KernelSU-Next/docs/README.md

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# KernelSU Next

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A Kernel-based root solution for Android devices.

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## Features

1. Kernel-based `su` and root access management.
2. Module system based on [OverlayFS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OverlayFS).
3. [App Profile](https://kernelsu.org/guide/app-profile.html): Lock up the root power in a cage.

## Compatibility State

KernelSU Next officially supports most Android kernels starting from 4.9 upto 6.6.
 - GKI 2.0 (5.10+) kernels can run pre-built images and LKM/KMI.
 - GKI 1.0 (4.19 - 5.4) kernels need to rebuilt with KernelSU driver.
 - EOL (<4.19) kernels also need to be rebuilt with KernelSU driver.

Currently, only `arm64-v8a` is supported.

## Security

For information on reporting security vulnerabilities in KernelSU, see [SECURITY.md](/SECURITY.md).

## License

- Files under the `kernel` directory are [GPL-2.0-only](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html).
- All other parts except the `kernel` directory are [GPL-3.0-or-later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html).

## Credits

- [kernel-assisted-superuser](https://git.zx2c4.com/kernel-assisted-superuser/about/): the KernelSU idea.
- [Magisk](https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk): the powerful root tool.
- [genuine](https://github.com/brevent/genuine/): apk v2 signature validation.
- [Diamorphine](https://github.com/m0nad/Diamorphine): some rootkit skills.
- [KernelSU](https://github.com/tiann/KernelSU): thanks to tiann or else KernelSU Next wouldn't even exist.