# BusyBox Installer

> A one-click BusyBox installation utility for Android

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartpack.busyboxinstaller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartpack.busyboxinstaller)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smartpack.busyboxinstaller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** sunilpaulmathew
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 62,898
- **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (164 ratings)
- **Version:** v2.7
- **Last updated:** 2022-02-27
- **First published:** 2020-04-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartpack.busyboxinstaller)
- **Website:** [https://smartpack.github.io/](https://smartpack.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smartpack.github.io/privacy-policy/](https://smartpack.github.io/privacy-policy/)

## Description

BusyBox Installer is a user-friendly Chrome extension that simplifies BusyBox installation on Android devices. Designed to support ARM, ARM64, and x86 architectures, it provides a one-click installation process that requires root access. The app focuses on ease of use with a beautifully designed user interface featuring both dark and light themes that adapt to system settings.

Beyond installation, BusyBox Installer allows users to view and remove BusyBox applets installed through the app. It is open-source, encouraging community contributions for features and translations, and offers direct contact and bug reporting for user support. Please note, the developer is not responsible for any device issues arising from installation, so use with caution.

## Rankings

- #272,296 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise BusyBox Installer for effective BusyBox installation, especially on challenging Android versions, and view it as a reliable choice backed by a respected developer. However, common complaints include lack of clear root requirement indication, improper installation behavior on some devices, uninstall issues, and occasional app crashes during updates. These repeated concerns highlight the need for clearer communication and better handling of installation and removal processes.

### Pros

- Effectively installs BusyBox where other apps fail, particularly on certain Android versions like Lineage OS 20.
- User-friendly and reliable installation process, considered by some as the best option to install BusyBox.
- Developed by a reputable and trusted Android developer, with positive feedback on support and app quality.

### Cons

- Requires root access, but this is not clearly indicated in the app title or description, leading to confusion.
- On some devices or Android versions, the app installs BusyBox binaries improperly (e.g., placing files in the root directory) or fails to install properly despite reporting success.
- App may crash or malfunction on some devices during specific actions like checking for updates.
- Issues with uninstalling or removing BusyBox once installed, with the app not cleaning up files properly and providing erroneous status messages after reboot.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartpack.busyboxinstaller)