 8.
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So, we have the drivers ready. Now, the first thing You would want to do before You talk about
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using SP Flash tool at all is to install the drivers. Now, for SP
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Flash tool, You don't need an internet connection so don't worry about an internet connection. Everything
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can be done offline. Installing the drivers, the first thing You'll want to do is open Device Manager so I'll
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search for Device Manager here
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Alright! Here's my Device Manager.
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Now, what we're basically going to be doing here is we're going to be manually installing
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this VCOM driver. There's an automatic method of installing where You use an installer but You're going to be
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manually installing it just in case You don't have access to the automatic installer. So, the first thing You'll want to

[@Jamiel1997]

thanks alot bro, ive been searching the internet for the whole day (literally) trying to get my phone to work, your the only video that explained it in depth.

[@peterkornyoh6573]

I had a similar issue,(wrong privacy password) and this tutorial has helped me to solve it. I am so grateful. God bless you Hovatek

[@_The_Doc_]

Thank you, this guide was amazing and help me fixed my phone. You prevented me from needing to buy a new phone. 10/10

[@latech-llc]

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[@chiggerskido8799]

Had a Cubot X9, moved to G Flex 2. Used this tutorial to go back to stock rom for a family member. Nice one

[@kobenabordoh4458]

I've been looking for this for a long time now. great video. i am grateful

[@Ehem_Ai]

Thanks for this. Much appreciated.

[@birdseye591]

Thank you very much! Your Video has helped to bring my Lenovo Tab back to life :-D

[@ecdgzmn]

How to Flash Mediatek Mobile Phones 101 would be a good title. Very clear and complete. I like SPFlash more than the other flashing softwares. Hovatek rocks! Great job !

[@HovatekTV]

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[@latech-llc]

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[@mulengamwenya7364]

thank you, your method worked and my phone is now working

[@CronusandRhea]

Thank you for such good guidance and patience explaining this process.

[@latech-llc]

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[@AlvinAlsace]

Thank you so much for this

[@iWillyMoU]

thank you for the great tutorial

[@TheMetalikaH]

Thank you so much!!! You helped me a lot :) :)

[@janij7990]

Thank you very much for yet another awesome and helpful video. You explained the process, the risks and perquisites in full detail. Please, Keep it going.

[@latech-llc]

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[@petermuturi4402]

this tutorial helps and sorts me alot

[@sheithan1408]

Good and detailed infos.Thank you.

[@shaipatrick552]

Thanks bro,Helped a lot

[@chaqiqabdogsm6873]

Great effort, may God bless you

[@briankasia]

I was able to use it to flash another Tecno phone (Boom J7)...thank you.

[@christianjuarez660]

Thanks! I bricked my Gionee P2 and this video helped me a lot!

[@paulalvinsacedor2417]

Thank you so much bro!!! It works!! Helped me a lot!. Can't thank you enough..

[@irvindrago4539]

How did u download the stock backup files

[@Chewiemb]

Took a few mins to get it. but it does work. once you have done everything but the downloads... pull the battery and 'then' hit download. it only will download when the battery it OUT OF THE PHONE. Worked fine for me! Thank you very much !!

[@Chewiemb]

also format without the battery in it. Obviously leave it plugged into your computer the whole time.

[@HovatekTV]

True, depending on the Sp flash tool settings and (rarely) the kind of phone, flashing will only commence when connected without the battery.

[@deonschoeman8368]

Did everything according to the video but phone doesn't want to come on now? No charge page and screen stays black? What should I do? Did not go into download and showed errors? Dooggee x5max and laptop runs Windows 8 ?

[@HovatekTV]

Refer to forum.hovatek.com/thread-808.html

[@africawago2222]

Thank you Sir well explained ❤

[@atudblessed5581]

Many many thanks bro, Love u so so much.

[@yakobguesh4668]

thank you so much hovatek

[@latech-llc]

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[@joellouison8617]

thanks worked out just fine for me

[@latech-llc]

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[@szabolcsfarago9001]

thx bro its help thank you very much!

[@johnbacon8410]

thanks bro.. this worked perfectly for me...

