How to Use SP Flash Tool

by Editorial Staff

How to Use SP Flash Tool on Windows

These are instructions on how to flash or install Stock ROM (firmware) on Mediatek Devices using the SP Flash Tool (SmartPhone Flash Tool).

Caution: Flashing or installing Stock ROM (firmware) using the SP Flash Tool will wipe/delete the data. Therefore, we recommend you take a backup of your data before using the tool.

How to Flash Firmware using SP Flash Tool

  • Download and install Mediatek Driver Autoinstaller on your computer (if in case Mediatek Driver is already installed on the computer, then SKIP this step).
SP Flash Tool
  • Download the Stock ROM (firmware) of your Mediatek Device and extract it on the computer (you can find Stock ROM on FirmwareFile or through Google).
SP Flash Tool
  • Download and Extract SP Flash Tool on the Computer. Once the Tool is extracted, you will be able to see the following files:
SP Flash Tool
  • Open flash_tool.exe to launch the tool.
SP Flash Tool
  • Once SP Flash Tool is launched, Click on the Scatter-Loading Button.
SP Flash Tool
  • Locate and Select the Scatter File (you can find the scatter file in the Stock ROM of your device) and Click on the Open button.
SP Flash Tool
  • Untick the Preloader option (flashing the preloader.bin can brick the device).
SP Flash Tool
  • Click on the Download Button to Begin the Flashing Process.
SP Flash Tool
  • Connect your Mediatek Device to the Computer using the USB Cable (make sure it is powered off). After connecting the device to the computer Press Volume Down or Volume Up key, so that SmartPhone Flash Tool can detect the device.
SP Flash Tool
  • Once the Computer detects your Device, the Flashing process will Start Automatically.
  • Once the Flashing Process is completed, a Green Ring will appear at the End.
SP Flash Tool
  • Now, Close the Flash Tool on the computer and Disconnect the Device.