You have not "installed" SP Flash Tool until the MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM port shows up in your Device Manager without a yellow triangle.
Choose or Firmware Upgrade mode (based on need)
(e.g., v5.2424 or newer)
→ Click and select MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin (in the same folder) download and install sp flash tool in pc
| Error | Solution | |-------|----------| | STATUS_BROM_CMD_SEND_DA_FAIL | Reinstall VCOM drivers / change USB port | | ERROR: S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL | Use USB 2.0 port, not USB 3.0 | | Tool won't open | Run as Administrator / Disable antivirus temporarily | | Device not detected | Install drivers, enable USB debugging (if possible) |
⚠️ Avoid third-party sites with excessive ads or suspicious download buttons.
| ✔️ Do This | ❌ Avoid This | |------------|---------------| | Backup your data first | Flashing wrong firmware | | Charge phone to ≥70% | Disconnecting during flash | | Use a good USB cable | Using random scatter files | | Know your phone’s exact model | Flashing if unsure | You have not "installed" SP Flash Tool until
Always right-click flash_tool.exe and select Run as administrator . If you don’t, the tool cannot access the USB ports properly.
SP Flash Tool is – no actual "installation" needed. You can run it directly from the extracted folder or copy it to a USB drive.
: Required for the PC to recognize your device in "Preloader" mode. USB Data Cable If you don’t, the tool cannot access the
This is the most critical step.
, browse to your downloaded MTK driver folder, and select the file (e.g., android_winusb.inf