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List of SP Flash Tool errors & their solutions
Important Notice (PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PROCEED)
We have neatly arranged each error into error code, message, meaning and solution. In order to easily find the solution to the error you're getting, use the 'Find in page' option in your browser to search for the error code e.g 4032 . This will save you the stress of endless scrolling or accidentally scrolling past the SP Flash Tool error you're looking for.
Below is a list of SP Flash Tool errors, their meanings and how to resolve them
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 formatting 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:
Format the phone in SP flash tool (Do not format Bootloader) then try flashing the files again using Download
If Download doesnt work then do a firmware upgrade
If the MTK backup contains more than one scatter file, retry flashing with the other scatter file.
If that isn't feasible, try formatting first or use firmware upgrade
If that doesn't work, open the scatter file using Notepad++ and change __NODL_FAT to FAT by removing "__NODL_" .
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. Uninstall vcom, preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
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 down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
Format 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
Change the phone's emmc chip
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 cord
Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside when connecting to the PC for flashing
Sp flash tool was successful but phone's calibration doesn't work
Message: Soft keys and touch screen don't work / respond
Solution:
Edit the scatter file using Notepad++ and remove NODL__ (or set is_download: false to is_download: true ) in front of the items you have in the backup folder but aren't listed when you load the scatter file in SP flash tool. This way, these items will become listed when next you load the scatter file (after saving of course) and therefore flashable
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 cord and port or PC
Use the format option then download 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
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 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:
A Secure Boot Download Agent (DA) might be required
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
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)
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