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Mt8163 Scatter File May 2026

While sharing a common format, MT8163 scatter files differ from other popular MediaTek chips:

| Feature | MT8163 (Tablet) | MT6580 (Phone) | MT6797 (Helio X20) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Preloader Name | preloader_mt8163.bin | preloader_mt6580.bin | preloader_mt6797.bin | | NAND/EMMC | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 | | Region Count | 3 regions (EMMC_BOOT_1/2, USER) | 2 regions (no separate boot1) | 3 regions | | Typical system size | 2GB–4GB (sparse) | 1GB–2GB | 4GB–8GB |

Important: Scatter files are not interchangeable across chipsets. Flashing an MT6580 scatter to an MT8163 device will permanently corrupt the boot1 region. mt8163 scatter file

  • Click “Download” (green arrow).
  • Connect your powered-off MT8163 device via USB.
  • Wait for the purple/yellow progress bar to complete. You’ll see a green checkmark upon success.
    • # Install mtkclient
git clone https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
cd mtkclient
pip install -r requirements.txt

    Most manufacturers distribute firmware as a ZIP containing MT8163_Android_scatter.txt. Search for:
    


    Trusted sources: XDA Developers, NeedRom, MediaFire archives (verify checksums). While sharing a common format, MT8163 scatter files
    

    Advanced users can use the open-source mtkclient:
    

    mtk wl scatter MT8163_Android_scatter.txt

    

    This bypasses Windows driver issues and is excellent for unbricking. Click  “Download”  (green arrow)
    

    

    | Partition | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| PRELOADER | 1st-stage bootloader, initializes DRAM |
| PGPT / PMT | Primary GPT / Partition Manager Table |
| NVRAM | Wi-Fi/BT MAC address, IMEI (no modem on MT8163 usually) |
| UBOOT / LK | Little Kernel – second bootloader |
| BOOTIMG | Kernel + ramdisk (Android boot) |
| SEC_RO | dm-verity, AVB metadata |
| ANDROID | System partition (read-only) |
| USRDATA | User data + internal storage |
    

    | Error Code | Meaning | Fix |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| STATUS_DA_HASH_MISMATCH | Wrong preloader | Find exact firmware version. |
| S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL | USB driver issue | Reinstall MTK VCOM drivers; try USB 2.0 port. |
| STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION | Scatter region mismatch | Edit scatter: change EMMC_USER to EMMC_BOOT1 for preloader only. |
    

    

    Each partition entry follows a strict format:
    

    - name:  system
  size:   0x80000000
  region: emmc_user
  offset: 0x13000000
  physical_start_addr: 0x13000000
  flags:  0x1000
  type:   EXT4_IMG