🚀 Shizuku Apps - Root Alternative

Ultimate Collection of Shizuku-Powered Android Apps

Unlock powerful system modifications on Android without root!

📱 What is Shizuku? • 📋 App Categories • ⭐ Best Picks • 🔗 Resources

📝 About

Shizuku allows normal apps to use system APIs directly with elevated privileges using ADB on non-rooted devices. This comprehensive list compiles 170+ awesome Android apps that leverage Shizuku's capabilities to provide root-like functionality without actually rooting your device.

✨ Why This List?

🎯 Curated Selection - Only quality apps that make effective use of Shizuku
📱 No Root Required - All apps work on non-rooted devices
🔄 Regularly Updated - New apps added frequently
📂 Well Organized - Apps categorized by functionality
🔓 Open Source Focus - FOSS apps highlighted

📱 What is Shizuku?

Shizuku is a powerful framework that allows Android apps to use system APIs with elevated privileges via ADB, without requiring root access. Think of it as a bridge between regular apps and system-level functionality.

🔑 Key Features:

✅ Works on non-rooted devices via Wireless ADB
✅ No permanent system modifications
✅ Compatible with Android 7.0+
✅ Supports both Wi-Fi and USB connections
✅ Open source and actively maintained

🚀 Quick Setup:

Install Shizuku from Play Store or GitHub
Enable Wireless Debugging in Developer Options
Start Shizuku service
Install your favorite Shizuku-powered apps!

📋 App Categories

🎨 Customization (40+ apps)

Personalize your Android experience beyond normal limitations.

App	Description	License	Links
ColorBlendr	Modify Material You colors	GPL-3.0	GitHub
DarQ ⭐	Per-app force dark mode	Apache-2.0	GitHub
TapTap ⭐	Double tap back gesture	GPL-3.0	GitHub
System UI Tuner	Modify hidden settings	MIT	GitHub
AmbientMusicMod	Now Playing for any device	GPL-3.0	GitHub
AutoDark	Schedule dark mode	MIT	F-Droid
Lockscreen Widgets	Widgets on lockscreen	MIT	Play Store
Language Selector	Per-app language	Apache-2.0	GitHub
Tarnhelm	Clean tracking from links	GPL-3.0	F-Droid
CarrierVanityName	Custom carrier name	GPL-3.0	GitHub
Grayscaler	Selective color apps	GPL-3.0	GitHub
Extendroid ⭐	Desktop multi-window	GPL-3.0	GitHub
LinkSheet	Restore Android <12 link chooser	Modified MPL-2.0	GitHub
setbox	Modify system settings via modules	GPL-3.0	GitHub
SetEdit	View/edit system settings	Proprietary	Play Store
ShizuTools	Easy-to-use system tools	GPL-3.0	GitHub
SmartspacerPlugins	Plugins for Smartspacer	GPL-3.0	GitHub
Taskbar	Desktop-style start menu	Apache-2.0	F-Droid
WidgetsPro	CPU and battery widgets	Proprietary	GitHub
zFont 3	Emoji & Font Changer	Proprietary	Play Store
AutoRotate	Manage screen rotation	GPL-3.0	GitHub
Dawn-Desktop-Addons	Widgets & live wallpapers	GPL-3.0	GitHub
GrooveLauncher	Windows 8 Metro launcher	N/A	GitHub
MultiLocale	Add unsupported languages	MIT	GitHub

🛡️ Privacy & Security (15+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
Hail ⭐	Freeze/hide apps	GPL-3.0	F-Droid
AppLock ⭐	Lock apps with PIN	MIT	GitHub
Canta	Uninstall system apps	LGPL-3.0	Play Store
App Ops	Manage permissions	Proprietary	Play Store
Ice Box	Freeze apps	Proprietary	Play Store
Amarok-Hider	Hide files & apps	Apache-2.0	IzzyOnDroid

