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Awesome Android Root

🛡️ The ultimate hub for Android Rooting

Community-curated Ultimate collection of best root apps, Magisk, KernelSU & LSPosed(Xposed) modules and how to rooting guides for Android customization, performance enhancement, debloating and system optimization.


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Table of Contents

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📚 Getting Started

📱 Root Apps

🚫 Ad & Content Blocking

📦 App Management & Control

🔧 App Modifications

🎵 Audio & Media

⚡ System & Performance

🗂️ Data & Storage

📞 Communication

🎨 Customization & Theming

🧹 System Optimization

🛠️ Development & Tools

🌐 Network & Connectivity

🛡️ Security & Privacy

🔓 Root Management

📺 Display & Interface

📖 Resources & Help

What is Root Access?

Android rooting gives you privileged administrative control over your device's subsystems - essentially becoming the "superuser" of your own device, similar to having administrator rights on a computer.

Why Root Your Android Device?

  • 🔓 Freedom & Control - Remove restrictions and customize everything
  • Enhanced Performance - Optimize system performance and battery life
  • 🛡️ Advanced Security & Privacy - Control app permissions and data access
  • 🎨 Complete Customization - Themes, system modifications, and UI changes

⚠️ Important Considerations

🚨 Warning: Rooting voids your warranty and carries risks including potential bootloops, security vulnerabilities, and inability to receive OTA updates. Always research your specific device and backup your data before proceeding.

📝 Essential Prerequisites Checklist
  • Backup all important data (photos, contacts, apps)
  • Verify device compatibility with rooting methods
  • Research device-specific instructions thoroughly
  • Download necessary tools and drivers beforehand
  • Ensure sufficient battery charge (70%+)
  • Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging
  • Have recovery plan ready in case something goes wrong

Root Guide and Solutions

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 🔓 Unlock Bootloader - Essential first step for all modifications

  2. 🛠️ Install Custom Recovery - TWRP, OrangeFox, or SKYHAWK recovery

  3. ⚡ Root Your Device - Choose your method:

    • Magisk - Most popular, systemless root with modules
    • KernelSU - Kernel-level root solution
    • APatch - Alternative root method
  4. 🌟 Install Custom ROM (Optional) - Transform your Android experience

📖 Read the Complete Rooting Master Guide →

Glossary

  • = Community recommended (most popular/trusted in category)
  • FOSS = Free and Open Source Software (source code available)
  • Proprietary = Closed-source software or unclear licensing
  • [M] = Magisk Module (requires Magisk framework)
  • [K] = KernelSU Module (requires KernelSU framework)
  • [LSP] = LSPosed Module (requires LSPosed framework)

Apps are organized in alphabetical order within each category.

Root Apps

✨ Featured Apps: The Essentials

If you've just rooted your device, start with these must-have applications. They form the foundation of a great root experience.

App Category Why it's essential
Magisk Root Management The standard for systemless rooting, managing permissions, and installing modules.
MiXplorer File Management The most powerful file manager for Android, with full root access capabilities.
Neo Backup Backup & Restore An open-source powerhouse for backing up your apps, data, and settings.
AdAway Ad Blocking The classic, open-source ad blocker that uses the hosts file for system-wide blocking.
App Manager App Control A feature-packed tool to inspect, manage, and control every app on your device.
SD Maid SE System Cleaning The best tool for cleaning up leftover files and keeping your system tidy.

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Root Management

Managers

  • APatch - The patching of Android kernel and Android system. FOSS
  • KernelSU - A Kernel based root solution for Android. FOSS
  • KernelSU-next - An advanced Kernel based root solution for Android.
  • ⭐ Magisk Manager - Manage Magisk modules and root permissions. FOSS
  • Magisk Manager for Recovery Mode - Easily manage your Magisk Modules from a terminal session in your custom recovery. FOSS [M]
  • ⭐ MMRL - An Android app that helps manage your own modules repository. FOSS

