Apktool
It is a tool for reverse 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 (including resources.arsc, XMLs and 9.png files) and rebuilding them
- smali debugging: SmaliDebugging
- helping with some repetitive tasks
Requirements
- JRE 1.7
- aapt command in a PATH
- basic knowledge regarding Android SDK, aapt, smali and how to use Google may be useful
Installation for noobs
- See Install
Installation of framework files
- See FrameworkFiles
Need to chat? Join us in Freenode #apktool :)
Usage
- Open terminal/command line and type "apktool <enter>". Then you should see usage help.
- Or view ApktoolOptions
Discuss it: Google Groups or XDA
News
| Date | Type | Version | Changelog | Download | Extras |
| 2015.02.12 | apktool | v2.0.0RC4 | - | Details / Download | RC 4 |
| 2014.11.26 | apktool | v2.0.0RC3 | - | Details / Download | RC 3 |
| 2014.10.05 | apktool | v2.0.0RC2 | - | Details | RC 2 |
| 2014.02.06 | apktool | v2.0.0b9 | - | Details | Beta 9 |
| 2013.10.13 | apktool | v2.0.0b7 | - | Details | Beta 7 |
| 2013.05.27 | - | - | - | - | project starred by 2000 users! |
| 2013.02.02 | apktool | v1.5.2 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.12.28 | apktool | v1.5.1 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.12.23 | scripts | r05-ibot | Mac Win Unix | ||
| 2012.09.02 | apktool | v1.5.0 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.08.21 | apktool | v1.4.10 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.07.28 | apktool | v1.4.9 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.07.08 | apktool | v1.4.8 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.07.05 | apktool | v1.4.7 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.02.14 | apktool | v1.4.6 | Changes | Download | |
| 2012.01.07 | apktool | v1.4.5 | Changes | Download | |
| 2011.12.11 | apktool | v1.4.4 | Changes | developer: iBotPeaches | |
| 2011.12.08 | apktool | v1.4.3 | Changes | Download | |
| 2011.12.07 | - | - | - | - | project starred by 1000 users! |
| 2011.12.02 | apktool | v1.4.2 | Changes | Download | |
| 2011.05.15 | apktool | v1.4.1 | Changes | Download | quick fix |
| 2011.05.15 | apktool | v1.4.0 | Changes | Download | |
| 2011.05.04 | scripts | r04-brut1 | new aapt | Mac Win Unix | |
| 2011.01.19 | - | - | - | - | Source Released BuildApktool |
| 2010.09.03 | apktool | v1.3.2 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.09.03 | scripts | 2.2_r01-3 | updated Win | Win | |
| 2010.06.14 | apktool | v1.3.1 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.06.12 | apktool | v1.3.0 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.06.04 | scripts | 2.2r01-1 | initial release | Mac Win Unix | |
| 2010.06.03 | apktool | v1.2.0 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.04.29 | apktool | v1.1.1 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.04.28 | apktool | v1.1.0 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.04.02 | apktool | v1.0.0 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.03.13 | apktool | v0.9.2 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.03.02 | apktool | v0.9.1 | Changes | Download | |
| 2010.03.01 | apktool | v0.9.0 | initial release | Download | developer: brut.alll |
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