LyraVoid/FolkPatch
Root access to the kernel can be achieved simply by patching the Boot partition for reflashing. This solution is based on a non-parallel extended branch of APatch, with a primary focus on UI/UX design observed · 2026-09-01
Health v2 · maintenance only
80/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 88
- Longevity 19
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 0.0
- age_days: 277
- days_rel: 2
- days_push: 2
- n_releases_24m: 87
Adoption not part of the score
1088 stars · 114 forks observed · 2026-09-01
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
FolkPatch is an Android root management application built on KernelPatch that grants root access by patching the boot partition, without requiring kernel recompilation. It is a fork of APatch focused on UI/UX improvements and a three-tier extension system of APM modules, KPM kernel modules, and Lua-based APD plugins.
Use cases
- root my android device without recompiling the kernel
- manage magisk-style modules on android
- hook kernel functions on android
- install kernel modules with inline hooks
- write lightweight lua plugins for root manager
- patch boot partition to get root access
When to choose
- you want APatch-style root with a more polished, customizable UI
- you need kernel-level hooking (KPM) plus user-space module support on ARM64 Android 3.18-6.15
- you want instant-effect Lua plugins that don't require rebooting
When to avoid
- your device is not ARM64 or runs an unsupported kernel version
- you prefer the mainstream, more widely tested Magisk or KernelSU ecosystem
- you need official support or guaranteed long-term maintenance of a fork
Facets
application · maturity active
security plugin-system developer-tools android-tools security developer-tools jvm root-management kernelpatch magisk-alternative kernel-modules android-rooting boot-partition-patching lua-plugins android
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/LyraVoid/FolkPatch · fetched 2026-09-01 · a5cc8e0e47bd
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| LyraVoid/FolkPatch | main | 80 |
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