yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
BS already has it's own ARM translator, i am not sure what will happen if you add another, anyway, i think you are looking for THIS.

All you need to do is extract the contents of 'Genymotion-ARM-Translation.zip' and push the files to the correct dirs and set proper permissions.

I am not sure what 'original setting' you are referring to? This tool is ONLY capable of restoring original Root.fs at the moment, but not settings.

If you accidently disabled an app that you need with this tool (Auto Debloater), you will have to re-enable them manually.

Remember there is a warning message on debloater guide to warn you that you should NOT use auto debloater if you use any of the bundled app.

Great! I really hope that issue can be resolved soonest possible to finalize this tool.

Ok, can i assumed that unlocking process was successful but the app is not working properly and you got 'No su binary found' in SuperSU?

What we are trying to do now is to find a suitable su binary that can run in BS for AMD cpus, but testing manually would be hard because you will have to type lots of commands.

Luckily our friends [MENTION=4981428]XtraartX[/MENTION], the creator of RootEZ has updated his tool that lets you install different types of superuser of your choice.

In this case, we will be testing 'Superuser X' by Bitcubate (We will be using Legacy version instead), but first we will need to find out whether the binary is working on AMD cpu or not.

1) Download latest RootEZ package 0.1.2.1 HERE or HERE, and latest exe 0.1.2.3 HERE. (Replace the old exe with latest one)

2) Stop BS, follow instructions below for step 1, then press 'Ready for step 2' when ready.

3) Once rooted check if root apps is working properly, note that this superuser does not prompt you for action (Always Allow).

* If that works i can proceed to add support for Superuser X in my tool, otherwise we need further testing...

* Note that you can also test other rooting methods provided by the RootEZ too, let me know which method works.

EDIT: Answering [MENTION=5407063]Chakkas[/MENTION] question below, the latest version of RootEZ can be found on facebook group #BluestacksID.

P/S: Please DO NOT quote the whole post. Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Chakkas:
[MENTION=4893922]codelover[/MENTION] Just curios but where did you get those newer versions of RootEZ? The user you quoted as being the maker hasnt made a new post in ages according to the post stats on his page.. even then in total they have 6 posts, none of which mention the tool that has his name in it.. I tend to see the latest version of it floating here https://www.facebook.com/groups/freestacks/ But ive never seen anyone claim to be its author..

The thing just... pops out there on sites, doesnt even have its own thread or have a thread that it was first seen in lol.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DragonPhyre:
It did work, and no crashes so far. I have not tried any other rooting methods in there.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ken-ywk:
I installed xposed framework but seems like the module installed is not working. I tried "app setting" and force some app to portrait but there is no effect. Besides that, I create my personal module which is working fine in my note 3 but no effect in bluestacks too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
New Version - BS MultiTool v1.05r7

Good news! BS MultiTool v1.05r7 now support Superuser X too.

The developer of Superuser X, Robert N. @ Bitcubate was kind enough to allow us to use his paid apps on BlueStacks for free! (Thanks Robert N.)

Free free to support the developer, he made lots of other great apps too.

For those who are new to Superuser X:

Superuser X 'su' binary by nature does not need the apk to function, it's a standalone binary that allows all root permission request.

The Superuser X Legacy apk will be installed as a reference only, you DO NOT need to click 'INSTALL', the BS MultiTool will help you to install the su binary directly.

Rooting Instructions are same, only this time you will need to use 'UPDATE-Superuser-X-*.zip' attached in OP.

NOTE: DO NOT place others 'UPDATE-Super-*.zip' in the same folder, only 'UPDATE-Superuser-X-v0.99.1.zip' is needed.

I am not quite sure how the AppSettings & rotation works in BS, but have you tried playing with the 'Rotate Portrait Apps' in HD-Agent tray menu?

Do not expect everythings to work in BS, perhaps logcat & 'Logs' section under Xposed can give you some clue about what was going on.

P/S: To whom it may concern, please DO NOT quote the whole post. Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ken-ywk:
ya, I purposely use XposedBridge.log to output some string to the log once the method is hooked but I cant see the String that I made, it seems like the method is not hooked
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ken-ywk:
BSMultiTool v1.05r7 works perfectly! thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ukiya16:
i get this error on my PC
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Onlykl:
Everyone who has AMD Athlon CPU on PC/Lap Top would be able to root perfectly BlueStacks soon! Wait for OP to update main post! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Special Note to AMD Users

AMD APU users, especially Athlon users, if you have problem with superuser before, please try the updated UPDATE-Superuser-v3.2a.zip attached in OP.

With the help of [MENTION=5045675]Onlykl[/MENTION], i think we have successfully identified a working su binary for your CPU. Don't forget to thank him if it works.

