File Extra Quality [cracked] | Mt6833 Scatter

The MT6833 (Dimensity 700) scatter file is a critical text-based map used by tools like SP Flash Tool

to define how firmware images are written to a device's eMMC storage. For this specific 5G chipset, the scatter file typically follows the MTK_PLATFORM_CFG version V2.1.0 Detailed Analysis of the MT6833 Scatter File

A high-quality scatter file for the MT6833 generally includes roughly 21 to 25 partitions

. Below are the key structural components you will find in a "long paper" or detailed documentation of this file: 1. Platform & Storage Configuration The header of the file defines the hardware environment: Storage Type: EMMC (handled via the Boot Channel:

Typically uses the preloader to initialize the eMMC controller. 2. Critical Partition Mapping mt6833 scatter file extra quality

Each partition entry in the scatter file contains specific attributes that must be exact for successful flashing: partition_name : Identifies the block (e.g., linear_start_addr : The hexadecimal starting point of the partition (e.g., for preloader). partition_size

: The exact size allocated for that image; if the image being flashed is larger than this, the flash will fail. is_download : A boolean (

) determining if the SP Flash Tool should include this partition by default. operation_type : Specifies if the partition is part of a standard or requires special handling like (often seen in FRP or IMEI related blocks). 3. MT6833 Specific Partitions

Modern Dimensity 700 scatter files include several partitions not found in older MTK chips: pgpt / sgpt The MT6833 (Dimensity 700) scatter file is a

: Primary and Secondary GUID Partition Tables that define the overall structure. : Modem firmware specific to 5G connectivity. : System Control Processor firmware.

: The "One Time Programmable" area, often the largest reserved section in some configurations. Usage and Troubleshooting MT6833 EMMC Layout and Files | PDF | Computing - Scribd

This file is configured for the Standard Android OTA Partition Layout (commonly used on devices like the Redmi 10, Realme 8 5G, or generic MT6833 firmwares). It is suitable for SP Flash Tool and NCK MTK.

4.1 Extraction from Device (Recommended)

Use mtkclient in readback mode:

python mtk rl 0x0 0x40000 preloader.bin
python mtk print-gpt > gpt.txt

Then convert GPT to scatter using a parser (e.g., gpt2scatter.py). This yields hardware-accurate addresses.

3.2 Logical Quality

• No overlap between adjacent partitions.
• Preloader must start at absolute address 0x0 and be marked is_download: true.
• pgpt must not overlap preloader’s reserved space (special case on MTK).
• nvram and nvdata must be read/write but preserved across flashes (use operation_type: INVISIBLE or UPDATE carefully).
• super partition must be large enough for dynamic partitions (system, vendor, product).

MT6833_Android_scatter.txt

# MT6833 Scatter File
# Platform: MT6833 (Dimensity 700)
# Storage Type: EMMC / UFS
# Android Version: 11.0+ (Dynamic Partition Support)
- general: MTK_PLATFORM_CFG
  info:
    - config_version: V1.1.2
      platform: MT6833
      project: generic_mt6833
      storage: EMMC
      boot_channel: MSDC_0
      block_size: 0x40000
- partition_index: SYS0
  partition_name: preloader
  file_name: preloader.bin
  is_download: true
  type: SV5_BL_BIN
  linear_start_addr: 0x0
  physical_start_addr: 0x0
  partition_size: 0x40000
  region: EMMC_BOOT_1
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: BOOTLOADERS
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS1
  partition_name: proinfo
  file_name: NONE
  is_download: false
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x40000
  physical_start_addr: 0x40000
  partition_size: 0x300000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: PROTECTED
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS2
  partition_name: nvram
  file_name: NONE
  is_download: false
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x340000
  physical_start_addr: 0x340000
  partition_size: 0x500000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: PROTECTED
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS3
  partition_name: lk
  file_name: lk.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x840000
  physical_start_addr: 0x840000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS4
  partition_name: lk2
  file_name: lk.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x940000
  physical_start_addr: 0x940000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS5
  partition_name: boot
  file_name: boot.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0xA40000
  physical_start_addr: 0xA40000
  partition_size: 0x4000000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS6
  partition_name: dtbo
  file_name: dtbo.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x4A40000
  physical_start_addr: 0x4A40000
  partition_size: 0x800000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS7
  partition_name: pi_param
  file_name: NONE
  is_download: false
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x5240000
  physical_start_addr: 0x5240000
  partition_size: 0x200000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: PROTECTED
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS8
  partition_name: spmfw
  file_name: spmfw.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x5440000
  physical_start_addr: 0x5440000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS9
  partition_name: scp1
  file_name: scp.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x5540000
  physical_start_addr: 0x5540000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS10
  partition_name: scp2
  file_name: scp.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x5640000
  physical_start_addr: 0x5640000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS11
  partition_name: sscp
  file_name: sscp.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x5740000
  physical_start_addr: 0x5740000
  partition_size: 0x200000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS12
  partition_name: logo
  file_name: logo.bin
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x5940000
  physical_start_addr: 0x5940000
  partition_size: 0x800000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS13
  partition_name: exaid
  file_name: NONE
  is_download: false
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x6140000
  physical_start_addr: 0x6140000
  partition_size: 0x2000000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: PROTECTED
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS14
  partition_name: super
  file_name: super.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x8140000
  physical_start_addr: 0x8140000
  partition_size: 0x1E7400000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS15
  partition_name: vbmeta
  file_name: vbmeta.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x1EF500000
  physical_start_addr: 0x1EF500000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS16
  partition_name: vbmeta_system
  file_name: vbmeta_system.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x1EF600000
  physical_start_addr: 0x1EF600000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00
- partition_index: SYS17
  partition_name: vbmeta_vendor
  file_name: vbmeta_vendor.img
  is_download: true
  type: NORMAL_ROM
  linear_start_addr: 0x1EF700000
  physical_start_addr: 0x1EF700000
  partition_size: 0x100000
  region: EMMC_USER
  storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC
  boundary_check: true
  is_reserved: false
  operation_type: UPDATE
  reserve: 0x00

The Risks of Using Low-Quality Scatter Files

We cannot overstate the dangers. Using a poorly made MT6833 scatter file can:

• Erase the NVRAM region – Resulting in null IMEI and no cellular service.
• Corrupt the seccfg partition – Leading to permanent "verified boot" locks.
• Create super partition misalignment – Making it impossible to mount system/vendor.
• Overwrite the preloader – Causing a complete hard brick (requires EMMC clip or JTAG).

This is precisely why the market demands "extra quality" – the stakes are too high for guesswork.