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KernelSU Next

A Kernel-based root solution for Android devices.

Features

1. Kernel-based su and root access management.
2. Module system based on dynamic mount system Magic Mount / OverlayFS.
3. App Profile: Lock up the root power in a cage.

Compatibility State

KernelSU Next officially supports most Android kernels starting from 4.4 up to 6.6.

• GKI 2.0 (5.10+) kernels can run pre-built images and LKM/KMI.
• GKI 1.0 (4.19 - 5.4) kernels need to rebuilt with KernelSU driver.
• EOL (<4.14) kernels also need to be rebuilt with KernelSU driver (3.18+ is experimental and may need some function backports).

Currently, only arm64-v8a is supported.

Usage

• Installation instruction

Security

For information on reporting security vulnerabilities in KernelSU, see SECURITY.md.

License

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

Credits

• kernel-assisted-superuser: the KernelSU idea.
• Magisk: the powerful root tool.
• genuine: apk v2 signature validation.
• Diamorphine: some rootkit skills.
• KernelSU: thanks to tiann, or else KernelSU Next wouldn't even exist.
• Magic Mount Port: 💜 5ec1cff for saving KernelSU!