KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
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Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#2"And also, please check your stock boot.img's format, you should use the right format, such as lz4、gz."
How do I find out my boot.img format? I have a "Google Pixel 6a"
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#3Why, just use lineageOS.
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#4Why, just use lineageOS.
LineageOS hasn't supported root for several major releases. The last official su addon is for version 16.0, https://download.lineageos.org/extras , we are now at 19.1 or 20.0. Magisk used to work, but is getting more and more of a hassle to install and update.
I fear root is becoming rarer and harder, even on alternative Android distributions.
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#5KernelSU is pretty interesting in certain circumstances compared to say, Magisk, which is a systemless root. KernelSU cannot be prevented by SELinux—the kernel can even disable SELinux if it wants to.
It's quite useful for gaining root on "weird" and or/old android devices such as lesser-known smartwatches, often that have no support for Magisk at all.
In terms of bypassing SafetyNet, both KernelSU and Magisk have their own strengths and limitations. For those utilizing an Android smartphone in a conventional manner, Magisk may be the preferred choice due to its extensive module support and strong community support.
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#6KernelSU is pretty interesting in certain circumstances compared to say, Magisk, which is a systemless root. KernelSU cannot be prevented by SELinux—the kernel can even disable SELinux if it wants to. It's quite useful for gaining root on "weird" and or/old android devices such as lesser-known smartwatches, often that have no support for Magisk at all. In terms of bypassing SafetyNet, both KernelSU and Magisk have th…
KernelSU need to be integrated to kernel source and compile kernel, for "wired" and/or old android devices, maybe it is difficult to do that.
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#7"And also, please check your stock boot.img's format, you should use the right format, such as lz4、gz." How do I find out my boot.img format? I have a "Google Pixel 6a"
pixel is lz4_legacy
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#8"And also, please check your stock boot.img's format, you should use the right format, such as lz4、gz." How do I find out my boot.img format? I have a "Google Pixel 6a"
pixel is lz4_legacy
how did you arrive at this conclusion, so future readers can find the format of their own boot images?
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#9Nice, but using root generally is very insecure. The whole concept of superuser is broken and bad. Such privileges shouldn't be given to any user.
Re: KernelSU: A kernel-based root solution for Android
#10Nice, but using root generally is very insecure. The whole concept of superuser is broken and bad. Such privileges shouldn't be given to any user.
Bypassing "security" when you as the owner of the device want to is the whole point of root.