EDIT: Although root now works, some root apps might have problem with this outdated superuser.

Anyway, please let me know how it goes. Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ukiya16:
THANKS! working now! I'm on AMD APU
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Onlykl:
Nice to hear it ! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smartymcfly:
I am getting an error could not complete rooting task #4. I do not see that in faq.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.balia1012:
if i have a working BS ...what benefits am i getting by rooting?

post examples!!! :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] renguer0:
When I try to install Titanium Backup root APK the cmd prompt says that I need to root first. I've already rooted and restarted BlueStacks with sucess. What's going wrong?

Thanks for your work and support!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] avarcn:
Dear Codelover,

Realy appreciate your great work on this project, thank you very much.

I'm doing root to the BlueStacks on my Win 7 x64 system, but always got a message saying "Unable to communicate with BlueStacks", I'm strictly following your steps to do the root, and I also tried 2 versions of BlueStacks -- both v0.8.4.3036 and v0.8.5.3042

My steps:

1. launch BlueStacks

2. download UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip & BSMultiTool.exe

3. run BSMultiTool.exe

4. press1

After a while, the "Unable to communicate with BlueStacks" prompt on the screen.

What's the wrong with me?

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DragonPhyre:
I'm sure this is not the rooting programs fault, but every now and then I get stuck on a black screen, and I have to restart Bluestacks in order to do anything with it. Anyone have a workaround, other than restarting?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dmcwhirter72:
I've noticed that I have the same issue, or BS totally freezes when my 2-in-1 comes back from sleep. I thought I read in a post somewhere that there is a known issue with ACPI and BS so could be related to that.

Another issue I've noticed is BS seems to get sluggish after it's been installed for a while. I doubt either is related to the tool itself but getting a fix for both would be awesome.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
This has been mentioned several times and solution has been given in FAQ.

Error #4 indicates that your system/BS is running too slow to complete the task within the given time period. (In this case - moving a large file)

Freeing up system resource in both Windows/BS like killing unneeded processes, stopping antivirus as well as removing apps in BS would help.

It's recommended that you run this tool with fresh install, it gives you a better chance for success rooting.

Also you can use debloater to help you

DISABLE

unneeded bundled apps prior to rooting.

If none of the above works you can always try RootEZ mentioned in THIS post.

You will get what you usually get from a normal rooted devices - More customization and functionality.

Perhaps google search "Why Should I Root My Android" can give you some clue...

The question is - Have you checked whether the root work for root-apps? If i remember correctly the apk installer function does not need root.

I am afraid that the drag & drop might not work for everyone.

You can always install an apk by double clicking the apk if the .apk file get associated with BS correctly during installation.

If it doesn't, then you can choose Always 'Open with...' HD-ApkHandler.exe found under your Program Files.

%ProgramFiles%\BlueStacks\HD-ApkHandler.exe
%ProgramFiles%(x86)\BlueStacks\HD-ApkHandler.exe

Alternatively, you can install with 'adb install' too.

This occurs if your firewall/antivirus/security program is blocking local adb connection needed for this tool to work.

Try disabling these programs temporary prior to running this tool. (Eg: Comodo Internet Security, 360', etc)

Does the black screen cover 100% of the BS window? If not [ESC] or [Home] should help.

If it is then probably a failure in GL extension - perhaps an app calls on a unsupported GL extension and crashing BS frontend.

Make sure that you are using the latest driver for your graphic card.

I thought that is normal as the files size grows by days when more apps get installed.

Perhaps app with tasks killer, start-up management would help. I personally prefer ES Task Manager.

P/S: PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THE WHOLE POST WHEN REPLYING. THANK YOU
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dutchmaster18:
Just wondering, did you install BS on your "c: drive". Just asking because i origonally installed on my larger d: drive and it didnt work. Then on my c: drive and presto. :laugh: ..... Might want to try that. Oh and the root tool doesent work for the latest version of BS..... http://xdaforums.com/wiki/BlueStacks_App_Player
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Chakkas:
What makes this tool bound to a specific BS version? You mentioned that it relies on BlueStacks itself to do the work, how does it do that exactly?

I tried to use this on the latest BS but it said it could only work with previous versions.... so i had to use the dreadful RootEZ (reason i upgraded was that the latest 0.8.6 lets you CHOOSE where to put BS's Android data (not install location))

RootEZ seems to be drawing inspiration from BSMultiTool too, as it now has an option to remove the junk that comes with BlueStacks.... but it doesnt work... not to mention that it doesnt back up the original Root.fs even though you check the box for it to back it up... dare i even mention it failed on me three times in the rooting process leaving me with a busted BlueStacks and had to reinstall it atleast 7 times till i finally had it working....

