Thanox is an Android app management tool whose name is a mashup of Thanos and Xposed. It lets you freeze apps, manage permissions and tweak system behavior, acting on apps the way Thanos deals with half the universe.
Developer: Tornaco · License: Apache-2.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Before you start: for full functionality, install a Xposed framework such as LSPosed and activate Thanox as a module within it. Alternatively, you can use Shizuku: install Shizuku, start its service (via ADB command or root), grant Thanox the Shizuku permission, then in Thanox go to App Settings and tap repeatedly on core info to switch to Shizuku mode. Magisk patch activation is also an option but is currently not actively maintained by the developer.
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Key features
- Freeze and control installed apps
- Works through Xposed framework modules such as LSPosed
- Can also be activated with Shizuku, though with fewer features
- Magisk patch activation is supported but currently not maintained
- Supports Android up to version 16
Why isn’t Thanox on Google Play?
Thanox is published by its developer on GitHub rather than on Google Play.
Is Thanox safe?
Thanox is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, and you should grab the APK from the official GitHub releases page. Note that full functionality needs a Xposed framework like LSPosed, or Magisk, for the deepest level of control, while Shizuku mode is more limited and requires granting it permission through ADB or a root shell. Thanox comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is Thanox free
The README does not list a price, and the app is distributed as a free open-source project on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license.
How do I activate Thanox
The recommended way is through a Xposed framework like LSPosed. You can also use Shizuku, which has fewer features, or a Magisk patch, which is currently not maintained.
What is Shizuku mode and how do I switch to it
Shizuku mode is a lighter activation method with fewer features than Xposed. In the app, go to settings and tap repeatedly on the core info section to select Shizuku mode.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thanox free
The README does not list a price, and the app is distributed as a free open-source project on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license.
How do I activate Thanox
The recommended way is through a Xposed framework like LSPosed. You can also use Shizuku, which has fewer features, or a Magisk patch, which is currently not maintained.
What is Shizuku mode and how do I switch to it
Shizuku mode is a lighter activation method with fewer features than Xposed. In the app, go to settings and tap repeatedly on the core info section to select Shizuku mode.
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