📦 Software Management (25+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
InstallerX-Revived ⭐	Modern app installer	GPL-3.0	GitHub
SAI	Split APK installer	GPL-3.0	F-Droid
InstallWithOptions	Advanced APK install	MIT	GitHub
AuroraStore	Google Play alternative	GPL-3.0	F-Droid
Obtainium	Direct app updates	GPL-3.0	GitHub
Blocker	Manage app components	Apache-2.0	GitHub
Package Manager	Manage system apps	GPL-3.0	GitHub
shappky ⭐	Stop background apps	GPL-3.0	GitHub

📱 Productivity & Automation (20+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
KeyMapper ⭐	Remap hardware keys	GPL-3.0	Play Store
MacroDroid	Automation tool	Proprietary	Play Store
PhoneProfilesPlus	Auto device config	Apache-2.0	GitHub
AutoDND	Auto DND toggle	AGPL-3.0	F-Droid
digipaws ⭐	Reduce screen addiction	GPL-3.0	F-Droid
DetoxDroid	Digital detoxing	GPL-3.0	GitHub
UbikiTouch	Custom gestures	Proprietary	Play Store
Anywhere	Activity shortcuts	Apache-2.0	GitHub

📶 Network & Connectivity (15+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
ShizuWall ⭐	Firewall without VPN	GPL-3.0	GitHub
delta	Hotspot manager	BSD-3	GitHub
WiFiList	View saved passwords	Proprietary	Play Store
FindMyDevice	Device tracker	GPL-3.0	F-Droid
EasySpot	Remote hotspot control	GPL-3.0	GitHub
NetWall	App firewall	Proprietary	Play Store

📂 File Management (15+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
MT Manager	Advanced file manager	Proprietary	Website
MiXplorer	Powerful file manager	Proprietary	XDA
SDMaid-SE	Cleaning tool	GPL-3.0	Play Store
Total Commander	Classic file manager	Proprietary	Play Store
X-Plore	Dual-pane manager	Proprietary	Play Store

🔊 Audio & Display (10+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
RootlessJamesDSP	System-wide audio FX	GPL-3.0	Play Store
VolumeManager	Per-app volume control	GPL-2.0	GitHub
Grayscaler	Selective grayscale	GPL-3.0	GitHub
SecondScreen	Better screen mirroring	Apache-2.0	Play Store

🛠️ Development Tools (20+ apps)

App	Description	License	Links
LogFox ⭐	Logcat reader	GPL-3.0	GitHub
LibChecker	View app libraries	Apache-2.0	GitHub
DSU-Sideloader	Install GSIs via DSU	Apache-2.0	GitHub
aShell	Local ADB shell	GPL-3.0	GitLab
ReTerminal ⭐	Material 3 terminal	MIT	GitHub
CurrentActivity	Activity monitor	GPL-3.0	GitHub

⭐ My Top Picks

Here are the must-have Shizuku apps that I personally recommend:

🎯 Essential Apps:

Hail - Best app freezer, completely FOSS
TapTap - Double-tap back gesture on any device
KeyMapper - Ultimate key remapping tool
DarQ - Per-app dark mode without root
LogFox - Best logcat reader with Material You design

🆒 Privacy Champions:

AppLock - Secure app locking with biometrics
Canta - Safest way to uninstall system apps
ShizuWall - Firewall without VPN overhead

🚀 Power User Tools:

InstallerX-Revived - Modern APK installer
Extendroid - Desktop-like multitasking
ReTerminal - Beautiful terminal emulator

📋 Complete App List

For the FULL list of 170+ Shizuku apps organized by category, visit:

🔗 Awesome Shizuku List by timschneeb

Includes:

📺 Android TV apps
🎮 Gaming tools
📡 Communication apps
🔋 Power management
🛠️ Quick settings tiles
📱 Vendor-specific tools (Pixel, Samsung, MIUI)
And much more!

Apps

Android TV

flicky - An F-Droid client designed for Android TVs GPL-3.0 (Source code)
fluffy - An file manager and archive viewer designed for Android TVs GPL-3.0 (Source code)

Audio

RootlessJamesDSP - An implementation of the system-wide JamesDSP audio processing engine for non-rooted Android devices GPL-3.0 (Source code)
VolumeManager - Control each app's volume independently GPL-2.0

Automation

AutoJs6 - JavaScript-based automation tool MPL-2.0
Geto - Automatically change device settings when a specific app is launched. GPL-3.0
PhoneProfilesPlus - Allows automatic or one-click configuration of your device for specific life situations Apache-2.0
MacroDroid Ads IAP 💰 - Automation app for Android devices. Version 5.46 and later introduce Shizuku support. Proprietary
UbikiTouch IAP 💰 - Add functions to your favourite applications, accessible with a single gesture. Swipe one edge of your screen to reveal a customisable menu displaying your favourite actions. Proprietary

Communication

Bluesky Redirect - A simple app for automatically launching Bluesky links in your preferred Bluesky client MIT (Source code)
CatShare - Send and receive files over Bluetooth MIT (Source code)
Kettu - Discord modding tool. Continuation of the abandoned Bunny-Manager project OSL-3.0
Lemmy Redirect - A simple app for automatically launching Lemmy links in your preferred Lemmy client. MIT (Source code)
Mastodon Redirect - A simple app for automatically launching fediverse links in your preferred Mastodon client. MIT (Source code)
revenge-manager - Discord modding tool. Another continuation of the abandoned Bunny-Manager project OSL-3.0
TxtNet-Browser - An app that lets you browse the web over SMS GPL-3.0

Customization

AAAD IAP 💰 - Downloads popular Android Auto 3rd party apps and installs on Android Auto Proprietary
AmbientMusicMod - Port of Now Playing from Pixels to other Android devices GPL-3.0
AutoDark - A small Android app to let you schedule dark mode On/Off MIT (Source code)
AutoDND - A simple tool to toggle DND automatically when using specified apps AGPL-3.0 (Source code)
AutoRotate - Manage automatic rotation of different screens on Android phones GPL-3.0
CarrierVanityName - Carrier Vanity Name is a very simple app to change the carrier names on unrooted Android devices GPL-3.0
ColorBlendr - An application to modify Material You colors of your device GPL-3.0
DarQ ✨ - DarQ provides a per-app selectable force dark option for Android 10 and above Apache-2.0
Dawn-Desktop-Addons - Some Android app widgets and live wallpapers GPL-3.0
Extendroid ✨ - Adds desktop-like multi-window support on Android for smartphones. GPL-3.0
GrooveLauncher - Windows 8 Metro-styled launcher that can uninstall apps using Shizuku
Language-Selector - Allows users to select individual app languages (Android 13+) Apache-2.0
LinkSheet - Restore the Android <12 Url-App-Link-Chooser with Material3 Modified MPL-2.0
Lockscreen Widgets IAP 💰 - Display widgets on the lockscreen. Shizuku is only required on Android 13 and later MIT (Source code)
MultiLocale - A simple app that enables you to add additional (or "unsupported") languages to your device's locale settings, if the OEM (Xiaomi) doesn't let you MIT
setbox - Modifies Android system settings through community-developed modules GPL-3.0
SetEdit: Settings Editor - View and edit settings from the system, global, and secure tables Proprietary
ShizuTools - Contains some easy-to-use tools to go beyond the level of control allowed by Android System GPL-3.0
SmartspacerPlugins - Plugins for Smartspacer GPL-3.0
System UI Tuner - View and modify hidden settings on Android devices MIT
TapTap ✨ - Port of the double tap on the back of the device feature from Android 12 to any Android 7.0+ device GPL-3.0
Tarnhelm - Clean up tracking from sharing links. Supports custom URL rewrite rules GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Taskbar - Use a start menu to access apps. Shizuku can unlock additional features Apache-2.0 (Source code)
UbikiTouch IAP 💰 - Add custom swipe-from-edge gestures to Android Propietary
WidgetsPro - CPU and battery widgets Proprietary
zFont 3 Ads IAP 💰 - Emoji & Font Changer Proprietary

