How to Systemize a User App

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How to Systemize a User App (e.g. WhatsApp) Using Terminal Systemizer and Termux

If you want to convert a user app into a system app on a Magisk-rooted Android device without modifying the actual /system partition, Terminal Systemizer is a powerful tool for the job. Here is a step-by-step guide using WhatsApp as an example.

Requirements:

  • A rooted Android device with Magisk
  • Terminal Systemizer module (terminal_systemizer_v17.4.1.zip)
  • A terminal app like Termux (com.termux_1021.apk)

Steps:

  1. Install Terminal Systemizer
  • Open Magisk Manager.
  • Go to Modules > Install from Storage.
  • Select terminal_systemizer_v17.4.1.zip.
  • Once installed, reboot your phone.
  1. Install Termux
  • Install the Termux APK.
  • Open Termux and type su to grant root access.
  1. Launch Terminal Systemizer
  • In Termux, type:
su
systemize
  • The menu will appear:
1 - Systemize Installed Apps (Listed)
2 - Systemize Installed Apps (Enter label)
3 - Systemize given APK
4 - Unsystemize App
s - Set SELinux
d - Donate
0 - Exit
  1. Systemize WhatsApp
  • Choose option 1 to list installed apps.
  • Find and select WhatsApp (com.whatsapp).
  • You’ll be asked where to systemize the app:

1 - /system/app 2 - /system/priv-app

  • Choose option 2 to make it a privileged system app.
  • Wait for the process to complete.
  1. Reboot your device

After the process completes, reboot your phone so the changes can take effect.

To remove the systemized app:

  • Open Termux again.
  • Type:
su
systemize
  • Choose option 4 - Unsystemize App.
  • Select com.whatsapp from the list to revert it back to a normal user app.

files:
terminal_systemizer_v17.4.1.zip (1.2 MB)

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