Originally Posted by Brut.all, Updated by iBotPeaches
It is a tool for re-engineering 3rd party, closed, binary Android apps. It can decode resources to nearly original form and rebuild them after making some modifications; it makes possible to debug smali code step by step. Also it makes working with app easier because of project-like files structure and automation of some repetitive tasks like building apk, etc.
It is NOT intended for piracy and other non-legal uses. It could be used for localizing, adding some features or support for custom platforms and other GOOD purposes. Just try to be fair with authors of an app, that you use and probably like.
Features:
- decoding resources to nearly original form
- rebuilding application
- helping with some repetitive tasks
- Project: https://apktool.org/
- Changelog: https://apktool.org/blog
- Bugs: https://github.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool/issues
- Downloads: https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads
- Commits: https://github.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool/commits/master
- Help? FAQ? Wiki? https://apktool.org/docs/build
- [#3492] Fix #GHSA-vgwr-4w3p-xmjv (Arbitrary file writes on Windows). (Thanks Cl0udG0d)
Apktool 2.9.3
- md5
e28e4b4a413a252617d92b657a33c947
- sha256
7956eb04194300ce0d0a84ad18771eebc94b89fb8d1ddcce8ea4c056818646f4
Details of Release: https://connortumbleson.com/2024/01/20/apktool-v2-9-3-released/
Doc site: https://apktool.org/blog/apktool-2.9.3
Thread Tips n Tricks
- If you don't know the following terms (aapt, apk, java) - then please don't post in this thread.
- If you didn't install frameworks (see FrameworkFiles) - then do that first before asking.
- If you want to engage in developer discussions - then post here.
- If you want to thank someone or express gratitude - sure why not post here.
- If your building from source - do not post those snapshot builds in this thread as we mix builds and makes users confused.
- If you believe you've found a bug, I'd prefer you post here: Bug List
- If you send me a PM about Apktool support, I will ignore it.
- If you post any stacktraces, error logs or console output. Use Ubuntu Paste or Pastebin. Don't clutter our thread with 200 line posts.
Donations:
plegdroid, fisha1, djdarkknight96, Gerard, rquiett, myn, nick1313, robm1911, Accidd, allyourbase, NCandiano, Noxious Ninja, Darkman_RS, XperienceD, Primokorn, muzicfreako, __alax74__, daveyannihilation, aluedeke
Previous Versions:
apktool v2.9.3 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-jan-05-2024-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/post-89286996
apktool v2.9.2 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-dec-06-2023-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/page-306#post-89258153
apktool v2.9.1 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-oct-08-2023-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/post-89203146
apktool v2.9.0 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-jul-22-2023-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/page-305#post-89090293
apktool v2.8.1 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-jul-17-2023-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/post-88784969
apktool v2.8.0 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-nov-24-2022-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/page-305#post-88763303
apktool v2.7.0 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-feb-26-2022-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/post-87771235
apktool v2.6.1 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-sep-2-2021-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/page-300#post-86491353
apktool v2.6.0 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-dec-2-2020-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/page-299#post-85570929
apktool v2.5.0 - https://xdaforums.com/t/util-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/page-297#post-84037727
apktool v2.4.1 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=81056995&postcount=5864
apktool v2.4.0 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79028225&postcount=5709
apktool v2.3.4 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77541764&postcount=5507
apktool v2.3.3 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76348010&postcount=5385
apktool v2.3.2 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76158353&postcount=5345
apktool v2.3.1 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74967023&postcount=5178
apktool v2.3.0 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73876294&postcount=5032
apktool v2.2.4 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73219384&postcount=4936
apktool v2.2.3 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72654985&postcount=4819
apktool v2.2.2 - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70687935&postcount=4635
apktool v2.2.1 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69188139&postcount=4478
apktool v2.2.0 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68082595&postcount=4324
apktool v2.1.1 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66745194&postcount=4163
apktool v2.1.0 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66069282&postcount=4017
apktool v2.0.3 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64577679&postcount=3839
apktool v2.0.2 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63272013&postcount=3682
apktool v2.0.1 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61884133&postcount=3474
apktool v2.0.0 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60255972&postcount=3063
apktool v2.0.0 RC4 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58809096&postcount=2728
apktool v2.0.0 RC3 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57076271&postcount=2547
apktool v2.0.0 RC2 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55853617&postcount=2425
apktool v1.5.2 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37509949&postcount=1391
apktool v1.5.1 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35982966&postcount=1180
apktool v1.5.1 PR3 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35812999&postcount=1123
apktool v1.5.1 PR2 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35664185&postcount=1084
apktool v1.5.1 PR1 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34090869&postcount=828
apktool v1.5.0 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31040851&postcount=382
apktool v1.4.10 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30526526&postcount=321
apktool v1.4.9 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29447823&postcount=131
apktool v1.4.8 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28457465&postcount=28
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