Root Hiding & Integrity

TheUnrealZaka's Guide for Hiding Root

  • Android VBMeta Fixer - A Magisk/KernelSU/Apatch module to fix VBMeta detections on Android. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Hide My Applist - An Xposed module to intercept applist detections.Moded Fork. FOSS [LSP]
  • Komodo Build Props - Spoof your Android device as the Pixel 9 Pro XL (komodo/komodo_beta). FOSS [M]
  • Mountify - Globally mounted modules via OverlayFS. FOSS [M]
  • NeoZygisk - Zygote injection module implemented using ptrace, which provides Zygisk API support for APatch/KernelSU and serves as a replacement of Magisk's built-in Zygisk. FOSS [M]
  • NoHello - A Zygisk module to hide root. FOSS [M]
  • PlaycurlNEXT - Fix Play Integrity (and SafetyNet) verdicts, allowing custom fields and props. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Play Integrity Fork - A fork of PIF that fixes "MEETS_DEVICE_INTEGRITY" for Android <13 "deviceRecognitionVerdict" with the Play Integrity API. 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] [K]
  • 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]
  • SUSFS Module - An addon root hiding service for KernelSU. FOSS [M]
  • TrickyStore - Modifying the certificate chain generated for android key attestation. Proprietary [M] [K]
  • Tricky Addon - Update Target List - A KSU WebUI to configure Tricky Store target.txt. FOSS [K]
  • YuriKey - A systemless module to get strong integrity easily. FOSS [M] [K]
  • 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] [K]

❗ Root hiding is a constant cat-and-mouse game. These methods might break with updates to Google Play Services or specific apps.

Root Detection Tools

  • Android-Native-Root-Detector - A tool for detecting root on android. FOSS
  • MagiskDetection - Collection of Some publicaly Available POC Apps to Detect Root/Magisk presence. FOSS Proprietary
  • Play Integrity API Checker - This app shows info about your device integrity as reported by Google Play Services. If any of this fails could mean your device is rooted or tampered in a way. FOSS

After hiding root, you can check whether hiding works via root detection apps, see rushiranpise/detection.

Bootloop Protection

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Ad Blocking

  • ⭐ AdAway - Open-source ad blocker using hosts file. FOSS
  • AdClose - Prevents the initial loading of the advertising SDK within the application and intercepts application advertising requests to block ads. Proprietary [LSP]
  • AdGuard - Comprehensive ad blocking solution. Proprietary
  • bindhosts - Systemless hosts for APatch, KernelSU and Magisk that is fully standalone & self-updating. FOSS [M] [K]
  • BlockAds - BlockAds is an advertisement blocking Magisk module. FOSS [M]
  • Blokada - Advanced ad blocker with VPN functionality. Proprietary
  • Cubic-AdBlock - A simple AdBlock module based on the hosts file. FOSS [M]
  • Magical Protection - Magisk-only completely systemless adblocking. FOSS [M]
  • Magisk Ad Blocking Module - Magisk module to block ads on android. FOSS [M]
  • Re-Malwack - A fully-fledged ad-block module. Contains all your needs ✨ FOSS [M]
  • StevenBlock - Ad Blocking Module for Android supporting 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 [K]

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App Management

App Isolation and Cloning

  • 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 Managers

  • ⭐ App Manager - A full-featured package manager and viewer for Android. FOSS
  • App Manager - A feature rich app manager with batch operation support. Proprietary
  • AppOps - Control the hidden appops conveniently. Proprietary
  • ⭐ Hail - Disable / Hide / Suspend / Uninstall Android apps. FOSS
  • Ice Box - Freeze and hide apps rarely used. 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 [LSP]
  • Package Manager - A highly powerful app to manage both system and user apps installed on an Android device. FOSS
  • Thor - Android App Manager and App Installer utility. FOSS
  • Update Locker - Block updates (and auto-updates) selected apps via popular markets including Google Play Market, Huawei AppGallery & Samsung Galaxy Store.
  • ⭐ Zygisk Detach - Zygisk module to detach installed apps from Play Store, hooking binder. FOSS [M]📖 Setup Guide

App Markets

  • 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

App Permissions

  • 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 [LSP]

