A curated collection of best Android Root Apps (Apps that use root permission), Magisk modules, LSPosed modules and comprehensive rooting & troubleshooting guides.
- What is Root Access
- Root Guide & Solutions
- Glossary
- Root Apps
- Ad Blocking
- App Management
- App Mods
- Audio Enhancement
- Automation
- Backup and Restore
- Battery Management
- Cleaning Apps
- Communication Tools
- Customizations
- Debloating
- Development and Debugging
- File Management
- Kernel Management
- Network Tools
- NFC Tools
- Privacy and Security
- Root Specific
- System Modifications
- Termux
- Tools
- Troubleshooting
- FAQs
- Contributing
- Important Notes
- Stats
Android rooting is the process of gaining privileged control (known as root access) over various Android subsystems.
Rooting allows overcoming limitations that carriers and hardware manufacturers put on some devices, resulting in the ability to alter or replace system applications and settings, run specialized apps that require administrator-level permissions, or perform other operations that are otherwise inaccessible to a normal Android user.
A comprehensive guide covering different rooting methods, decision-making and different frameworks.
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FOSS= Free and Open Source SoftwareProprietary= Missing license or closed-source software[M]= Magisk Module[LP]= Requires LSPosed Framework
Apps are organized in alphabetical order within each category.
- AdAway - Open-source ad blocker using hosts file.
FOSS - AdClose - Prevents the initial loading of the advertising SDK within the application and intercept application advertising requests to block ads.
Proprietary[LP] - AdGuard - Comprehensive ad blocking solution.
Proprietary - bindhosts - Systemless hosts for Apatch, KernelSU and Magisk that is fully standalone & self-updating. -
FOSS[M] - Blokada - Advanced ad blocker with VPN functionality.
Proprietary - Cubic-AdBlock - A simple AdBlock module based on the hosts file.
FOSS[M] - Re-Malwack - Protect your device from ads, malware, p*rn, gambling sites, fake news sites etc.
FOSS[M] - StevenBlock - Ad Blocking Module for Android suporting Magisk, KernelSU & APatch.
FOSS[M] - systemless-adblocker - Ultimate adblocker module derived from gloeyisk/systemless-hosts.
FOSS[M] - Systemless hosts KernelSU module - Required module to use applications such as AdAway on KernelSU and APatch.
FOSS
- Insular -Isolate your big brother app.A fork based on the excellent Island.
FOSS - Island - App isolation and cloning.
FOSS - Shelter - Isolate and clone apps.
FOSS
- App Manager - A full-featured package manager and viewer for Android.
FOSS - AppOps - Control the hidden appops conveniently.
Proprietary - Inure - An elegant and beautiful premium Android app manager for rooted and non-rooted devices.
FOSS - Let Me Downgrade - Add support for downgrading apps on Android 12 through 15 QPR1.
FOSS[LP] - Package Manager - A highly powerful app to manage both system and user apps installed on an Android device.
FOSS - Hail - Disable / Hide / Suspend / Uninstall Android apps.
FOSS - LeanData - Automatically manages the power-hungry radios on your device while the screen is off to significantly lengthen battery life.
Proprietary - Zygisk Detach - Zygisk module to detach installed apps from Play Store, hooking binder.
FOSS[M]
- Aurora Store - A Google Play Store client to search, view app details, and download APKs directly to your device.
FOSS - Droid-ify - F-Droid client with Material UI and auto updating apps using root.
FOSS - Neo Store - An F-Droid client with modern UI and an arsenal of extra features.
FOSS
- Net Switch - Magisk Module to isolate any app from Internet access.
FOSS[M] - Permission Ruler - Automatically manages app permissions when the screen is off for enhanced privacy.
Proprietary[M] - PermissionManagerX - eXtended Permission Manager for Android to view and set Manifest Permissions and AppOps.
FOSS[M] - Thanox - A system management tool that provide convenient functions like application startup management, background management, permission management etc.
FOSS[LP]
- MBGA - A Xposed module to Make Bilibili Great Again.
FOSS[LP]
- BunnyXposed - An Xposed module to inject Bunny, a mod for Discord's mobile apps.
FOSS[M]
- InstaEclipse - Adds Features like Developer Options, Ghost Mode, Ad-Free browsing, and Distraction-Free Mode to Instagram.
FOSS[LP]
- LineXtra - Removes Ads and Tabs from the LINE.
FOSS[LP]
- NewQStory - Xposed QQ module.
Proprietry[LP] - QAuxiliary - Xposed module based on QNotified.
