Android Tutorial How to root Bluestacks 1 & 2 (0.x.x / 2.x.x) using Kingroot app

ThePianoGuy · October 30, 2018

Since version 0.9.0, Bluestacks added su binary which allow you to grant access silently but silent root access doesn't work for some apps.

PLEASE READ!!! DO NOT TRY TO ROOT BLUESTACKS WITH SUPERSU APP. YOU WILL LOSE ROOT PERMISSIONS, INCLUDING LOSS OF SEMI-ROOT EXPLOIT.

Download Bluestacks 2 at: http://www.bluestacks.com/

Don't like Bluestacks 2? Download classic Bluestacks instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/BlueStacks_App_Player

LET'S ROOT THE BLUESTACKS!

You can watch the videos or read the topic below

1. Launch Bluestacks

2. Download Kingroot app for Android from here: http://www.kingroot.net/?myLocale=en_US
(NOTE: Some browsers blocks Kingroot from downloading. Add it to the whitelist, to prevent any issues)

3. Double-click on the APK file to install the app into the Bluestacks

4. You'll see the Kingroot app in the app drawer, open it.

5. Tap on "Root status failed" to begin the rooting process

6. Rooting will take 5-10 SECONDS! After rooting, you will see a message like this:

7. That's it. Bluestacks is now rooted.

IMPORTANT. Do not open any app which asks you to restart the device. Pressing restart will UNROOT Bluestacks and the good hidden semi-root exploit will be GONE FOREVER until you reinstall Bluestacks.

8. Test root access on any apps to see if it works.

9. Close the Bluestacks, and reboot your computer to take effect.

Now enjoy your 100% full root access on Bluestacks. You can finally use GameGuardian on Bluestacks to hack any offline games without the use Cheat Engine or similar external softwares!