yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
I was thinking to upload my SDCard.fs, but it is almost impossible to find a host that allows me to upload one single file 8GB in size.

So instead of that I will refer you to the site where I learned how to resize an SDcard, you can resize the 2GB SDcard.fs that comes with Bluestacks beta, just make a copy of it before you proceed.

here is the site:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18432723&postcount=33

you will need the RAR file at the bottom of the tutorial, called DATA.IMG Maker.RAR.

just follow exactly the steps and you'll be in your way to have 8GB or more of SDcard.fs. Just remember, once you boot Bluestacks with then new resized SDcard.fs you'll see a message that the card is empty, this is in the notifications, ... just pull down the notifications and click on it and this will proceed to format the new SDcard.

Hope that helps you.

---------- Post added at 06:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:02 AM ----------

Seems like version 2215 still does not cure the problem with an app installing and re-installing itself over and over.

For some reason I get this app called: MAKE YOUR HOME

and it appears out of nowhere, I think is triggered by another app that I installed. This time it appeared when I was playing Angry Birds Space.

The Make Your Home app just keeps installing itself over and over and it is constantly appearing a popup up in the notifications area and in windows taskbar tool-tip.

Is there anyhow I could stopping it from re-installing again and again, this is taking some CPU process and at the time it installs (around every 90 seconds or less), it interrupts whatever I'm working on, the mouse shows a spinning round circle on top it and it's very bothersome.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
Isn't the BlueStacks virtual SD card supposed to re size automatically? Is this your fix for the "Insufficient storage" notification?

As for the app reinstalling over and over issue, did anyone else have BlueStacks automatically installing all kinds of apps at first after the initial install? I did but uninstalled them after they finished installing. Perhaps this app is one being pushed by BlueStacks servers?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
well the sdcard in Bluestacks beta is 2GB and I doubt it will increase in size once you reach that size in stored data and apps. The resize option I gave you came from the Bluestacks alpha forum/thread and seems to be working fine in beta.

About the app re-installing itself, I have not idea where is coming from, all I know is that so far I have re-installed Bluestacks 3 times because of it. if you know how Bluestacks cloud connect works, I have unsubscribed it from it, and it's even worst because it uninstalls and re-installs itself over and over, instead of just re installing itself over and over. I sent a complain together with some system info it collected to Bluestacks headquarters, but now that I re-installed Bluestacks it is holding and not sign of that app so far.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
I personally have not used cloud connect and I haven't had that problem either. Sounds like a serious bug though. To rule out the BlueStacks server pushing the app you could simply try disabling your internet connection and see if the problem continues.

Just brain storming here :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dingo_HR:
BUG is here http://channels.bluestacks.com/home/

we should be allowed to remove apps from channels or completely autonomise bluestack from bluestack channel.

I avoid reinstall problem whe upgrading new version of app , sync with bluestack app and than in channels unsubscribe old version.

UPDATE: I need to open new account because sync after first start something is synced that won't allow me to succesfully restart/open bluestack second time.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
I also had to sign with a new account into channels. Bluestacks.com in order to avoid installing apps that had older versions because there is not way to delete those older versions from the list. like for instance Evernote I had 5 different versions listed. I think they are going to have to improve the Bluestacks cloud connect. But so far that app that was re-installing itself has not shown up yet, I've been making a backup of the Android folder just in case.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Flaco05:
Sorry, noob -and potentially stupid- question here. How do I access my PC hard drive files while running a Bluestacks app? For instance, I open Mantano reader and try to surf to find a pdf to open from my hard drive, but all I see in the explorer menu is the mnt/sdcard directory (mnt/sdcard/windows is empty). I am sure the answer is obvious but I just can't quite figure it out (been on Google for a good hour to no avail). Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
if you installed ES File Explorer, just go to the Tab for LAN (you can also swipe the screen to the left while watching the /sdcard contents and it will launch you to the LAN tab). Once in the LAN you click the icon to ADD New Server, and input the IP address (better than host-name) and username and password to login to that windows SMB server.

