Terminal Systemizer
Terminal Systemizer is a longstanding and potent tool within the Android customization community. Created by the developer veez21, this compact Magisk module offers a straightforward Command Line Interface (CLI) or a Text-Based User Interface (TUI). Its primary function is to enable users to transform regular third-party applications (User Apps) into System Applications.
When an application is relocated to the system partition—specifically, /system/app or /system/priv-app—it reaps a number of benefits. These include surviving a typical factory reset, gaining elevated privileges often necessary for certain tools (think GPS spoofers or sophisticated task managers), and achieving a more profound integration with the Android operating system. Because the module is open-source, the community has always been able to scrutinize the code at the GitHub repository, which provides transparency regarding its interaction with your partition data.
Compatibility and Limitations
Before installation, it’s crucial to understand the compatibility of Terminal Systemizer. This module was mainly developed for Android 9, 10, and 11. However, with the release of Android 12 and later, Google changed the Android system. They made Read-Only (RO) file systems and dynamic partitions more secure, which makes modifying the system partition much more difficult and risky.
Given the project’s stagnation in recent years, its use is strongly advised for devices operating on Android 11 or earlier versions. Those utilizing Android 12, 13, or 14 may encounter issues, such as the module’s inability to mount the system directory in Read-Write (RW) mode, or its failure to operate as expected. Nevertheless, for those who are passionate about older devices or are working with legacy Android builds, this remains the preferred method for systemizing applications without the need for intricate manual file manipulations.
How to Use Terminal Systemizer
Terminal Systemizer, unlike many other modules that run silently in the background or have their own separate applications, depends on a Terminal Emulator. This design choice ensures the module remains remarkably lightweight and efficient.
After flashing the module using Magisk, KernelSU, or APatch and rebooting your device, here’s how to get started:
- Launch your favorite terminal emulator application, like Termux or Android Terminal Emulator.
- Elevate your privileges by entering
suand hitting Enter. If prompted, confirm the action. - To begin, type the command below to open the tool’s interface:
systemize
Alternatively, if you wish to see the help menu or arguments directly, you can use:
systemize -h
The Menu Interface
Upon running the command, you will be greeted with a menu listing all installed user applications. The interface allows you to:
- Systemize Installed Apps: Choose from a list of APKs already on your device.
- Systemize by Package Name: Enter the package ID manually (for instance,
com.example.app). - Systemize from APK file: Direct the tool to an APK file you’ve stored.
Once you’ve chosen an application and given the go-ahead, the module takes over, working its magic to relocate the APK and adjust the necessary permissions.
To ensure the changes are recognized by the Android system, and the app is treated as a system app, a device reboot is essential. This needs to happen right after you’ve finished the process.
Community and Support
With development having hit a snag, community forums are your best bet for finding fixes, alternative versions, or tweaks that might play nice with your particular setup. For more on this module, check out the XDA thread. That XDA thread is a goldmine of user experiences, and it can be a lifesaver if you run into specific errors, such as “Mount failed,” or if you’re having trouble with certain custom ROMs.
Download Link
Begin by downloading the most recent version of the module from the link provided. Before you do anything else, make sure your root environment is functioning properly.
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Terminal Systemizer is a Module that supports installation on Magisk, KernelSU, APATCH, KSUNext