[@HovatekTV]

Don't forget to share

[@patildeepak]

wow thanx alot bro it worked Awesome! :D

[@flaviusnitescu4017]

worked ....you are good

[@mpundumulenga1318]

thanks for helping me

[@lysanderpeter7163]

thank u hovatek

[@AwiteJames-go6dg]

Thanks it worked, I just earned 20,000 I will always subscribe to ur videos

[@kefeirallison1946]

very good lesson wrks well

[@rogermcomber1986]

my phone karbonn mac five keeps disconnecting... what to do??

[@ptmesk]

Tks man u solve my problem

[@samuelfabiyi4706]

This thing works for me like Charm!

[@aoajibadeouscaaoa653]

... @ Team Hovatek... you need to show the handset during connection and disconnections ...and going into recovery/download mode/flash mode ....video volume needs to be higher... zoom in to show pc and phone fields/window shots.... the pace is A1 material, and your explanations are at very good levels...but you should include links to any suggested "google" search{es}... well done bro !

[@DJMOBE]

Many Thanksssssss

[@DJMOBE]

@Duy Sequel not using it anymore. deleted long time ago

[@djmastereloriginal7763]

gracias amigo su tutorial se sirvio demaciado

[@kamaujohn6303]

Thanks a lot bro.

[@MukulSehrawat22]

thanks a lot man !!!

[@farukcelik5987]

good job!

[@mohammedalhadi3714]

thanks a lot ... you ralley hlep me ... love you man

[@guettafmourad3048]

Something wonderful continued

[@puna7616]

nice tutorial....

[@Janneman28]

Ty very much problem solved.

[@batiatusm6346]

Ma bro u r just awesome.Keep doing it

[@latech-llc]

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[@shady119]

thank you sooo mush

[@robbieharris9339]

LoL I LOVE the chicken in the back ground

[@coolyourmind438]

good work brooo tnku

[@sperrydev9728]

I loved this

[@HovatekTV]

Don't forget to share

[@nforransom4504]

will this be applicable on spreadtrum devices too cause i just flashed one kimfly Z51 spreadtrum device. resulting to no display but just a flash light and white screen when powered

[@abdusemed4148]

how to fix processed h/w checking in download cable and target com port when i try to flash my huawei y-520 u00

[@fathiguetaifia4684]

thanks man

[@scotf.4484]

awsome Hova

[@latech-llc]

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[@bravehearttv7640]

help to flash my sony xperia XZs G8232 stuck on xperia logo. the sony companion not work for my phone

[@2CanTwo]

thank you

[@kennethholland1502]

Hi Can you use SP Flash Tool to flash modems onto my Jiayu S3. If not what can I use to flash modens to my phone

[@cristalak]

I have an Infinix Hot Note X551 which only charges when switched off.... any help ?

[@joshuacarlson8808]

good day my good sir im using a window 7 os do i need to install the vcom driver and also where can i find a scatter for lenovo a316i because my cp is stuck on boot or its on boot loop i just wana know by doing this flash is it going to help me to fix my phone best regards

[@michaelnwankwu8246]

thanks a lot

[@aarvin1]

DAT "SKATA" FILE THOUGH!

[@AbdulRehman-ek5nv]

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[@akindeleajibulu2459]

good job

[@chrismartir2428]

HI! I tried the second tutorial and my HUAWEI Y600-U20 still wont turn on. Can you help me please? Thanks in advance.

[@peddydricks]

you be the man.

[@HovatekTV]

don't forget to share

[@joebertmandalaones4915]

can you give me the links where to download the usb driver for windows 7 thanks a lot.

[@soundmanudochukwu9375]

Good morning Sir. I read your post and it was very helpful. I rooted my device with Kingroot, but my phone keeps rebooting; that is, it shows only the Infinix logo and android and then it stuck there. I followed your instructions step by step but I kept getting this message from SP Flash Tool, "PMT changed for the ROM; it must be downloaded". Please how to I solve this problem. Below are the screenshots. Thanks and remain ever blessed.

[@musicilham]

Wipe datta invrecovery

[@academy-8349]

1 am flashing my htc 616 with sp flashtool but the dl pmt error no space 5069 shwowing ..how to solve the problem plz give solution

[@muhammadsohail860]

thx bro

[@gabytaxlendax]

Hi!, im tryig to unbrick my blu Studio 5.0 SII d532u, when i try to download say: BROM ERROR: ?? (8) HINT... what is that?, pls help me! :(

[@ashikcomputer724]

thankyou

[@mna79]

I have locked htc desire 820 dual sim with off debugging option. Its boatloader has been corrupted and it cant show boater options. Any help??

