ADB-Explorer works with BlueStacks

[JackDSRS]

At least with version 0.9.26030...

How this came about: While running BlueStacks, I had too many windows and programs running, and meant to click on something else and accidentally opened ADB-Explorer. To my surprise, it showed me connected to a device I didn't recognize at first. Note that I had no other adb connections running at the time.

Why this is helpful: To backup the /Android folder from my tablet or phone, I can just use the standard MTP cable connection. I can't do the same from inside of BlueStacks, even with it rooted and with Shizuku enabled. I can use advanced Android file managers, like X-plore and MiX to copy that folder to another folder within the BlueStacks storage, then use the LAN transfer to move that second folder out to the PC.

I use the right-click Copy the /Android folder in ADB-Explorer, then with Windows File Explorer I paste it into wherever I want to copy it to. After using Paste, the standard Windows copy dialog appears, but seems to be doing nothing at first. However, the file operations in ADB-Explorer begins indicating activity. Opening that panel shows ADB-Explorer copying the files to a temporary PC directory. Once it completes that, the Windows copy dialog starts showing the file copy operation.

I hope I explained that clearly. Anyway, really pleasant surprise.

Note: I have BlueStacks running a rooted version of Android 11. In the BlueStacks settings, I have ADB enabled. It's also enabled under the Android's Developer Settings as well. BlueStacks is rooted using the procedure at https://github.com/RobThePCGuy/BlueStacks-Root-GUI (which means not exceeding BlueStacks version 5.21.x). ADB-Explorer is set to NOT automatically enable root. Shizuku is running under Android as a rooted service.

Because I didn't do this intentionally to connect ADB-Explorer and BlueStacks, I don't know if this works with another setup or even if it'll work for anyone else, but here it is. YMMV.

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