List of SP Flash Tool errors, their meanings and how to resolve 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.

For those who don't know how to use Sp flash tool, please read https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html before you proceed.

# See the video tutorial below or @ http://youtu.be/LzyYXAflmOk






Phone is totally dead

Message: Phone no longer responds to power button

Solution: Follow this guide @ http://forum.hovatek.com/thread-286.html

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
* Try holding down the Volume decrease (you could try volume increase or both) while connecting the phone to PC for flashing

* Launch Device manager (Right-click My Computer > Select Manage)
* Connect the phone to the PC via a USB cord, Device manager should refresh
* Take note of what the phone is detected as (often as Unknown or Mediatek under Other devices)
* Right-click whatever the phone is detect as and select Update Driver Software...
* Select Browse my computer for driver software
* Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
* Click Next
* Click Have Disk
* Proceed with the Mediatek (VCOM) driver installation steps described at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html and click Yes if you get an Update Driver warning

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 @ http://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html  to manually install vcom drivers
* If you have installed VCOM drivers but the phone is still only charging then Launch Device manager (Right-click My Computer > Select Manage)
* Connect the phone to the PC via a USB cord, Device manager should refresh
* Take note of what the phone is detected as (often as Unknown or Mediatek under Other devices)
* Right-click whatever the phone is detect as and select Update Driver Software...
* Select Browse my computer for driver software
* Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
* Click Next
* Click Have Disk
* Proceed with the Mediatek (VCOM) driver installation steps described at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html and click Yes if you get an Update Driver warning

Error 5054

Message:  BROM ERROR S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054)

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: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

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  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
* 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
* Change the phone's emmc chip

Error 4001


Message: S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE or Da didn't send response data to FlashTool!

Meaning: SP flash tool is having difficulty communicating with the device

Solution: 
* Change the USB-port
* Run SP flash tool as Admin
* Ensure to install the correct drivers (see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html )
* Try another PC and USB cord
* Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside when connecting to the PC for flashing

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
* Format first then Download
* Don't tick a box with an unspecified / empty file path
* 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:

* Take out and reinsert the battery
* Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
* Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
* 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:
* Follow the guide @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-808.html
* 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
* Try a different version of SP flash tool
* Install VCOM drivers using  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
* 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
* Try Infinix Flash tool @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-9224.html

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:

* Take out and reinsert the battery
* Try using a different USB cord, port and PC
* Right-click flash_tool.exe > Select Properties > Select Compatibility > Set to Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Click Apply > Click OK > Run SP flash tool as Administrator
* 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

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

Error 3178

Message: BROM_ERROR_S_STORAGE_NOT_MATCH (3178)

Meaning: The firmware you are trying to flash isnt compatible with your phone

Solution: Try flashing another firmware for your exact phone model / variant

Error 8406

Message: SP FLASH TOOL ERROR (8406)

Meaning: There is some compatibility problem interrupting the flashing process

Solution
* Try flashing another firmware for your exact model
* Update VCOM drivers for the device under Device manager

Error 1012

Message: BROM ERROR: S_NOT_ENOUGH_MEMORY (1012)

Meaning: The version of SP flash tool you're using doesn't support the size(s) of the file(s) in the firmware / stock ROM.

Solution
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool

Error 3140

Message: BROM ERROR : S_DA_UPDATE_BOOLOADER_EXIST_MAGIC_NOT_MATCHED

Meaning: SP flash tool encountered an error flashing a selected file to a non-specified partition

Solution:
* Try using the latest version of SP flash tool
* Use the format option then download in SP flash tool

Error 8417

Message:  BROM ERROR: Initialize scatter file failed. Please check the scatter file name you load is legal

Meaning: The format of the scatter file is invalid

Solution: Open the scatter file in Notepad++, the first line must begining with:

############################################################################################################## General Setting #

If there is anything else above this then delete it and save the scatter file

Error 6047

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_HASH_FAIL

Meaning: Hash (integrity) check of the images being flashed failed.

