Ensure the firmware you are trying to flash is a "Signed" version (look for files named md1img-verified.img or similar within the ROM folder).
To fix the problem, you must first understand the root cause. The error message contains two critical keywords: "Verified boot" and "Auth file." sp+flash+tool+error+1042+verified
Troubleshooting SP Flash Tool Error 1042 (Verified Boot) SP Flash Tool Error 1042 typically occurs when the tool detects a (V-Boot) or Secure Boot violation during the flashing process . This error usually triggers the message: S_SECURITY_SEC_CFG_END_ADDR_NOT_FOUND (1042) or is associated with a signature mismatch when trying to flash custom firmware or a mismatched scatter file to a MediaTek (MTK) device. 1. Understanding Error 1042 Ensure the firmware you are trying to flash
Uninstall existing VCOM, Preloader, and MTK drivers using a tool like USB Deview Manually reinstall the correct MediaTek VCOM drivers for your Windows version. Physical Connection Check Physical Connection Check