Development utilities

AndroidAccounts - Dump package names of apps that have registered an account for a user. Proprietary
AndroidLowLevelDetector - Detect Treble, GSI, Mainline, APEX, system-as-root(SAR), A/B, etc. Apache-2.0 (Source code)
Cosmic-IDE IDE for JVM development. Uses Shizuku for an embedded shell - GPL-3.0
CurrentActivity - A current activity monitor GPL-3.0
DSU-Sideloader - A simple app made to help users easily install GSIs via DSU's Android feature. Apache-2.0
dualapp-mediastore-compatibility - Fixes MediaStore & File IO compatibility issues between HostProfile App and WorkProfile/DualApp/MultiApp. Proprietary
get_event - Read /dev/input/event* Proprietary
KeyAttestation - Supports generating, saving, loading, parsing and verifying Android key and ID attestation data. Proprietary
LibChecker - An app to view libraries used in apps on your device. Uses Shizuku to determine the installation source of other apps. Apache-2.0
LogFox ✨ - Yet another logcat reader for Android GPL-3.0
Logra - Material You logcat viewer for Android GPL-2.0
ManageSensors - Utilizes Shizuku to call AppOps APIs for fine-grained app permission control MIT
PyDroid 3 Ads IAP 💰 - IDE for Python 3 Proprietary
RootActivityLauncher Paid 💰 - Launch/interact with (un)exported activities, services, and receivers. Supports Shizuku alongside root. Proprietary (Source code)
TakoStats IAP 💰 - FPS and performance overlay with detailed real-time system information Proprietary
wireless-adb-switch Widgets & quick settings tile to toggle wireless debugging (with KDE Connect integration) - GPL-3.0

Device owner (DPM)

Dhizuku - Shizuku-inspired app that allows sharing DeviceOwner permissions to third-party apps GPL-3.0
HardenDroid - Shizuku & dhizuku app to allow you to manage users without root Apache-2.0
OwnDroid - Manage your device with Device owner privileges GPL-3.0

Display management

AG Displays Ads - Launch other apps on external displays (TV/Monitor) or desktop mode on virtual displays while the phone screen can be used for other purposes or turned off Proprietary
ConnectScreen - Launch single apps to display in fullscreen on external displays, supporting both USB 2.0 (via DisplayLink dock) and USB 3.0 mobile phones. Can control the external display with a touch screen, USB devices or Bluetooth controller (even if you are USB 2.0 and using a DisplayLink dock). Can use the primary screen of the mobile as a virtual touchpad to control external display. Can rotate the screen for applications like TikTok GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Fold_Switcher - Switch between various display folding states on foldable devices Apache-2.0
Grayscaler - Keep your phone mostly monochrome, but allow apps like camera to be in color GPL-3.0
SecondScreen - Better screen mirroring for Android devices Apache-2.0 (Source code)

Entertainment

Aniyomi - Tachiyomi fork with anime support and plugin management using Shizuku. Apache-2.0
BilibiliCacheVideoMerge - Export BiliBili video cache files to MP4 Apache-2.0
BiliDownOut - Export videos downloaded from the Android version of Bilibili GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Mihon - Manga reader using Shizuku plugin management. Independent successor of Tachiyomi. Apache-2.0
- Mihon/Tachiyomi has several other active forks, including TachiyomiSY and TachiyomiAZ

File management

AirData UAV - Drone flight analysis and fleet management platform with access to /Android/Data Proprietary
FV File Manager - File manager to access Android/data and Android/obb Proprietary
MiXplorer - File manager that can batch install APKs and access Android/data and obb using Shizuku Proprietary
- MiXplorer Silver - Paid Google Play version of MiXplorer Proprietary
MT Manager - Split-screen file manager. Can install APKs and access Android/data and Android/obb using Shizuku Proprietary
NMM File Manager / Text Edit - File manager & built-in text editor Proprietary
SDMaid-SE IAP 💰 - SD Maid 2/SE is Android's most thorough cleaning tool GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Solid Explorer Ads IAP 💰 - File explorer Proprietary
SwiftBackup IAP 💰 - Can backup external app files under Android/data and obb using Shizuku. Root required for full functionality Proprietary
Total Commander - Android port of the desktop Total Commander app (Version 3.60 beta or later) Proprietary
X-Plore Ads IAP 💰 - File manager that can access Android/data and obb using Shizuku Proprietary
ZArchiver - Archive management program. Supports editing files using Root/Shizuku. Proprietary

