files to map partition memory. However, newer MediaTek chipsets (typically those released after 2021) and the updated SP Flash Tool v6 have transitioned to a structured XML format. CARE Toolkit Compatibility:
<REGION> <NAME>CACHE</NAME> <IS_DOWNLOAD>false</IS_DOWNLOAD> <PARTITION_SIZE>0x10000000</PARTITION_SIZE> <FILE_NAME>N/A</FILE_NAME> <BIN_TYPE>NORMAL</BIN_TYPE> <LINEAR_START_ADDR>0x0</LINEAR_START_ADDR> <PHYSICAL_START_ADDR>0x0</PHYSICAL_START_ADDR> <ATTR>0x1</ATTR> </REGION> xml file for sp flash tool
: Instructions for the tool, such as formatting flags, download agents (DA), and authentication files. How to Use a Flash XML File If you are using SP Flash Tool v6 files to map partition memory
A standard console_mode.xml or flashing XML includes specific tags to automate the process: : Validates the hardware. : Lists individual images and their indices. How to Use a Flash XML File If
| XML Tag | Purpose | |---------|---------| | <partition> | Defines a single memory region. | | type | Usually NORMAL (standard) or PROTECTED (reserved areas like NVRAM). | | id | Internal identifier used by SP Flash Tool. | | name | Human-readable partition name (e.g., logo , recovery , tee1 ). | | physical_partition | Which storage chip: 0 for eMMC, 1 for UFS. | | size | Size in hexadecimal bytes. | | address | Start address (offset) in flash memory. | | file_name | The actual image file to flash (must match your ROM folder). |