What is this?
KernelSU is a kernel-based root solution for Android devices: the su and root access management run inside the kernel itself.
KernelSU is a kernel-based root solution for Android devices: the su and root access management run inside the kernel itself.So is it just an app, or does it go deeper into the system?Something deeper: su and root management are part of the Android kernel, so the device must run a kernel with KernelSU built in; a separate manager app on top is used to control root.
Something deeper: su and root management are part of the Android kernel, so the device must run a kernel with KernelSU built in; a separate manager app on top is used to control root.How do I install it on my phone?Through the Installation guide on the official website linked from the README's Usage section. GKI 2.0 phones (kernel 5.10+) are the supported path; older kernels (4.14+) work too, but you have to build the kernel yourself.
Through the Installation guide on the official website linked from the README's Usage section. GKI 2.0 phones (kernel 5.10+) are the supported path; older kernels (4.14+) work too, but you have to build the kernel yourself.Anything that can go wrong if I install it?Yes — recent kernel versions introduced a breaking change that makes KernelSU fail on x86_64 and can potentially trigger a kernel panic. The website has details, so check your kernel version first.
Yes — recent kernel versions introduced a breaking change that makes KernelSU fail on x86_64 and can potentially trigger a kernel panic. The website has details, so check your kernel version first.Does it only run on phones?No — besides Android phones it also runs on WSA, ChromeOS, and container-based Android. Supported CPU architectures are arm64-v8a and x86_64.
No — besides Android phones it also runs on WSA, ChromeOS, and container-based Android. Supported CPU architectures are arm64-v8a and x86_64.Does it support systemless modifications?Yes — the module system is built on metamodules, a pluggable infrastructure for systemless modifications, so modules can alter the system without permanently modifying it.
Yes — the module system is built on metamodules, a pluggable infrastructure for systemless modifications, so modules can alter the system without permanently modifying it.Can I control how much root power each app gets?Yes — the App Profile feature is designed to lock root power 'in a cage', so you can restrict what rooted apps are allowed to do instead of handing out unrestricted access.
Yes — the App Profile feature is designed to lock root power 'in a cage', so you can restrict what rooted apps are allowed to do instead of handing out unrestricted access.What inspired the kernel-based approach?The credits name Kernel-Assisted Superuser as the source of the idea, Magisk as the powerful root tool, and Diamorphine as the origin of some rootkit skills.
The credits name Kernel-Assisted Superuser as the source of the idea, Magisk as the powerful root tool, and Diamorphine as the origin of some rootkit skills.What are similar projects?ghostlock-app, Magisk, awesome-android-root, UniRoot, HyperChanger, ZygiskNext, hilight-studio, LocationSpoofer
ghostlock-app, Magisk, awesome-android-root, UniRoot, HyperChanger, ZygiskNext, hilight-studio, LocationSpooferWhich topics is it in?kernelsu, linux-kernel, root, modding, kernel, android-app, kotlin, security-tools, customization, mobile, gplv3, rust
kernelsu, linux-kernel, root, modding, kernel, android-app, kotlin, security-tools, customization, mobile, gplv3, rust