How to use SPFlashTool on Linux and flash Redmi Note 4 MTK (Nikel)

1. Download SPFlashTool for Linux from this link: SP_Flash_Tool_Linux_v5.1520.00.100.tar.gz
2. Open a terminal window and type the following commands one-by-one:

   sudo apt-get install libusb-dev
   cd (go to the path where you've downloaded the SpFlashTool)
   tar -xvzf SP_Flash_Tool_Linux_v5.1520.00.100.tar.gz
   cd SP_Flash_Tool_Linux_v5.1520.00.100
   chmod +x flash_tool.sh
   chmod +x flash_tool
   sudo ./flash_tool

3. After you’ve entered all the commands, SPFlashTool should be installed on your PC and the shortcut should appear in the list of all applications.
   1. Now let’s prepare your PC before connecting a Redmi Note 4 MTK device to it.
      1. Open terminal and enter the following commands:
      2. Disable USB connection security:

         sudo apt remove modemmanager

      3. Check by typing:

         lsmod | grep cdc_acm

      4. In case nothing happened after the previous line, try entering:

         sudo modprobe cdc_acm

      5. Now add the user account to “dialout” and “uucp” groups:

         sudo adduser "user_name" uucp
         sudo adduser "user_name" dialout

      6. Now we will need to create “51-android.rules” file. To do this turn off your phone first, then connect it to PC via USB and type the following command in terminal:

         dmesg | grep usb

      7. You should see “New USB device found idVendor=0e8d, idProduct=2000” and few other lines as well. Pay attention to “idVendor=0e8d, idProduct=2000” line.
      8. Now create the new text file on your PC and name it “51-android.rules”, open with text editor and add this line, where idVendor and idProduct values are taken from the ones in terminal.

         SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ACTION=="add", ATTR{idVendor}=="0e8d", ATTR{idProduct}=="2000"

      9. Save changes and copy “51-android.rules” file to etc/udev/rules.d/, use the following command to do this:

         sudo cp 51-android.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/

      10. Reboot permissions to confirm changes:

          sudo udevadm control --reload-rules

   2. Now we want to check if everything was done correctly and check if the device is recognized successfully. Turn off your phone and connect to PC via USB-cable.
   3. Type the following command in terminal:

      dmesg

   4. You should see “ttyACMO: USB ACM device” line in terminal. That means everything was done correctly and you can finally start with flashing your smartphone.
4. Open SP Flash Tool.
5. Select all required option, in Download enable “DA DL All with Checksum” option.
6. Select scatter file for required ROM, press “Download” and connect turned off device to PC.
7. Wait until flashing process is completed.

Hope this tutorial will be helpful! Remember to backup all your personal and important data from your phone.

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Flash HomTom HT3 with SP Flash Tool

1. Download and unpack SP Flash Tool to C:\SPFlashTool and run Flash_tool.exe
2. Select scatter file “Android_scatter_emmc.txt” from downloaded ROM.
3. Wait until ROM files are added to SP Flash Tool.
4. Now select “Download Only”. If you’re updating the currently installed ROM to the newest version select “Firmware Upgrade”.
5. Turn off your HomTom HT3 device.
6. Press F9 or Download button to start flashing. If you’re updating currently installed ROM select “Firmware” > “Upgrade”.
7. Now connect your device to PC via USB.
8. The progress will begin.
9. You should see a green circle icon when the flashing is completed.
10. Close SP Flash Tool.
11. Now disconnect your device from PC, wait for one minute and start HomTom HT3.

Flash HomTom HT3 with CWM

1. Download the ROM file you want to flash on your device.
2. Connect the HomTom HT3 to the computer via USB.
3. Copy ROM .zip file and GAPPS (this is optionally, in case you need them and they’re not inbuilt in your ROM) into the phone internal memory or SD-card.
4. Boot into recovery mode. Use volume buttons to navigate and “Power” button to select.
5. In recovery select “Wipe” and reset your device completely before flashing new ROM. Pay attention! This will delete all data from your device, so make all required backups of your important personal data. Remember to save your backup!
6. After successful wipe, click on “Install zip”.
7. Select ROM .zip file from phone internal memory or SD-card.
8. In the bottom you should see name of your ROM.
9. In the pop up window select “Yes” > “Install” to confirm installation.
10. Wait until ROM is installed and then select “Reboot Phone”.
11. ROM should be installed and logo should appear on device screen. Wait 5 minutes until ROM is fully installed on your HomTom HT3 device.

