Usually mirrors the linear address on eMMC devices.
Each entry in an MT6589 scatter file defines specific parameters for a partition:
The MT6589 chipset was a pioneer in MediaTek’s quad-core lineup, primarily paired with storage. The scatter file (typically named MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt ) is a plain text file containing the precise memory addresses for every partition on the phone, such as the preloader, recovery, and system images. Core Components of the Scatter File
(e.g., RECOVERY , ANDROID ) Identifies the block.

