Awesome Android Root

🛡️ The Ultimate Android Rooting Hub

_{Discover 500+ top root apps, Magisk/ KernelSU/ LSPosed(xposed) modules & step-by-step guides for every device.}

Introduction | Rooting Guides | Apps & Modules | Support

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Table of Contents

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📚 Overview

• Introduction
• Rooting Guides
• Device-Specific Guides

📚 Glossary

• Glossary

⭐ Featured Essentials

• Starter Kit: Must have Apps

📱 Root Apps by Category

🛡️ Privacy & Security

• Ads and Tracking Blockers
• Privacy and Security

🤖 AI & Smart Tools

• AI and Smart Tools

📦 App Control and Management

• App Management
• App Isolation and Cloning
• App Managers
• App Update Control
• Freeze Apps
• Package Management and Installation
• App Stores
• App Permissions and Control
• Signature and Verification

🔧 App Modifications and Extensions

• App Patches & Mods
• App Patchers
• Browser Mods
• Social Media Mods
• Non-Social App Mods

⚡ Performance and System

• Battery and Power Management
• Battery Optimization
• Charging and Power Control
• Google Services Optimization
• Performance and Optimization
• Task Managers
• Memory Management
• Kernel Management
• System Modifications
• Boot and Startup
• System Tweaks

🎮 Gaming

• Gaming
• Gaming Tweaks
• Graphics Optimization

🗃️ Data & Storage

• File Management
• Backup and Restore
• Debloating and Cleaning

🎨 Interface and Customization

• Customization and Theming
• Fonts
• Emojis
• Themes and Visual Mods
• Launchers and Home Screen
• Gestures and Navigation
• Notifications and UI Elements
• ROM and OEM Customization

🎵 Audio and Media

• Audio and Media
• Audio Enhancement
• Audio Control and Management
• Audio Configuration

🌐 Network and Communication

• Network and Connectivity
• Location and GPS
• Communication and Messaging

🛠️ Root and System Management

• Root Management
• Root Managers
• LSPosed Framework
• Module Managers
• Metamodules
• Bootloop Protection
• Zygisk Implementations
• Root Detection Tools
• Root Hiding and Play Integrity

📥 Frameworks and Advanced

• Developer Tools
• Hardware and Sensors
• Terminal and Shell Tools

🖥️ Display and Accessibility

• Screen and Display
• Accessibility Tools

🧰 System Utilities

• System Utilities
• Automation and Scheduling
• Remote Access, Sync and Storage
• Device Information and Diagnostics
• NFC and Wireless Utilities
• MicroG
• Power and Reboot Tools
• Android Sharing and Picker Tweaks
• General Toolboxes and Module Collections

📚 Support and Safety

• Resources and Help
• Legal and Safety
• Support us

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Introduction

What is Android Rooting?

Rooting grants superuser access to Android, enabling deep customization, bloatware removal, and performance tuning. Think of it as gaining Administrator or sudo rights for your mobile device.

Why Root?

• Control - Remove preinstalled bloat, disable telemetry
• Performance - Tune CPU, GPU, battery, animations with optimization tools
• Privacy - Block trackers, restrict app permissions
• Customization - Change UI, fonts, boot animations, navigation

Benefits	Risks
Ad-blocking & Privacy	May void warranty
Bloatware removal	Security risks if misused
Full data backups	OTA update friction
Performance tuning	Banking app detection
Deep customization	Bootloader unlock wipes data

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Rooting Guides

Ensure you are prepared: Preparation Checklist

The 4-Step Rooting Roadmap

1. Unlock Bootloader: Required for all system modifications.
2. Install Recovery: Flash TWRP or OrangeFox to manage mods.
3. Choose Root Method: | Method | Best For | Guide | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Magisk | Most Users | Guide | | KernelSU | Stealth/Kernel | Guide | | APatch | New Devices | Guide |

💡 Compare them all: Root Solutions Comparison

1. Post-Root Setup:
2. LSPosed Framework (Customization)
3. Ad-Blocking & Debloating
4. Root Hiding and Play Integrity (for Banking/Integrity)

Device-Specific Guides

Google Pixel • Samsung • Xiaomi/HyperOS • OnePlus • Nothing • Motorola

Additional Resources

• LSPosed Framework Guide
• Custom ROMs Installation
• 📚 View All Rooting Tutorials ➞

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Root Apps and Modules

[!TIP] Start with our Complete Rooting Guide before exploring apps below.

[!TIP] For privacy-friendly and convenient installs, we recommend using the F-Droid ecosystem, for example, install the Droid-ify client and enable the IzzyOnDroid repo: - Droid-ify: https://github.com/Droid-ify/client/releases (modern F-Droid client) - IzzyOnDroid: https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/ (additional F-Droid repo with many packages)

[!NOTE] Clicking on App/Module entry point to Source Code page (Github/Gitlab etc) in case of FOSS apps otherwise link points to Google Play Store.

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Glossary

Entry Tags

Tag	Meaning
⭐	Community-recommended (most trusted/popular in category)
FOSS	Free and Open Source Software (source code available)
Proprietary	Closed-source software or unclear licensing

Framework & Module Badges

Badge	Framework	Requires
[M]	Magisk Module	Magisk
[K]	KernelSU Module	KernelSU
[A]	APatch Module	APatch
[LSP]	LSPosed / Xposed Module	LSPosed

Store & Source Icons

Icon	Source
🌱	Available on F-Droid / IzzyOnDroid
▶️	Available on Google Play Store

[!NOTE] Some Apps/Modules may have mislabelled licenses. We try our best to verify them, but please double-check before use.

How entries are ordered: ⭐ (Community-recommended) first, then alphabetically within each (sub-)category.

📚 Common Rooting Terms

• Bootloader - Low-level software that starts your OS (must be unlocked for root)
• Recovery - Special mode for system modifications (TWRP, CWM)
• Systemless Root - Root method that doesn't modify system partition
• Zygisk - Feature for advanced app hooking and hiding
• DenyList - Feature to hide root from specific apps
• Play Integrity - Google's security check (replacing SafetyNet)
• Knox - Samsung's security platform (trips when bootloader unlocked)

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Starter Kit: Must have Apps

Just rooted your device? Start with these must-have applications that form the foundation of a great root experience.

App	Why it's essential
Magisk

Root Management | If you chose Magisk, this is your manager. | | App Manager

App Control | Inspect and manage apps with root privileges. | | MiXplorer

File Management | A powerful file manager with full root access. | | AdAway

Ad Blocking | Open-source system-wide ad blocker. | | Droid-ify

F-Droid client | A modern F-Droid client for installing open-source apps. |

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Ads and Tracking Blockers

• ⭐ AdAway - Open-source ad blocker using the hosts file. Blocks ads without permissions. FOSS | 🌱
• ⭐ bindhosts - Systemless hosts for APatch, KernelSU and Magisk that is fully standalone and self-updating. Download ↗ FOSS [M] [K]
• AdAway Helper - Enables AdAway to work on KernelSU, its variants by managing /system/etc/hosts via bind mount and overlay. FOSS [M] [K]
• 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
• AdGuardHome for Root - A module to easily execute AdGuardHome on Android. FOSS [M]
• BlockAds - BlockAds is an advertisement