If you are running mtk-su manually via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) instead of an application, an improper setup will halt execution. You must push and run the file from the designated temporary directory:
Extract the files and determine your architecture ( arm or arm64 ). mtksu failed critical init step 3 best
Set your screen timeout to the maximum allowed (usually 30 minutes) and keep it plugged in. 4. Close Other ADB Shells If you are running mtk-su manually via ADB
Here are the most common technical causes: This command temporarily switches SELinux to permissive mode
The security flaw was officially patched by MediaTek and Google. If your device has a security patch level newer than March/April 2020 , the exploit will fail.
This command temporarily switches SELinux to permissive mode. After executing it, immediately try running the MTKsu rooting process again.
KernelSU is gaining massive popularity as the root solution of the future. It's lean, powerful, and can often work on devices where other methods fail or are too complex.