KernelSU

A Kernel-based root solution for Android devices.

Features

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

Compatibility State

KernelSU officially supports Android GKI 2.0 devices (kernel 5.10+). Older kernels (4.14+) are also compatible, but the kernel will have to be built manually.

With this, WSA, ChromeOS, and container-based Android are all supported.

Currently, only arm64-v8a and x86_64 are supported.

Usage

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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.

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