imcowboysibs / avd-root

Root Android AVDs with SuperSU

avd-root

Root Android AVDs with SuperSU

Usage:

List all AVDs:

$SDK_PATH/emulator/emulator -list-avds

Start AVD with -writable-system, -selinux disabled and -no-snapshot:

$SDK_PATH/emulator/emulator -avd YourAVDHere -no-snapshot -writable-system -selinux disabled

After AVD Boots:

./avd-root.sh

Once the device is rooted, open SuperSU. It'll prompt you to update the su binary, press "CONTINUE" then "NORMAL". When the update is complete, hit "OK".

DO NOT REBOOT

Persistence:

This is a system root, meaning we are modifying the /system partition. This requires using the -writable-system flag, even after changes have been made. Not using this flag will load the default system image. The -selinux disabled flag is also required, not using it will cause a bootloop.

If the su daemon is not being started on boot, you can always start it manually with su --daemon &.

Disclaimer:

This will only work for system images that are using API 7+