[@AbdulMomin0933]

i hv another issue, , while i connect the device with pc, it says usb driver recognized, computer show all file in mobile. But flash ca not detect it. so not start this ?

[@knashafrost597]

everything is in line except that I'm unable to get the drivers needed please help

[@tipsandtricks371]

Thanks and sir my mobile qmobile i5 unbrick and my PC mobile not detect please help

[@abdeljelilskander1761]

Hello Mr, I have an issue while flashing the rom, I tried to follow all your steps but finally I got an error "BROM ERROR : S_CHIP_TYPE_NOT_MATCH (3168)". Please help me to find a solution.

[@nexarsji]

its old... but the best

[@bmassche]

cool rooster in the video!

[@jeremygamutan2546]

nothing happen when i connect my tablet to my pc..i cannot remove the battery..wht should i do??

[@swarajmohanty6699]

Suddenly my Micromax BOLT A075 is stucked with "BOLT" logo, It was not rooted before. Can I unbrick it into normal mode and use the phone again ? Phone is not getting switch on & it can't getting into the recovery mode also. So If any 1 has done this please suggest me how to make it ON and use as before ? So what should I do now ?

[@casmir2697]

please does it work on Infinix x507?

[@binodrana4]

hello sir. i my gionee S6s model phone got bootloop struck .i need a stock firmware to flash and can't find please help me.

[@ukaszs9584]

Dzięki :) Only in Your tutorial is info about sd card and its very very simply to do :) HTC tun again.

[@CasmoWariat2]

u mnie jest że sterownik nie może być zainstalowany bo nie ma podpisu cyfrowo czy jakoś tak,wiesz o co cho?

[@ukaszs9584]

nie wiem, ogarnąłem te pliki z XDA i wszystko poszło ok.

[@kaedechoppers6438]

my THL is just showing the THL logo then shut down how can i reload the stock rom using this process? Please assist?

[@rajathrajath511]

Sir my unite 2 stuck on boot loop i tried to flash not dected my phone phz.. Help me faster sir

[@tidakpeduliapaorangkata6648]

Bang mcm mna mahu download driver,hp saya aplus v3 pro,kalau saya guna driver hp advan blh atau tdk?

[@dimitriskaffetzakis1746]

sorry but I cannot install the driver because the .inf file doesn't contain any digital signature information. Does anybody has any info about that?

[@SuperGhoXt]

im on windows 7 and i cant run sp flash tool, it give an error " access violation at address 005C1D46 in module 'Flash_tool.exe'. Write of address 00000000

[@robertrockson5959]

does the custom rom work on infinix hot 4 lite?

[@HarryAGeorgiou]

I am not sure if you can help, I flashed and formatted my phone to remove the viruses that I managed to unfortunatelly download from an open wifi. I eventually flashed my phone not knowing what I was doing and bricked my phone. But when the flash is successful I ended up with a phone which I downloaded the stock rom and then the touch screen is working in a bizarre way. If I want to press a button in the middle I need to touch the top. What has gone wrong? I have a THL 5000, I am going to try other roms maybe they will be better. but the stock rom from thl mobile did not seem to work properly, which is strange. Any tips?

[@PrashantPatil-oj7nd]

my karbonn sparkle V does not go beyond android logo.Unable to load scatter file.Problem in scatter-loading.what to tick-untick? plz help.

[@sarathpenamakuri1470]

when i connected phone after clicking download button nothing happens i also dont no wether the device is connected to pc please give me a solution

[@te26706]

Could you please send the link of this rom please, I can not find any thanks at all.

[@acerai3565]

how to get the scatter file for Samsung. I downloaded the stock rom but it is not there

[@jazda131]

i have a communicat "protect2:data will be lost" and dissconnect phone. What is a problem?

[@dennismwiti1412]

Hello. What can i do if my phone dies completely and i dont have the preloader file ?

[@raffmusicgaming3687]

I only need one file to do everything, I just need to "firmware or scatter" file which is the most important one please help Got a K00F ASUS Memo Pad 10, may someone help with a link to download the file only, Thanks.

[@satyamraj502]

@ sp tool formate+download erase my IMEI ..... can download only olso erase my Imei ?????

[@DocRealTalk]

Can someone tell me what the need is for having an SD card in the phone?