[Tutorial] List of SP Flash Tool errors and how to solve them.
Here's a list of SP Flash tool errors, what they mean and how to fix / resolve them. We'll keep adding to the list so keep checking, and feel free to contribute.
Phone is totally dead
Message: Phone no longer responds to power button
Solution: Follow this guide @ hovatek
Phone still not working after flashing
Message: Phone still stuck at Bootlogo or Bootloop
Solution:
* Ensure there's a formatted SD card in the phone before flashing
* Give up to 5 minutes because first boot takes time
* Boot the phone into recovery mode then wipe data / factory reset
* Remove the battery for 30 seconds then slot back in
* Try a firmware upgrade . use MTK droid tools version 2.3.0 to backup usrdata & cache or copy then from the clockworkmod backup
* Try a firmware / ROM from another source
Phone shows white screen, strange colors or divided screen after flashing
Message: You can see the phone responding to buttons and making sound but all is blurred by white screen
* Solution: The ROM / Firmware you flashed is incompatible, get from another source (especially boot.img , logo.bin and uboot.bin / lk.bin )
Phone automatically disconnecting during flashing
Message: The phone makes the disconnecting sound just as flashing begins, interrupting the process
Solution:
* Try a different USB cord, USB port & PC
* Connect the phone to PC via USB cord > Go to device manager > If the device appears as Mediatek DA USB, right-click this item and select Update driver > Proceed with manual driver installation as described @ hovatek.com
* Try holding down the Volume decrease (you could try volume increase or both) while connecting the phone to PC for flashing
Sp Flash tool remains at 0%
Message: Phone only shows charging sign
Meaning: Necessary drivers have not been successfully installed on the PC
Solution:
* Follow this guide @ hovatek.com to manually install vcom drivers
Error 5054
Message: BROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054) please check your load matches your target which is to be downloaded
Meaning: The files you're trying to flash do not belong to or are not compatible with the phone you're trying to flash them to
Solution:
* Ensure you're using the correct files. If you're sure they are, then try formatting before flashing again
Initialize scatter failed
Message: Error: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal
Meaning: SP Flash tool doesn't accept the name format of your scatter file
Solution:
* Ensure the scatter file wasn't renamed. If you're certain it wasn't, try a higher version of SP Flash tool
Error 8038
Message: Error 8038! Android download pmt is ready and layout has been changed
Meaning: SP Flash tool is having trouble writing to certain partitions due to some incompatibility
Solution:
* Format the phone in SP flash tool (Do not format Bootloader) then try flashing the files again using Download
* If Download doesnt work then do a firmware upgrade
* If the MTK backup contains more than one scatter file, retry flashing with the other scatter file.
* If that isn't feasible, try formatting first or use firmware upgrade
* If that doesn't work, open the scatter file using Notepad++ and change __NODL_FAT to FAT by removing "__NODL_" .
Error 4032
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail
Meaning: SP Flash tool is unable to enable DRAM / communicate effectively with the device
Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash
* Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom, preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using hovatek.com
* Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
* If that doesn't work, keep holding down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
* Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
* Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again
Error 5056
Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069)
Meaning: The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size
Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Try another stock ROM
Error 4001
Message: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE or
Meaning: SP flash tool is having difficulty communicating with the device
Solution:
* Change the USB-port and transfer SP Flash Tool to the root of your main hard drive ( C: ) then run as admin
* Ensure to install the correct drivers (see hovatek.com )
Sp flash tool was successful but phone's calibration doesn't work
Message: Soft keys and touch screen don't work / respond
Solution:
* Edit the scatter file using Notepad++ and remove NODL__ (or set is_download: false to is_download: true ) in front of the items you have in the backup folder but aren't listed when you load the scatter file in SP flash tool. This way, these items will become listed when next you load the scatter file (after saving of course) and therefore flashable
Error 4008
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (4008)
Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files
Solution:
* Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing
* Try using a higher version of SP flash tool
* Change the USB cord and port or PC
* Use the format option then download in SP flash tool
Error 3149
Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (3149)
Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone
Solution:
* Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator
* Get a complete ROM and select the Formal all + Download option
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing
* Try a different PC
* Try a different ROM
* Try a different USB cord
* Try formatting the phone first before flashing files to it
Error 3168
Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3168)
Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there's a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone's info.
Solution:
* Ensure you're using the ROM for the exact phone model
* Try a higher version of SP flash tool
* Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the PC
Error 2004
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (2004)
Meaning: There was an interruption in the communication between SP flash tool and the device
Solution:
* Ensure the phone's Bootloader is unlocked
* Try a different USB cord
* Try a different port on the PC or another PC
* Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing
USB device not recognized
Message: USB device not recognized prompt at system tray after connecting the phone to PC
Meaning: The PC is having problems communicating with the phone (often due to interruption, hardware or driver problems)
Solution:
* * Remove the battery & Connect the phone to a charger without battery inside Slot in the battery while the phone is still connected to the charger .
