A scatter file is a plain text configuration file specific to MediaTek (MTK) system-on-chip (SoC) devices. It acts as an index for the device's internal storage (eMMC or UFS).
You will primarily need the MT6768 scatter file for advanced device maintenance and customization:
This specific scatter file is compatible with several popular mid-range smartphones released around 2019–2021, including:
Always uncheck nvram and nvdata blocks in your flash tool unless absolutely necessary. These blocks hold your hardware calibration data and IMEI numbers; losing them will permanently destroy your cellular network capabilities.
: Download a version compatible with the MT6768 chipset (typically SP Flash Tool v5.x or v6.x depending on auth bypass requirements). mt6768-android-scatter.txt
A growing challenge for advanced users is the increasing prevalence of . Some manufacturers, for models like the Lenovo Tab M9, have started shipping firmware where the scatter file does not have the usual .txt extension and contains binary data instead of plain text, rendering it unreadable by standard tools like the SP Flash Tool.
The mt6768-android-scatter.txt file is the foundational blueprint used for flashing, unbricking, and modifying Android devices powered by the MediaTek MT6768 processor. Commonly known as the MediaTek Helio P65 or G80/G85 variant, this chipset powers numerous budget and mid-range smartphones from manufacturers like Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, and Vivo.
| Partition Name | Function | Typical Size | Importance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | First code executed after power-on; initializes the boot chain. Critical for starting the phone. | ~ 512KB (0x80000) | Critical (handle with extreme caution) | | pgpt | Primary GUID Partition Table ; stores master partition layout. Essential for the system to see all partitions. | ~ 32KB (0x8000) | Critical (handle with extreme caution) | | recovery | A minimal recovery environment used for factory resets or installing updates. | ~ 64MB | High | | boot | Contains the Linux kernel and RAM disk. Essential for booting Android. | ~ 32-64MB | High | | system | Core Android operating system, including system apps and libraries. | Varies (1-3GB) | High | | vendor | Contains chipset-specific proprietary blobs and drivers (e.g., for the camera or audio). | Varies (300-800MB) | High | | userdata | User storage for apps, photos, and data. Wiping this partition performs a factory reset. | The remaining storage (often tens of GB) | High | | cache | Used by the system for temporary data; it can be wiped without affecting personal data. | Varies (256-512MB) | Low | | nvram | Stores device-specific data like IMEI numbers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth MAC addresses. | ~ 5MB | Critical (never flash another device's NVRAM) | | md1img / md1dsp | Modem firmware partitions; essential for cellular and radio functionality. | ~ 64-128MB | High | | scp | Sensor Co-Processor firmware; manages low-power sensors. | ~ 256-512KB | Medium | | tee | Trusted Execution Environment ; handles secure operations like DRM (Widevine) and fingerprint authentication. | ~ 5-8MB | High |
####################################################################################################### A scatter file is a plain text configuration
Devices running this chip typically employ advanced partitioning rules mandated by Android 10, 11, and higher, including dynamic partitions ( super.img ) and Project Treble compatibility.
Below is a simplified example of what an MT6768-android-scatter.txt looks like for the boot partition:
: Navigate to the Download-XML or Scatter-loading Choice section. Click Choose and select your MT6768_Android_scatter.txt .
Defining where each partition starts and ends in memory (the scatter addresses). These blocks hold your hardware calibration data and
Think of the scatter file as the "Table of Contents" for the phone's internal storage. Without it, the tool would not know that the boot.img goes at sector X and system.img goes at sector Y.
: The safest and most common method is to download your device's exact stock firmware and extract it. This ensures a perfect match.
partition_index: 15 partition_name: CACHE file_name: cache.img is_download: 1 type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x0 physical_start_addr: 0x1EA00000 partition_size: 0x08000000 region: EMMC_USER
Here is an example of what the mt6768-android-scatter.txt file might look like:
Tools like , Miracle Box , or open-source Python scripts like MTK Client can read the Partition Table (GPT) directly from the device memory. By connecting the device in BROM mode, these utilities read the logical sectors and dump them directly into a text format structured exactly like the standard MT6768_Android_scatter.txt . This custom-generated file can then be used to read back individual partitions for backup purposes. Conclusion