Your tool = HEAVEN

The only thing RootEZ has over BSMultiTool is that it allows you to use the stock Android ICS launcher and adds in busybox and the entire apps that come with Android by google (i.e. your BlueStacks gets as close as it gets to the stock Android)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
New Version - BS MultiTool v1.06

What's New: Added support for custom installation path.

Looks like BS now start to provide some info for updates, please refer to HERE for more information/changelog.

Guess who updated the wiki page. I do aware of the new version, but i could hardly find any free time to test & work on the new version.

Well, you partially answered your own question; To avoid people calling this MultiTool 'dreadful app' if it doesn't work.

Looks like i correctly predicted that this tool might not work for newer version because i never thought they will allow changing path.

It's better to tell people it won't work rather than wasting their time to test for something that will dissapoint them, it's just not my style.

I thought any custom launcher will restore the default ICS look, are you sure that is stock launcher?

Recent versions already come with busybox that has most applets commonly used, unless it's missing an applet that you need otherwise it's not necessary to update the busybox.

Anyway, this project will get abandoned anytime soon as i no longer use BlueStacks as my daily learning platform.

I am currently testing Genymotion running KitKat 4.4.2 on VMplayer instead on VBox, and it runs much better than the default android-x86 kitkat built.

And more importantly it's running on higher API which is all i need for now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Chakkas:
No no, i meant THE actual stock launcher, not a look alike, although ive come to like Go Launcher over it so i guess its pointless...

Sad to hear this :( But Genymotion is cool... Off topic but how well does it run ARM apps once you get libhoudini working on it? Genymotion sounds better than BS but the fact it wont be able to run ~80% of android apps due to them having ARM code makes it.. well.. not an option... btw could you detail (new thread maybe?) how you got it working on VMWare? Sorry i ask lots
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] owendswang:
Thank you so much for the updates!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
New Version - BS MultiTool v1.06r1

Bluestacks v0.8.7.3066 has just been released. BS MultiTool has been updated accordingly.

Nothing changed on the android filesystem itself. Only BS binaries have been updated.

UPDATE: New BS version (18 March) - Bluestacks v0.8.7.3069

Please find the latest version on OP. Enjoy.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] i126:
thank you very much

WARNING: DO NOT hotlinking or upload these files to other file host / forum. Thank you.[/QUOTE]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zulfi:
Please help? I am getting this error.

Thank you

"problem solved after clean re-installation"

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cdrom1028:
Really great work!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dr Matt:
Hi! first thanks a lot for the tool.

I cant root my BS and dont know why. First i try to root the v8.4, re-install 2 times and try again...dont work (i use your-uninstaller to do a clean uninstall)

and now the v8.6.3059 but dont work again :confused:

the tool finish the process but i dont have root access, i use the superuser v3.2, dont work too.

What im doing bad?

My notebook:

Acer Aspire 5542

Windows 7 Ultimate x32

AMD Turion M500
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] core7x:
its work, love it. 3mins root work done. save time to try different method on the net. lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Thank all for the support, i'm glad you guys find this tool useful.

First of all, a full/clean re-installation is only needed if the tool is not able to run any function on your BS, but in your case, rooting was successful,

so you do not need to re-install, you can simply use the (R)estore function in the tool to undo what this tool has done to Root.fs.

As the rooting process was completed successfully without any error, your Root.fs supposed to be unlocked, just superuser didn't work (yet).

If that is the case you can now use the (S)uperuser installer/updater function directly to install new superuser.

Also seems like you are using AMD APU? Are you sure you are using the correct version of superuser? UPDATE-Superuser-v3.2a.zip?

If that doesn't work too i'm afraid nothing i can do as the AMD APUs are kind of choosy and most su binaries do not work on them.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 4Freedom:
is possible to increase the resolution of the player?

needed!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Are you talking about the BS window size?

There are lots of tweaks and optimization that can be done by modifying registry, including changing BS window size.

As BS does not have any options menu for you to customize things, your will have to edit the registry values manually.

Luckily, there are few 3rd party tools created by community members that can simplify this kind of task.

You can find those tool on russia forum (4pda.ru), it's called 'BS Tweaker' if i am not mistaken. BS indonesia fb group also has something similar.

Below i will provide you an example how you can change the window size manually through registry, in this case the window was changed to portrait aka phone mode. (400x600)

Since portrait mode makes the status bar moved to top, you will lose the soft navigation buttons on bottom, eg: Back, Home, Recent,

To solve that you can re-enable the old hard navigation buttons by tweaking registry key 'FEControlBar'.

* Remember to restart BS after you made changes to registry.

