yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] herecomesmaggi:
Thanks, tools worked like charm !!!

Just a question , I debloated (Disabled) through your tool(automatic mode). I think it does include help notifications also. As previosly, it showed help popup for my xbox controller and other keyboard controls for specific games but now it doesnt. Any light regarding that , and how can i get back that function.(Not a necessary though).

Thanks for ur effort, Its priceless.

Keep up the gud work.

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**** , i just downgraded bluestack due to that freemium crap. (Edit : Didnt Know That Multi tool is updated for bypassing Freemium Popup))

You, Sir are an angle... :) :P :D

Thanks

Edit : Back on latest !!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] profprof:
Hello, i have a bandwith limit and, i cant pay 24$ for upgrading BS, can this tool somehow disable or bypass downloading apps?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] herecomesmaggi:
Yes you can by using above provided multitool, Debloat it and use custom launcher like apex... I am using it from 8 hrs and only 100MB is used.. :)

Don't forget to say thanks to the developer, he is working hard for us..:rolleyes:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] profprof:
Worked like a charm, Keep it up my friend, this is awesome, i hope i wont see that pay or download free apps choice again :victory:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrps2:
Time out

Hi, I´m trying to root/unlock to be able to debloat it but I'm getting the message of "Time out while waiting for system to restart..." as in the attached image below... the program restart but does not pass the loading screen closing after it and then the message appears on the multitool!

I'm running it as administrator on a Win 7/32B - AMD (using the superuser***a version)

What could it be?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] profprof:
Hello, i want to use snapchat on Bluestacks, i installed from market but it seems camera rotated 90 degrees and i cant type on snaps. i couldnt fix this, somebody told that change app size to tablet from settings, but i dont have change appsize option at settings, can you help me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Did you ran the automatic debloater? You probably disabled the AppSettings.

As mentioned in the feature guide, using automatic debloater is NOT RECOMMENDED if you need any of the bundled apps that come with BS.

To answer your question, if you choose DISABLE instead of DELETE under the auto debloater, you can easily re-enable it through adb or terminal.

Otherwise, you would have to (R)estore from backup, re-root, re-debloat and choose manual debloat mode, but skip the AppSettings app this time.

$> su
#> pm enable [COLOR="Blue"]com.bluestacks.appsettings[/COLOR] # If you need AppSettings (Tablet / Default mode)
#> pm enable [COLOR="Blue"]com.bluestacks.home[/COLOR] # If you need Help Notification (The Screen Guide)

There are many apps in market that can do the same job too.

Based on your screenshot, i believe the main problem is you have too many start-up apps hooking resources from BS during start-up.

Actually this issue has been asked & answered quite a number of times and solution can be found under FAQ too.

By the way, you CAN run debloater even you HAVEN'T root/unlock. (Only DISABLE mode supported, but that's more than enough!)

Anyway, i am working on a new version that hopefully can stop most rooting problems faced by users..

The auto rooter core has been rewritten from scratch and now i am breaking the speed limit, rooted in merely 37 seconds on my old laptop.

In the meantime, you can also use RootEZ by XtraartX, most probably you will get better chance for success rooting.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sameerm02:
How Can I see my regional language message on apps like Whatsapp on bluestacks ? :confused:

(If posted in wrong forum, please give me link for correct one)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Hi sameerm02,

I am not quite sure what was your question... regarding 'language message'? Did you mean the text on the app?

If that was the case you can easily do that by changing system language under [Settings] -> [Language & Input].

You will need to install a custom launcher in order to be able to see the [Settings] icon. (If i remember correctly)

You can also visit BlueStacks Official Help Forum and ask for help there.

Example (Changed language to CH):
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sameerm02:
Thanks man... this will help.. :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SJ3316:
I reply just to post, working in Windows 8.1 64bits with BS 0.8.7.3069. Thank you, finally I can use or test apps on PC.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tramp20:
Hi,

does MultiTool v1.7 run with the latest BS beta 0.8.9.3088?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sweetpea8472:
Trying to root Bluestacks on my tablet, however I keep getting error #4 (after moving files). I read in another post that this means the process is not finishing in time. I can't turn anything more off, regarding services. Does that mean I won't be able to root my Bluestacks?

Bluestacks version: 0.8.5.3042

Processor: Z3740

OS: Windows 8.1 Update 1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Thot Ctrl:
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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] onyxius:
Hi Guys,

I just re-installed BlueStacks and tried to run the multi tool only for it to say: Error: Sorry, this tool is outdated & cannot be used to mod your BS v0.8.9.3088.

Any ideas? I'm guessing i need to find an older version, but from what i can tell once BS installs it auto updates itself.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] master.peterm:
Does anyone know how to get rid of this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Hi guys, sorry for the update delay, hardly can find free time nowadays to work with this project.

