Dhizuku
Share Android DeviceOwner permissions with other applications using Dhizuku, with activation instructions in its guide.
About Dhizuku
Dhizuku is an open-source Android tool that shares DeviceOwner permissions with other applications. Developers can use its API to let their apps access those permissions. Activation of DeviceOwner for Dhizuku is described in a detailed guide on the project's GitHub Discussions page.
The project recommends setting up the device without any accounts. If the device already has accounts, they may need to be removed before Dhizuku is enabled. The maintainers state that they may not be able to provide support if any accounts are configured on the device. The source lists support for Android 8.0 through 17. The project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.
Key features
- Shares DeviceOwner permissions with other Android applications
- Dhizuku API for app developers to access DeviceOwner permissions
- Activation instructions provided in a guide on GitHub Discussions
- Supports Android 8.0 through Android 17
- Translation support through Weblate
- Released under the GNU General Public License v3
Best for: Android app developers who need to access DeviceOwner permissions through the Dhizuku API on devices running Android 8.0 to 17.
Good for
- Open source under the GNU General Public License v3
- Activation process is documented in a detailed guide
- Provides a developer API for integrating DeviceOwner access
Watch out for
- Recommends a device with no accounts, and existing accounts may need removal
- Support may not be provided if accounts are configured on the device
- Limited to Android 8.0 through Android 17
Dhizuku at a glance
- Website
- github.com/iamr0s/Dhizuku
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Dhizuku FAQ
Which Android versions does Dhizuku support?
The source lists support for Android 8.0 through Android 17.
Where can I find activation instructions?
A detailed activation guide for DeviceOwner is linked from the project's GitHub Discussions page.
Is there anything to do before enabling Dhizuku?
The project strongly recommends setting up the device without any accounts. If accounts are already set up, they may need to be removed before enabling Dhizuku.
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