Solution

* Use SP Flash Tool V5.1516.00 @ http://adf.ly/1ZI3Ym
* Ensure to select the right Download-Agent
* Navigate to Options > Option > Download and untick DA DLL All.....

Error 6010

Message: BROM ERROR: SP FLASHTOOL ERROR 6010 CODE DOWNLOAD FORBIDDEN

Meaning: The phone has a protected bootloader

Solution: Untick Preloader and flash the rest

Error: 0xFDA

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_GET_MEMORY_FAIL (0xFDA)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error reading the phone's storage

Solution:

* Try using a different USB Port, Cord and PC

Error 0x13BE

Message: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

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

Error:?? (0x3)

Message: BROM ERROR:?? (0x3)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error maintaining a connection to the device during flashing

Solution

* Reinstall the VCOM drivers
* Try a different PC and USB cord
* The scatter file needs to be modified using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-12719.html

PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info

Message: PRO_INFO: Failed to get PMT info

Meaning: SP flash tool is having problems reading the phone

Solution

* Try using a different PC and USB cord
* Ensure the phone is switched off (with a charged battery inside) when you connect

Error 0×7D4

Message: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error writing to the phone

Solution

* Try using a different USB cord, PC port and PC
* Use the latest version of SP flash tool
* Ensure the battery is well charged and the phone's USB port isn't faulty

Error 6124

Message: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_INVALID_PROJECT (6124), MSO ERROR CODE: 0X00

Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware

Solution:
*  Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model
* Go to  Options > Option > Connection > USB Speed > Full Speed
* Go to  Options > Option > Download > Untick DA DL All with Checksum

Error 0x8

Message: BROM ERROR: ?? (0x8)

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
* Change the phone's emmc chip
* Try using a different PC

Error OXFC0

Message: BROM ERROR S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (OXFC0)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

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  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
* 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 0X411

Message: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (0X411)

Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware

Solution

* Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder
* Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum

Error 0xFA1

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE (0xFA1)

Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error communicating with the device

Solution

* Try using a different port, PC and USB cord
* Ensure the phone is switched off with a charged battery inside
* Do not hold any button when connecting for flashing
* Ensure to install VCOM drivers @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html

Error 4017

Message: BROM ERROR: S_FT_NAND_READLEN_NOT_ALIGNMENT (4017)

Meaning: You're trying to flash a file that has not been processed for flashing in SP flash tool

* If you're using an MTK Droid tools backup then ensure to carry out Phase II @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-468.html

TOOL DL image Fail !

Message: TOOL DL image Fail !

Meaning: The firmware was flashed with Da DL all with Checksum disabled

Solution: In SP flash tool, navigate to Options > Option > Download > Tick Da Dl all with checksum > Reflash the firmware

Please select one ROM at least before execution

Message: Please select one ROM at least before execution

Meaning: SP flash tool fails to recognize that there is an item ticked

Solution: Select the scatter file again and untick all items you do not wish to flash one after the other. Don't use the checkbox beside "Name" in SP flash tool

Error 0xFC0

Message: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0)

Meaning: The firmware you're trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings

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  https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
* 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

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How to fix unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped on an MTK phone

* Note: This fix also applies to other Android phones apart from MTK phones like Tecno, Infinix, Gionee etc

Possible causes of this error are:

1. Corrupted or missing Phone.apk
2. A crash in Phone.apk while  attempting to display caller ID and other information

How to fix  

Method 1: Ultimate Caller ID Screen HD

Download and install Ultimate Caller ID Screen HD @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt....ucs&hl=es

Method 2: Clear Phone data and cache

* Navigate to Settings > Apps > All > Phone
* Clear data and cache
* Reboot the phone

Method 3: Replace Phone.apk

Download the Stock ROM @ https://forum.hovatek.com/forum-89.html and flash only system.img (Android) using SP flash tool @ http://www.techrul.com/2015/07/how-to-flash......