FOSS[LP]
- Re-Telegram - Adds features like AntiAntiForward, AntiRecall, NoSponsoredMessages, ProhibitChannelSwitching and many more to various Telegram clients.
FOSS[LP] - TeleVip - A module for modifying Telegram with Hide seen status, unlocking channel restrictions etc.
Proprietary[LP]
- X - Add extra features to Wechat.
Proprietary[LP] - XChat - A customization mod for Wechat.
Proprietary[LP]
- WA Enhancer - A Xposed module that enhances your WhatsApp experience.
FOSS[LP] - Wa Revamp - Add various functions like download staus and view once, hide read message, Statuses and
Archived Chats to official WhatsApp.
Proprietary[LP]
- Hachidori - Adds downloading media, hidding ads and other privacy features to X (formerly Twitter).
Proprietary[LP]
- F*ck for VIP - A module to unlock some software memberships and remove ads.Check releases section for list of supported apps.
Proprietary[LP] - IceCore - Integrates various fun functions, supports obtaining VIP, removing ads, and other functions.
Proprietary[LP] - Keyboard GPT - Lets you integrate Generative AI like ChatGPT in keyboard.
FOSS[LP] - Maps tweaks - Collection of the maps UI tweaks for Google maps, Yandex maps and Yandex Navi.
Proprietary[LP] - NewHookVip - Xposed module for unlocking some App memberships and adding some extended functions. Check releases section for list of supported apps.
Proprietary[LP] - Rboard Theme Manager - A customizable manager app for Google Gboard that allows users to download, apply, and manage various themes and sound settings.
FOSS[LP]
- Lucky Patcher - App patcher and modifier (Use with caution) .
Proprietary - Revanced Manager - Modify YouTube, Youtube Music, spotify and many more with additional features.
FOSS
- NLSound - Magisk module for improving audio and microphone quality in your Snapdragon SoC device.
FOSS[M] - ViPER4Android FX Redesign - An audio enhancement software that provides users with a wide range of customizable sound options. It allows to improve the audio quality by offering features such as equalizer settings, surround sound effects, bass boost, and more.
Proprietary[M]
- Automate - Lets you create custom automation workflows using flowcharts, enabling seamless management of tasks, files, and device settings.
Proprietary - MacroDroid - Easy to use automation app.
Proprietary - Tasker - An advanced and powerful automation app.
Proprietary
- DataBackup - DataBackup for Android 7.0+.
FOSS - DiskDigger - A powerful data recovery tool for Android devices.
Proprietary - Neo Backup - Powerful open-source backup solution.
FOSS - Swift Backup - Modern backup solution with cloud support.
Proprietary
- AccA - Advanced Charging Controller app.
FOSS - Battery Guru - Battery optimization and monitoring.
Proprietary - Xtreme-Battery-Saver - An extreme battery saver Magisk Module for users who want to really stretch their battery life.
FOSS[M]
- Cleaner Royall - A Light weight but Ultra Fast & Powerful cleaner for Android.
FOSS[M] - DirCleaner - A simple and practical cleaning tool.
Proprietary - SD Maid 2/SE - A file management tool for Android that specialises in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data.
FOSS
- Basic Call Recorder - A Basic Call Recorder for rooted Android devices.
FOSS - Call Recorder - SKVALEX - Call recording app to record both sides from the line with a power of root and magisk.
FOSS[M]
- Contacts Sync - Uses root to sync your address book with high-quality contacts photos from WhatsApp.
Proprietary
- NekoSMS - A pattern-based text message blocker for Android. ``FOSS
- Bootanimation - A custom boot animation for Android.
FOSS - Live Boot - Get a Linux-like live boot screen on Android.
Proprietary - video-to-bootanimation - A Magisk Module Which Can Set Videos as Android Device BootAnimation.
FOSS[M]
- Font Manager - A great font and emoji changer by Androidacy.
Proprietary - Magisk-iOS-Emoji - Systemlessly replaces the emoji font with iOS Emoji.
FOSS[M]
- Pixel Launcher Mods - Mods for enhancing the Pixel Launcher experience.
FOSS - Lawnchair - A customizable launcher offering a Pixel-like experience.
FOSS - NovaInstaller - Installs Nova Launcher to /system/app/ on Android.
FOSS
- NavTweaks - Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks for Android 10-14.
FOSS[M] - Volume Key Track Control Module - An Xposed module that allows to skip and play/pause track with volume keys.
FOSS[LP]
- PixelXpert - A mixed Xposed+Magisk module, which is made to allow customizations that are not originally designed in AOSP.