For those who are still waiting for the next update, stay tuned as there will be an update coming tomorrow, if not the day after.

Just finished rewrote the whole rooting engine to work faster & better with the slowest machine on the planet (I hope so),

as long as your slow PC can run BS = You can easily root/unlock it in just under a minute, or maybe two!

Anyway, to make sure the new version work as expected, i need few tester that can provide teamviewer access for me to run several tests.

Please drop me a message if your PC is matching any of below conditions and willing to provide teamviewer access.

BlueStacks running on Windows XP / 7 / 8 (x64 ONLY) OR those with AMD APU.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
hello. can i be a tester? if yes, what time should i be in teamviewer?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] onyxius:
Hey Codelover, i sent you a PM but not sure if it sent as i have nothing in my sent box.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
New Version: BSMultiTool v1.20

Announcing BS MultiTool v1.20

Now your can get rooted faster than ever!

This version having a new express rooting engine, which should work faster & better with slow machines.

But still you might see timeout error if your computer is really slow, currently experimenting with 120s timeout.

As i only have 1 tester i am not sure what is the right configuration to be used, we shall see later.

Anyway, our lucky tester [MENTION=3749480]onyxius[/MENTION] got unlocked in just 38 seconds, you think you can beat his record? show me the proof!

EDIT: Opss!... looks like someone else just broke the record, with amazingly fast rooting, 27 seconds, perhaps he is using SSD.

Tips:

* Please close all unneeded programs before you start rooting.

* Stop any AntiVirus or Firewall that blocks local connections.

* If the first boot after rooting failed, completely QUIT BS and start BS again.

As usual, the new engine is currently experimental, make sure you know what you are doing,

and always keep a backup of original. You can find the latest download in OP. Feedback are welcome! Enjoy!

Oh, btw i believed they are working on JellyBean as i spotted some trace on apps specific for JB.

As 0.8.9 is the final number in it's series, maybe we can expect 0.9 to be JB? as 0.7.x are GB, 0.8.x are ICS, 0.9.? what do you think?

P/S: Please DO NOT quote my whole post. Thank You.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BakaNeko59:
1.20 works great on 0.8.9.3088 on x64 Windows 7.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Thot Ctrl:
New version not working wtih BS 0.8.9 windows 7 x64 for me

Timed out while wating for connection

EDIT: Worked after disabling internet thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
Having problems with 1.20 and BS 0.8.9.3088 on Win8.1 x64. I can unroot and unlock the app. Once I run debloater then android becomes unresponsive. I can click but nothing happens on the menu. Looks like launcher stopped working completely. Any solution?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tramp20:
Yes I have this too, exactly the same.

I am back to the last BS version.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
It works fine if you don't disable BS launcher
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tramp20:
Thank you.

I will try it again without debloating. I am using the stock launcher.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
Just do a manual debloat and skip third file which is BS launcher.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Thanks [MENTION=1828953]Almazick[/MENTION],

Yeap, correct! Perhaps you guys forgot to read the usage instruction for debloater on post #2, which clearly stated :

Perhaps i should also mention that the 'com.bluestacks.gamepophome' is the default BS launcher.

Basically, everythings that doesn't come with stock ICS is consider as 'bloat' for me,

but there are some exceptions for app which are required by BS, and of cause,

i added some extra apps which i think are useless for me, like Sound Recorder.

That's why Manual Debloater mode is always recommended if you like and need any of the 'bloat' app.

Btw, may i know how does the new rooter engine goes?

Mind provide me info like your computer spec and what was the average time used to root as per displayed on BSMT?

Thanks guys.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
I would suggest to remove 'com.bluestacks.gamepophome' from Auto debloater option because a lot of people will get it wrong. Make another option in the menu just to remove BS launcher with a warning. I know how to use Android and it took me about an hour to figure it out. I did read your post and FAQ but I missed that warning somehow. A regular person wouldn't be able to figure it out and would just give up. On the other hand your app worked great and thank you for great job. Also I noticed after I used your debloater I can't click on Settings from notification next to clock. That's not a big deal and I didn't even bother to figure it out which apk is responsible for it.

Just a quick question, which launcher is best to use? I tried Go Launcher and Next Launcher but they don't work with BS, but Launcher Pro worked fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Chakkas:
Or.... just to to give a warning when doing auto debloating that you should have another custom launcher in place, the default launcher is junk afterall and bloat

Wait, why not make the MultiTool capable of giving you the default android launcher? thatd give it a "stock" feel to it :D

RootEZ has that feature i believe
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Actually i have had plan to describe in OP what each app in the debloater list referring to,

but never have to time to do that, and some of them are really hard to explain unless you show them with pictures,

some people don't even know the main screen they see on BS is a 'launcher'... perhaps someone can help me with that.

