to a version that predates the security patch, though this carries a high risk of "bricking" the device. Alternative Tools
– just that this specific exploit won’t work. For newer devices, unlock the bootloader (if allowed by the manufacturer) and use Magisk. For locked bootloaders on patched kernels, temp root via mtk-su is no longer possible. mtk-su failed critical init step 3
The error typically indicates that the MediaTek temporary root exploit is unable to gain the necessary permissions or establish the required environment to proceed with the privilege escalation. This specific step is often tied to a failure in setting up the command-line environment or a permission denial within the /data/local/tmp directory. What is mtk-su? to a version that predates the security patch,