* WARNING: DO NOT use this method if you are not familiar with registry.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 4Freedom:
Ok thank u very much!

and.. how to remove that bluestack start(background) automatically when i start my pc?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Adromir:
According to the tool trying to root the latest beta was successful, but when i try to install xposed, i get an segmentation error. How can i solve that?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dr Matt:
Thanks for answer!

well i can root my BS but in some apps the root acess is disallowed, like gamecih3 or freedom-app.

Using root explorer i cant access to some folders.

And the worst part, Superuser cant remember the permissions of apps, i mean, BS ask me for root access on all root access requests from apps.

Notifiaction pop-up appear each time and its very annoying, i config superuser to allow all the request but dont work :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
You can easily remove the auto start for HD-Agent, HD-UpdaterService, etc with the help of program with 'Startup Management', such as CCleaner.

But for some auto start that were installed as services, i'm afraid that there is no easy way to stop them from starting in background during Windows boot.

Because even you disabled the BS services, everytime you start BS the services will be reverted to auto start.

I believe BS team think it's better to get the android ready in the background so whenever you call the frontend the system is ready to be used.

After all, it's called 'A Better User Experience', guess what, you do not need to wait for the long booting process! Isn't it?

Back to solution, one workaround would be creating another service/task through Task Scheduler or Group Policy:

- Run a script during shutdown/logoff to change services startup-type to 'demand' instead of 'auto' automatically.

But that would be too technical to explain here.

Btw, can you edit your previous post and remove the quoted text, please do not quote the whole post in your reply. Thank you.

How did you install Xposed? Did you follow the guide provided in the OP?

Please note that once the Xposed get installed by this tool, you

NO LONGER

need to to click 'Install' in the Xposed installer manually.

All you need to do is install new modules and activate it, then do a (soft) reboot through Xposed and the module will be ready.

You're right, thanks for reporting. I didn't realize that as that version only needed for AMD APUs, i am surpirsed that no one ever reported this issue.

I updated the zip with another version and this seems to be working much better. I hope the above issues can be resolved with the new version.

AFAIK GameCIH doesn't work on BS, but there are reports saying GameGuardian works on BS, i have no idea as i am not using any of these.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Adromir:
Seems as if root wasnt installed correctly. I rooted/unlocked it again an now it works. Thanks for your reply
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vickutetg:
how to BS as the real phone

How xprivacy configured to simulate as real phone
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
Bluestacks 'Freemium'?

Just updated wiki with latest link to 0.8.8.8006 Offline Installer. But here we got some 'good' news about BS:

I am not sure how they are going to implement the free'mium' stuff, or whether the new version has been updated with above model.

I am curious how they are going to force you to download the 'hot' apps, and what will happen if you refuse to. Well, we shall see.

Anyway, the MultiTool will not be updated anytime soon, let's see how the freemium model goes first.

Please feel free to share any info about this freemium model if you have any.

If you need to root the latest version urgently you can always use RootEZ by XtraartX.

Nop, i don't think it's possible at this stage, and i don't think XPrivacy would help neither.

Not to mention some app you want to bypass have extensive checks to determine if you are running in emulator.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evildog1:
well i don't need to buy $2 to stop download apps everyday. i can just disable the app or uninstall the app that auto download apps. if i cannot uninstall. i'm wating for new Multitool that works on v0.8.8.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tithitoy:
Please update tool to support v0.8.8. thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] k3v0:
Those screenshots are tantalizing, I hope you are able to upload v1.07 soon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mossywell:
I get an error when using this for 0.8.8: sorry I forget the exact wording but something along the lines of this version not being compatible with 0.8.8. So, I checked the screenshot for the 0.8.8 (http://i.imgur.com/LEYq1Ol.png) and it shows 1.06r2 working but the download link is for 1.06r1. So I'm guessing that I need 1.06r2 and not 1.06r1 for 0.8.8. But, I can't seem to find it. I checked the FAQ and gig a google, but no joy. Anyone know where 1.06r2 can be downloaded please?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] codelover:
New Version - BS MultiTool v1.07

Announcing BS MultiTool v1.07

Now with direct hosts / build.prop updater / Injector!

Please note that these new features are 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. Enjoy!

And don't forget to press 'THANKS' button if you haven't, and thank you if you did.

Just a little update about the 'Freemium' model of BS.

Just as expected the implementation was done through their internal notification services. (fuh.. luckily!)

Which i believe can be bypassed easily by disabling the corresponding apps. (via Debloater)

Our friend from russian site 4pda.ru has confirmed the app is 1-Click Sync aka com.bluestacks.s2p. Thanks AJacobs!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mossywell:
As if by magic, a new version that works with 0.8.8 appeared. :) Thx.

Would I be right in saying that if I auto-de-bloat, that APK installer no longer works? ("Timed out waiting for required services")

EDIT: Ignore. I double clicked and ran it with the HD-ApkInstaller.exe. All OK now.