Reviews of EX Kernel Manager

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List of user reviews and ratings for EX Kernel Manager

Total ratings

4.44 (Rating count: 5,411)

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Review summary

EX Kernel Manager is praised for its straightforward UI and rich kernel-management features (CPU/GPU/battery monitoring, backup and flashing). However, users report stability issues after updates, root permission problems, and uneven compatibility across Android versions and devices. Many reviews request additional features (widget for apply-on-boot, screen-off/battery info, GPU/CPU frequency controls). Flashing can fail on some devices (Android 14 read-only partitions; black screens on rooted devices). Overall it's a highly regarded tool, but reliability and cross-device compatibility improvements are frequently sought.

Pros

Straightforward, easy-to-use interface and setup
Rich kernel-management features: CPU/GPU/battery monitoring, backup, and flashing
Long-standing, trusted kernel manager with a positive reputation
Good value for money
Widely appreciated for its monitoring capabilities and overall usefulness across devices

Cons

Stability issues and crashes after updates or during use (e.g., crashes when selecting certain options, flash-related failures)
Root access and detection problems (root not detected or permission prompts not functioning; black screen after flashing on rooted devices)
Compatibility and stability across Android versions/devices (Android 16 issues, Android 14 read-only partitions, device-specific crashes)
Missing features frequently requested by users (widget for apply-on-boot, screen-off/battery info, GPU/CPU frequency controls, min CPU frequency for second cluster)
UI/usability concerns mentioned by some users (perceived poor UI)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.44

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2% (9)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-05	Re*****	Worked perfect until the latest update. Now the app crashes any time I select 'ElementalX' or 'Flash Centre' in the menu. Nexus 7 2013 Flo, Lineage OS 14.1 Official, rooted. May 2026: Same issue on stock firmware 3 months later. Giving up.
Worked perfect until the latest update. Now the app crashes any time I select 'ElementalX' or 'Flash Centre' in the menu. Nexus 7 2013 Flo, Lineage OS 14.1 Official, rooted. May 2026: Same issue on stock firmware 3 months later. Giving up.
2026-04-16	Na*****	very poor speed on IQOO13 origin os 6 android 16 😰 🤯 😱 😰 🤯 Very poor speed Network???😰😱👎do not use high speed internet?
very poor speed on IQOO13 origin os 6 android 16 😰 🤯 😱 😰 🤯 Very poor speed Network???😰😱👎do not use high speed internet?
2026-01-21	Sa*****	Great
Great