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App Mods

Social Media Mods

Bilibili
  • MBGA - A Xposed module to Make Bilibili Great Again. FOSS [LSP]
Discord
  • BunnyXposed - An Xposed module to inject Bunny, a mod for Discord's mobile apps. FOSS [M]
  • Revenge - Revenge is a client modification for Discord Android. FOSS
Duolingo
  • Duolingo Regret - Change Duolingo's time zone to any arbitrary time zone, makes it easier to go back and finish forgotten streaks. FOSS [LSP]
Grindr
  • Grindr Plus - Unlocks and adds unique features to the Grindr app, enhancing user experience. FOSS [LSP]
Instagram
  • ⭐ InstaEclipse - Adds Features like Developer Options, Ghost Mode, Ad-Free browsing, and Distraction-Free Mode to Instagram. FOSS [LSP]
Line
  • LineXtra - Removes Ads and Tabs from the LINE. FOSS [LSP]
QQ
  • NewQStory - Xposed QQ module. Proprietary [LSP]
  • QAuxiliary - Xposed module based on QNotified. FOSS [LSP]
TikTok
Telegram
  • Re-Telegram - Adds features like AntiAntiForward, AntiRecall, NoSponsoredMessages, ProhibitChannelSwitching and many more to various Telegram clients. FOSS [LSP]
  • Telegram Speed Hook - An Xposed Module to increase Telegram speed. FOSS [LSP]
  • Telegram Tweaks - Remove action bar stories in the Telegram messenger (+block unmute button). Proprietary [LSP]
  • TeleVip - A module for modifying Telegram with hide seen status, unlocking channel restrictions etc. Proprietary [LSP]
  • TMoe - Adds various tweaks to various Telegram clients. FOSS [LSP]
WeChat
  • MaskWechat - A WeChat Xposed module that can hide the chat records of specific users to prevent private chats from being peeked by third parties. FOSS [LSP]
  • WeChat Auxiliary - Various tweaks for WeChat. Proprietary [LSP]
  • X - Add extra features to WeChat. Proprietary [LSP]
Weibo
  • WeiboHelper - Remove all available advertisements and recommendations from Weibo. Proprietary [LSP]
WhatsApp
  • ⭐ WA Enhancer - A Xposed module that enhances your WhatsApp experience. FOSS [LSP]
  • WA Revamp - Add various functions like download status and view once, hide read messages, statuses and archived chats to official WhatsApp. Proprietary [LSP]
X/Twitter
  • Hachidori - Adds downloading media, hiding ads and other privacy features to X (formerly Twitter). Proprietary [LSP]
YouTube, Spotify, Google Photos
  • RevancedXposed - YouTube, Spotify & YT Music block ads and background playback, Google Photos unlimited backup Xposed module. FOSS [LSP]
  • XposedPhotosFix - Prevents Google Photos app from merging all folders in Camera folder and creates separate albums for each folder, useful for backup. FOSS [LSP]

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Other App Mods

  • ⭐ ChromeXt - UserScript and DevTools support for Chromium-based and WebView-based browsers. FOSS [LSP]
  • F*ck for VIP - A module to unlock some software memberships and remove ads. Check releases section for list of supported apps. Proprietary [LSP]
  • Keyboard GPT - Lets you integrate Generative AI like ChatGPT in keyboard. FOSS [LSP]
  • Maps Tweaks - Collection of maps UI tweaks for Google Maps, Yandex Maps and Yandex Navi. Proprietary [LSP]
  • NewHookVip - Xposed module for unlocking some app memberships and adding some extended functions. Check releases section for list of supported apps. Proprietary [LSP]
  • Rboard Theme Manager - A customizable manager app for Google Gboard that allows users to download, apply, and manage various themes and sound settings. FOSS [LSP]
  • Smule Mod - A Smule Xposed module which enables free VIP and many other features. FOSS [LSP]
  • Wallet Tweaks - UI tweaks for Google Wallet. Proprietary [LSP]
  • Yandex Maps Patcher - Hides ads and intrusive services in the Yandex Maps app. Proprietary [LSP]

