################################################################################################## # General Setting ################################################################################################## - general: MTK_PLATFORM_CFG info: platform: MT6765 partition_name: PRELOADER
The file is a critical configuration document for devices powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) chipset. It acts as a "partition map," instructing flashing tools exactly where to write specific firmware components on the device’s internal eMMC storage. What is the MT6765-android-scatter.txt?
| Feature | MT6765 (Helio P35) | MT6580 (Legacy) | Dimensity 700 (MT6833) | |---------|--------------------|-----------------|------------------------| | Boot region | Uses EMMC_BOOT_1 for preloader | Uses EMMC_BOOT_1 | Uses UFS (LUNs) | | Partition count | ~45 | ~30 | ~65 (includes dynamic partitions) | | super partition? | No (A-only) | No | Yes (logical partitions) | | Support for A/B slots | No | No | Yes (slot A/B) | mt6765-android-scatter.txt
In the world of Android firmware modification, data recovery, and custom ROM development, few files are as crucial—yet as misunderstood—as the scatter.txt file. For owners of devices powered by MediaTek’s popular Helio P35 (MT6765) chipset, the file named is the key that unlocks low-level system access.
A complete mt6765-android-scatter.txt for a production device contains 30–50 partitions. Here are the most important ones: | Feature | MT6765 (Helio P35) | MT6580
Most OEMs release a “stock ROM” package in a zip file. Inside, you will find mt6765-android-scatter.txt alongside image files ( boot.img , system.img , etc.).
To recap:
When you open this file in a text editor, you will see a structured list of parameters for every partition on the device. Key fields usually include: partition_index: The sequential number of the partition. partition_name: The identifier for the partition (e.g., linear_start_addr:
If an MT6765 device is completely dead (won't turn on, no charging icon, not recognized by PC), it usually means the partition is corrupted. To fix this, technicians use a technique called "Brom Error Bypass" or use a generic scatter file to rewrite just the preloader. However, for a full restoration, you need the exact scatter file matching the device's partition layout to write the preloader , lk , and logo partitions. A complete mt6765-android-scatter