BlueStacks Root GUI is a utility designed to simplify toggling root access and enabling read/write (R/W) permissions for BlueStacks 5 instances.
Installation & Usage:
If you are using BlueStacks 5.22.150.1014 or above, you need to downgrade BlueStacks to 5.22.130.1019 or lower. 5.22.150.1014 and higher now enforce integrity checks that detect system changes
BlueStacks older versions (Offline installer)
Get the latest .exe version of BlueStacks Root GUI from Releases: Releases · RobThePCGuy/BlueStacks-Root-GUI
Right-click the .exe and select "Run as administrator." The app will automatically detect your BlueStacks installation and display all available instances.
Select the instances you wish to modify. Use "Toggle Root" to enable root access and "Toggle R/W" to make the system partition writable.
Start your instance and confirm root status using the Root Checker app https://apkcombo.com/root-checker/com.joeykrim.rootcheck/
If rooting fails, try modify BlueStacks Config manually
1. Locate the Main Configuration File:
- For BlueStacks 5, navigate to C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks_nxt.
- For MSI App Player, navigate to C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks_msi5.
2. Open bluestacks.conf using a text editor with administrator rights.
3. Find and change the following two lines. If they don't exist, add them.
4. Change bst.instance.XXX.enable_root_access="0" to bst.instance.XXX.enable_root_access="1".
Note: Changing bst.feature.rooting="0" to bst.feature.rooting="1" is not required because it will just revert to 0 when you launch the instance. Replace XXX with your target instance name (e.g., Pie64, Tiramisu64, or a custom name like Rvc64_1).
5. Save the modified bluestacks.conf file.
Important Note for Kitsune Magisk Users:
If you have Kitsune Magisk installed, open the Root GUI, select your instance, and click "Toggle Root" to turn it OFF. Alternatively, you can manually delete the su file located in /system/xbin/.
How to install Kitsune Magisk/Kitsune Mask/Magisk Delta on Android emulators: How to install Kitsune Magisk/Kitsune Mask/Magisk Delta on Android emulators (Easy installation)
References:
- GitHub - RobThePCGuy/BlueStacks-Root-GUI: A python application to toggle root access and enable read/write (R/W) permissions for your BlueStacks instances.
- GitHub - RobThePCGuy/Root-Bluestacks-with-Kitsune-Mask: Steps to root Bluestacks 5 with Kitsune Mask without any external tools.
Installation & Usage:
If you are using BlueStacks 5.22.150.1014 or above, you need to downgrade BlueStacks to 5.22.130.1019 or lower. 5.22.150.1014 and higher now enforce integrity checks that detect system changes
BlueStacks older versions (Offline installer)
Get the latest .exe version of BlueStacks Root GUI from Releases: Releases · RobThePCGuy/BlueStacks-Root-GUI
Right-click the .exe and select "Run as administrator." The app will automatically detect your BlueStacks installation and display all available instances.
Select the instances you wish to modify. Use "Toggle Root" to enable root access and "Toggle R/W" to make the system partition writable.
Start your instance and confirm root status using the Root Checker app https://apkcombo.com/root-checker/com.joeykrim.rootcheck/
If rooting fails, try modify BlueStacks Config manually
1. Locate the Main Configuration File:
- For BlueStacks 5, navigate to C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks_nxt.
- For MSI App Player, navigate to C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks_msi5.
2. Open bluestacks.conf using a text editor with administrator rights.
3. Find and change the following two lines. If they don't exist, add them.
4. Change bst.instance.XXX.enable_root_access="0" to bst.instance.XXX.enable_root_access="1".
Note: Changing bst.feature.rooting="0" to bst.feature.rooting="1" is not required because it will just revert to 0 when you launch the instance. Replace XXX with your target instance name (e.g., Pie64, Tiramisu64, or a custom name like Rvc64_1).
5. Save the modified bluestacks.conf file.
Important Note for Kitsune Magisk Users:
If you have Kitsune Magisk installed, open the Root GUI, select your instance, and click "Toggle Root" to turn it OFF. Alternatively, you can manually delete the su file located in /system/xbin/.
How to install Kitsune Magisk/Kitsune Mask/Magisk Delta on Android emulators: How to install Kitsune Magisk/Kitsune Mask/Magisk Delta on Android emulators (Easy installation)
References:
- GitHub - RobThePCGuy/BlueStacks-Root-GUI: A python application to toggle root access and enable read/write (R/W) permissions for your BlueStacks instances.
- GitHub - RobThePCGuy/Root-Bluestacks-with-Kitsune-Mask: Steps to root Bluestacks 5 with Kitsune Mask without any external tools.
Last edited: