KernelSU

byChar0n · Root & System

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Kernel-based root solution for Android with a module system for systemless modifications and per-app root access controls. This experimental build adds LKM support for kernels 5.10 through 6.12, removes kprobes dependency for branch link hooking, and optimizes kernel symbol scanning from 18 seconds to under half a second. Requires compatible kernel; GKI 2.

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About this app

A kernel-based root solution for Android devices.

Features

- Kernel-based su and root access management. - Module system based on metamodules: Pluggable infrastructure for systemless modifications. - 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 supported, but the kernel will need to be built manually.

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

Currently, only the arm64-v8a and x86_64 architectures are supported.

License

- Files under the kernel directory are GPL-2.0-only. - All other parts except the kernel directory are GPL-3.0-or-later.

root system kernel open source module manager offline

What's new

vv3.2.5-42Jul 29, 2026

experimental LKM support added verified on 5.10 ~ 6.12 4.19/5.4 also ok, but bring your own lkm fixes 32-on-64 adb_root massively reworked branch link hooking w/ ksym bruteforcer branch link hooking no longer needs kprobes branch link hooking should now work on GCC LTO (e.g. Sultan's) smaller stubs on branch link (now on naked traps) re-optimized ksym scan from 18s to sub-0.5s