After that you can hold-press the mouse on any folder in the Server list and select "Add to server list" and that way you can have mount points in different folders from different Servers (Windows PCs) in you LAN.

There is another way to edit the register and add folders to the /sdcard/windows but that is a bit more detailed to describe here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Flaco05:
Thank you! I'll give that a try.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
Another option that I use is dropbox. Just install dropbox on BlueStacks and your PC and you can move files into BlueStacks quite easily :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Flaco05:
I found an easier way. On ES File Explorer, go to the root (not to the default mnt/sdcard) directory and click on the data folder. One of the sub-folders is windowsdata, where you will find all of your HDD contents!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
Awesome! Will try :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
yes that is the shortest way to access your pc. the one I explained is if you want to access not only your pc but other's pc's in your local network like I have 4 pcs connected.

but for your own pc nothing shorter than the way you just found.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
My old file manager can see the folder but no files in it and for some reason ES can't gain root so it doesn't work either. Once the bugs are figured out though this is a great find :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Flaco05:
Any idea on how to run apps in portrait mode on Bluestacks? Or is only landscape mode supported?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
It seems to do it automatically from what I've noticed. If you open BlueSacks option menu there is a size option but some apps run landscape no mater what on mine. Others do run in portrait when phone or large phone size are selected.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Flaco05:
Oh, so I am running my apps on tablet mode. This may be forcing them to landscape. Let me try the large phone setting.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] black_eagle5000:
When i type

adb shell mount -o ro,remount t-ext4 /dev/sdb1 /system

It shows

Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory

Is that right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
if you had read through the thread you would have found out that there's an error on that command. just fix it by typing

adb shell mount -o ro,remount -t ext4 /dev/sdb1 /system

But I just wont you to acknowledge that root it Bluestacks beta still is not working properly, even if you can push files to /system and install apps that require root work ok, the main issue is that the ARM Emulator was broken and many apps refuse to launch giving you the message "Application Failure Detected, Try Again".
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tenet420:
Being worked on... :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Colombia81er:
Im getting cant get a connection ?? when signing in to Google Play
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
did you used the Root.fs from this link ?

http://www.androidfilehost.com/main/Misc/Bluestack/root fs with google play installed/

I would re-download it if that could fix the problem. use ADW launcher or Launcher pro so the initial Google market shows on the screen, it later will update to Play-Google Store 3.5.16
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rinaldo.jonathan:
anyone can upload Root.fs with play store and rooted?

im tired with rooting, waste about 3GB and 3 boxes of headache medicine

i dont hope you believe the bold one :D:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
I uploaded my Root.fs that so far is working great, please check the MD5sum:

CRC32: 7FBD23CF

MD5: 29F6D48A82BB2D1ABA0BD0E8B482F57D

SHA-1: 934DEC9B5D2F50B718BC4259B2C1298D710AB389

Let me know if it is different from any of those values.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l48qx516zppf4oj/Root.fs
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dingo_HR:
So if I just put this Root.fs to bluestack folder I get rooted bluestack ?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] neosuslik:
Is not possible!

bluestack with this Root.fs not rooted

only possible method rooting, with uhsquash system.img

but bluestack with system.img wery bugged
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
As neosuslik said it, no, you don't get root with this root.fs or any other root.fs file.

what you get is the Google Play Store that doesn't come with Bluestacks.

In order to do that, replace the root.fs located at C:\programdata\bluestacks\Android (remember ProgramData is a hidden folder)

After that, launch Bluestacks, and install either launcher pro or ADW Launcher and you'll see the Google play store in your main screen. it will be an older version of Google play but once you sign with your Google id and password and close the app, next time you open it will update to the latest version (3.5.16 as of this writing)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] neosuslik:
thanks for work, rocketero, Google Play perfectly work,

but need to find a way how to get root access

;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zuckstone:
So why don't you stop posting then read and follow the instructions in post #3?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] neosuslik:
according to the instructions in post number 3 does not work, many applications

for exemple, angry birds space, in the same way you can not install applications directly from the windows.

as well-the folders data/windowsdata & mount/sdcard/windows is empty.

and many more bugs.