Patching

  • Lucky Patcher - App patcher and modifier (use with caution). Proprietary

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Audio Enhancement

  • Audio Modification Library Ryuki Mod - Enables supported audio mods to share the same needed files sudo as audio_effects. FOSS [M]
  • Audio jitter silencer - For avoiding distortion on all digital audio outputs, it disables audio jitter generators (w.r.t. battery draining & optimizations, and wireless connectivity). FOSS [M]
  • Audio Misc Settings - For setting miscellaneous audio configuration values (media audio volume steps (100 steps), raising the resampling quality, disabling the effects framework, etc.) FOSS [M]
  • Audio SampleRate Changer - A Magisk module changing audio sample rates at the system-wide mixer for the best Hi-Fi experience. FOSS [M]
  • DisableAudioFocus - Allows you to disable audio focus, enabling you to play multiple videos and audios simultaneously. FOSS [LSP]
  • Hi-Res Audio Enabler - Enables high resolution 24 or 32-bit width audio output if device is supported. FOSS [M]
  • JamesDSP - Audio DSP effects build on Android system framework layer. This is a repository contains a pack of high quality DSP algorithms specialized for audio processing. FOSS [M]
  • NLSound - Magisk module for improving audio and microphone quality in your Snapdragon SoC device. FOSS [M]
  • ViPER4Android FX Redesign - Allows improving the audio quality by offering features such as equalizer settings, surround sound effects, bass boost, and more. Proprietary [M]
  • ViPER4AndroidRepackaged - Contains many useability enhancements and all the major fixes needed to run ViPER4Android on modern ROMs effortlessly. FOSS [M]
  • XAudioCapture - Lets you capture any audio stream you desire, bypassing these restrictions. Proprietary [LSP]

Automation

  • 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

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Backup and Restore

  • DataBackup - DataBackup for Android 7.0+. FOSS
  • DiskDigger - A powerful data recovery tool for Android devices. Proprietary
  • Dumpster: Photo/Video Recovery - You can recover deleted videos, restore photos, undelete recently deleted apps, and other files. Proprietary
  • Neo Backup - Powerful open-source backup solution. FOSS
  • Swift Backup - Modern backup solution with cloud support. Proprietary

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Battery Management

  • AccA - Advanced Charging Controller app. FOSS
  • Background App Slayer (BAS) - Automatic Killing Background apps. FOSS [M]
  • Battery Guru - Battery optimization and monitoring. Proprietary
  • Drowser - Drowser is a simple app that kills the apps you select when the screen turns off. FOSS
  • Extreme GMS Doze - Intelligently kills Google Play Services when your screen is turned off, dramatically boosting battery life. FOSS [M]
  • NoWakeLock - An application that controls Android wakelocks can run on Android N and later. FOSS [LSP]
  • Universal GMS Doze - Patches Google Play services app and certain processes/services to be able to use battery optimization. FOSS [M]
  • Xtreme-Battery-Saver - An extreme battery saver Magisk Module for users who want to really stretch their battery life. FOSS [M]

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Cleaning Apps

  • Cleaner Royall - A Light weight but Ultra Fast & Powerful cleaner for Android. FOSS [LSP]
  • DirCleaner - A simple and practical cleaning tool. Proprietary
  • Risk - Clean RAM Cache And Stop Background Apps, Google Apps, Third Party Apps. FOSS [M]
  • ⭐ 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

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Communication Tools

Call Recorders

Contacts

  • Contacts Sync - Uses root to sync your address book with high-quality contacts photos from WhatsApp. Proprietary

SMS

  • NekoSMS - A pattern-based text message blocker for Android. FOSS [LSP]

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Customizations

Boot Animations

  • 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]

Fonts

  • Font Manager - A great font and emoji changer by Androidacy. Proprietary
  • G-Font Installer - Install Official Google font that is used in most Google apps (Like Google play) and Google Pixel phones right to your phone. Proprietary [M]
  • Magisk Fonts - Add custom fonts to Android for system-wise usage. FOSS [M]
  • Magisk-iOS-Emoji - Systemlessly replaces the emoji font with iOS Emoji. FOSS [M]
  • MiSans - Enhance your font devices with MiSans. FOSS [M]
  • Nastaliq Urdu Font - Nastaleeq Font Module for Urdu Users. FOSS [M]
  • Twemoji-Remastered - This is Magisk module to systemlessly to replace your phone emojis with Twemoji (Twitter Emoji). FOSS [M]