* Uninstall then re-install MTK preloader vcom drivers
* Try a different USB cord, PC port or PC
Error 1013
Message: BROM ERROR:S_COM_PORT_OPEN Fail(1013)
Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while attempting to communicate with the phone via the target port
Solution:
* Try using a different port on the PC
* Install VCOM drivers using SP Flash Tool VCOM Drivers
* Ensure the phone is switched off with battery inside before connecting to the PC for flashing
* Try using a different PC
* Try changing the USB cord
* Ensure the phone's USB port isn't damaged
Error 2020
Message: BROM ERROR : S_BROM_CHKSUM16_MEM_RESULT_DIFF (2020)
Meaning: SP flash tool encountered a problem moving the files to be flashed into the phone's internal SRAM
Solution:
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Connection > Battery. Set it to "with battery".
* Use the Format all + Download option
* Hold both volume buttons before connecting to the PC for flashing and release once flashing begins
Error 5007
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FTHND_FILE_IS_NOT_LOADED_YET (5007)
Meaning: You're trying to flash an item with an unspecified path (no file selected for the ticked item/box)
Solution:
* Ensure the scatter file is in the same directory as the other file(s) to be flashed
* Untick any item whose file you do not have or whose path is not specified; yet, is ticked / selected for flashing
Error 4010
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL
Meaning: The blocks map in the scatter file doesn't match the phone's partition sizes
Solution:
* Try using the latest version of Sp flash tool
* Try using another firmware for the exact phone model
Error 3182
Message: BROM ERROR: S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3182)
Meaning: The ROM your're trying to flash is not compatible with the target device
Solution:
* Download the ROM for the exact phone model you're trying to flash
* Ensure to install VCOM drivers on the PC
* Don't tick any box (after loading the scatter file) without a file path / whose corresponding file has not been automatically or manually loaded.
Error 6012
Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SF_CODE_COMMAND_FORBIDDEN (6012), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00
Meaning: The Download-Agent being used is incompatible with the phone
Solution:
* Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin
Error 1042
Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (1042)
Meaning: The flashing process took too long so SP flash tool encountered a timeout
Solution:
* Try flashing one file at a time
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* Try using a different PC and USB cord
Error 2
Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (2)
Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to communicate with the phone
Solution:
* Try using a different PC (preferably Windows 7 or lower)
* Install the correct VCOM drivers for your PC's OS and architecture (32 or 64 bit)
* Try another USB cord
Error 2005
Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)
Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it
Solution:
* Hold the volume increase button while connecting to PC for flashing
Error 4058
Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (4058)
Meaning: SP flash tool was unable to locate the partition you're trying to flash to
Solution:
* Untick any item (box) with a blank or empty Location
Phone is totally dead
Message: Phone no longer responds to power button
Solution: Follow this guide @ hovatek
Phone still not working after flashing
Message: Phone still stuck at Bootlogo or Bootloop
Solution:
* Ensure there's a formatted SD card in the phone before flashing
* Give up to 5 minutes because first boot takes time
* Boot the phone into recovery mode then wipe data / factory reset
* Remove the battery for 30 seconds then slot back in
* Try a firmware upgrade . use MTK droid tools version 2.3.0 to backup usrdata & cache or copy then from the clockworkmod backup
* Try a firmware / ROM from another source
Phone shows white screen, strange colors or divided screen after flashing
Message: You can see the phone responding to buttons and making sound but all is blurred by white screen
* Solution: The ROM / Firmware you flashed is incompatible, get from another source (especially boot.img , logo.bin and uboot.bin / lk.bin )
Phone automatically disconnecting during flashing
Message: The phone makes the disconnecting sound just as flashing begins, interrupting the process
Solution:
* Try a different USB cord, USB port & PC
* Connect the phone to PC via USB cord > Go to device manager > If the device appears as Mediatek DA USB, right-click this item and select Update driver > Proceed with manual driver installation as described @ hovatek.com
* Try holding down the Volume decrease (you could try volume increase or both) while connecting the phone to PC for flashing
Sp Flash tool remains at 0%
Message: Phone only shows charging sign
Meaning: Necessary drivers have not been successfully installed on the PC
Solution:
* Follow this guide @ hovatek.com to manually install vcom drivers
Error 5054
Message: BROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054) please check your load matches your target which is to be downloaded
Meaning: The files you're trying to flash do not belong to or are not compatible with the phone you're trying to flash them to
Solution:
* Ensure you're using the correct files. If you're sure they are, then try formatting before flashing again
Initialize scatter failed
Message: Error: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal
Meaning: SP Flash tool doesn't accept the name format of your scatter file
Solution:
* Ensure the scatter file wasn't renamed. If you're certain it wasn't, try a higher version of SP Flash tool
Error 8038
Message: Error 8038! Android download pmt is ready and layout has been changed
Meaning: SP Flash tool is having trouble writing to certain partitions due to some incompatibility
Solution:
* Format the phone in SP flash tool (Do not format Bootloader) then try flashing the files again using Download
* If Download doesnt work then do a firmware upgrade
* If the MTK backup contains more than one scatter file, retry flashing with the other scatter file.
* If that isn't feasible, try formatting first or use firmware upgrade
* If that doesn't work, open the scatter file using Notepad++ and change __NODL_FAT to FAT by removing "__NODL_" .
Error 4032
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail
Meaning: SP Flash tool is unable to enable DRAM / communicate effectively with the device
Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Ensure you tick the boxes for only the files present in the ROM you're about to flash
* Probably have the wrong driver installed. Uninstall vcom, preloader and MTK drivers using usb deview then manually re-install using hovatek.com
* Delete the sp flash tool folder then re-extract
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with battery still inside) before connecting to PC for flashing.
* If that doesn't work, keep holding down the volume decrease button just before connecting the phone to PC for flashing (you could try volume increase , power + volume decrease or power + volume increase).
* Consider using the latest version of Sp Flash tool
* Format the phone before trying to flash the file(s) again
Error 5056
Message: BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069)
Meaning: The size of a file is larger than the available / possible partition size
Solution:
* Ensure that the file(s) you're trying to flash are actually for your exact phone model
* Try another stock ROM
Error 4001
Message: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE or
Meaning: SP flash tool is having difficulty communicating with the device
Solution:
* Change the USB-port and transfer SP Flash Tool to the root of your main hard drive ( C: ) then run as admin
* Ensure to install the correct drivers (see hovatek.com )
Sp flash tool was successful but phone's calibration doesn't work
Message: Soft keys and touch screen don't work / respond
Solution:
* Edit the scatter file using Notepad++ and remove NODL__ (or set is_download: false to is_download: true ) in front of the items you have in the backup folder but aren't listed when you load the scatter file in SP flash tool. This way, these items will become listed when next you load the scatter file (after saving of course) and therefore flashable
Error 4008
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (4008)
Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error while attempting to flash files
Solution:
* Ensure the battery is in the phone and the phone is switched off before connecting for flashing
* Try using a higher version of SP flash tool
* Change the USB cord and port or PC
* Use the format option then download in SP flash tool
Error 3149
Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_SDMMC_WRITE_FAILED (3149)
Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to flash files to the phone
Solution:
* Ensure to run the latest version of SP flash tool as Administrator
* Get a complete ROM and select the Formal all + Download option
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with a well charged battery in it ) before connecting to PC for flashing
* Try a different PC
* Try a different ROM
* Try a different USB cord
* Try formatting the phone first before flashing files to it
Error 3168
Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHIP_TYRE_NOT_MATCH(3168)
Meaning: Sp flash tool believes there's a mismatch between the information provided in the scatter file and the phone's info.
Solution:
* Ensure you're using the ROM for the exact phone model
* Try a higher version of SP flash tool
* Ensure to install the correct drivers for the phone on the PC
Error 2004
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_FAIL (2004)
Meaning: There was an interruption in the communication between SP flash tool and the device
Solution:
* Ensure the phone's Bootloader is unlocked
* Try a different USB cord
* Try a different port on the PC or another PC
* Ensure the battery is well changed and inside the switched off phone before connecting to PC for flashing
USB device not recognized
Message: USB device not recognized prompt at system tray after connecting the phone to PC
Meaning: The PC is having problems communicating with the phone (often due to interruption, hardware or driver problems)
Solution:
* * Remove the battery & Connect the phone to a charger without battery inside Slot in the battery while the phone is still connected to the charger .
* You could keep pressing the Volume up + Power button while charging
.* You could remove and boost the battery using a desktop / external charger then resume internal charging. * Uninstall then re-install MTK preloader vcom drivers
* Try a different USB cord, PC port or PC
Error 1013
Message: BROM ERROR:S_COM_PORT_OPEN Fail(1013)
Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error while attempting to communicate with the phone via the target port
Solution:
* Try using a different port on the PC
* Install VCOM drivers using SP Flash Tool VCOM Drivers
* Ensure the phone is switched off with battery inside before connecting to the PC for flashing
* Try using a different PC
* Try changing the USB cord
* Ensure the phone's USB port isn't damaged
Error 2020
Message: BROM ERROR : S_BROM_CHKSUM16_MEM_RESULT_DIFF (2020)
Meaning: SP flash tool encountered a problem moving the files to be flashed into the phone's internal SRAM
Solution:
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Connection > Battery. Set it to "with battery".
* Use the Format all + Download option
* Hold both volume buttons before connecting to the PC for flashing and release once flashing begins
Error 5007
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FTHND_FILE_IS_NOT_LOADED_YET (5007)
Meaning: You're trying to flash an item with an unspecified path (no file selected for the ticked item/box)
Solution:
* Ensure the scatter file is in the same directory as the other file(s) to be flashed
* Untick any item whose file you do not have or whose path is not specified; yet, is ticked / selected for flashing
Error 4010
Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_FORMAT_FAIL
Meaning: The blocks map in the scatter file doesn't match the phone's partition sizes
Solution:
* Try using the latest version of Sp flash tool
* Try using another firmware for the exact phone model
Error 3182
Message: BROM ERROR: S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3182)
Meaning: The ROM your're trying to flash is not compatible with the target device
Solution:
* Download the ROM for the exact phone model you're trying to flash
* Ensure to install VCOM drivers on the PC
* Don't tick any box (after loading the scatter file) without a file path / whose corresponding file has not been automatically or manually loaded.
Error 6012
Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SF_CODE_COMMAND_FORBIDDEN (6012), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00
Meaning: The Download-Agent being used is incompatible with the phone
Solution:
* Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin
Error 1042
Message: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (1042)
Meaning: The flashing process took too long so SP flash tool encountered a timeout
Solution:
* Try flashing one file at a time
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* Try using a different PC and USB cord
Error 2
Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (2)
Meaning: SP Flash tool was unable to communicate with the phone
Solution:
* Try using a different PC (preferably Windows 7 or lower)
* Install the correct VCOM drivers for your PC's OS and architecture (32 or 64 bit)
* Try another USB cord
Error 2005
Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)
Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it
Solution:
* Hold the volume increase button while connecting to PC for flashing
Error 4058
Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (4058)
Meaning: SP flash tool was unable to locate the partition you're trying to flash to
Solution:
* Untick any item (box) with a blank or empty Location
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ReplyDeletecan you release 5.1 samsung rom with obb in sd card
ReplyDeleteOriginally 5.1(lollipop) do not support write access to sd card. So we can not move apps and there data to sd card. But you can do this with xposed modules. There are modules like "xinternalsd" and "obb to sd".
ReplyDeletethanks guys
ReplyDeleteError 3149
ReplyDeleteThank's Solution , but not luck
Please Help me
Download latest SPFlash tool[V5.1532.00]. If there is another version of your phones stock firmware available try that one.
DeleteWhen you click download and connect your phone hold your phone with different key combinations. ie. Hold vol up + vol down + power. OR vol down + power OR vol up or vol down. etc. try every other different combinations you can think of.
bro, what about BROM ERROR : S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE (5069) can u please fix this solution
ReplyDeleteThis error message means that the rom you are trying to flash is larger then the space available on your device or device partition.
DeleteTry to format before flashing. But dont format bootloader.
Make sure that the file you are trying to flash is exact for your phone model.
If there is another version of stock rom available then use that.
If that too dont work then your emmc is fried.
This problem is very common in micromax phones.
How about Error 3159? For Wiko Rainbow
ReplyDeleteHow about Error 3159? For Wiko Rainbow
ReplyDeletehey my phone is htc desire 526g+ and when i start flashing stock rom it says BROOM ERROR : S_FT_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL(0xFC0) .
ReplyDeletei tried everything u have mentioned above but not fixed
Try a different version of sp tool. Don't remove the battery while you are flashing, just disconnect. Press and hold vol up or down (or sometimes both) keys while flashing.
DeleteTry this version SP Tool
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Thank you for the nice words. I'm glad that you liked it.
Deletemy tablet model is bsnl penta p06+ i tried to flash my tablet. first time i gave format+download. that process successfully completed but tablet does not start. once again i am trying to flash errorcame on the screen. S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL(0*FC0)
ReplyDeleteEnsure that the files you are trying to flash are exact version of your tablet model. If so, now try to formatting your tablet but do not format the boot loader before flashing it.
DeleteSometimes, device that were manufactured in or before 2014 also result this error , solution is download preloader and move it to target_bin folder and rename or move checksum.ini from target_bin.
This would be the best solution for BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail, SP Flash Tool is unable to enable DRAM or communicate effectively with your device issue.
Am using MTK flash tool v5 1420.00 for my itel 2160 but when I put the file and download. I got this message
ReplyDeleteFailed to enumerate a certain COM port. I don't I understand please help me.