Zuan Kernel Manager (ZKM) is an enterprise-class Android kernel management solution developed by Zuan Technologies. Built upon the solid foundation of the Rve Kernel Manager architecture, ZKM has evolved into a comprehensive system optimization platform for rooted Android devices.
"Empowering Performance Through Precision Engineering"
We believe that deep control over mobile systems shouldn't compromise security, stability, or user experience. ZKM combines precision engineering with modern design to deliver an accessible enterprise solution.
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Category | System Utility & Kernel Management |
| Target Platform | Android 10 (API 29) - Android 15 (API 35) |
| Architecture Support | ARM64, ARMv7, x86_64 |
| Root Solutions | Magisk (24.0+), KernelSU (0.9+), APatch |
| License Model | Open Source (GPL-3.0) |
| Maintenance Status | Actively Maintained |
| Overall Dashboard Real-time Monitoring |
Home Hardware Telemetry |
Soc Battery Optimization |
About Advanced Tuning |
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ZKM offers a comprehensive suite of tools categorized into intuitive modules:
- Material 3 Expressive Design - Modern interface with responsive layout and adaptive design
- LogsView System - Advanced log reading with dynamic UI components and filtering capabilities
- Themes & Visual Effects - Fluid transitions, glassmorphism blur effects (Haze integration), and optimized layouts for various screen densities
- Enterprise Dashboard - Real-time monitoring for SoC temperatures, CPU frequencies, and RAM utilization, complete with historical data logging
- CPU/GPU Tuning - Comprehensive governor control, min/max frequency management, and boost configuration profiles
- Memory Management - LMK (Low Memory Killer) tweaks, virtual memory tuning, ZRAM compression settings, and swap management
- Thermal & Display Control - Deep integration with device thermal drivers, brightness curve calibration, and refresh rate management
- Battery & Doze Optimization - Wakelock analysis and blocking, charging cycle control, deep sleep optimization, and idle drain prevention
- Dual-Engine Kernel Flasher - Flashing system supporting Horizon Logic and Capntrips Architecture with A/B partition support
- Secure Terminal Emulator - Built-in root shell with command history, scripting capabilities, and environment variables management
- Dex2oat Compiler - On-device APK optimization for improved runtime performance
- KsuWebUI Integration - Embedded WebUI server for KernelSU module management without an external browser
- System Modding Suite - Build.prop editor with syntax validation, SetEdit integration for database editing
- Application Management - Activity launcher, system app debloating with whitelist protection, and disable/enable controls
- Real-time Monitoring - On-screen FPS counter, process resource tracking, and system load monitoring
- Operating System: Android 10 (Q) or higher
- Root Access: Magisk v24.0+, KernelSU v0.9+, or APatch
- Storage: 64MB available space
- RAM: 2GB minimum (4GB recommended for intensive profiling)
✓ ARM64 (arm64-v8a) - Primary Support ✓ ARMv7 (armeabi-v7a) - Legacy Support ✓ x86_64 - Emulator Support
- SELinux Status: Permissive or Enforcing mode with policy modifications
- Bootloader Status: Unlocked (required for flasher functionality)
- SafetyNet/Play Integrity: Bypass required for several advanced features
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Pre-Installation Check
- Verify root status via
subinary check - Confirm device architecture compatibility
- Verify root status via
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Package Installation
- Download
ZKM-vX.X.X-stable.apkfrom the Official Releases - Enable "Install from Unknown Sources" in device settings
- Execute the installation package
- Download
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Permission Configuration
- Grant Superuser permissions on first launch
- Allow notifications for real-time monitoring alerts
- Configure storage permissions for backup operations
For mass deployment within an organization, MDM (Mobile Device Management) compatible packages are available. Please contact the maintainers for an Enterprise License Agreement.
ZKM is built upon the foundation of world-class open-source technology. We acknowledge the significant contributions from the following developers and libraries:
| Developer | Contribution Domain | Repository Source | License |
|---|---|---|---|
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Rve27 Core Developer |
• Kernel Manager Core Architecture • CPU/GPU Tuning Engines • System Monitoring Framework |
Rve27/rve-kernel-manager | GPL-3.0 |
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libxzr System Engineer |
• Horizon Flasher Logic • Boot Image Parsing • Partition Management |
libxzr/HorizonKernelFlasher | GPL-3.0 |
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5ec1cff WebUI Specialist |
• KsuWebUI Standalone Implementation • KernelSU Module Interface • Web Server Architecture |
5ec1cff/KsuWebUIStandalone | GPL-3.0 |
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Rem01Gaming Platform Engineer |
• MediaTek SoC Logic Implementation • Helio/Dimensity Optimization • Vendor-specific Tweaks |
Rem01Gaming/origami-kernel-manager | GPL-3.0 |
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helloklf Kernel Utilities |
• Kernel Utils & Tweaks • FPS Monitoring Logic • Universal SoC Support |
helloklf/kernel-tweaks | GPL-3.0 |
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capntrips Flashing Engineer |
• Capntrips Flasher Implementation • A/B Partition Support • Backup/Restore Logic |
capntrips/KernelFlasher | Apache-2.0 & GPL-3.0 |
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termux Terminal Team |
• Terminal Emulator Engine • Shell Environment • Command-line Interface |
termux/termux-app | Apache-2.0 |
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Kyant0 UI/UX Designer |
• Capsule iOS Navigation UI • Liquid Glass Design System • Animation Framework |
Kyant0/android-liquid-glass | Apache-2.0 |
- Jetpack Compose by Google - Modern declarative UI toolkit for Android (Apache-2.0)
- Material 3 Expressive by Google - Extended Material Design components (Apache-2.0)
- Haze by Chris Banes - Advanced glassmorphism blur effects (Apache-2.0)
- libsu by topjohnwu - Android root shell abstraction library (Apache-2.0)
- Coil by Coil Team - Image loading and caching (Apache-2.0)
- kotlinx.coroutines by JetBrains - Asynchronous programming framework (Apache-2.0)
- KernelSU by weishu - Kernel-based root solution integration
- Magisk by topjohnwu - Systemless root interface compatibility
| Role | Name | GitHub | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Developer | Zuan | @ZUANVFX01 | Project architecture, UI/UX direction, release management |
| Core Contributor | Rve27 | @Rve27 | Kernel logic, performance tuning modules |
- Community Beta Testers - Bug reports and UX feedback from the XDA and Telegram communities
- Kernel Developers - Custom kernel creators (Predator Kernel, Nova Kernel, etc.) who provided testing APIs
- XDA Community - Support forums and resource sharing for Android development
- Zero Data Collection: ZKM does not send telemetry data or analytics to external servers
- Local Processing: All computations are performed on-device without cloud dependency
- Open Source Transparency: Full source code audit available for security verification
- Scoped Permissions: Implementation of the principle of least privilege in root operations
- Command Whitelisting: Strict validation of executed system commands
- Audit Logging: Comprehensive logging for every system modification (available in LogsView)
- GPL-3.0 License: Full compliance with open source distribution requirements
- Apache-2.0 Components: Proper attribution for third-party libraries
- Security Patching: Regular updates to address CVEs in dependencies
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
This software contains code from the following open-source projects:
- Horizon Flasher (GPL-3.0)
- Kernel Flasher by capntrips (Apache-2.0 & GPL-3.0)
- Termux (Apache-2.0)
- Android Liquid Glass (Apache-2.0)
WARNING: ZKM requires root access and modifies system-level parameters. Users are fully responsible for any changes made. Zuan Technologies is not responsible for any device damage, data loss, or voided warranties that may occur.