Launchers

  • Pixel Launcher Enhanced - Xposed module designed to unlock a variety of exciting features inluding customizing the look to adding more functionality and many more. FOSS [LSP]
  • 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

Navigation

OS Customizations

AOSP (Android Open Source Project)
  • PixelUpdater - Pixel Updater is an app for installing Android A/B OTA updates from Google's OTA server. FOSS [M]
  • PixelXpert - A mixed Xposed+Magisk module, which is made to allow customizations that are not originally designed in AOSP. FOSS [M] [LSP]
ColorOS (Oppo)
  • OPCameraPro - Xposed module for ColorOS and realmeUI providing various AI functions, enhancing cameras and other photo related tweaks. Proprietary [LSP]
  • 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 [LSP]
Global
  • Disable Target API Block - An Xposed module for disabling Android 14's installation block for old apps. FOSS [LSP]
  • SystemUI Tuner - View and modify hidden settings on Android devices. FOSS [M]
HyperOS (Xiaomi)
  • ClipboardList - Remove the 20-item limit and time limit for the Clipboard and Phrases feature.Only for MIUI & HyperOS. FOSS [LSP]
  • GreenDotHide - Hides the green dot indicating sensitive permission use. Works only on MIUI/HyperOS. FOSS [LSP]
  • ⭐ HyperCeiler - Extensive customizations for HyperOS. FOSS [LSP]
  • Hyper Helper - Lightweight customization module for HyperOS only. FOSS [LSP]
  • Hyper Optimize - Tune HyperOS System and Kernel parameters to reduce power consumption. FOSS [M]
  • HyperStar - An LSPosed module mainly designed to customize the Xiaomi HyperOS Control Center, along with some features. FOSS [LSP]
  • Hyper Unlocked - Unlock all high-end features possible to be unlocked on low-end xiaomi devices. FOSS [M]
  • Lite Blur Control Center For HyperOS2 - Control Center Blur for HyperOS2 but LIGHTER. FOSS [M]
  • MIUIqol - Improves my experience of MIUI 12 to 14 and HyperOS. Proprietary [LSP]
  • Pengeek - Customize your HyperOS to your liking. For HyperOS based on Android 14. FOSS [LSP]
One UI (Samsung)
  • KnoxPatch - Get Samsung apps/features working again in your rooted Galaxy device. For better experience, please also read this . FOSS [LSP]
Onyx
  • OnyxTweaks - Xposed module for Onyx Boox e-Ink devices with Android 12.It adds other mods to the SystemUI, Android Framework, and Onyx Launcher. FOSS [LSP]
Oxygen OS (OnePlus)

Theming

  • ColorBlendr - Customize Material You colors of your device. FOSS
  • Global Icon Pack - An Xposed module for applying icon packs globally. FOSS [LSP]
  • Iconify - Customize your Android 12+ device easily. FOSS [M]
  • Project Themer - Provides tools and features for rooted devices. Proprietary [M]

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Debloating

  • ⭐ 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
  • EXA System App Remover - Remove Bloatware, clear memory and speed up your phone now by uninstalling unused system apps. Proprietary
  • System App Nuker - A module to debloat system apps with WebUI Interface. FOSS [M]
  • System app remover - A system app remover and user app uninstaller, move app to sdcard, move app to phone, apk on sdcard scan/install/delete. Proprietary

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Development and Debugging

  • IAmNotADeveloper - A Xposed module for hiding Android developer-related switches status. FOSS [LSP]
  • Chroot Distro - Install Gnu/Linux distributions on Android. FOSS [M]
  • ⭐ Shizuku - Use system APIs directly with ADB/root privileges. FOSS
  • Magisk Docker - Magisk and KernelSU module for running Docker on rooted Android devices. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Magisk Tailscaled - Magisk and KernelSU module for running Tailscale on rooted Android devices. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Py2Droid - A Magisk module to install Python 3 on Android, including the standard library (STDLIB). FOSS [M]
  • 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
  • ZRAM Module - A Magisk/KernelSU module that provides ZRAM compression algorithm support for Android devices. FOSS [M] [K]

