Obtaining Root Access in BlueStacks using Kitsune Mask (Magisk Delta) - 2024 Edition

Introduction

• Presenter: Rob
• Platform: YouTube
• Method: Obtain root access using Kitsune Mask (Magisk Delta)
• Version: BlueStacks 2024 Edition
• Special Note: For non-Hyper-V installations; steps for Hyper-V are similar
• Trends Addressed: Avoid one-click scripts; no external tools needed
• Resources: README on GitHub, links in the video description

Steps to Obtain Root Access

1. Download Necessary Files

• Kitsune Mask (Magisk Delta) APK: Download the stable version
• BlueStacks 5: Download from provided links or search on Google

2. Install BlueStacks

• Default Installation Values: Accept them
• Uninstall Bloatware: BlueStacks X and BlueStacks Services
• Keep: BlueStacks App Player

3. Multi-Instance Manager Setup

• Launch and stop the default 'Pie64' instance
• Create a new Android 11 master instance (do not run yet)

4. Modify BlueStacks Configuration

• Directory: C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks_nxt
• File to Edit: bluestacks.conf
  • bst.feature.rooting="0" → bst.feature.rooting="1"
  • bst.instance.Rvc64.enable_root_access="0" → bst.instance.Rvc64.enable_root_access="1"

5. Edit Boot Files

• Directory: C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks_nxt\Engine\Rvc64
• Files to Edit: Android.bstk.in and Rvc64.bstk
  • Change fastboot.vdi and root.vhd values from Readonly to Normal

6. Root the Android Instance

• Start the Android 11 instance
• Install Kitsune Mask APK: Drag and drop the file or use 'Install APK' from sidebar
• Magisk Installation:
  • Open Magisk and choose 'Install' at the top right
  • Select 'Direct Install to System Partition'
  • Confirm installation
  • Retry if the first attempt fails

7. Final Configuration

• Revert Changes: In bluestacks.conf, set bst.instance.Rvc64.enable_root_access=”1” back to 0
• Confirm Root: Run the instance to see Super User and Modules enabled

Conclusion

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• Closing Note: Happy Hacking!