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How To Hide Photos On Samsung Galaxy A7

Privacy is a crucial part of everyone’s lives, and according to researchers, over 65% of the private issues of people who own smartphones are on their smartphones. Private things on our smartphones could range from photos, text messages, audios, videos, and so on. Adding a password to your phone might not be enough at times as sometimes you might need to borrow some people our phones which might involve you unlocking the phone for such person or your phone might probably fall into the wrong hands while it is unlocked. So, the best way is to hide such files, and today we are going to be talking about how to hide photos on Samsung Galaxy A7.

For users of the Samsung Galaxy A7, you might have tried to hide some photos on your Samsung Galaxy A7 but were not able well all you have to do is read on and by the end of this tutorial you should be able to hide photos on your Samsung Galaxy A7. The best part is that you can use Private Mode on your Samsung Galaxy A7 and the photos will not be able to be found at all except by you and you do not need to download any app on your phone to do this.
To hide your photos on your Samsung Galaxy A7, you need first to go to the Private Mode on your phone, and then you will need to set up a password or pattern protection.

How to enable Private Mode on Samsung Galaxy A7

• Use two fingers to swipe down from the top of the screen at the same time.

• You will see a list of options. From the list, click on Private Mode.
• If you are entering Private Mode for the first time, you will need to go through a quick walk-through, and you will be asked to enter a PIN code which you will need to enter whenever you want to enter the Private mode.

How to disable Private Mode on Samsung Galaxy A7

• Only go the Private Mode feature using the method above.
• Tick on the box beside Private Mode and then it will go back to normal.

How to add and remove files from Private Mode on the Galaxy A7

• Click on make viewable only in Private Mode
• After you have turned private mode on, go to the file you wish to hide and then tap and hold on it and a list of options will appear.
• Select the file (s) and then select the Overflow menu button in the upper right.
• Click on Move to Private

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How To Unroot Any Android Device Wit ES File Explorer

A lot of people might be new to Android, while some are Android gods but in one way or the others, might not know this. A lot desired of people gets Lollipop updates even though we are passionately ready to welcome Android M . It is paramount to note that, before you perform any upgrade on your Android device, It is adviceable to first of all unroot your device if you are rooted, to avoid story that touch. I’ll quickly show you the easiest way to unroot your android device using ES File Explorer.

1. Install ES File Explorer app on your device. Don’t move it to SD card. Downoad Here

2. Open the app and tap the menu button.

3. Now tap on ‘ Tools ’ and select ‘ Root Explorer’ to turn it on.

4. Superuser will ask you to grant privilege or root privileges to the app. Allow it.

5. Now go back to the main screen of the app and select ‘ /’ in the top corner of the screen.


6. Go to system => bin . Find the busybox and su file and delete them. If you can’t find any of them, just skip to the next step.

7. Go back to system folder then open ‘ xbin ’ folder and delete the busybox and su file there (if you found any).

8. Now go back to the system folder again and open ‘app’ folder and then delete the supeuser.apk file located in the folder. That’s all.

9. Now restart your device and it should be unrooted.

Now that you have been fully unroot, you can continue with your upgrade

Please leave a comment below and also share!

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what is Monkey Test And Time Services Malware and how to remove it on Android

This is one of the oldest uncle in town called monkey test and time service. It is a major threat to all Android devices; it has already infected 70% of android devices and lots more are been entangled by it as time goes bye.


The unwanted and annoying apps is always shown in the recent apps, and it can not be uninstalled even if you factory reset your device. It automatically installed unwanted apps without your permission, consumes space and drain your battery. If you must have noticed some annoying pop up ads from your device the moment you turn on your internet, this is the cause of it. I call it Android demons that needs to be cast out permanently.


How to Remove Monkey Test And Time Services


I'm going to share with you two easy ways to deal with this permanently.


Requirements
Your device must be rooted
download Titanum back up pro
here


==>Install Titanum back up pro. Tap back up and restore>>Tap monkey test and time services


==> Click on Freeze


That's it, Titanum Back up will freeze the malware from installing unwanted applications

==>Go to settings>>Security>Uncheck unknown souces

==>Go to settings>Security>Slide on app permission so that no apps will auto install itself.




Method 2
Rom Flashing
This method involves flashing your device with a new rom completely. This will restore your device back to initial without the Malware.

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