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Device Control and Hardware

  • Classic Power Menu - Power Menu Replacement for Android 11+, with the main aim being restoring power menu options (Device Controls & Quick Access Wallet) on Android 12. FOSS
  • OnePlus Flash Control - Precise control over the brightness of the dual-tone and quad-tone LED flashes for OnePlus devices. FOSS
  • Root Activity Launcher - Launch activities directly from your home screen with root access. Proprietary
  • SecondScreen - Advanced solution to connect your Android device to external displays. FOSS
  • SensorsOff - Simple app to enable or disable privacy sensors(camera and microphone) on Miui/HyperOS. Proprietary
  • USB HID Client - Use your phone as a keyboard and mouse without any software on the other end. FOSS
  • JoyCon Droid - Allows you to turn your Android device into a controller for your Nintendo Switch. FOSS

File Management

  • [AnExplorer] - A is Simple, Small, Fast and Efficient File Explorer. FOSS
  • Fossify File Manager - Easy app for managing your files without ads, respecting your privacy & security. 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 manager for Android supporting root and shizuku.For a better experience, please read this. Proprietary
  • Xplore File Manager - A file manager with root support. Proprietary
  • ZArchiver - A program for archive management (including managing of application backups in archives). Proprietary

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Kernel Management

  • 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 interface that combines everything you need to manage, tweak and empower your device. Proprietary
  • Kernel Flasher - An Android app to flash (AK3 files), backup, and restore kernels. FOSS
  • SmartPack-Kernel-Manager - A Kernel Manager. FOSS

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Location and GPS

  • GPS Optimization - Module designed to improve GPS performance and stability on Android devices. FOSS [M]
  • GPS Setter - Allows to mock locations for any specific app or entire system. [LSP]
  • Location Indicator Whitelist - Prevents applications from spamming the annoying location notification dot on Android 12 +. FOSS [LSP]
  • Hide Mock Location - Xposed Module to Hide Mock Location Settings. FOSS [LSP]
  • XposedFakeLocation - Allows you to spoof your device's location globally or for specific apps without using "mock location" from the developer options. FOSS [LSP]

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Network Tools

  • Box for Root - Box for Root (BFR) is a Magisk, KernelSU, APatch, module that provides a suite of proxy tools, including clash, sing-box, v2ray, hysteria and xray. It allows you to configure a transparent proxy on Android devices with root access. FOSS [M] [K]
  • DNS Accelerator - Module designed to improve system performance and network connectivity on Android devices. FOSS [M]
  • DriFiCrack - Brute Force Tool to Crack Wi-Fi Passwords. FOSS [M]
  • MACsposed - Adds support for MAC Address spoofing to Android 12 through 15. FOSS [LSP]
  • Magisk-WiFiADB - A Magisk module to enable WiFi ADB automatically. FOSS [M]
  • NetGuard - Block access to the internet. Apps and addresses can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection. FOSS
  • 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
  • SimbaDroid - A simple SMB file server for Android. FOSS
  • TTLChanger - Allows you to modify the default TTL (Time to Live) value. FOSS
  • Unlimited Hotspot - Remove speed restrictions on your hotspot internet and allows hotspots on any plan. FOSS [M]
  • VPN Hotspot - Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater. FOSS
  • WiFi Password Viewer for MMRL - WiFi Password Viewer for MMRL. FOSS

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NFC Tools

  • 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]

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Performance Improvements

Performance & Gaming

  • AsoulOpt - Game threads tweaker for Android, suitable for mainstream games and some niche games. FOSS [M]
  • FPS Unlocker - Enables 90 FPS options in BGMI and PUBG and other Games as well for smoother gameplay on low-end devices. FOSS [M]
  • GameResChange - Change the resolution of any app/game on Android 13+. Proprietary [LSP]
  • PerfGame - Enable custom resolution & frame-rate mechanism for your games. FOSS [M]
  • iUnlocker GLTool - Designed to spoof GPU information, allowing users to modify GPU information for unlocking graphics in games and testing. FOSS [M]
  • Uperf-Game-Turbo - Userspace performance controller for Android. FOSS [M]