Games

90 FPS + 120 FPS & IPAD VIEW Ads - Enables high FPS in PUBG Proprietary
blocktopograph - Blocktopograph is an app server for MCBE, it includes a world, NBT editor for local worlds AGPL-3.0
CloudSync-Mobile - An app that allows you to sync your Stardew Valley saves across multiple devices GPL-3.0
HandheldExp - In-game menu for EmulationStation (ES-DE) on Android MIT
lac-tool - Manage maps, wallpapers, and screenshots for the game 'Los Angeles Crimes' MIT
LOModInstaller - Mod manager for the game 'Last Origin' Proprietary
stalker - Save data viewer & editor for Shadow Fight 2 GPL-3.0
pf-tool - Easily import and share Polyfield maps MIT
PGT: GFX, Launcher & Optimizer Ads - Additional settings for PUBG Proprietary
- PGT+: Pro GFX, Launcher & Optimizer Paid 💰 - Additional settings for PUBG Proprietary
translatefgo - Fate/Grand Order game translation project CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Input methods

Android-Show-Taps - Show customized taps upon touches GPL-3.0
Auto Cursor IAP 💰 - Makes it easy to use large smartphones with just one hand, thanks to a pointer accessible from the edges of the screen. Proprietary
C9 - Efficient grid-based cursor provided alongside a traditional cursor. Shizuku is only required on Android 11. Apache-2.0
KeyMapper ✨ - An Android app that changes what the buttons do on your devices! GPL-3.0 (Source code)
keysync - Play games using mouse and keyboard on Android device; keymapper for games Apache-2.0
Panda Gamepad Pro Paid IAP 💰 - Keymapper for games Proprietary
RealMouse - Control the mouse using a virtual touchpad. Designed for secondary displays. Proprietary
XtMapper - Keymapper for Android x86 GPL-3.0

Installer & app stores

AuroraStore - An open-source alternative to Google Play Store with privacy and modern design GPL-3.0 (Source code)
BHub - Download, install and share mods easily Proprietary
Droid-ify - Material F-Droid client GPL-3.0 (Source code)
ffupdater - FFUpdater: Updater for privacy-friendly browser GPL-3.0 (Source code)
instafel-updater - Updater app for Instafel, an Instagram mod Apache-2.0
InstallerX-Revived ✨ - Modern and functional Android app installer replacement GPL-3.0
InstallWithOptions - Simple-ish app using Shizuku to install APKs on-device with advanced options MIT
IzzyOnDroid - An unofficial client for IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository GPL-3.0
Obtainium - Get Android App Updates Directly From the Source GPL-3.0
PI - Package installer that allows overwriting the package requester and executor MIT
SAI - Android split APKs installer GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Shizuku Package Installer - A lightweight app installer replacement with split APK support Proprietary
skydroid - A decentralized domain-based App Store for Android GPL-3.0

Miscellaneous

Anywhere - An activity and shell shortcut folder Apache-2.0
krude - All-in-one app and workflow launcher. Uses Shizuku for process killing and file management MIT
LSPatch - A non-root Xposed framework extending from LSPosed GPL-3.0
SimpleWear - A simple app for controlling your Android devices from your WearOS watch Apache-2.0 (Source code)

