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[Error Codes] List of Smartphone Multiport Download tool error codes, meanings & how to fix

[Error Codes] List of Smartphone Multiport Download tool error codes, meanings & how to fix

X3non
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Smart Phone Multiport Download Tool also known as SP_MDT is a Desktop application used to flash firmware to Mediatek (MTK) Android devices. Its an easy tool to use but you're bound to encounter one error or the other at certain points in your flashing experience. This guide is dedicated to listing errors / problems you might encounter when using SP Multiport Download tool, what they mean / indicate and what steps you can take to fix / resolve them.

List of SP Multiport Download Tool errors & their solutions


Important Notice (PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PROCEED)
We have neatly arranged each error into error code message, meaning and solution. In order to easily find the solution to the error you're getting, use the 'Find in page' option in your browser to search for the error code e.g 4032 . This will save you the stress of endless scrolling or accidentally scrolling past the error you're looking for.

Below is a list of SP Multiport Download Tool errors, their meanings and how to resolve them


Error: Cannot find checksum.ini file


Meaning: The tool can't find checksum.ini file within your ROM folder

Solution: Generate checksum.ini using this guide


Error: Do not scan comport by preloader. Please use empty device or press download key


Meaning: The tool is unable to scan for preloader ports

Solution: Perform the 5 steps listed below
  • Exit SP multiport download tool, 
  • Locate SPMultiPortFlashDownloadProject.ini file within the SP_MDT folder
  • Edit using Notepad or Notepad++ or any Text editor of your choice
  • Change ScanComportType=0 to ScanComportType=1
  • Save and exit then relaunch SP_MDT and retry scanning

Error: Invalid Scatter File


Meaning: The tool is unable to recognize the scatter file you select. Either the scatter file version isnt supported or the scatter file chipset isn't support

Solutions: 
  • Old versions of the tool don't support scatter file for newer MTK chipset so retry using latest version of SP_MDT at https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-15612.html
  • All versions of the tool don't support scatter file created by miracle box. Use Miracle box to flash scatter file created using Miracle box

Error: S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_DA_RETURN_INVALID_TYPE (6104)


Meaning: Wrong flash settings or firmware

Solutions: 
  • Ensure you set the correct Download-Agent in SP flash tool and are using a firmware for your exact model
  • At the right hand side of the tool, change HIGH SPEED to FULL SPEED

Error: Bin file is not fully loaded, please check scatter and load settings!


Meaning: The tool couldn't find one or more files referenced in the scatter file but missing in the firmware folder

Solutions:
  • Ensure that all the partitions which have is_download:true in the scatter file are present in the firmware folder
  • In the scatter file, set is_download to false for files you don't have

Error: Can not file any config / scatter files


Message: The tool is unable to recognize the format of your firmware

Solution
Try v3.1820 at https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-15612.html

Error: "DA file" is not a valid DA format!


Message: SP multiport download tool does not recognize the DA file. Most likely the DA file is locked / encrypted for use on a specific tool

Solution
You'll either need to search for a DA file compatible with SP multiport download tool or use the specified tool for the DA file you downloaded [specified tool are usually hardware box / dongles e.g CM2mtk, volcano tool, miracle box, e.t.c]
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