Below the header, the file defines the layout using parameters for each partition. The "top" or header area sets the context for these parameters: A unique identifier for the partition.

Specifies if the partition is downloadable, readable, or protected.

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For MT8167 specifically, many Chinese tablet manufacturers ship scatter files with a project name that includes spaces (e.g., MT8167_10.1_INCH ). Remove spaces if you encounter tool errors.

While designed for the MT8167 CPU, a scatter file must match the exact storage layout of your device (e.g., tablet A might have different partition sizes than tablet B, even if both use MT8167).

The physical memory addresses where these partitions are located. The designated file names for the images being flashed.

The is a text-based configuration document crucial for flashing firmware onto MediaTek MT8167-based devices (common in tablets and IoT hardware). It maps out the physical memory addresses of partitions—such as the preloader, boot, and recovery—on the EMMC storage. Key Components of the MT8167 Scatter File

A boolean ( true/false ) telling the flash tool if this part should be written to the device.

Before we dive into the MT8167 specifics, let’s cover the basics.

There are three primary ways to acquire this file, depending on your current situation: 1. Extract from Official Stock Firmware (Safest)

If set to true , the flashing tool will automatically look for the corresponding image file in your firmware folder. How to Get a Top-Quality MT8167 Scatter File

, the header ensures the tool doesn't attempt to flash a ROM intended for a different chipset (like the MT8163), which would result in a "PMT changed" error or a hard brick. If you are performing a (dumping firmware), you must copy the linear_start_addr partition_size

partition_index: 1 partition_name: pgpt file_name: NONE is_download: false type: NORMAL_ROM linear_start_addr: 0x0 physical_start_addr: 0x0 partition_size: 0x80000 region: EMMC_USER storage: HW_STORAGE_EMMC boundary_check: true is_reserved: false operation_type: INVISIBLE reserve: 0x0

When porting TWRP or LineageOS to an MT8167 device, you may need to edit the scatter file top to:

The MT8167 can interface with both eMMC and raw NAND flash. EMMC uses block-level addressing; NAND requires erase block management and bad block tables. Set this incorrectly, and the flash tool will corrupt the storage layer. Most MT8167 tablets use eMMC 4.5 or 5.0.

The MediaTek MT8167 is a popular system-on-chip (SoC) used in various Android devices. A scatter file is a configuration file used in the SP Flash Tool, a popular tool for flashing and modifying Android devices.