Your decision is correct solution?

certainly done a great job, but why is this all stop?:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
I would advice to wait until the bugs get fixed. I did got root and as you said many apps don't work, and it's due to the way root got accomplished it broke the ARM Emulator. I am working with the regular installation + Market for now. They are still working on it, so don't get desperate yet, they'll fix it at one point or another.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] winterfoxy:
bluestack work good on my laptop..now have to find more surprise from bluestack :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dark_fighter:
After i start adb I type in to connect to 127.0.0.1:5555, it says nothing and the i type adb root but an error appears saying that there are more than one device and emulator... How could i fix it??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
most probably you have another device connected like a tablet/smartphone.

type: adb devices

that will list the devices connected. then just do

adb -s followed by the device name or serial. in the bluestacks case would be

adb -s emulator-5554
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chrismt:
How do I run adb in the pc? Where do I get it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wetzel402:
Do you have the Android SDK installed? ADB is included in the install. Then simply open command prompt in Windows or the terminal in Linux to run the commands.

Hope that helps! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chrismt:
This last step is not working

adb shell mount -o ro,remount t-ext4 /dev/sdb1 /system

Please help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
replace 't-ext4' for '-t ext4'
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chrismt:
Thanks man

But does Market Enabler work for you?

https://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] triplepluss:
The BlueRegistryMod.reg is created from/for Windows7.

So,if I running with Windows XP,I must editing all of the "Initrd" & "Path" directory like this :

Right?? ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dingo_HR:
OK, please I am confused can somebody link me to bluestack root instructions in this thread.

Thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcmcs01:
i m stuck on su file push command it not worked,can anyone tell where to put su file

i m stuck on su file push command it not worked,can anyone tell where to put su file.installed in c drive
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SanjayG:
You need to place it in the same folder of your sdk installation, as mine below

C:\Users\Sanjay\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matif525:
Hello, my version of BlueStacks is 0.7.0.722_REL.

I have downloaded many root.fs and system.img.

If I cover root.fs and start BlueStacks, it is loading forever.

If I the way post in #3, it is also loading forever.

Could anyone help me or upload new root.fs or system.img for 0.7.0.722_REL?

Thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xKiwix:
Hello,

first: thanks for this root tutorial :).

But I have a problem..

What I did:

1. I downloaded Bluestacks 0.7.0.722 and installed it.

2. I downloaded initrd-betahack.img, ramdisk.img and system.img

3. I copied the files to: C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Android

4. I downloaded BlueRegistryMOD.reg, changed the guids and I doubleclicked on it

5. I started BlueStacks and it stuck at "Loading...". After few minutes Bluestacks closes itself.

What I do wrong :confused:?

(sorry for my english)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rentus:
after I used the system.img from Root.fs BlueStack started again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hanschke:
what does this do? any reason for doing this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mizjewels:
I'm having a little difficulty with this bit of the instructions. I also have a file in this location called root.fs and I'm not sure what to do with it. Am I supposed to delete this file?

Sorry for the noob question, I've never done this before.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
Has anyone noticed that the new Bluestacks Beta-1 Version 0.7.0.722 has already Google Play Store included in it ??

I just find out by chance when I downloaded it and installed it in another PC.

When it finish installing and you use a different launcher like ADW Launcher you see 2 icons on the main screen: Contacts and Market. By clicking on Market it launches a blank screen with a message about XDA developers and just after that it will come up asking you to sign in or create an account for Google Market.

After the second time you open the Market it will update to the latest version 3.15.19

So no more need to replace Root.fs and other previous steps to get Google Market working.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matif525:
I also tried that, but I can't login Google Play.

So I think 0.7.0.722 is only included Vending.apk.

And I also used adb to check if there GoogleLoginService.apk, but nothing found.

In a word, I need to root Bluestacks to push GoogleLoginService.apk.

Could you login and install app succese?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
Just to check on your statemts I went ahead and install v.0.7.0.722 in another computer, and after installation I proceeded and installed ADW Launcher and indeed as I said before the 2 icons: contacts and Market where in the main screen.

