The error in mtk-su typically indicates a failure during the initialization phase of the exploit, often related to the tool's inability to gain the necessary permissions or communicate with the target process on the MediaTek (MTK) chipset. Common Causes & Fixes
For some advanced rooting methods, an unlocked bootloader is required. If your bootloader is locked and the exploit is patched, this tool will consistently fail at an early "init" step. mtksu failed critical init step 3 hot
: The exploit often fails if it isn't run from a specific directory like /data/local/tmp . Some users have reported success by simply re-running the command or re-issuing the chmod command multiple times if the first attempt fails . Recommended Troubleshooting Steps "Failed critical init step 3" The error in