KernelSU APK · Latest Version for Android
KernelSU is a kernel-based root solution for Android with per-app root permissions and an overlay-based module system similar to Magisk.
- Version
- v3.3.1
- Updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- Size
- 13 MB
- Requires
- Android 12+
- Developer
- weishu
- Category
- Tools
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Package
- me.weishu.kernelsu
What is KernelSU?
KernelSU provides root access from inside the Linux kernel rather than from user space. Only apps you explicitly allow can see and use su, which makes root harder to detect for other apps. It also includes a module system based on overlayfs, so many Magisk-style modules can be used.
Key Features
- Kernel-level root with a whitelist of allowed apps
- Module system based on overlayfs
- Official support for GKI 2.0 devices (kernel 5.10+)
- Older kernels supported when you build the kernel yourself
- Manager app for permissions and modules
Getting Started
KernelSU needs an unlocked bootloader and a compatible kernel. On GKI devices you can flash a pre-built image; on others you must build your kernel with KernelSU integrated. Check the official compatibility guide first.
Open Source and Privacy
KernelSU is developed in the open by weishu and released under the GPL-3.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/tiann/KernelSU, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by IzzyOnDroid.
How to Install KernelSU APK
- Tap Download and get the KernelSU vv3.3.1 APK (13 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KernelSU free?
Yes. KernelSU is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this KernelSU APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the IzzyOnDroid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does KernelSU need?
KernelSU vv3.3.1 requires Android 12 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of KernelSU?
The source code is available at https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
