adb push mtk-su /data/local/tmp/ adb shell chmod +x /data/local/tmp/mtk-su /data/local/tmp/mtk-su Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
If you are determined to get root without unlocking the bootloader, you could try downgrading your device’s firmware to an older version (pre-November 2020) using SP Flash Tool or your manufacturer’s stock ROM flasher. Warning: This often requires an unlocked bootloader anyway, defeating the purpose. mtk-su failed critical init step 3
If you are using the MTK Easy SU app from GitHub , a corrupted "asset" or configuration can cause initialization failures. Go to . Select Clear Data and Clear Cache . adb push mtk-su /data/local/tmp/ adb shell chmod +x
mtk-su targets specific /dev/ nodes (e.g., /dev/ccci_data or /dev/mtk_cmdq ). On newer Android versions (12, 13, 14), these nodes might have stricter permissions (e.g., 0660 root-only) or may not exist at all. If the exploit cannot open the required driver interface, it cannot proceed to step 3. If you are using the MTK Easy SU