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# KernelSU

A Kernel based root solution for Android devices.

## Features

1. Kernel-based `su` and root access management.
2. Module system based on overlayfs.
3. [App Profile](https://kernelsu.org/guide/app-profile.html): Lock up the root power in a cage.

## Compatibility State

KernelSU officially supports Android GKI 2.0 devices(with kernel 5.10+), old kernels(4.14+) is also compatible, but you need to build kernel yourself.

WSA, ChromeOS and containter-based Android can also work with KernelSU integrated.

And the current supported ABIs are : `arm64-v8a` and `x86_64`

## Usage

- [Installation Instruction](https://kernelsu.org/guide/installation.html)
- [How to build?](https://kernelsu.org/guide/how-to-build.html)
- [Official Website](https://kernelsu.org/)

## Translation

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### Discussion

- Telegram: [@KernelSU](https://t.me/KernelSU)

## License

- Files under `kernel` directory are [GPL-2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html)
- All other parts except `kernel` directory are [GPL-3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html)

## Credits

- [kernel-assisted-superuser](https://git.zx2c4.com/kernel-assisted-superuser/about/): the KernelSU idea.
- [Magisk](https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk): the powerful root tool.
- [genuine](https://github.com/brevent/genuine/): apk v2 signature validation.
- [Diamorphine](https://github.com/m0nad/Diamorphine): some rootkit skills.