If using a terminal, re-issue the command chmod 755 mtk-su followed by ./mtk-su .
: Your device has a security patch (often from March 2020 or later) that has "closed the door" on this specific vulnerability. mtksu failed critical init step 3 hot
When this step fails with a "hot" status, it usually indicates one of three things: If using a terminal, re-issue the command chmod
If using the app, clear the app cache and try again up to 5–10 times. 2. Disable Google Play Protect Pros and cons - McAfee Surprisingly, this exploit
: A newer method that works at the kernel level, making it harder for apps to detect that the device is rooted. Should you root your Android device? Pros and cons - McAfee
Surprisingly, this exploit is not 100% consistent. Some users have reported success simply by running the command multiple times.
If your device is too new for the mtk-su exploit, you may need to look at more modern, stable rooting solutions: