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KernelSU

A Kernel-based root solution for Android devices.

Features

1. Kernel-based su and root access management.
2. Module system based on overlayfs.
3. App Profile: Lock up the root power in a cage.

Compatibility State

KernelSU officially supports Android GKI 2.0 devices(with kernel 5.10+), old kernels(4.14+) are also compatible, but you need to build the kernel yourself.

WSA, ChromeOS and container-based Android can also work with KernelSU integrated.

And the current supported ABIs are: arm64-v8a and x86_64

Usage

• Installation Instruction
• How to build?
• Official Website

Translation

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Discussion

• Telegram: @KernelSU

License

• Files under the kernel directory are GPL-2
• All other parts except the kernel directory are GPL-3

Credits

• kernel-assisted-superuser: the KernelSU idea.
• Magisk: the powerful root tool.
• genuine: apk v2 signature validation.
• Diamorphine: some rootkit skills.