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[Guide] Extracting .apk files from your Installed Apps

Ok, so the story behind this mini-tutorial is that I upgrade their phones periodically, as part of the upgrade process I have to wipe the phones and a nandroid backup doesn't always work.
Titanium Back Up is another option, But sometime i really would like to extract the .apk files from the Apps downloaded from Market.
Hence, I had to figure out a way to extract the .apk files from my phone so I could install them on theirs.
Here's how it's done:
There are two ways of extracting .apk files from your device:
Using a file manager like "EStrongs File Manager" or "ASTRO File Manger" (downloadable from the Market), or
Manually extracting .apk files through the Android SDK.
Method #1 - Using a file manager​Prerequisite: Rooted device
Using ES File Manager
1) Open ES File Manager
2) Click on the menu button of your device
3) Click on "Manager"
4) Click on "App Manager"
5) Long press on app you want to extract
6) Click on "backup"
7) Extracted .apk files will be placed on the "backups" directory of your sd card
Using ASTRO
1) Open ASTRO File Manager
2) Click on the menu button of your device
3) Click on "tools"
4) Click on "Application Manager/Backup"
5) Choose apps to backup and click on "backup" to finish
6) Extracted .apk files will be placed on the "backups" directory of your sd card
Method #2 - Using the Android SDK​
Prerequisites:
- Rooted phone
- Android SDK
- Android USB driver
To extract a .apk file from your device using the Android SDK:
1) Plug your “Rooted” Android device into your computer via the included USB cable.
2) From your adb command line (usually C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\) type “adb shell“ and press enter
3) Switch to root user, type “su“ and press enter
4) type “cd data/app“ and press enter
5) List all the installed apk files, type “ls“ and press enter (find the one you want to extract)
In another command window, pull one of the files on to your computer by typing:
“adb pull /data/app/application.apk name.apk” and press enter
Example:
“adb pull data/app/com.mauri.aplikeishon.apk aplikeishon.apk”
You can find the extracted .apk files in the /tools/ directory of your SDK (usually C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\)

Man the Sensation General forum is on fire with good post right now, this is the third one I have read in 45 minutes. I would have hit the thanks button but I am out of thanks right now. I just hope people do not use this for piracy.

That will be really useful for me, but wouldn't it be easier to use App2zip?

T-Macgnolia said:
Man the Sensation General forum is on fire with good post right now, this is the third one I have read in 45 minutes. I would have hit the thanks button but I am out of thanks right now. I just hope people do not use this for piracy.
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Yeah hope so.. :angel: :angel:
ridder215215 said:
That will be really useful for me, but wouldn't it be easier to use App2zip?
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Depends on ur choice and need boss..!! There are 100 ways to do a thing and i have mentioned three, and u mentioned 4th :victory:

This is my post!
This is MY POST! Some credit and a link to the original post would be the right thing to do. What a ****!
mauweb.net/3.0/en/technology/17-android/100-icon-androidextracting-apk-files-from-your-android .html
Super-Android said:
Ok, so the story behind this mini-tutorial is that I upgrade their phones periodically, as part of the upgrade process I have to wipe the phones and a nandroid backup doesn't always work.
Titanium Back Up is another option, But sometime i really would like to extract the .apk files from the Apps downloaded from Market.
Hence, I had to figure out a way to extract the .apk files from my phone so I could install them on theirs.
Here's how it's done:
There are two ways of extracting .apk files from your device:
Using a file manager like "EStrongs File Manager" or "ASTRO File Manger" (downloadable from the Market), or
Manually extracting .apk files through the Android SDK.
Method #1 - Using a file manager​Prerequisite: Rooted device
Using ES File Manager
1) Open ES File Manager
2) Click on the menu button of your device
3) Click on "Manager"
4) Click on "App Manager"
5) Long press on app you want to extract
6) Click on "backup"
7) Extracted .apk files will be placed on the "backups" directory of your sd card
Using ASTRO
1) Open ASTRO File Manager
2) Click on the menu button of your device
3) Click on "tools"
4) Click on "Application Manager/Backup"
5) Choose apps to backup and click on "backup" to finish
6) Extracted .apk files will be placed on the "backups" directory of your sd card
Method #2 - Using the Android SDK​
Prerequisites:
- Rooted phone
- Android SDK
- Android USB driver
To extract a .apk file from your device using the Android SDK:
1) Plug your “Rooted” Android device into your computer via the included USB cable.
2) From your adb command line (usually C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\) type “adb shell“ and press enter
3) Switch to root user, type “su“ and press enter
4) type “cd data/app“ and press enter
5) List all the installed apk files, type “ls“ and press enter (find the one you want to extract)
In another command window, pull one of the files on to your computer by typing:
“adb pull /data/app/application.apk name.apk” and press enter
Example:
“adb pull data/app/com.mauri.aplikeishon.apk aplikeishon.apk”
You can find the extracted .apk files in the /tools/ directory of your SDK (usually C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\)
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maurinet said:
This is MY POST! Some credit and a link to the original post would be the right thing to do. What a ****!
mauweb.net/3.0/en/technology/17-android/100-icon-androidextracting-apk-files-from-your-android .html
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thanks for informing this ..and it was reported

