How to root Bluestacks on Windows and Mac?

If you are looking for a way to root Bluestacks, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will show you how to root Bluestacks on Windows and Mac computers, using different methods and tools. We will also explain what rooting Bluestacks means, why you might want to do it, and what benefits and risks it entails. By the end of this article, you will be able to root Bluestacks and enjoy the full potential of your Android emulator.

There are different methods and tools that you can use to root Bluestacks. However, not all of them may work for every version of Bluestacks. Therefore, it is important to check the compatibility of the method and tool before proceeding. Here are some of the most common and effective methods and tools to root Bluestacks:

Method 1: Using BSTweaker

BSTweaker is a third-party tool that allows you to tweak various settings and options on Bluestacks. It also has a built-in feature to root Bluestacks with one click. Here are the steps to root Bluestacks using BSTweaker:

1. Download BSTweaker from here and extract it on your PC.
2. Run BSTweaker as administrator and wait for it to detect your Bluestacks version.
3. On the main interface of BSTweaker, click on the Root tab.
4. Click on the Unlock button under Root for BlueStacks section.
5. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying RootFS has been mounted.
6. Click on the Patch button under Root for BlueStacks section.
7. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying Root has been patched.
8. Click on the Install SuperSU button under Root for BlueStacks section.
9. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying SuperSU has been installed.
10. Restart your Bluestacks by clicking on the Restart BS button at the top right corner of BSTweaker.
11. After restarting your Bluestacks, open SuperSU app from the app drawer and update the binary if prompted.
12. Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your Bluestacks using BSTweaker.

Method 2: Using KingRoot

KingRoot is a popular one-click root app that works on many Android devices and emulators. It is easy to use and does not require a PC connection. Here are the steps to root Bluestacks using KingRoot:

1. Download KingRoot APK from here and save it on your PC.
2. Open your Bluestacks and go to Settings > Security > Unknown sources and enable it.
3. Drag and drop the KingRoot APK file from your PC to your Bluestacks app drawer.
4. Install KingRoot app by clicking on it and following the instructions on the screen.
5. Open KingRoot app from your app drawer and tap on Try it button at the bottom of the screen.
6. Tap on Get now button at the center of the screen and wait for KingRoot to root your Bluestacks.
7. Once the rooting process is completed, you will see a message saying Root successfully.
8. Restart your Bluestacks by clicking on the Restart Android Plugin button at the bottom right corner of KingRoot app.
9. After restarting your Bluestacks, open KingUser app from the app drawer and grant root permission to the apps that request it.
10. Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your Bluestacks using KingRoot.

Method 3: Using BlueStacks Tweaker

BlueStacks Tweaker is another third-party tool that allows you to tweak and root Bluestacks. It is similar to BSTweaker, but with more features and options. Here are the steps to root Bluestacks using BlueStacks Tweaker:

1. Download BlueStacks Tweaker from here and extract it on your PC.
2. Run BlueStacks Tweaker as administrator and wait for it to detect your Bluestacks version.
3. On the main interface of BlueStacks Tweaker, click on the Root tab.
4. Click on the Unlock button under Root for BlueStacks section.
5. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying RootFS has been mounted.
6. Click on the Install SuperSU button under Root for BlueStacks section.
7. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying SuperSU has been installed.
8. Restart your Bluestacks by clicking on the Restart BS button at the top right corner of BlueStacks Tweaker.
9. After restarting your Bluestacks, open SuperSU app from the app drawer and update the binary if prompted.
10. Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your Bluestacks using BlueStacks Tweaker.

How to Check if Bluestacks is Rooted?

To verify if your Bluestacks is rooted or not, you can use a root checker app such as Root Checker. Here are the steps to check if Bluestacks is rooted:

1. Download Root Checker APK from here and save it on your PC.
2. Open your Bluestacks and go to Settings > Security > Unknown sources and enable it.
3. Drag and drop the Root Checker APK file from your PC to your Bluestacks app drawer.
4. Install Root Checker app by clicking on it and following the instructions on the screen.
5. Open Root Checker app from your app drawer and tap on Verify Root button at the center of the screen.
6. Grant root permission to Root Checker app when prompted.
7. If your Bluestacks is rooted, you will see a message saying Congratulations! Root access is properly installed on this device!
8. If your Bluestacks is not rooted, you will see a message saying Sorry! This device does not have proper root access.

How to Unroot Bluestacks?

If you want to unroot your Bluestacks for any reason, you can use the same tools that you used to root it. Here are the steps to unroot Bluestacks using different methods:

Method 1: Using BSTweaker

1. Run BSTweaker as administrator and wait for it to detect your Bluestacks version.
2. On the main interface of BSTweaker, click on the Root tab.
3. Click on the Remove SuperSU button under Root for BlueStacks section.
4. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying SuperSU has been removed.
5. Restart your Bluestacks by clicking on the Restart BS button at the top right corner of BSTweaker.
6. After restarting your Bluestacks, check if SuperSU app is gone from your app drawer. If not, uninstall it manually by dragging it to the trash bin icon.
7. Congratulations! You have successfully unrooted your Bluestacks using BSTweaker.

Method 2: Using KingRoot

1. Open KingUser app from your app drawer and tap on the menu icon at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Tap on Settings option from the menu and scroll down to find Uninstall KingUser option. Tap on it and confirm your choice by tapping on Continue button.
3. Wait for KingUser to unroot your Bluestacks and restart it automatically. If not, restart it manually by clicking on the Restart Android Plugin button at the bottom right corner of KingUser app.
4. After restarting your Bluestacks, check if KingUser app is gone from your app drawer. If not, uninstall it manually by dragging it to the trash bin icon.
5. Congratulations! You have successfully unrooted your Bluestacks using KingRoot.

Method 3: Using BlueStacks Tweaker

1. Run BlueStacks Tweaker as administrator and wait for it to detect your Bluestacks version.
2. On the main interface of BlueStacks Tweaker, click on the Root tab.
3. Click on the Remove SuperSU button under Root for BlueStacks section.
4. Wait for a few seconds until you see a message saying SuperSU has been removed.
5. Restart your Bluestacks by clicking on the Restart BS button at the top right corner of BlueStacks Tweaker.

1. After restarting your Bluestacks, check if SuperSU app is gone from your app drawer. If not, uninstall it manually by dragging it to the trash bin icon.
2. Congratulations! You have successfully unrooted your Bluestacks using BlueStacks Tweaker.

How to Root Bluestacks on Mac?

If you are using Bluestacks on a Mac computer, you might be wondering how to root it. Unfortunately, there are not many tools or methods that can root Bluestacks on Mac, as most of them are designed for Windows users. However, there is one way that might work for you, depending on the version of Bluestacks you are using and the level of root access you need. Here are the steps to root Bluestacks on Mac:

1. Download and install Bluestacks 0.9.x from [here]. This is an older version of Bluestacks that has root access by default, but it might not support some newer apps or games.
2. Download and install Terminal Emulator from Google Play Store on your Bluestacks.
3. Open Terminal Emulator app and type “su” (without quotes) and press enter.
4. You will see a message saying “root@localhost:/ #” which means you have root access on your Bluestacks.
5. You can now use Terminal Emulator to execute root commands or install root apps on your Bluestacks.
6. Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your Bluestacks on Mac.

In this article, we have shown you how to root Bluestacks on Windows and Mac computers, using different methods and tools. We have also explained what rooting Bluestacks means, why you might want to do it, and what benefits and risks it entails.