To fix "Please select one ROM at least before execution," simply:
Before you execute a flash using the SP Flash Tool, choosing the correct ROM and preparing your environment is critical to avoid bricking your MediaTek device. 1. Select the Correct ROM Type
Depending on your goal, you must choose between two main types of ROMs:
Stock ROM: The official firmware provided by your device manufacturer. This is essential for unbricking a device, fixing "hang on logo" issues, or returning to a factory state.
Custom ROM: Third-party versions of Android (like those found on XDA Developers) designed for better performance or newer features. To fix "Please select one ROM at least
Crucial Step: Ensure the ROM you download specifically contains a Scatter file (a text file with "scatter" in its name, such as MT67xx_Android_scatter.txt). This file acts as a map for the tool to know where to flash each component. 2. Verify Your Device Hardware
Only flash firmware intended for your exact phone model and chipset.
[Revised] How to use SP Flash tool to flash Mediatek firmware
“Please select at least one ROM (scatter-loading file) before executing the SP Flash Tool operation.” Before you execute a flash using the SP
Action Required – ROM Selection Missing
If you have ever tried to revive a dead MediaTek-powered smartphone—a bricked Xiaomi, a bootlooping Realme, or a forgotten Tecno—you have almost certainly met the SP Flash Tool. And if you have met the SP Flash Tool, you have almost certainly met that red-bordered error message:
“Please select at least one ROM before execution.”
To a beginner, this feels like a glitch. You’ve connected the phone, installed the drivers, clicked “Download”… and nothing happens. The tool just stares back. But this isn’t a bug. It’s a deliberate safety lock—one that has saved millions of devices from total destruction. “Please select at least one ROM (scatter-loading file)
Let’s decode why this message exists, what it really means, and why ignoring it would be catastrophic.
Before we fix it, it helps to understand why it happens. SP Flash Tool needs to know exactly what data to send to your phone. When you see this message, the software is essentially saying:
"You pressed the Download button, but you haven't told me which files to flash or you haven't loaded the necessary files yet."
Common triggers include: