Instantly, the tool populated a long list of checkboxes. It had read the XML. It knew the phone's layout. Elias checked only the boxes corresponding to the damaged partitions. He ensured the "Download Only" option was selected in the dropdown menu—a vital safety precaution. If he had selected "Format All + Download," the XML would have guided the tool to wipe the entire memory structure, deleting the user's photos and contacts.
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Unlike Odin’s binary PIT format, SP Flash Tool’s XML scatter file is plain text. This makes it more flexible but also easier to corrupt accidentally.
Elias unplugged the phone. He took a deep breath and pressed the power button.