FOSS[M][LP]
- ColorOS Notify Icon - Optimize notification icons for ColorOS and adapt to native notification icon specifications.
FOSS - LuckyTool - Extended and optimized Xposed module for ColorOS.
Proprietary[LP]
- SystemUI Tuner - View and modify hidden settings on Android devices.
FOSS[M]
- ClipboardList - Remove the 20-item limit and time limit for the Clipboard and Phrases feature.Only for MIUI & HyperOS.
FOSS[LP] - HyperCeiler - Extensive customizations for HyperOS.
FOSS[LP] - Hyper Helper - Lightweight customization module for HyperOS only.
FOSS[LP] - HyperStar - An LSPosed module mainly designed to customize the Xiaomi HyperOS Control Center, along with some features.
FOSS[LP] - MIUIqol - Improves my experience of MIUI 12 to 14 and HyperOS.
Proprietary[LP] - Pengeek - Customize your HyperOS to your liking. For HyperOS based on Android 14.
FOSS[LP]
- KnoxPatch - Get Samsung apps/features working again in your rooted Galaxy device. For better experience, please also read this .
FOSS[LP]
- OnePlus Flash Control - Precise control over the brightness of the dual-tone and quad-tone LED flashes for OnePlus devices.
FOSS - Oxygen-Customizer - Open-source Oxygen OS customizer application.
FOSS[LP]
- ColorBlendr - Customize Material You colors of your device.
FOSS - Iconify - Customize your Android 12+ device easily.
FOSS[M] - Project Themer - Provides tools and features for rooted devices.
Proprietary[M]
- Canta - Uninstall any app without root using Shizuku (Needs Shizuku to be installed and running).
FOSS - De-Bloater - An application using the power of Magisk to debloat unwanted system apps!.
FOSS
- LADB - Local ADB shell.
FOSS- Free Build - Shizuku - Use system APIs directly with ADB/root privileges.
FOSS - Termux - Advanced terminal emulator and Linux environment.
FOSS- More on Termux - Wireless ADB Switch - Quickly enable or disable Android's Wireless Debugging feature. Includes widgets and a quick settings tile for convenience.
FOSS - USB HID Client - Use your phone as a keyboard and mouse without any software on the other end.
FOSS
- Material Files - Modern file manager with root capabilities.
FOSS - MiXplorer - Feature-rich file manager.
Proprietary - MT Manager - File Management & Reverse Engineering Tool for Android.
Proprietary - Root Explorer - File manager with root access.
Proprietary - Solid Explorer - Powerful file manager with root support.
Proprietary - Total Commander - A feature rich file maanger for Android supporting root and shizuku.For a better experince, please read this.
Proprietary - Xplore File Manager - A file manager with root support.
Proprietary
- EX Kernel Manager - Root tool for backup and flashing kernels, tweaking color, sound, gestures and other kernel settings.
Proprietary - Franco Kernel Manager - A complete toolbox for all devices with a rich that combines everything you need to manage, tweak and empower your device.
Proprietary - SmartPack-Kernel-Manager - A Kernel Manager.
FOSS
- MACsposed - Adds support for MAC Address spoofing to Android 12 through 15.
FOSS[LP] - personalDNSfilter - A DNS filter proxy that provides local filtering of ads, malware, and tracking servers, supporting secure DNS protocols like DOH and DOT for enhanced privacy.
FOSS - VPN Hotspot - Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater.
FOSS - SimbaDroid - A simple SMB file server for Android.
FOSS - Unlimited Hotspot - Remove speed restrictions on your hotspot internet and allows hotspots on any plan.
FOSS[M] - WiFi Password Viewer for MMRL - WiFi Password Viewer for MMRL.
FOSS
- NFC Card Emulator Pro (Root) - An NFC Card Emulator that simulates various types of cards, e.g., access cards, elevator cards, factory (meal) cards, school (meal) cards, some library cards, and other IC cards.
Proprietary - NfcScreenOff - Read NFC tags when screen is off & disable NFC tagging sound.
FOSS[M]
- AFWall+ - Iptables-based firewall.
FOSS - Amarok - Android application which enables you to hide your private files & apps with a single click -
FOSS - Enable Screenshot - Enabling screenshots in apps that normally wouldn't allow it, and disabling screenshot(Android 14+) & screen record(Android 15+) detection.
FOSS[LP] - Flag Secure Patcher - Magisk module to patch service.jar on device to disable secure lock and screenshot listeners.