System Optimization

  • 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
  • Bye Blur - Disable the blur effect, this improves performance by discarding this complex visual effect. FOSS [M]
  • COPG - Spoof your device to enjoy premium features, max performance, and exclusive benefits. FOSS [M]
  • Dex2OAT Optimizer - Optimizes Android system performance by recompiling Dalvik/ART files (dex2oat), clearing caches, and applying customized Dalvik properties for speed and efficiency. FOSS [M]
  • Dynamic System Tweaks Magisk Module - Improves overall System performance without overheating and losing battery power for armeabi-v7a devices. FOSS [M]
  • Encore Tweaks - Enhance device performance during gaming sessions, while keeping battery life optimized for normal use. Proprietary [M]
  • EnCorinVest - Performance Module, Collaboration between CorinXMTKVest and Encore Tweaks.FOSS [M]
  • FDE.AI - All-in-One ultimate optimizer for all devices running Android OS. FOSS [LSP]
  • God Speed Mode - This Is a Magisk Module Aimed To Boost Android Performance. FOSS [M]
  • Hydrostellaire - A magisk module for devices running on Dimensity flagship platforms and OnePlus, Realme devices. FOSS [M]
  • KonaBess - A straightforward application designed to customize GPU frequency and voltage tables without the need for kernel recompilation. FOSS
  • MAGNETAR - Device Performance Optimizer — Aims To Provide An Optimal Experience At Every Usage Scenario. FOSS [M]
  • PerfMTK - Designed to optimize performance and power efficiency on MediaTek devices with Mali GPUs. FOSS [M]
  • SpeedCool - Boost, cool down, and optimize your Android with SpeedCool: less lag, more performance, and a cooler system. FOSS [M]
  • SuperMario Tweaker - A tweaker module that can improve any device performance and stability (Gaming, Daily Useage, etc). FOSS [M]
  • TNF Tweaker - Optimization tool designed exclusively for devices running the TopNotchFreaks and Zephyr kernels. FOSS [K]

Memory & Storage Management

  • Magisk Swapspace - This module allows for creating a persistent swap space on android. FOSS [M]
  • SwapBoost Pro - Optimizes your device's memory performance through persistent zRAM + Swapfile optimization with VM tweaks. FOSS [M]
  • Swap Disabler - Disable swap at system startup. FOSS [M]
  • SkyScene Add-on - Optimizations for most memory management subsystems, as well as integrated intelligent memory expansion, a way to expand memory that mimics OEMs like Ram Plus. FOSS [M] [K]

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Privacy and Security

  • AFWall+ - iptables-based firewall. FOSS
  • AlternativeUnlockXposed - Unlock your Android phone with an alternative PIN. FOSS [LSP]
  • Always Trust User Certs - A Magisk/KernelSU module that automatically adds user certificates to the system root CA store. FOSS [M] [K]
  • ⭐ Amarok - Android application which enables you to hide your private files & apps with a single click. FOSS
  • Fyrypt - Android firewall with UID + PID rules, dnscrypt-proxy management, and per-app live network monitoring. Proprietary
  • Geergit - Xposed Module For Changing (MASKING) the various IDs in the Phone. Proprietary [LSP]
  • Tarnhelm - The magic to clean sharing links up. FOSS [LSP]
  • XPL-EX - Really simple to use privacy manager for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and later. FOSS [LSP]

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ReVanced

  • Awesome ReVanced - A curated list of awesome ReVanced patches, resources and projects. FOSS
  • Privacy ReVanced Patches - Privacy Patches for ReVanced to disable ads, trackers and analytics, always open Gboard in incognito mode, and much more. FOSS
  • ReVanced Manager - Modify YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify and many more with additional features. FOSS
  • ReVancedRepackaged - This magisk module contains only the ReVanced Patcher.It will patch any installed ReVanced compatible app right on your device during installation. FOSS [M]

