KernelSU

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Kernel-level root access manager for Android devices. Supports GKI 2.0 (kernel 5.10+) and older kernels. Features root management, systemless module system, and app profiles. This update adds experimental LKM support and various fixes. Open source under GPL.

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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 kernel open source systemless gki

What's new

vv3.2.4-36bJul 25, 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 reworked LSM hooking for 4.4 ~ 6.6 removed fnptr use on branch link hook (ldr blr -> bl)