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About the Lenovo A380t
The Lenovo A380t is an entry-level smartphone released in May 2014, built on the 32-bit MediaTek MT6582 platform for China Mobile. It features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display, 512MB RAM, and runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Flashing stock firmware is performed using SP Flash Tool in MediaTek Preloader mode. The step-by-step instructions below guide you through installing the USB VCOM drivers, loading the scatter file, and writing the factory ROM.
Which Flash Mode Should You Use?
SP Flash Tool (Scatter Package)
The official flashing method for the Lenovo A380t. Writes system and boot partitions over MediaTek's BROM/Preloader interface using MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. Does not require bootloader unlocking.
Qualcomm QFIL / EDL (Not Applicable)
QFIL and Emergency Download (EDL 9008) mode apply exclusively to Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The Lenovo A380t uses a MediaTek MT6582 processor and cannot be flashed with Qualcomm tools.
What You Need Before Flashing
A PC running Windows with MediaTek USB VCOM (Preloader) drivers installed.
Download and extract the Lenovo A380t firmware archive containing MT6582_Android_scatter.txt.
Use a verified data cable connected directly to a rear USB 2.0 port rather than a hub.
Ensure the removable 2000mAh battery has sufficient charge before flashing.
Flashing stock firmware erases all user data on the internal storage.
How to Flash the Lenovo A380t — Quick Overview
These 6 steps are tailored to the Lenovo A380t (MT6582). For screenshots, an interactive checklist, and troubleshooting, open the full SP Flash Tool guide.
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Install MediaTek USB VCOM drivers
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Extract the firmware archive
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Load the scatter file in SP Flash Tool
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Arm Download mode and prepare the device
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Connect via USB in Preloader mode
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Wait for completion and boot
Finding the Scatter File for MT6582
The Lenovo A380t stock ROM package extracts to a folder containing MT6582_Android_scatter.txt alongside individual partition images (preloader, MBR, EBR1, boot.img, recovery.img, system.img, etc.). Extract the archive completely before opening SP Flash Tool.
MT6582_Android_scatter.txt
Extract the downloaded ZIP package to locate MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. In SP Flash Tool, click Choose next to Scatter-loading File, navigate to the extracted folder, and select MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. Ensure all partition images populate in the table before clicking Download.
The Lenovo A380t uses the 32-bit MediaTek MT6582 chipset with scatter-based partition loading. Always select Download Only in SP Flash Tool — avoiding Format All + Download prevents accidental erasing of calibration data (NVRAM/IMEI partitions).
Lenovo A380t Firmware Versions
Official stock ROM firmware package for the Lenovo A380t.
| Version | Region | Android Version | Size | MD5 | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A380t_S001_140518 |
China (China Mobile / TD-SCDMA) | Android 4.4.2 | 597 MB | 28af708cb60ae2b0da63d2c60bcf7a1e |
⬇️ Download |
This device has 1 official firmware build on file. View firmware package on AndroidFirmwareFile.com →
Lenovo A380t — Important Notes
The removable 2000mAh battery makes hardware recovery straightforward on the Lenovo A380t. If SP Flash Tool fails to detect the phone or hangs during handshake, remove the battery for 10 seconds, reinsert it, and reconnect the USB cable while holding Volume Down.
Common Errors on the Lenovo A380t
SP Flash Tool: BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032)
The Preloader binary in the package did not initialize the DDR memory handshake. Ensure you are using the official MT6582 package for model A380t, connect directly to a motherboard USB 2.0 port, and ensure the battery has sufficient charge.
SP Flash Tool: BROM ERROR : S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)
SP Flash Tool was unable to open the designated COM port. Disconnect other USB serial devices, reconnect the cable to another USB port, and ensure the MediaTek VCOM driver is bound without conflicts.
Device stuck on Lenovo boot logo after flashing
An interrupted write or leftover cache partition data can stall boot. Pull the battery to reset, boot into Android stock recovery (Volume Up + Power), select Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe cache partition, then reboot.
For additional SP Flash Tool error code resolutions: SP Flash Tool Error Directory →
Frequently Asked Questions — Lenovo A380t
Connection stalls on MediaTek MT6582 hardware are usually driver-related. Confirm the MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port driver is installed and appears under Device Manager when the device is connected. Because the A380t has a removable battery, pulling the battery for 10 seconds before reconnecting while holding Volume Down provides a clean preloader handshake.
No. SP Flash Tool writes partition images directly over MediaTek's hardware Preloader and BROM protocol, functioning normally on a locked bootloader.
The Lenovo A380t was manufactured for China Mobile and supports 3G exclusively on the TD-SCDMA standard. In regions that use WCDMA/HSPA+ or LTE, the device will connect to 2G GSM bands for voice calls and basic 2G EDGE data only.
Ready to Flash?
Follow the full step-by-step SP Flash Tool guide with interactive progress tracking, prerequisite checklist, and complete troubleshooting.