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Screen and Display

  • AlwaysOn - Adds an always-on display with various customization options regarding watch face, behavior, and background. FOSS [LSP]
  • CaptureSposed - Xposed module that effectively disables the newly introduced screenshot detection API in Android 14. FOSS [LSP]
  • Disable Rotation Button - App to disable Android's floating rotation button. FOSS
  • ⭐ Enable Screenshot - Enabling screenshots in apps that normally wouldn't allow it, and disabling screenshot(Android 14+) & screen record(Android 15+) detection. FOSS [LSP]
  • ⭐ Flag Secure Patcher - Magisk module to patch service.jar on device to disable secure lock and screenshot listeners. FOSS [M]
  • Pointer Replacer - Replaces a dot appears when user touch the screen [Require Show Touches to be enabled in Developer Options]. FOSS [LSP]

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System Modifications

  • AnyWebView - Tries to detect all system webviews and add them to the developer options -> WebView implementation list. FOSS [LSP]
  • AutoNight - Controlling Android's Dark Mode through environmental brightness. FOSS
  • BetterKnownInstalled - Patches packages to fix DroidGuard UNKNOWN_INSTALLED issues. FOSS [LSP]
  • Castro - system info - A huge collection of information about your device and a set of tools for monitoring its status. Proprietary
  • CorePatch - Disable signature verification For Android. FOSS [LSP]
  • Device Info HW - A hardware and software information app for Android devices. Proprietary
  • Disable Low Ram Flag - Magisk module to disable Low-Ram flag on Android Go devices. FOSS [M]n
  • Google Play System Update Uninstaller - This module is used to uninstall Google Play System Update when the device encounters various issues (like Zygisk). FOSS [M]
  • Infamick Script - A powerful system utility script that provides easy access to various system information and settings. FOSS [M]
  • Multi Userui Enabler - Magisk module that tries to enable Multi-User UI. FOSS [M]
  • Notification Icon Fix - A module for AOSP, MIUI and HyperOS. Using an algorithm to convert white notification icons into recognizable icons. FOSS [LSP]
  • Open WebView - Helps you to replace your system webview through Magisk. FOSS [M]
  • Pairipfix - Bypasses the "Get this app from Play" screen that appears when installing Android apps as an APK instead of from the Google Play Store. FOSS [LSP]
  • Rotation Suggestions Closed - A Magisk module to stop showing rotation suggestion button as rotating screen. FOSS [M]
  • System Tools Android - A true utility processor that includes many small utilities for finer work with the system (including root utilities). Proprietary
  • XSpoofSignatures - Xposed module to spoof package signatures. FOSS [LSP]
  • zapret for Magisk - DPI bypass on Android with additional features. FOSS [M]

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Terminal & Shell Environments

  • LADB - Local ADB shell. FOSS - Free Build
  • Termux - A terminal emulator application for Android OS extendible by variety of packages. FOSS
  • TermuxRootMods - A Magisk module that enhances the Termux experience for rooted devices. FOSS [M]
  • 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

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Tools

  • AdGuardHome for Root - A module to easily execute AdGuardHome on Android. FOSS [M]
  • ⭐ GreaseMilkyway - Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment and focus on what matters. FOSS [LSP]
  • MagiskGapps - Convert a regular GApps package into a Magisk flashable package using a simple website. FOSS [M]
  • Magisk Tailscaled - Module for running Tailscale on rooted Android devices. FOSS [M]
  • Pi-hole-for-Android - Pi-hole/Unbound Raspbian APK installer for Android 5.0+ devices. FOSS
  • ROM Toolbox Lite - Combines several powerful apps to customize and enhance the performance of your device into one app. FOSS
  • UotanToolbox NT - A modern toolbox for geeks. FOSS
  • XposedModulets - A collection of many small useful Xposed Modules. FOSS [LSP]

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Utilities

  • crond4Android - he Crond program that supports running on KernelSU, APatch and Magisk. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Hosts Manager Lite - Advanced /etc/hosts editor. Proprietary

Important Notes

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