Alternatives to APatch
Kernel-patching root solution supporting both kernel and Android modules. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
APatch
Kernel-patching root solution supporting both kernel and Android modules.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as APatch.
Magisk
Systemless root for Android with a module system.
Magisk offers systemless root with a large module ecosystem and leaves the system partition intact, but does not support kernel-level modules.
KernelSU
Kernel-level root solution for GKI 2.0 Android devices.
KernelSU manages root in the kernel with per-app privilege profiles and a module system, but requires a GKI 2.0 kernel or a custom kernel build.
KernelSU Next
Community fork of KernelSU with wider device support.
KernelSU Next is a community fork of KernelSU covering more devices and kernels, with Magic Mount and OverlayFS module support.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Shamiko
A module for rooted Android devices that hides root access from apps that check for it.
TWRP
The most widely used custom recovery for Android.
OrangeFox Recovery
TWRP-based custom recovery with a modern interface.
Shizuku
Gives ordinary Android apps ADB-level privileges without root.
PitchBlack Recovery
Custom recovery built on TWRP with a focus on stability.