FOSS[M] - SensorsOff - Simple app to enable or disable privacy sensors(camera and microphone) on Miui/HyperOS.
Proprietary - XPL-EX - Really simple to use privacy manager for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and later.
FOSS[LP]
- Hide My Applist - An Xposed module to intercept applist detections.Moded Fork.
FOSS[LP] - MagiskDetection - Collection of Some Publically Available POC Apps to Detect Root/Magisk presence.
FOSSProprietary - playcurlNEXT - Fix Play Integrity (and SafetyNet) verdicts, allowing custom fields and props.
FOSS[M] - Play Integrity Fix - Fix Play Integrity (and SafetyNet) verdicts.
FOSS[M] - ReZygisk - A standalone and open-source Zygisk implementation, providing Zygisk API support for KernelSU and a replacement for Magisk's built-in Zygisk.
FOSS[M] - Sensitive_Props Mod - Helps you bypass SafetyNet and Play Integrity on rooted Android devices by modifying system properties and applying device-specific fixes.
FOSS[M] - Shamiko - Hide Magisk.
Proprietary[M] - TrickyStore - Modifying the certificate chain generated for android key attestation.
Proprietary[M] - Zygisk-Assistant - A Zygisk module to hide root for KernelSU, Magisk and APatch.
FOSS[M] - Zygisk Next - Standalone implementation of Zygisk, providing Zygisk API support for KernelSU and a replacement of Magisk's built-in Zygisk.
Proprietary[M]
- Magisk Manager - Manage Magisk modules and root permissions.
FOSS - MMRL - An Android app that helps manage your own modules repository.
FOSS
- AutoNight - Controlling Android's Dark Mode through environmental brightness.
FOSS - CorePatch - Disable signature verification For Android.
FOSS[LP] - Disable Rotation Button - App to disable Android's floating rotation button.
FOSS - Open WebView - Helps you to replace your system webview though Magisk.
FOSS[M] - Universal GMS Doze - Patches Google Play services app and certain processes/services to be able to use battery optimization.
FOSS[M] - Uperf-Game-Turbo - Userspace performance controller for Android.
FOSS[M]
- Termux - A terminal emulator application for Android OS extendible by variety of packages.
FOSS - Termux:API - Termux add-on app which exposes device functionality as API to command line programs.
FOSS - Termux:Boot - Run scripts at device boot.
FOSS - Termux:Float - Run Termux in a floating window.
FOSS - Termux:Styling - A Termux add-on app to customize the terminal font and color theme.
FOSS - Termux:Tasker - Termux add-on app for integration with Tasker.
FOSS - Termux:Widget - Termux add-on app which adds shortcuts to commands on the home screen.
FOSS
- 3C All-in-One Toolbox - A comprehensive utility that offers a wide range of tools for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing device performance in a user-friendly interface.
Proprietary - Device Info HW - A hardware and software information app for Android devices.
Proprietary - Infamick Script - A powerful system utility script that provides easy access to various system information and settings.
FOSS[M] - Hide Mock Location - Xposed Module to Hide Mock Location Settings.
FOSS[LP] - Hydrostellaire - A magisk module for devices running on Dimensity flagship platforms and OnePlus, Realme devices.
FOSS[M] - JoyCon Droid - Allows you to turn your Android device into a controller for your Nintendo Switch.
FOSS - Pi-hole-for-Android - Pi-hole/Unbound Raspbian APK installer for Android 5.0+ devices.
FOSS - SecondScreen - Advanced solution to connect your Android device to external displays.
FOSS - System Tools Android - A true utility processor that includes many small utilities for finer work with the system (including root utilities).
Proprietary - UotanToolbox NT - A modern toolbox for geeks.
FOSS - TTLChanger - Allows you to modify the default TTL (Time to Live) value.
FOSS - Root Activity Launcher - Launch activities directly from your home screen with root access.
Proprietary[M]
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Warning: Proceed with Extreme Caution. Root apps possess the power to fundamentally alter your Android system. Incorrect usage can lead to serious issues, including data loss, system instability, and rendering your device unusable (bricking).
Key Considerations:
- System Modification Risks: These apps can modify core system files, potentially causing boot loops, crashes, or other malfunctions.
- Data Loss Potential: Mistakes or incompatible modifications can result in the loss of your personal data. Always back up your device before using root apps.
- Security Implications: Granting root access can increase your device's vulnerability to malware and other security threats.
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- User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any consequences resulting from the use of these applications. Use them at your own risk.
Recommendation: Thoroughly research any root app before installation and understand its purpose and potential side effects.
