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I am new to Android Linux. I just wanted to know the command to get the list of drivers or modules loaded on the Android device (something like lsmod which we have for basic Linux flavors). I tried ls /system/lib/modules, this gives the list of loadable modules, where as I want to know the currently loaded modules.

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  • Depending on if your device is rooted, `lsmod` should work just fine. – Michael Dodd Jun 11 '18 at 13:24
  • On my Pixel running the P developer preview `lsmod` runs, but shows an empty list. What specifically are you trying to do? – Joachim Sauer Jun 11 '18 at 13:36
  • Hi , One more thing which i noticed is lsmod works fine when i insert a module using insmod {Loadable modules in /system/lib/modules} . but where as without inserting the loadable modules lsmod doesn't give out any result . what does this indicate ? { I am working on a development board } – AkshayKulkarni Jun 12 '18 at 12:27

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After a quick check on my personal phone (Motorola G5) lsmod should work just fine:

cedric:/system/lib $ lsmod
Module                  Size  Used by
wlan                 4445615  0

Though I might add this is not a rooted device. On another rooted device (whose output I can't post here) I was also able to see other additional modules e.g. graphics drivers. Your mileage will vary based on your device and whether or not you have root access.

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