Crucial Warning: Ensure the MediaTek USB VCOM drivers are properly installed before flashing. The Lenovo A380t uses a removable 2000mAh battery; if the device fails to connect in Preloader mode, remove the battery, reinsert it, and connect the USB cable while holding Volume Down.
Download Firmware for Lenovo A380t
lenovo-a380t_A380t_S001_140518_4.4.2_2017.09.26.zip
MD5: 28af708cb60ae2b0da63d2c60bcf7a1e
Flashing Overview for Lenovo A380t
- Install MediaTek USB VCOM drivers on your computer
- Extract the firmware zip and locate MT6582_Android_scatter.txt
- Open SP Flash Tool, load the scatter file, and select Download Only mode
- Power off the phone, remove and reinsert the battery
- Click Download and connect the device via USB while holding Volume Down
Expand preparation checklist for Lenovo A380t
- Install the MediaTek USB VCOM (Preloader) drivers on a Windows PC.
- Extract the firmware archive and verify that MT6582_Android_scatter.txt is present.
- Charge the battery or ensure it has at least 30% remaining power.
- Back up any accessible personal data before initiating flashing, as a full Download will wipe userdata.
- Use a reliable microUSB cable connected directly to a rear USB 2.0 port.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Flashing stock firmware through SP Flash Tool communicates directly with the MediaTek MT6582 boot ROM (BROM/Preloader) over USB and does not require an unlocked bootloader.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for Lenovo A380t, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's SP Flash Tool guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
The firmware package uses MT6582_Android_scatter.txt. In SP Flash Tool, click Scatter-loading and select this file from the extracted firmware folder.
No. SP Flash Tool communicates directly with the MediaTek MT6582 Preloader and BROM layers, allowing stock partitions to be written on a locked bootloader.
The A380t was engineered primarily for China Mobile (TD-SCDMA 3G and GSM 2G). While 2G GSM calling and data function on standard GSM bands, 3G data is restricted to TD-SCDMA networks and will not connect to WCDMA/HSPA+ networks.
Power off the phone, remove the battery for 10 seconds, reinsert it, and connect the USB cable to a USB 2.0 port while holding the Volume Down button. Verify that MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port appears in Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT).