[Guide] Decompile with Apk Tool [Easy Way]

I have a question, follow the instructions and all the applications that created works perfectly !! But what I notice is that the longer see the list of applications on my blind side, ie not recognize them the play store.What could be wrong?

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paroulis said:

I have a question, follow the instructions and all the applications that created works perfectly !! But what I notice is that the longer see the list of applications on my blind side, ie not recognize them the play store.What could be wrong?

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From what I understood (if you are a developer) then you can read this link (http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10721263/different-application-signature-issue-android)

What is wrong here?
I followed the exact steps to "How to add Dolby In Roms?"

Decompiling a specific app

I used virtuous ten studio to decompile eleven music player apk. I get the assets folder but it only shows fonts. In res I see a long list of folders. I am confused which parts to change and which parts to finally add to the actual theme. Can anyone help me. I attached the apk for eleven music so you can see what i mean when you decompile it with vts.

PulseDroid said:

## Due to exams I won't be able to reply on questions, there are however many experienced developers active on this thread like @SpaceCaker & @K.A. ##

I have seen a lot of guides on how to decompile with Apk Tool, but none are noob friendly, so I thought I would post this.

What You Need:

ApkTool
Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
Super Basic Cmd/terminal knowledge (My 5 year old brother can handle this)


Download Apk Tool Here: (Must be this one)

Mega

First you need to extract that zip folder to anywhere you choose, preferably on root of c/drive E.g: C:/android/apktool extracting the files to 'apktool' folder.

Now copy the apk you would like to mod into your Apk Tool folder.

Command Prompt:

Open up your Command Prompt by going to:
Start -> run -> type : Cmd

Code:

Your cmd will probly look like this..

C:\users\yourname>

so type in

cd.. [COLOR="Red"](Yes include the '..' and press enter after you type each command.)[/COLOR]

this will get you to back directory so now you will see

C:\users>

so type again

cd..

you should now see this:

C:\>

now type in:

cd 'apktoo'l/'directory'

for me it looks like:

cd android/apktool

now you should see:

C:/android/apktool>

and you are in the apktool directory

Installing Framework:

Now that you are in directory we need to install the device's framework to your system for it to compile correctly so type this:

apktool if framework-res.apk

Remember: Devices like HTC / Samsung / Huawei have other frameworks that are used in their apps too, sometimes you need to install them too.

This will install the devices framework to your system. (need to do this)

Decompiling:

Now to decompile the apk you want to edit, type this:

apktool d framework-res.apk framework1

or

apktool d music.apk music

music.apk is the apk your decompiling
music is the folder you're creating for the decompiled apk

Now go about your business :victory:

Recompiling/Finished Product:


Now to recompile your new apk type this:

apktool b music music-new.apk

or

apktool b framework1 framework-res-new.apk

framework1 is the folder with your edited files
framework-res-new.apk is your new apk file

We are NOT done just yet, we cannot use the new apk's... we have to take what we did and add it back to the original apk file to keep proper signature

use something like 7zip, take the 'resources.arcs' file and any other xml files you edited out of the "-new" apk and copy them into Original apk

Your new modded APK is now ready, Congrats! :highfive:

If you get Java errors see here.
If you recompile fine but doesn't install " App couldn't not be installed " see here.
Good Luck Guys! :fingers-crossed:

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this for windows or mac?

somebody help please?

c:\Users\abainza\apktool>apktool if SystemUI.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Arsc file contains z
ero or multiple packages
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder$ARSCData.getOnePackage(ARSCDeco
der.java:431)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.installFramework(AndrolibResource
s.java:566)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.installFramework(Androlib.java:473)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdInstallFramework(Main.java:250)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:81)

c:\Users\abainza\apktool>

this is what i always get..

Awesome post! Thanks a lot, I think I've already referenced it like 10 times hahaha

Jeembooy said:

c:\Users\abainza\apktool>apktool if SystemUI.apk
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Arsc file contains z
ero or multiple packages
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder$ARSCData.getOnePackage(ARSCDeco
der.java:431)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.installFramework(AndrolibResource
s.java:566)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.installFramework(Androlib.java:473)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdInstallFramework(Main.java:250)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:81)

c:\Users\abainza\apktool>

this is what i always get..

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Install the framework . apktool if framework-res.apk

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already did sir, i install first the frame work then the systemui, the problem occurs also in the systemui it also appears when "apktool if systemUI.apk" what to do sir?

Cannot Decompile

Vivek_Neel said:

Install the framework . apktool if framework-res.apk

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Can you please help me fix this?

hello u need help about decompile and recompile

K.A. said:

AFAIK, for systemUI, you need to replace resources.arsc, classes.dex and the res folder..
Nicely done, btw..

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My phone samsung a500h and i try too mod my system and i try to decompile my system framework and success. But if i want to recompile im have problem eror and have this notivication

W: Could not find sources
I: Building resources...
CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE: cannot locate symbol "_ZN7android12AssetManager12addAssetPathERKNS_7String8EPi" referenced by "/data/data/per.pqy.apktool/apktool/openjdk/bin/aapt5.0"...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [/data/data/per.pqy.apktool/apktool/openjdk/bin/aapt5.0, p, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 21, -F, /data/data/per.pqy.apktool/APKTOOL4988366208346002069.tmp, -x, -0, arsc, -S, /sdcard/apktool/framework-res_src/res, -M, /sdcard/apktool/framework-res_src/AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:358)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:283)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:206)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:176)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:228)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:79)
Caused by: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [/data/data/per.pqy.apktool/apktool/openjdk/bin/aapt5.0, p, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 21, -F, /data/data/per.pqy.apktool/APKTOOL4988366208346002069.tmp, -x, -0, arsc, -S, /sdcard/apktool/framework-res_src/res, -M, /sdcard/apktool/framework-res_src/AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:357)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:336)
... 5 more
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [/data/data/per.pqy.apktool/apktool/openjdk/bin/aapt5.0, p, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 21, -F, /data/data/per.pqy.apktool/APKTOOL4988366208346002069.tmp, -x, -0, arsc, -S, /sdcard/apktool/framework-res_src/res, -M, /sdcard/apktool/framework-res_src/AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:89)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:355)
... 6 more
So how can i fix that problem? Hope u can teply and can help me to fix this problem thanks
And sorry about my english

Can't recompile?

I am unable to recompile. I think I have not properly installed or missing some instruction. I have samsung GT-s7582. So I installed framework-res.apk. But it's not helping and I can only decompile. Do I also need to install framework.jar ?

Rwquest for a new tutorial

Hello, I am watching your APK tool tutorial.It is a great help for new bees like me
I have bought and installed the launcher X in my Elelphone P 8000. It is very nice launcher with lots of options. but the developer quit the project and not responding to our requests. I want to randomize the transition effect in the application drawer and also randomize the screen effects like, 'sunny', ' dandrolene', 'rainy' etc on the home screen.
In simple words, how to add the option 'RANDOM' in the transition effects and home screen effects, so that they change automatically at intervals in a random fashion
Can you kindly give the details how it can be done using APK tool.
Secondaly is it possible to make the background of certain applications like Messaging, Whatsapp etc to transparent by editing the XML.file?.
Kindly help me
Saidalavi

Hi can some one help mi decompile an apk and all remove or edit root checkers(packages) ie system/xbin/su....then recompile it.im using an old device with kitkat so i cant install magisk.

why i get this error

C:\Android\apktool>apktool d com.dena.a12026418_1.1.0.apk
I: Baksmaling...
testI: Loading resource table...
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Could not decode arsc file
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:55)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibResources.java:315)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.java:50)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.java:43)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:44)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.getResTable(ApkDecoder.java:148)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:98)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:128)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:65)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: Expected: 0x001c0001, got: 0x00000000
at brut.util.ExtDataInput.skipCheckInt(ExtDataInput.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.StringBlock.read(StringBlock.java:45)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:97)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:82)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:48)
... 8 more