Network

CellReader Paid 💰 - Can read cell tower info on Android MIT (Source code)
de1984 - App firewall without using an VPN; can also manage packages MIT
delta - Hotspot manager using Shizuku BSD-3-Clause
EasySpot - An app that allows you to turn on your hotspot remotely via Bluetooth - think Apple Continuity, but for everyone GPL-3.0
FindMyDevice - Secure & open-source alternative to Google's FindMyDevice service. GPL-3.0
Hostman Root - Preview & edit the /etc/hosts file MIT
NaiveproxyForAndroid - A simple application to run Naiveproxy on Android MIT
NetWall IAP 💰 - Another app firewall that doesn't depend on a local VPN or root Proprietary
NetworkSwitch - Android app for 4G/5G network mode switching GPL-3.0
ShizuWall ✨ - Open-source app firewall that doesn't depend on VPNs or root GPL-3.0
WG Tunnel - A FOSS Android client for WireGuard and AmneziaWG with auto-tunneling. MIT
WiFiList Paid 💰 - View your saved WiFi passwords on Android 11 and later without root Proprietary (Source code)
- WiFiList (Fork) - Fork of 'WiFiList' Proprietary

Power management

Batt - A simple app that shows battery status information on Android 14 and later. GPL-3.0
dumpsys-battery-manager - View and change the battery values using the dumpsys command GPL-3.0
Extinguish - Extinguish turns your screen off but keeps your device awake Proprietary
rebootmenu - Lock the screen or open the power menu using shortcuts. Useful if your power button is broken. MIT
RebootNya - Advanced reboot menu with Shizuku support Apache-2.0
ScreenOff - Turn off your Android's screen without entering standby/sleep mode Proprietary
zukulock - Very lightweight app that locks the screen when launched. Helps reduce wear on the power button Proprietary

Privacy

Amarok-Hider - Hide your private files and Android apps with just one click Apache-2.0 (Source code)
AppLock ✨ - Lock sensitive apps with a PIN and optionally biometrics MIT

Productivity

DetoxDroid - Digital Detoxing: Use your phone rather than letting your phone use you GPL-3.0
digipaws ✨ - Tool to reduce screen addiction by regulating app usage through a gamified experience GPL-3.0 (Source code)

Quick settings

AlwaysOnDisplayToggle - An Android quick setting to toggle Always on Display MIT (Source code)
Better Internet Tiles - Bring back Wi-Fi and mobile data tiles on Android 12 or higher + a better-unified internet tile GPL-3.0 (Source code)
DisplayToggle - Provides quick settings tile and shortcuts to turn off the display without locking the screen or stopping foreground running apps MIT (Source code)
SensorsOff - Enable/Disable device sensors via quick settings Apache-2.0
PrivateDNSAndroid - Quick settings tile to switch active private DNS server MIT
Private DNS Quick Setting - QS tile for toggling the private DNS setting on or off GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Quick-Tile Settings - QS tiles for toggling USB debugging and switching private DNS hosts GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Ultimate Settings Ads - Direct toggling of wifi, bluetooth, mobile internet, flight mode, gps, nfc, wifi/bluetooth/usb tethering hotspot, screen brightness, screen autorotate, LED light, ringer mode, from Widget/App/Notification/Lock screen notification Proprietary
Ultimate Settings PRO Paid 💰 - Direct toggling of wifi, bluetooth, mobile internet, flight mode, gps, nfc, wifi/bluetooth/usb tethering hotspot, screen brightness, screen autorotate, LED light, ringer mode, from Widget/App/Notification/Lock screen notification Proprietary

Software management

AppDash 7-day trial Paid 💰 - An app manager that makes it easy to manage APKs and apps installed on your device Proprietary
App Ops Ads IAP 💰 - Manage application permissions without root Proprietary
Blocker - Enable/disable Android components such as activities, services, receivers, and providers Apache-2.0
Canta - Uninstall any app without root LGPL-3.0 (Source code)
FreezeYou - Improve your device's speed and battery life by freezing crappy software manually or semi-automatically Apache-2.0 (Source code)
Hail ✨ - Freeze, hide, or disable any app. Create and organize app groups that can be frozen with one click. - GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Ice Box IAP 💰 - Freeze or hide apps using Shizuku Proprietary
Inure App Manager 15-day trial IAP 💰 - Android app manager for both rooted and non-rooted devices GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Insular - Complete FLOSS fork of Island Apache-2.0 (Source code)
Island - Isolate and clone apps for privacy protection and parallel running Apache-2.0 (Source code)
krude - All-in-one app and workflow launcher MIT
MMRL Root - Manage your Magisk module repository GPL-3.0
Package Manager - A powerful app to manage both system and user apps GPL-3.0 (Source code)
Package Name Scripter - Manage installed apps using Shizuku or create ADB scripts to enable, disable, uninstall, reinstall, or run other app-related ADB commands. Proprietary
shappky ✨ - A simple app to boost performance by stopping background apps. GPL-3.0
TaskManager - A Task Manager for Android. Killing processes requires root access. Apache-2.0
Thor - App manager with freeze and install capabilities. GPL-3.0 (Source code)
UpgradeAll - Check updates for Android apps, Magisk modules and more! GPL-3.0 (Source code)