Regarding the Settings, it's now linked to BS AppSettings 'com.bluestacks.appsettings' instead of the ICS one, you must have disabled it.

It's hardcoded in SystemUI and can be reverted back to original by modifying the appropriate apk.

YES i know my F.A.Q is probably outdated and missing quite a lot of important informations, but i am busy and feel lazy.... :p

Also to mention that there is a new one in 0.8.9, 'com.bluestacks.windowsfilemanager' which i believe should be skipped for new feature #2 mentioned HERE.

For launcher, my personal favorite is Holo Launcher HD, others either too simple or too complicated for me.

The preset might not look that good, but after some customization like setting bg transparency, items per row/col, disable extra effects, it looks just perfect for me.

Giving a warning message would be great, but warning is just warning and many people tend to ignore warnings.

Perhaps i should add the stock launcher to OP as a fallback, but will never be included as part of the BSMT package as i prefer to keep BSMT as simple as it.

Most people, i believe, already has their own favorite launcher, except for those who only know how to open BS and look for games icons. :eek:

My earlier plan was to check if there is any custom launcher installed before allowing them to continue debloating, however,

there is a problem, some launcher does not even have the word 'launcher' in it's name, which makes the job harder.

But for now i think if users read the OP carefully this kind of confusion shouldn't happen at all, unless he/she is new to Android.

I do realize now that the instructions and FAQ are quite incomplete and outdated, that's why feedback and help are welcomed.

Hope i can find some time to update the instructions/FAQ, words just make things more complicated, gonna spend some time making screenshots with arrows! and perhaps video too.

But definately not now, i can't barely find free time nowadays, the new rooting engine was the last major work on this program.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
Off topic question. How do you pan the view / rotate the screen in games? Usually it requires 2 fingers to rotate the screen but how do you do it in BlueStacks?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juliatan:
delete
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scihte:
Worked Great for me. Thanks!

Using Nova Launcher now, fully debloated.

The only thing I cannot get to work properly is Game Guardian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
Hello. i have a question. Is there a way to block downloading Sponsor apps?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
Use option 5 and skip "com.bluestacks.gamepophome"
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
ok. thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rebelj12a:
Confirmed working. Windows 8.1 Bluestacks Version 0.8.9.3088. Although been trying to restore most normal functionality and it has been a bit difficult. Signing issues with the Google Frameworks APKs i found. Still working at it. But it is rooted and Play Store works. Although Browsers still dont.

Built in Browser does.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
For your info, BS uses per app based config files (.cfg) to map keyboard keys or joysticks to devices/android 'actions', such as swipe, tilt, jump, etc...

Usually those config files can be found in "C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\UserData\InputMapper\", BS comes preloaded with 1k+ profiles of the most famous apps/games.

BS background services will also attempt to download the mapping profile (if there is one available) for newly installed app if no profile found in your computer.

However, please note that if you have debloated, the background download services might have been disabled too, i can't remember which app responsible for that...

You can also create your own keys mapping profile, you can use 'TEMPLATE.cfg' found in above dir as a reference.

Lucky for us, there are tools created to simplify this kind of job, one of the most known is Aurora Keymap Tool 2.0.

Example config for actions: Swipe Up / Down / Left / Right, Tilt (U)p / (D)own / (L)eft / (R)ight:

* Left side refer to physical keys on keyboards, while right side refer to mapped motion actions.

* If i am not mistaken 35 is angles of degrees, you can further customize that to suit your needs.

[keys]
Up = Swipe Up
Down = Swipe Down
Left = Swipe Left
Right = Swipe Right
U = Tilt Absolute (35,0) Return
D = Tilt Absolute (-35,0) Return
L = Tilt Absolute (0,-35) Return
R = Tilt Absolute (0,35) Return

I am not familiar with cheating engine, but our friends from 4pda have found SBGameHacker and CheatEngine (Win) work with BS.

Yea, Chrome based browsers do not work properly for me either, but Firefox works!

Btw, what issue do you have with Google Frameworks? Are you trying to install Gapps manually or something?

FYI the gapps can be installed automatically with the apk provided the in OP, it's the same apk used by BS to preload gapps on your BS.

However, i noticed some issue with it, eg: it's not installed in /system but in /data/downloads, there are some permissions issue as some of the apks need to be in /system.

But either way it will works, just you might face some issue esp when apps need the special/related permissions, not a big issue though for normal users.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
After i uninstalled BS and install BS v0.8.9 and rooting BS. i get stuck at processing FS and then it says timed out. i had killed some apps, unstalled apps and disconnect the internet but it still not work. any solution?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
1) Restart PC

2) Uninstall and Install BS from scratch again.

3) Run MultiTool as Administrator

4) Root BS

That should work 100%. If it doesn't work then the problem is on your end.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matury:
Having the same issue will report back if I find a quick fix

Edit:

Ok so the version 8.9:3088 x64 does not work. I tried all (like 5mins lol) and no luck.

