List of SP Flash Tool errors, their meanings and their and Resolution

List of SP Flash Tool errors, their meanings and their and Resolution
Hello everyone! Welcome to flash stock ROM. Today, I’m going to guide you through some of the SP flash tool errors you get during flashing, what they mean and the resolutions for each one of them. Sit back and enjoy the post, feel free to drop any comments on queries if any.
Smartphone flash tool is a desktop application used to flash firmware of Mediatek Android devices. It is more common that you face one or the other issue, if you have not worked it for long. So, this post is dedicated to such users who use SP flash tool to flash their devices. Just check with the error number you have got, read what they really mean and find their resolution right here on the very same post.
List of errors with resolution:
Phone becoming irresponsive after flashing
Message: Phone stuck in Bootloop
Resolution:
- Make sure that the SD card present inside the phone is formatted even before flashing.
- Wait for some 5-10 minutes as it may take some time to settle up after flashing properly.
- Try wiping out data (factory data reset).
- Try firmware upgrade. Back up the data and do it from either TWRP or CWM.
- Try using some other firmware / ROM.
Phone showing some white screen, different colours or some split screen post flashing
Status: Phone would respond to buttons and makes sound but won’t respond on screen.
Resolution:
The firmware which you have flashed may not be a proper one for your device. Try using some other bin or img file.
Phone getting disconnected during flashing
Status of error: The phone keeps getting disconnected during flashing.
Resolution:
- Try using different ports as the port which you are using now might have some issues.
- Connect the device to PC holding the volume down button and try.
- Go to Device manager and connect the device to PC through USB cord, and make sure that the device gets connected.
- Update the driver software if the device gets connected.
Error 0x412
Status of error: BROM ERROR: S_TIMEOUT (0X412)
Meaning :SP Flash tool encountered a timeout when trying to flash.
Resolution:
- Ensure that files are actually loaded (with valid location) in SP flash tool (i.e location should not be empty)
- Try flashing one file at a time
- Use a higher version of SP Flash tool
- Untick the large files or find smaller alternatives
Error 6029
Status of eroor: S_SECURITY_SEND_AUTH_FAIL (6029) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00
Meaning :SP Flash tool can’t authenticate the files you are trying to flash
resolution:
Try another ROM / firmware from a different source
Error 0x93AF
status of error: ROM[logo] checksum mismatch checksum_config[0x93af],checksum_val[0x94ae]
Meaning : encountered a checksum error
Solution
- Open the checksum file using notepad++, search for 0x93af and replace with 0x94ae
- Delete any checksum file in the rom
Error 5011
Status of error: S_DL_SCAT_INCORRECT_FORMAT (5011)
Meaning: The scatter file has incorrect format. The scatter file has been badly created / modified
resolution:
- Download a different scatter file
- After modifying the scatter file ,ensure to use a recent version of SP flash tool e.g SP flash tool v5.1728
- Download another ROM / firmware from a different source
Error 0xC0060001
Status of error: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (0xC0060001)
Meaning: The device attempted to power on before SP flash tool could flash files to it
resolution:
- Make sure that the battery is well charged
- 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
- Do not hold any button when connecting to PC
PMT changed for the ROM
Status of message: PMT changed for the ROM; it must be downloaded
Meaning: The partition table about to be written (from the scatter file) is different from the phone’s current partition table layout
resolution:
- Ensure that the scatter file / files you’re trying to flash are actually for your exact model
- If you’re trying to flash just a few files and not the firmware then you need to get the firmware to complement and then flash using download only
- If you’re trying to flash the full firmware then try using the Firmware Upgrade option or Format first before download only
Error 6004
status of erro: ERROR: S_SECURITY_SLA_FAIL (6004), MSP ERROE CODE: 0X00
Meaning: The download agent isn’t compatible with the device
resolution:
- Try choosing a different Download Agent, version or tool
- Ensure you’re using the right Authentication file
Storage type mismatch
status of error:
scatter storage type is HW_STORAGE_EMMC
target storage type is HW_STORAGE_NONE
Meaning: There’s a mismatch between the phone’s storage type and that which the scatter file expects
resolution:
Try using SP Flash tool Version 3.x
Error 6045
status of error: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_SIGN_HEADER_NOT_FOUND (6045) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00
Meaning: The image files you are trying to flash doesn’t contain the -sign header.
