Xtra Kernel Manager
About
Xtra Kernel Manager is a modern, rooted Android application built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, designed for kernel enthusiasts and power users.
Supported Root Managers
Development Setup
Prerequisites
- Android Studio (latest version)
- Android SDK (API 31+)
- Rust toolchain
- NDK 26.1.10909125
Local Development
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Xtra-Manager-Software/Xtra-Kernel-Manager.git
cd Xtra-Kernel-Manager
- Setup configuration files:
cp local.properties.template local.properties
cp gradle.properties.template gradle.properties
- Edit
local.properties with your Android SDK path:
sdk.dir=/path/to/your/android/sdk
- Build the project:
Play Protect Compatibility
This project includes optimizations to reduce Play Protect detection:
- Aggressive code obfuscation with ProGuard/R8
- Legitimate app metadata and permissions
- Consistent signing with reproducible builds
- Open source transparency
Security Notice
local.properties and gradle.properties are gitignored for security
- Keystore files are never committed to the repository
- All builds are reproducible and verifiable
Requirements
- Root Access – Mandatory for all core features
- Android Version – Android 8 Oreo (API 26) or above
- Have a brain – without understanding what you’re doing is a bad idea
Resources
Credits
Stargazers over time

License
Xtra Kernel Manager is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT License.
See the LICENSE file for more information.