powellnorma / kernelsu-4.4

A Kernel based root solution for Android. Now adapted for Linux Kernel 4.4 + Google GCC 4.9

Warning: this repo is only intended to integrate KernelSU into Android with Linux Kernel 4.4, with old Google GCC 4.9. This is why manager, website, userspace, js, SECURITY.md, justfile has been removed.

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: Lock up the root power in a cage.

Compatibility State

• This KernelSU fork unofficially supports Android kernels (kernel 4.4+), but the kernel will have to be built manually.
• Also, please use the "Manually modify the kernel source" way of integrating KernelSU into your device, not by using kprobes.

Usage

• Integrate KernelSU into your kernel
• SELinux patch to make modules working properly on Linux Kernel 4.9 and lower
• KernelSU Official Website

Discussion

• Telegram: @KernelSU
• Editor of this fork: @TheRealModder

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

• KernelSU: the original repo and the creator.
• kernel-assisted-superuser: the KernelSU idea.
• Magisk: the powerful root tool.
• genuine: apk v2 signature validation.
• Diamorphine: some rootkit skills.