Mt8163 Scatter File
A typical scatter file for this chipset (e.g., MT8163_Android_scatter.txt ) defines the specific boundaries for the device's eMMC storage.
partition_index: SYS9 partition_name: BOOT file_name: boot.img is_download: true type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x1F60000 physical_start_addr: 0x1F60000 partition_size: 0x1000000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: UPDATE d_type: FALSE reserve: 0x00 mt8163 scatter file
- partition_index: 8 partition_name: RECOVERY file_name: recovery.img is_download: true type: NONE linear_start_addr: 0x00FC0000 physical_start_addr: 0x00FC0000 partition_size: 0x00800000 region: EMMC_USER A typical scatter file for this chipset (e
An MT8163 scatter file (typically named MT8163_Android_scatter.txt ) is a human-readable text document that acts as a . It tells software tools like SP Flash Tool or Miracle Box exactly where each piece of data (preloader, bootloader, kernel, system, user data) should be written on the eMMC flash memory. Without the correct scatter file, you are essentially trying to navigate a city without a map. Without the correct scatter file, you are essentially
In the world of MediaTek (MTK) chipset firmware modification, few files are as critical as the . For developers, technicians, and advanced Android enthusiasts working with devices powered by the MT8163 processor (a popular 64-bit Quad-Core Cortex-A53 chip found in many tablets and low-cost Android boxes), understanding the scatter file is non-negotiable.
| Feature | MT8163 (Tablet) | MT6580 (Phone) | MT6797 (Helio X20) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | preloader_mt8163.bin | preloader_mt6580.bin | preloader_mt6797.bin | | NAND/EMMC | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 | | Region Count | 3 regions (EMMC_BOOT_1/2, USER) | 2 regions (no separate boot1) | 3 regions | | Typical system size | 2GB–4GB (sparse) | 1GB–2GB | 4GB–8GB |