Terminals

aShell - A local ADB shell for Shizuku-powered Android devices GPL-3.0
- aShell You - Material You Redesign of aShell app. GPL-3.0
ReTerminal ✨ - Sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator based on Termux's robust TerminalView MIT
ShizuShell - ADB shell using Shizuku Proprietary

Note

Using rish, you can create a local ADB shell with any terminal emulator, such as Termux.

Vendor-specific

Google Pixel

Always On Display - Toggle Always on Display from the quick settings panel MIT (Source code)
pixel-volte-patch - Enable VoLTE on Pixel 6 & 7 with LG U+ GPL-3.0
Smartspacer - Customizable widget, can upgrade the built-in 'At a glance' widget on Pixel devices using Shizuku GPL-3.0
TurboIMS - Enhanced IMS Configuration Tool for Google Pixel devices Proprietary

Samsung OneUI

Galaxy MaxHz IAP 💰 - Refresh Rate Mods, Screen-off Mods, QS Tiles, Tasker Support and More Proprietary
Hex Installer: OneUI themes IAP 💰 - Custom system-wide theming engine for Samsung OneUI devices Proprietary
SBatteryTweaks - Enable or disable fast charging mode on Samsung devices when the battery temperature reaches a certain point Proprietary
SMTShell - Privilege escalation exploit (CVE-2019-16253) to system user access (UID 1000) on non-rooted devices running up to OneUI 5. Uses Shizuku for automation LGPL-2.1

MIUI

FiveGSwitcher - 5G shortcut switch for HyperOS/MIUI GPL-3.0 - (Source code)
FpsSwitcher Paid 💰 - Refresh rate shortcut switch for HyperOS/MIUI Proprietary
FxxkMIUIAd - Turn off MIUI ads with minimal cost Apache-2.0
MixFlipTool - One-click configuration for Mix Flip's outer screen: Use any apps and restore system apps to default style GPL-3.0
Mi-FreeForm - Display most apps in the form of freeform on MIUI GPL-3.0
- Flyme-FreeForm - Fork of Mi-FreeForm GPL-3.0
NavigationSwitcher - Enable 3-button navigation in rhythm games for MIUI / HyperOS Proprietary

Unlisted apps

To keep the main list clean, all apps that do not meet certain requirements are stored on a separate page: UNLISTED.md

I'm also using an automated crawler that searches for new projects, making use of Shizuku across GitHub and several F-Droid repos. You can view the current auto-generated crawl report here.

Development libraries

Core

Shizuku-API - Developer documentation for Shizuku and Sui, including examples Apache-2.0
Shizuku-Plugin (Flutter) - Shizuku API bindings for Flutter apps GPL-3.0

Filesystem

Ackpine - Android Coroutines-friendly Kotlin-first Package Installer extensions with Shizuku support Apache-2.0
LintFile - A file operation library with Shizuku, root, and regular filesystem backends LGPL-2.1
nextgenfs - Shizuku compatible android/data access from Xamarin - AIDL library MIT
shizuku_apk_installer - Flutter plugin for installing Android APKs using Shizuku API MIT

System

ServiceManagerCompat - ServiceManager bindings MIT

Power

PowerAct - An Android library that can manipulate power-related actions with just a few lines of code Apache-2.0

Miscellaneous content

Flows for Automate

Better Shizuku Starter - Automatically start Shizuku via wireless debugging on boot, Wi-Fi connect, wake from doze, power (dis)connect, and/or on demand!
Shizuku Keeper - Continuously run Shizuku and ADB uninterrupted without root or Wi-Fi!

Rish shell

rish is an Android executable (not an app) for interacting with a shell that runs on a high-elevated daemon process. For example, if Shizuku was launched using ADB privileges, then rish will also provide a shell that maintains ADB privileges.

To set up rish, open Shizuku, navigate to 'Use Shizuku in terminal apps', and follow the setup instructions. Please note that you need a basic understanding of shells, terminals, and essential commands to use this efficiently.

After rish is set up, you can use it together with any apps that support calling any shell script or executable, even if the app doesn't support Shizuku itself.

Note

Because rish's location is not in $PATH, you may need to specify the path to the executable to launch it manually. If it is located in your current working directory, use ./rish to launch it.

Syntax:

rish: Launch the default interactive shell (uses /system/bin/sh)
rish exec /path/to/custom/shell: Launch custom/alternative interactive shell
rish -c 'whoami': Execute shell command and exit once completed
echo 'whoami' | rish: Read shell command from stdin, execute it, and exit once completed

Note

whoami is used as an example command and would return the name of the current shell user.

Usage examples:

Open an interactive ADB shell using a terminal emulator like Termux directly on your device
Trigger high-privilege ADB shell commands using automation apps like Tasker automatically in the background
- Example: Command rish -c 'reboot' would reboot the device using Shizuku via the shell

The official rish documentation is available here: https://github.com/RikkaApps/Shizuku-API/blob/master/rish/README.md

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Apps added/updated in the 2025-2026 refresh based on community activity and new releases.

🎨 Customization — New Additions

App	Description	Source
ColorBlendr ⭐	Modify Material You colors device-wide without root	GitHub
essentials for Pixel ⭐	Must-have mods & workarounds for Pixel phones	GitHub
Extendroid	Desktop-like multi-window on smartphones	GitHub
setbox	Modify Android system settings via community modules	GitHub
Language-Selector	Set per-app language independently	GitHub
Adaptive-Theme	Smart dark mode that adapts to ambient light	GitHub
AutoDark	Schedule dark/light mode toggle	GitHub
CarrierVanityName	Change carrier name display without root	GitHub
MultiLocale	Add unsupported languages to Xiaomi/OEM devices	GitHub

⚡ Power Management — New Additions

App	Description	Source
BatteryBot Pro	Battery charge limiting & health monitoring	Play Store
Charge Limit	Stop charging at custom % to preserve battery	GitHub
Smart Charging ⭐	Intelligent charge management via Shizuku	Play Store

🔒 Privacy — New Additions

App	Description	Source
Canta ⭐	On-device debloater using UAD-NG lists, no PC needed	GitHub
AppManager ⭐	Advanced package manager with debloat & privacy features	GitHub
Tarnhelm	Remove tracking parameters from shared links	GitHub
Blocker	Per-app component control (activities, services, receivers)	GitHub

📱 Software Management — New Additions

App	Description	Source
Obtainium ⭐	Get app updates directly from source (GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid)	GitHub
Neo Store	Modern Material You F-Droid client	GitHub
DSU Sideloader	Flash Generic System Images without unlocking bootloader	GitHub

🔧 Automation — New Additions

App	Description	Source
Geto ⭐	Auto-change device settings when specific apps launch	GitHub
AutoJs6	JavaScript automation engine (Tasker alternative)	GitHub

🛠️ Scripts & Tools

The /scripts directory contains helper scripts to set up Shizuku faster:

shizuku-check.sh — Verify Shizuku is installed and running
grant-shizuku-perms.sh — Grant WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS to popular apps in one command
wireless-adb-setup.sh — Set up wireless ADB so Shizuku runs cable-free

# Quick start
bash scripts/shizuku-check.sh
bash scripts/wireless-adb-setup.sh
bash scripts/grant-shizuku-perms.sh

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