resolution:
- Use SP Flash Tool V5.1532.00 @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-13970.html
Error 2035
status of error: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_JUMP_DA_FAIL (2035)
Meaning: SP Flash tool encountered an error connecting to the device.
resolution
- Ensure the battery is inserted and you’re not holding any button when connecting to PC for flashing
- Uninstall all Mediatek drivers then re-install VCOM drivers
- Disable any modem manager or software which might be blocking ports on the PC
- For Linux / Ubuntu users, make sure you installed libusb-dev then blacklist Ubuntu’s modem manager (because it controls port /dev/ttyACM0, which is disabling SP Flash Tool from running properly).
Error 8045
Status of error: No Valid Partition Management Table (PMT) for storage
meaning: SP Flash tool encountered a problem identifying the device’s partitions ahead of file writes
resolution:
Try Flashing the firmware using Download only
Error 1041
Status of error: BROM ERROR: S_CHKSUM_ERROR (1041)
Meaning: There was a checksum error when flashing the firmware
resolution:
- Delete any file with checksum in its name from the firmware folder
- Go to Options > Option > Download > Untick Da DL all with checksum
0x00
Status of error: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_AC_REGION_NOT_FOUND_IN_SECROIMG (6128), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00
Meaning: The ROM contains a Checksum file but DL All With CheckSum was unticked
resolution:
- Ensure to tick DL All With CheckSum under Options > Option > Download
BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SECRO_HASH_INCORRECT (6126) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00
Status of error: BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SECRO_HASH_INCORRECT (6126) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00
Meaning: The ROM contains a Checksum file but DL All With CheckSum was unticked
resolution:
- Ensure to tick DL All With CheckSum under Options > Option > Download
Error 0xC0050005
Status of error :ERROR STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION (0xC0050005)
Meaning: The firmware you’re trying to flash is either not compatible with your device or you have selected the wrong flashing settings
resolution:
- 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 (3)
Status of error: BROM ERROR: ?? (3)
Meaning: There’s a problem with the format of the scatter file or file(s) being flashed. An example is trying to flash .bin files using SP Flash Tool
resolution:
Check the scatter files you’re about flashing to be sure they’re not meant to be flashed using a different tool
Error 6104
Status of error: BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_DA_RETURN_INVALID_TYPE (6104), MSP ERROR CODE : 0X00
Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware
resolution:
- 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
I hope the post would come in handy for the flashing. If you are facing any issues in following any of these steps, then feel free to drop a comment. One of us from our team will get back to you quickly. Also, go through the other posts as well. Thanks!
ERROR : S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)
[BROM] can not pass bootrom start command! Possibly target power up too early.
[HINT]:
note :
this error on my Oppo R819
i already doing flash early time and succeded, but when trying to partition my phone memory suddenly missing?
(internal memory 1 gb still exist, but phone memory 12 gb dissapear not detected)
pliss help…
tks
Error 6045
A lot of thinks.
ERROR:STSTUS_SEC_PUBK_AUTH_MISMATCH_N(0XC002001B)
SP FLASH TOOL DOWNLOAD AGENT ERROR ! CAN YOU BOYS WHAT IS THIS ERROR MEANING!
I have seen a massage error :status sec violate anti rollback (0xC002002D).
Thank you for reply. what is your Phone and Model?
I’m also seeing this error msg, am using lenovo k8 note
Am also facing the same issue. Please suggest me a solution.
I’m also seeing this error msg, am using lenovo k8 note