You are attempting to flash firmware that is not specifically designed for your exact phone model or hardware revision.
If you see this error after the red bar completes but before the purple (DAA) bar, your Preloader is locked. You need an MTK Bypass Utility (e.g., MCT, UnlockTool) to disable SLA/DAA authentication. sp flash tool error status ext ram exception patched
After selecting a patched DA, if you still see "status ext ram exception patched," the patched DA itself is corrupted or incompatible. Try another version. You are attempting to flash firmware that is
Double-check that the ROM is exactly for your model and region. Even slight variations (e.g., "M3" vs "M3a") can trigger this exception. Update the Environment: Ensure the latest VCOM/MediaTek drivers sp flash tool error status ext ram exception patched