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What is lsposed?

superturtlee/lsposed — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-19 · repo last pushed 2026-03-31

JavaAudience · developerComplexity · 4/5MaintainedLicenseSetup · hard

In one sentence

LSPosed lets rooted Android users modify app and system behavior with small add-on modules that intercept apps in real time. All changes live in memory, so a reboot undoes everything and restores the phone to its original state.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Tweak app behavior
      Reversible changes
      Stack multiple modules
    How it works
      Runs modules in memory
      Built on Magisk
      Uses LSPlant engine
    Use cases
      Privacy controls
      UI tweaks per app
      System-wide ad blocking
    Audience
      Android power users
      Module developers
    Requirements
      Rooted device needed
      Android 8.1 to 14

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Install a privacy-control module that adds extra permissions management to apps.

USE CASE 2

Run a system-wide ad blocker module that filters ads across all apps reversibly.

USE CASE 3

Write a custom module using the Xposed-compatible API to tweak a specific app's UI.

USE CASE 4

Stack multiple modules to customize notifications and app appearance simultaneously.

What is it built with?

JavaMagiskLSPlantRiruZygisk

How does it compare?

superturtlee/lsposedabhishek-kumar09/orekitabhishek-kumar09/pmd
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2026-03-312020-11-152020-11-15
MaintenanceMaintainedDormantDormant
Setup difficultyhardmoderatemoderate
Complexity4/54/53/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1h+

Requires a rooted Android device running Magisk with the Riru or Zygisk component enabled.

Free to use and modify, but any distributed versions must also be open source under the same GPL-3 license.

So what is it?

LSPosed is a tool for Android power users that lets you modify how apps and the operating system behave, without permanently changing anything. It works by letting small add-on programs (called "modules") intercept and tweak app behavior in real time. Because all changes happen in memory, you can turn off a module, reboot, and your phone is back to exactly how it was. You can even stack multiple modules that modify the same app, which isn't possible when you're dealing with modified app files. The project carries on the legacy of the original Xposed framework, a beloved tool from the early Android days. It's compatible with the same API, meaning modules written for the original Xposed still work here, and vice versa. Under the hood, it relies on Magisk (a popular Android root tool) and a hooking engine called LSPlant to intercept how apps run. It supports Android versions 8.1 through 14. Who uses this? Android enthusiasts who want deep customization beyond what settings menus offer. For example, you might install a module that adds extra privacy controls, one that changes how notifications behave, another that tweaks the UI of a specific app, and one that blocks ads system-wide, all running together, all reversible. Developers who want to write these modules use a well-documented API to build them. The project is open source under the GPL-3 license and actively maintained, with community discussion happening on Telegram and translations contributed through Crowdin. One notable tradeoff: it requires a rooted device running Magisk, so it's not for casual users or anyone who needs to keep their phone in a locked-down, manufacturer-intended state. Bug reports are only accepted from the latest debug builds, which suggests the developers want to avoid chasing issues already fixed in development.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me write an LSPosed module that hooks into the Android Settings app and adds a toggle to force dark mode on all apps, using the Xposed API.
Prompt 2
My LSPosed module is not loading after a reboot with Magisk and Zygisk enabled. Walk me through debugging steps to verify the module is active.
Prompt 3
Generate boilerplate code for an LSPosed module project in Android Studio, including the xposed_init file and a basic hook that logs method calls in a target app.
Prompt 4
Explain how LSPosed keeps changes reversible and how stacking multiple modules on the same app works without conflicts.

Frequently asked questions

What is lsposed?

LSPosed lets rooted Android users modify app and system behavior with small add-on modules that intercept apps in real time. All changes live in memory, so a reboot undoes everything and restores the phone to its original state.

What language is lsposed written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, Magisk, LSPlant.

Is lsposed actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-03-31).

What license does lsposed use?

Free to use and modify, but any distributed versions must also be open source under the same GPL-3 license.

How hard is lsposed to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is lsposed for?

Mainly developer.

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