The most common failure point is the Preloader handshake. To correctly link the MT6765 with SP Flash Tool:
For newer MT6765 devices (e.g., Redmi 9C, Realme C11 2021), SP Flash Tool alone will fail with auth errors. Here’s the fix:
This creates a temporary "link" between the tool and MT6765’s secured BROM. sp flash tool mt6765 link
| Error Code | Meaning | Solution |
|------------|---------|----------|
| S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (0xC0060005) | Preloader handshake issue | Reinstall VCOM drivers, use USB 2.0 port, try different key combo |
| S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_IMAGE_SIGN_HEADER_NOT_FOUND | Auth file required | Use a bypass tool (MTK Bypass Utility) or flash with SP Flash Tool v5.2128+ |
| STATUS_EXT_RAM_EXCEPTION | Incorrect DA | Load a newer MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin from SP Flash Tool v5.2128 |
| S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (0x13BE) | DRAM initialization fail | Flash preloader and lk first separately or use Firmware Upgrade mode |
| BROM ERROR: S_DL_PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE | Partition layout mismatch | Use Format All + Download (backup NVRAM first!) |
Special Note for MT6765: Starting with Android 10, MediaTek introduced SLB (Secure Loader Boot) and DAA (Download Agent Authentication). If you see security errors, you need to use the MTK Bypass Utility (search Mtk bypass tool rev4 on GitHub) alongside SP Flash Tool. The most common failure point is the Preloader handshake
If you own a device powered by the MediaTek MT6765 chipset (commonly found in budget and mid-range smartphones from brands like Tecno, Infinix, Itel, and some Xiaomi models) and are looking to unbrick, flash, or upgrade your device, you will need the SP Flash Tool.
Below is a guide on finding the correct link and using the tool safely. This creates a temporary "link" between the tool
In SP Flash Tool context, the link refers to the successful handshake between the tool and the device’s Preloader (a low-level boot ROM component). When you click Download, the tool sends a handshake signal over USB. If the device responds correctly, the status bar shows:
This “link” uses the Download Agent (DA) file—a protocol translator that understands MT6765’s memory layout (eMMC/UFS partitions: preloader, lk, boot, system, vendor, etc.).
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