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About Magisk
Magisk patches the boot image rather than the system partition, so root access and modifications are applied at runtime and the system partition stays untouched, which keeps over-the-air updates workable. Its module system installs system modifications without writing to system, and Zygisk lets modules run inside the app process.
Strengths
- Systemless design leaves the system partition intact, so updates remain possible
- Large module ecosystem covering audio, fonts, hosts files and more
Limitations
- Unlocking the bootloader wipes the device and may void support
- Attestation results and app compatibility vary by device and configuration
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the GPL.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- topjohnwu
- Platforms
- Android
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Systemless root for Android with a module system
- Categories
- System utilities
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Android & Custom ROMs); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 3 sources on file.
Alternatives to Magisk
Compare allSoftware that can replace Magisk for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
KernelSU
Kernel-level root solution for GKI 2.0 Android devices.
KernelSU manages root inside the kernel with per-app privilege profiles and its own module system, but requires a GKI 2.0 kernel or a custom kernel build for the device.
APatch
Kernel-patching root solution supporting both kernel and Android modules.
APatch patches the boot image directly without custom kernel source and supports both Magisk-style and kernel-level modules, though kernel code injection makes it easier to break a device.
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, and behaviour can diverge from upstream.
Similar software
Related functionality, not necessarily 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.
PitchBlack Recovery
Custom recovery built on TWRP with a focus on stability.
Shizuku
Gives ordinary Android apps ADB-level privileges without root.
App Manager
A full-featured Android package manager and viewer for inspecting, freezing and controlling installed apps.