After clcking on the Market icon I got a quick black screen probably the one I found before with the XDA message, and after that I was presented with the Google Login Screen. I input my google email and password and after that I got the market open and working, the icon in the main screen changed from Market to the latest Google Play. at that point a second opening of that icon confirmed that the Google Play was installed replacing the old Market.

I went and checked on Services Running (Task Manager) and there is no Google Login Service, but there is a Google Services Framework Service with I believe is the one in charge of Login and other things.

So I would like from others to confirm this.

The one downside to this is that it seems this new version does not allow using SDCARDS bigger than 2GB witch is the one it came with it. I was trying to use my 8GB SDcard but the Login Logo just kept there indefinetely so I will keep testing with another SDcard size and I will report any changes.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sculptor85:
What other steps did you follow before pulling the system.img file from the Root.fs files?

I've tried both the initial method, the Alternative and the method in post #3. After each process, I get the Now Loading screen and shortly after it closes out.

I'd put the logs in here, but they're pretty long. Is there a working root process for "BlueStacks-ThinInstaller_0.7.0.722" Yet?

Also, I've seen mention of a "Full" version. Is available from a different location?

---------- Post added at 10:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 PM ----------

You are both correct, I just installed Bluestack again on my machine and put adw launcher. I found the Play Store icon, clicked on it and the Market came up.

HOWEVER

None of my "Purchased" application are showing up here. Even with my account sorted out. I'll keep doing some testing to see if I can get access.

UPDATE

After doing a quick restart, the Play Market is up and running just fine. Looks like Bluestack is now a viable option for having Android on my computer!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grendude:
I've given this a few tries and I seem to be stuck:

Method "Alternative Way" did not work at all. So I uninstalled and tried again...

Post 1: I got the store installed, but now it's just stuck on Google Play's "Loading" circle.

I figured that I should uninstall and give it another shot, but can't.

In Windows 7 64 when trying to uninstall I get an error saying "Error opening installation log file..."

If I try to reinstall I get a quick successful prompt, but still can't uninstall.

Any ideas?

UPDATE: I restarted explorer.exe and uninstalled.

BUT, I still can't get this to work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rocketero:
I suggest that after successively un-installed it reboot your PC and delete the folder %userprofile%\appdata\local\bluestacksestup so that when you reinstall it forces to download the .msi file again from the internet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matif525:
I've uninstalled BlueStacks.

Then first time I reinstall it and adw no Google Play there.

Second time reinstall, there is Google Play but I can't login.

Third time, I finally login and installed apps.

Very strange.

PS. BlueStacks will sometime cause my computer reboot, why, is there a error log?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] phamchau79:
Me too. In fact, this root process can not be used in the newest version 0.7.0.722. It wokrs (tested) only with the version 6 (provided in the link).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tenet420:
Root will not be messed with by me until BS is released to consumer as full product (ie - not beta).

Anyone else feel free...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zzzk:
Any updates for root with version BlueStacks-ThinInstaller_0.7.0.722?

Hello,

Any updates for root with version BlueStacks-ThinInstaller_0.7.0.722? It works fine on 6, but 7 does not. 7 seems to be more stable... Also, any idea when it will come out of beta? Thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AncientEskimo:
Noob Question:

This may be the wrong thread to post this in but I have looked and looked and have given up so here goes..

I have installed bluestacks, downloaded an app. This app required "device certification". I now realize that I want to start from scratch and don't know how to do this. I'm stuck playing my "bunged up" account. Is there any way to wipe the app/device certification?

Thanks a lot!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SaphirX:
I am stuck at step 4 where I have to do this: adb shell rm /system/xbin/su

The error messages says that there is no file or directory.

I installed android-sdk in: D:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools

whereas Bluestacks is installed in: C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Android

I put the required files into this directory... but if I go to this directory via command prompt I cant usw adb commands...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tenet420:
Adb commands must be run from the folder with adb content. Put the su apk in the adb folder then push it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RomWiz:
can you upload the whole bluestack folder instead?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] srgudhka:
bluestacks stuck at loading screen and then closes. help needed here please.