mv burp.pem 9a5ba575.0 BlueStacks keeps root access enabled. Connect via ADB:
# Convert DER to PEM openssl x509 -inform DER -in burp.der -out burp.pem openssl x509 -inform PEM -subject_hash_old -in burp.pem | head -1 Example output: 9a5ba575 bluestacks burp suite
Rename the PEM file using that hash:
TL;DR: By default, Android emulators ignore user-installed CA certificates. This guide shows you the exact adb commands to force BlueStacks 5 to trust Burp Suite, allowing you to intercept and decrypt HTTPS traffic from any app. Why BlueStacks + Burp Suite? While physical Android devices work, emulators offer snapshots , root access by default , and no battery drain . BlueStacks is particularly useful because it runs Android 9 or 11 (unlike the outdated AVD images many testers use) and handles resource-heavy apps smoothly. mv burp
adb connect 127.0.0.1:5555 # adjust IP if needed adb root adb remount Now push the cert: Why BlueStacks + Burp Suite
Happy hacking (ethically)! This post is for educational and authorized security testing purposes only.
Always use a fresh instance per testing project – BlueStacks supports cloning. And never test apps you don’t own or have explicit permission to test.
