SuperUser is an application that manages root permissions on Android devices. Its main function is to grant root privileges to applications that do not currently have authorization. It focuses on super user management, allowing the phone to obtain better permissions and improving the playability of applications. It can provide PIN protection and request timeout control. SuperUser is open source and can be built into AOSP and embedded into system settings.
Features
Root requests you can control, not just accept
Superuser focuses on the moment an app asks for root, presenting a request prompt and giving you ways to shape the decision. Alongside per-app control, it supports a request timeout and PIN protection to put an extra gate in front of high-risk actions, plus options that influence what happens by default when a request appears.
Logs and notifications that add accountability
For anyone trying to keep root use auditable, Superuser includes logging, including per-app logging, and it can show notifications that you can tailor. That combination makes it easier to review which apps have been asking for root and keep attention on the ones that matter.
Open-source roots with a permissions-model mindset
Superuser is open source, and its design also ties into Android’s permission approach by supporting a manifest-declared permission for root-requesting apps. For ROM builders, the project’s documentation calls out goals like being buildable within AOSP and embeddable into system settings.
Function
Manage superuser access for every app that needs root permission
Allow, deny any permission request, or set it to Ask
Superuser access notification and configuration per app
Uninstall bloatware (pre-installed) and system applications
Uninstall user applications at one click
Remove Root function embedded
Must-have app recommendations for rooted device
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros
Per-app control over root access requests
Logging with per-app logging support
PIN protection and request timeout controls
Customizable notifications
Open-source project with AOSP-friendly goals
Cons
Not intended for non-rooted devices, it requires root (or a custom recovery image) to be meaningful
Focused on superuser management rather than broader Android permission management
Summarize
SuperUser is an essential application for rooted Android device users, allowing you to easily manage all permissions on your device. App denied? Disable the "Declared Permissions" setting and remove the "Deny" policy. This application requires root access or a custom recovery image to run. App can't remember? Launch the SuperUser application and ensure the su binary is up-to-date. Features * Multi-user support * PIN code protection * Inventory permission support * Per-app configuration * Free * Request timeout * Logging * Notifications * A good tablet user experience Why do you need another SuperUser? * SuperUser should be open source.
