[TUTORIAL] How to Decompile and Recompile ICS .Apk Files][Easy ONE]

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stanlin salu

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This is an Easy Tutorial, How to Decompile .apk and Recompile .apk Files​
If u like this Tutorial, Hit THANKS Button​
CREDITS
Memnoc - For Gud Ideas.
Xavierjohn22 - the amazing author of AutoApktool go Here, Hit thanks to Him Too.
Sandy7-For Motivation.

Requirements

  • Java (last version)
  • JDK (last version)
  • JDR (last version, usually included in JDK or Java)
  • Auto_Apktool 2.0.0 (DOWNLOAD THIS ONE NOT OTHERS)

HOW TO DO
NOTE: before start, select Apktool version with option 21, YOU MUST CHOOSE 1.4.1 version
1) Download and simply unpack Auto_ApkTool
2)Click on "autoapktoolmain.bat", prompt will open
Capture_02_2012_11_24_16_17_07.png
3)put the apk you want to EDIT, in "_INPUT_APK"
Capture_01_2012_11_24_16_15_34.png
4) Nw u Should Choose "option 6" for 'decompiling .apk
5) when option 6 is being selected, drag the apk from _INPUT_APK folder into the windows prompt and click enter
Capture_03_2012_11_24_16_19_00.png
6) A Note window will appear, and will show IF the decompiling process has been done properly. Once you close that window, you will see the decompiled folder in _INPUT_APK folder
Capture_16_2012_11_24_16_20_53.png
7) do your edits (xml, smali, or png, WHATEVER)
8) recompile with option 7 (NOTE: this time you MUST drag all the FOLDER, NOT the apk)
Capture_20_2012_11_24_16_26_19.png
9) Once recompiling finished, u will Get a Dcompiled NOTE window that Shows your apk is sucessfully Compiled, Close that Window, Once open the decompiled folder, go to "dist" folder, and here you got your edited apk
Capture_18_2012_11_24_16_26_57.png
10) NOW this is the Last step, since u cannot Sign System app, u will have to Copy the META-INF foldrer frm the Orginal apk to the edited apk, for more Info See the "Screen"
Capture_19_2012_11_24_16_27_34.png
11) Rename the apk if Needed, and push it.
 
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stanlin salu

stanlin salu

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FAQ's​
Why can't we use Apktool???
Well, you can, but it's more difficult, that's it.

Why do you say "must use 1.4.1 apktool version"??
The reason why is that since 1.4.2 version, apktool generate java code while recompiling process is going on, and this lead to errors that 9/10 makes decompile process fail
 
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when i put the apk in the folder and press enter the script says: Input file <_INPUT_APK\.apk> was not found or was not readable :S help me
 
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Which file within the Apk would allow me to rename the Application? I really need an answer to this?

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    stanlin salu
    stanlin salu
    This is an Easy Tutorial, How to Decompile .apk and Recompile .apk Files​
    If u like this Tutorial, Hit THANKS Button​
    CREDITS
    Memnoc - For Gud Ideas.
    Xavierjohn22 - the amazing author of AutoApktool go Here, Hit thanks to Him Too.
    Sandy7-For Motivation.

    Requirements

    • Java (last version)
    • JDK (last version)
    • JDR (last version, usually included in JDK or Java)
    • Auto_Apktool 2.0.0 (DOWNLOAD THIS ONE NOT OTHERS)

    HOW TO DO
    NOTE: before start, select Apktool version with option 21, YOU MUST CHOOSE 1.4.1 version
    1) Download and simply unpack Auto_ApkTool
    2)Click on "autoapktoolmain.bat", prompt will open
    Capture_02_2012_11_24_16_17_07.png
    3)put the apk you want to EDIT, in "_INPUT_APK"
    Capture_01_2012_11_24_16_15_34.png
    4) Nw u Should Choose "option 6" for 'decompiling .apk
    5) when option 6 is being selected, drag the apk from _INPUT_APK folder into the windows prompt and click enter
    Capture_03_2012_11_24_16_19_00.png
    6) A Note window will appear, and will show IF the decompiling process has been done properly. Once you close that window, you will see the decompiled folder in _INPUT_APK folder
    Capture_16_2012_11_24_16_20_53.png
    7) do your edits (xml, smali, or png, WHATEVER)
    8) recompile with option 7 (NOTE: this time you MUST drag all the FOLDER, NOT the apk)
    Capture_20_2012_11_24_16_26_19.png
    9) Once recompiling finished, u will Get a Dcompiled NOTE window that Shows your apk is sucessfully Compiled, Close that Window, Once open the decompiled folder, go to "dist" folder, and here you got your edited apk
    Capture_18_2012_11_24_16_26_57.png
    10) NOW this is the Last step, since u cannot Sign System app, u will have to Copy the META-INF foldrer frm the Orginal apk to the edited apk, for more Info See the "Screen"
    Capture_19_2012_11_24_16_27_34.png
    11) Rename the apk if Needed, and push it.
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    stanlin salu
    stanlin salu
    Reserved, for making tutorial how to compile/decompile .jar files.
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    stanlin salu
    stanlin salu
    Reserved , if I get time I wil add,All in one video tutorial.
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    stanlin salu
    stanlin salu
    FAQ's​
    Why can't we use Apktool???
    Well, you can, but it's more difficult, that's it.

    Why do you say "must use 1.4.1 apktool version"??
    The reason why is that since 1.4.2 version, apktool generate java code while recompiling process is going on, and this lead to errors that 9/10 makes decompile process fail
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