MCT MTK bypass tool is a small utility run custom payload to disable Bootrom protection (SLA and DAA), watchdog timer, and the handler for USB control transfer. Methods for exploit Bootrom authentication in Mediatek SOCs targeting the Bootrom as it is loading and verifying the preloader executable. The Bootrom is the immutable first stage in the boot process and serves as the hardware root of trust for the SoC. Many MediaTek mobile and tablet SoCs follow a regular boot process, as shown by the following figure.