Mt6580-android-scatter.txt [portable] Jun 2026

Sample output on MT6580:

If the device boots and shows correct storage space, your custom scatter is valid.

: Confirm your device actually uses an MT6580 chip. Flashing a scatter file from a different chipset (like MT6735) can permanently damage the hardware. mt6580-android-scatter.txt

Removing Google Factory Reset Protection by formatting the specific frp partition address found within the scatter file.

To restore, use tab with the same addresses. Sample output on MT6580: If the device boots

The MT6580 scatter is relatively simple because it lacks:

partition_index: SYS8 partition_name: EXPDB file_name: NONE is_download: false type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x2d60000 physical_start_addr: 0x2d60000 partition_size: 0x200000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: INVISIBLE reserve: 0x00 Removing Google Factory Reset Protection by formatting the

Furthermore, introduced scatter‑yaml (XML‑based) files, but the v5 scatter.txt format is still supported for backward compatibility.

Without this seemingly simple text file, flashing a stock ROM, unbricking a dead device, or performing a nandroid restore via SP Flash Tool would be nearly impossible. This article dives deep into what mt6580-android-scatter.txt is, its internal structure, how to use it correctly, common errors, and why it remains relevant even as Android evolves.

A typical MT6580 scatter file is divided into a header and individual partition blocks: 1. General Settings (Header) : MT6580 Storage : EMMC Block Size : Typically 0x20000 Config Version : Usually V1.1.2 2. Partition Layout

The MT6580 chipset communicates with the PC via . When you connect a powered-off MT6580 device to a PC, the preloader runs briefly. SP Flash Tool uses the scatter file to answer three critical questions: