A scatter file (usually MT8167_Android_scatter.txt ) is essentially a map of the eMMC flash storage. It tells your flashing tool exactly where each partition (like boot , system , userdata ) lives on the physical memory chip.
Here is what you need to know about the MT8167 scatter file, with a deep dive into the mysterious TOP entry.
: The maximum size allowed for that specific image file. How to Obtain or Create One mt8167 scatter file top
############################################################################################################ General Setting ############################################################################################################ - general: MTK_PLATFORM_CFG info: - config_version: V1.1.2 - platform: MT8167 - project: MT8167_TB_1G - storage: EMMC - boot_channel: MSDC_0 - block_size: 0x40000 :info - general: MTK_NAND_PAGE_CFG info: - page_size: 0x2000 - spare_size: 0x40 - pages_per_block: 0x40 - block_size: 0x40000 :info - general: MTK_BOOT_CFG info: - emmc_boot: 0x4000000 (Boot area size: 64MB) :info
Houses the main Android user interface and pre-installed core apps. A scatter file (usually MT8167_Android_scatter
Look inside the main firmware folder; you will find MT8167_Android_scatter.txt alongside individual .img and .bin partition files.
Specifies the memory type, which is almost always EMMC for this specific chipset. : The maximum size allowed for that specific image file
To flash firmware, unbrick a device, or change partitions on an MT8167 tablet, you must use the . Step-by-Step Flashing Instructions
Modders use the scatter file to specifically flash a custom recovery like TWRP to the RECOVERY partition without overwriting the rest of the OS.
: Contains specific details for Factory Reset Protection (FRP) layout, which is often used in tools like DFTPro for resetting devices.