Privilege Management & System Modification

Root & SuperUser Solutions

Modern Android root methods have evolved from simple system modifications into sophisticated systemless daemons and direct Linux kernel modules. Compare the three gold standards below.

APatch

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Kernel and system patching root solution that combines the strengths of Magisk and KernelSU using KernelPatch to hook kernel functions directly without requiring GKI.

KernelPatch EngineNon-GKI CompatibilityAPM ModulesSystemless OverlayFS

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KernelSU

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A kernel-based root solution for Android GKI devices. Operates directly in kernel space, making root detection virtually impossible for userland apps.

Kernel-Space RootGKI Kernel SupportApp Profile IsolationKernel Module Support

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Magisk

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The gold standard systemless root solution for Android. Provides root access, Zygisk module injection, and granular superuser permissions without modifying system partition.

Systemless RootZygisk FrameworkMagisk ModulesGranular Superuser AccessDenyList Support

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Root Architecture Comparison

Detailed breakdown of privilege levels, kernel prerequisites, and stealth capabilities.

Method	Architecture Layer	GKI Kernel Requirement	Module Framework	Detection Profile
Magisk	Userland + Boot Image Ramdisk	No (Works on legacy & modern kernels)	Zygisk + Magic Mount	DenyList / Shamiko
KernelSU	Kernel Space (Linux Kernel Hook)	Yes (GKI 5.10+ or custom patched kernel)	KSU Modules + OverlayFS	App-isolated invisible root
APatch	Kernel Space (KernelPatch)	No (Works on both GKI & non-GKI)	APM Modules + Supercall	High stealth without SELinux change