The tool will automatically read the config.xml from the same directory. If it doesn’t, go to Options > Configuration and manually browse to the config.xml.

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Knowing the model will help determine if you need a standard scatter file or if you're actually working with a Qualcomm chipset that requires those XML "pieces."

| Scenario | Recommended File | | :--- | :--- | | Old MTK device (MT6580, MT6735, MT6753) with Android 7 or older | scatter.txt (v5 tool) | | Modern MTK device (MT6765, Helio G85, Dimensity 700/800/900) | MTxxxx_Android_scatter.xml | | You only have a scatter.txt | Convert it to XML (see Part 4) | | SP Flash Tool v5 is the only one working for your device | Stick to scatter.txt | | You need to flash a super.img (dynamic partitions) | Must use XML |

In older versions (v5), XML was optional. In , XML files are mandatory for new MediaTek chipsets (Dimensity series, Helio G series, etc.) because they implement a newer, more secure authentication handshake.