Download Sp Flash Tool Old Version Direct
Do NOT use the driver included in old packs (often fake). Instead:
Old tools require the legacy usb2ser.sys driver. Download the Mediatek DA VCOM driver (version 1.0.0.0 from 2015). Install it via Device Manager as "Legacy hardware." download sp flash tool old version
The latest versions of SP Flash Tool (v3.0 and above) are designed to support newer MTK chipsets (like Helio G series and Dimensity series). They come with modern security protocols and updated drivers. But for older devices running chips like the MT6580, MT6735, or MT6592, these new versions are often incompatible. Do NOT use the driver included in old packs (often fake)
Here are the three main reasons to download an older version: Old tools require the legacy usb2ser
OEMs like Xiaomi, Tecno, and Infinix use modified scatter file headers. A scatter file written for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) might not parse correctly in SP Flash Tool v5.20. Using the version that was current when the firmware was released guarantees proper parsing.
| New version error | Old version that fixes it |
|------------------|----------------------------|
| STATUS_SEC_IMG_TYPE_MISMATCH | v5.1628 or earlier |
| BROM ERROR: S_DA_GET_BROM_SETTING_FAIL | v5.1516 |
| PMT changed for the ROM | v5.1532 (uncheck “PMT” option) |
| STATUS_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL | v3.1224 (use without battery) |
| DA authentication mismatch | v5.1728 + custom DA from device firmware |
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