Download the standalone mtk-su zip file from the official XDA Forums thread.
However, as Android security evolved and MediaTek patched vulnerabilities, many users began encountering a frustrating roadblock. After running the command, instead of a # prompt, they were met with a cryptic error message:
If you are encountering this error, you can try these steps reported by the community:
Power off the device completely. Hold down both Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously while plugging the device into a PC.
This completely bypasses the need for the CVE-2020-0069 vulnerability by creating a clean, developer-sanctioned root state.
What or security patch date is it currently running?
Navigate to your phone's .
To help find an alternative rooting path, what is your device? Sharing your current Android version and Security Patch date will also help determine if a firmware downgrade is possible. Share public link
Mtk-su Failed Critical Init Step 3 → 〈FAST〉
Download the standalone mtk-su zip file from the official XDA Forums thread.
However, as Android security evolved and MediaTek patched vulnerabilities, many users began encountering a frustrating roadblock. After running the command, instead of a # prompt, they were met with a cryptic error message:
If you are encountering this error, you can try these steps reported by the community: mtk-su failed critical init step 3
Power off the device completely. Hold down both Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously while plugging the device into a PC.
This completely bypasses the need for the CVE-2020-0069 vulnerability by creating a clean, developer-sanctioned root state. Download the standalone mtk-su zip file from the
What or security patch date is it currently running?
Navigate to your phone's .
To help find an alternative rooting path, what is your device? Sharing your current Android version and Security Patch date will also help determine if a firmware downgrade is possible. Share public link