How to update HomTom HT3 with SP Flash Tool

Here’s a method on how you can update your HomTom HT3 device without deleting all data. Here’s what we’ll need:

1. Download and install all required drivers for HomTom HT3
2. Download and unpack SP Flash Tool.
3. Download required ROM for HomTom HT3.

Now we can continue installing ROM: 

1. Start SP Flash Tool.
2. Select scatter file “Android_scatter_emmc.txt” from downloaded ROM.
3. Select “Download only” and deselect “USERDATA” and “CACHE”.
4. Press “Download”.
5. Turn off your smartphone.
6. Connect your device to PC and wait until installation is finished.
7. That’s it! You’ve successfully flashed HomTom HT3 device without deleting the personal data from your device.

Download drivers for HomTom HT3

PC Driver for HomTom HT3: MTK65xx_Driver+(1).zip

SP Flash Tool for HomTom HT3: SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620_Win.zip

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How to flash and unbrick Redmi Note 4 with SP Flash Tool

1. First make sure you’ve got all required USB drivers installed on your PC or laptop.
2. Next download official fastboot ROM for Redmi Note 4.
3. Extract downloaded ROM to C:\ drive.

   

4. Download cust.img file and replace cust.img in “images” folder. (on some latest ROM versions it works without replacing cust.img file. In case of error you’ll need to replace cust.img)
   1. Download cust.img for China ROM
   2. Download cust.img for Global ROM
5. Start SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620 as administrator (right mouse click and “Run as administrator”)
6. In “Download-Agent” select “MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin” file. It is located in the same folder as Flash Tool.
7. In “Scatter-loading File” select “MT6797_Android_scatter.txt”. It is located in the “images” folder.
8. Select “Download only”.
9. Remove checkbox from “userdata” in case you want to save your data and apps. Otherwise the personal data and apps will be removed.

   

10. Now press “Download” button with green arrow.
11. Turn off your device and connect to PC via USB cable.
12. Wait until you see “Download OK” message.
13. Disconnect your device from PC and turn it on. First startup will take around 10-20 minutes.

Here’s a few recommendations. Use stock or other high quality USB cable. Connect your device via USB 2.0. On desktop PC use rear USB ports.

Possible issues and solutions flashing Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

In case of “STATUS SEC IMG TOO LARGE” error.

Replace cust.img

In case of “STATUS DOWNLOAD EXCEPTION” error.

Try different USB port. Replace cust.img

Nothing happens when I connect Redmi Note 4 to my PC.

Make sure you’ve installed required USB drivers. Try different USB port. Disconnect and connect again.

Error when I connect Redmi Note 4 to my PC.

Connect your device while holding volume button down until you’ll see yellow bar.

I’ve installed USB drivers but device is still not connecting.

Remove previously installed drivers with USBDeview and re-install latest version.

Redmi Note 4 device doesn’t respond to anything.

Hold all three buttons (vol -, vol + and power button) for 20 seconds.

In case of any other error messages.

Try different SP Flash Tool version.

I can see rabbit logo and flashing is not starting.

Turn off your device before connecting it to PC. Flash Tool works with turned off device.

Redmi Note 4 is bricked after flashing.

Disconnect the battery cables and adapters for 10 minutes. Try flashing again.

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Download Drivers for Redmi Note 4

Primary Redmi Note 4 Drivers and Apps

MiFlash (same as miPhone)

Official flasher for all Xiaomi smartphones. Works on Windows 7, 8 & 10. Sometimes requires unlocked bootloader. Includes all required drivers for USB and ADB. Stuff like: Google ADB tool, Microsoft MTP, RNDIS driver, Qualcomm USB serial driver.

• Download: MiFlash20160830.msi
• Previous version: MiSetup2.2.0.7032_2717.exe

MiFlash Unlock

Software used to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi smartphones.