What I did is: uninstall 8.9,-> Reg cleanUP,-> restart -> install 8.8:8006 -> incorporate UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.97 -> and it worked...

Hope this helps
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
the version 0.8.9:3088 works fine before i change the video card and also works on my schools computer. Before i change video card, i uninstalled Bluestacks and do clean up, turn off my pc and change my video card from ASUS AMD to Nvidia, turn on my pc, install driver and install Bluestacks. and when i try to root. the timed out error happens. few hours later, The BSmultitool start to go crazy (even i ran as admin) and it tells me random errors like "SuperSU not supported", "unknown error", "Cannot read memory info", blah blah.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dark_Templar:
Unable to root Bluestack. Having error rooting task #3 failure. Anyone could help ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matury:
Well... I have an Nvidia too GTX 660M but even when i try to install it with Intel HD Card (disconnecting Nvidia), it throws the error
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
I remembered that i installed Bluestacks on C:/ and the rooting tool worked fine. After i changed video card, I installed Bluestacks on D:/ and BSmultitool is only looking for running Bluestacks and only looking for C:/. is that the problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ReCreate:
I too am having this issue. On Windows 8.1 on my Dell Venue 8 Pro.

These are the steps I took.

1. Uninstalled bluestacks

2. Reinstalled bluestacks

3. Restarted

4. Ran BSMultiTool as admin

5. Chose option 1

It just times out no matter what I do.

Definitely something to do with the latest version of bluestacks. I have 8.9. Please fix OP.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
OK try something else

1. Uninstall bluestacks

2. Del all TEMP files. Press Start button and type %appdata% and delete folder related to BS. Delete other temp files located in Windows/Temp.

3. Restart

4. Reinstall bluestacks

4. Run BSMultiTool as admin

5. Chose option 1

If that doesn't work, do it again but install it in a different folder and make sure that you have Modify access to that folder.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
New Version: BSMultiTool v1.20r1

Announcing BS MultiTool v1.20r1

What's new

- Improved rooting engine (Better handling & increased timeout limit)

- Fixed bug in debloater

Feedback is welcomed! Those having timed out error previously please report back.

Please note that reinstallation is

NOT

needed as the new rooting engine does not even care how many apps you have installed in your BS.

Only programs running outside BS during the rooting process will have impact on it as full processing power from CPU is needed for this kind of heavy task. (self-rooting)

The previous version has ~120s timeout limit which certainly not enough for slow running Atom processor, that's why rooting failed.

For decent computers, the rooting task SHOULD be completed in less than two minutes. (best record so far is 26s)

If your comp/device really slow i am sorry to say this program will never work for you and you will have to find alternative rooting tool or get a pre-rooted images.

EDIT: Something useful is coming soon, and some lonely buttons are waiting for your love too...

P/S: Please DO NOT quote my whole post. Thank You.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matury:
Turn Bluestacks into a cell phone

Ok Guys I have a small guide on how to make Bluestacks a full functional cell phone over WIFI ( no TEXT YET) but you get to choose your own phone number with area code and all.

I just got confirmation with snrb Labs (GrooveIP Devs) and it's ok to use this app in the Emulator, all the Devs ask, is please don't block ADs on the LITE version. As gratitude to snrb Labs	just make sure to click an ad every so often :silly: or get the Paid version:victory:

Go to the Market and download the one you want:

Go ahead and open the app

Register

Now choose your area code and your number

That's it! now you can sync with your Google account and get your contacts and make calls as long as you are connected to the internet.

You can only receive call while the client is running (gooveip) if you close it you will not receive calls. Hope this helps to make Bluestacks a better experience :cool:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Almazick:
Running the latest BS on Windows 8.1 x64 and Windows 7 sp1 x64 without any problems.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matury:
Solved

This is what I did to get it to work..

Just upgrade from 8.8 to 8.9 (without uninstalling) says already root, but root does not work, after that I uninstall completely and clean temp folder

Restart, install latest 8.9 and run the BSMultiTooll, as soon BT closes and tool is " Progressing FS, Please wait....../" quit BT and it will show an error,

after that restart BSMultiTool and run it again but this time let it continue and BAM! root
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] b00b:
This might seem like a newbie question, but anyone know how to get to 'internet/wifi setting' or 'network setting' that is usually be in settings menu, cant seem to find it in my bluestacks install?

Or better still, how do i turn internet off withi bluestacks? i.e. i dont want bluestacks to connect to the internet through my laptop internet connection.

Cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] XBrav:
Can confirm 1.20r1 works great!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] x_rew:
confirm 1.20r1 works great! for me

BlueStacks_HD_AppPlayerICS_setup_0.8.9.3088_REL

win 8.1 x64