• miflash_unlock-1.1.1111.11231.zip
• MiFlashUnlock_1.1.0317.1_en.zip
• miflash_unlock-en-2.2.624.14.zip

SP Flash Tool

Flash tool for flashing offical ROMs. Also using for unbricking your devices. Read more about SP Flash Tool.

• SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620: SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620_Win.zip
• SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1640: SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1640.00.000.zip

USB Drivers for Windows

These drivers also required for SP Flash Tool to work. In case you’ve installed MiFlash you don’t need these drivers.

• Download: latest_usb_driver_windows.zip

Additional Redmi Note 4 Drivers and Utilities

Mi PC Suite

Official software for your PC: driver installation, flashing, backup. Doesn’t work with Android 6 at the moment. Includes all required drivers for Xiaomi smartphones.

• Mi PC Suite: MiSetup2.2.0.7032_2717.exe

USBDeview

Software used to identify and remove currently installed  USB drivers on your computer. Check out full post.

• Download: usbdeview.zip

ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

Console PC software for debugging Android devices.

• ADB Installer v1.4.3: adb-setup-1.4.3.zip

File unsigner

Software for removing driver digital signature.

• Download: FileUnsigner.exe

MauiMETA

IMEI restoration and model tools. Check out full post.

• Download: MauiMETA_v9.1635.23.rar

Mobileuncle MTK Tools & ToolHero

Custom recovery flashing, IMEI & other tools.

• Toolhero 2.0.16: toolhero_216.apk

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Download SP Flash Tool Drivers & Utilities

SP Flash Tool For Windows

• Latest version: SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1648.00.000_2.zip
• Mirror: SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1648.00.000_2.zip
• Custom version with “Secure boot” support: SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1515.00_temp.rar
• Minimal version for MT67xx based devices: SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1444.00.000.rar
• Most stable version (currently not working with files larger than 4gb): SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1352.01.rar

SP Flash Tool For Linux

• SP Flash Tool for Linux 64 bit: SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Linux_v5.1648.00.100_2.zip

BirdA Flash Tool Utilities Package

This is software for flashing devices based on birda project.

• BirdA FlashTool 1524.rar

SP MultiPort Flash Download Project

• SPMultiPortFlashDownloadProject – SP_MDT_exe_v3.1648_2.rar

VCOM/PRELOADER Drivers

This is flashing drivers, these are required for SP Flash Tool to work.

• MTK Drivers Package (auto install using .bat file): MTK_drivers.rar
• Huge package of different MTK device drivers: MTKUSBALLv0.6.rar
• Flashing drivers for manual install. Univers drivers for Windows 7, 8, 10: Windows+10_MTK+VCOM+USB+Preloader+Drivers.zip

ADB Drivers

These are only required for working using ADB, this have nothing to do with SP Flash Tool flashing process.

• Universal driver: UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi
• Just adb driver: MTK_Android_USB_Driver.rar
• ADB Installation Package: AdbDriverInstaller.exe

Preloader & ADB Installer

• Installation package containing preloader and ADB driver: Driver_Auto_Installer_EXE_v5.1632.00.zip

USBDeview

Software used to indentift and remove the USB drivers installed on your system.

• USBDeview 2.61

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Download rom with flash tool: SP_Flash_Tool_V5.1636_withrom.rar

SP Flash Tool Guide for Redmi Note 4

1. Remove old drivers, everything that is related with MediaTek
2. Reboot
3. Install MT65x3 USB VCOM drivers и Driver_Auto_Installer_v5.1453.03. drivers
4. Open flasher app (can be SP_Flash_Tool_V5.1636)
5. In “Option” > Download > Select “USB Checksum” and “Storage Checksum”
6. Select scatter file. Under “Scatter-loading file” find path to “MT6797_Android_scatter.txt” or similar.
7. Turn off your smartphone
8. In SP_Flash_Tool press “Download”
9. With volume button down a connect your smartphone via USB cable to your PC
10. Red line will appear,  then yellow. Now the button can be released.
11. Wait until flashing is completed.
12. Congratulations!
13. Reboot your smartphone. First startup can take longer than usual.

Drivers for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Driver Auto Installer: Driver_Auto_Installer_v5.1453.03.rar

USB Drivers: MT65x3 USB VCOM drivers.rar

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