OP has been notified.

Cheers big-ears!

Easier Method
Why not just use a root file manager and navigate to the file and copy it?
root>data>app
- tom

or just use Titanium Backup... haha

Some backup apps like Android Assistant also allows to create .apk from installed apps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDEsImNvbS5hZHZhbmNlZHByb2Nlc3NtYW5hZ2VyIl0.

tnx dude
it was helpful for unrooted phones.
"Share apps" also do this

Mobogenie
Well years have passed and android has now embarked on the L journey but I recently saw this post and remembered i too had the need to backup the apps on my phone so I used a function of the desktop version of the mobogenie software.:good:

You can use my this tool to extract apk file
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andatsoft.myapk.fwa
Its very light and fast.

How to extract apk files in Android
Here's how I extract apk files in android:
1. Download and install APK Extractor in your device. It is free, and is compatible in almost all of the Android devices. Another plus point is it does not even require root or anything to work.
2. After you have it installed, launch it. There you will see a list of apps which are in your device, which include the apps you’ve installed later, along with the system apps. Long press any app you want to extract (you can select multiple or all apps at once), and click on the extract option you see in the top. You will also have the option to share via Bluetooth or messaging.
3. You’re done, you will see the extracted apps as AppName_AppPackage_AppVersionName_AppVersionCode.apk, which will be saved in the path /sdcard/ExtractedApks/ by default.
Related Posts
Source: http://appslova.com/how-to-extract-apk-files-in-android/
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[How-To] Directly download .apk files from PC

How to download .apk files directly from PC​
Hi friends, Today I'll explain how to directly download .apk files from PC, many of you may be familier from flashing custom ROM and recoveryes in your device, so many will be flashing ROM frequently so they need to download their beloved Games and apps again and again as the apps downloaded from google play doesn't save the file but just run and install it, the leecher I found from the net is useful in downloading the actual setupfile of the app so you can install it whenever you want.
1 - Download 'Real APK Leecher v 1.3.5 (File in attachments)
2 - Extrace the zip file and open .exe file
3 - Enter the primary email ID you use in your device to download apps and enter its password
4 - Enter correct Device ID (to find device ID download Device ID app from google play)
5 - Fill all other details
6 - Now the leecher will go the download page search the app and it will show you the results
7 - Right click the app and click download (You need the purchace paid apps or it won't download)
8 - Now it will start to download and save the file in your specified destination
9 - Now copy the files into the sd card of your phone
10 - Go to settings->Security and tick unknown sources
11 - Now run the .apk file in your phone and it will start to install.
Note - The leecher is not made by me and i found it in net​
:good: Hit thanks if this helped you :good:

with free of cost
Suriya357 said:
How to download .apk files directly from PC​
Hi friends, Today I'll explain how to directly download .apk files from PC, many of you may be familier from flashing custom ROM and recoveryes in your device, so many will be flashing ROM frequently so they need to download their beloved Games and apps again and again as the apps downloaded from google play doesn't save the file but just run and install it, the leecher I found from the net is useful in downloading the actual setupfile of the app so you can install it whenever you want.
1 - Download 'Real APK Leecher v 1.3.5 (File in attachments)
2 - Extrace the zip file and open .exe file
3 - Enter the primary email ID you use in your device to download apps and enter its password
4 - Enter correct Device ID (to find device ID download Device ID app from google play)
5 - Fill all other details
6 - Now the leecher will go the download page search the app and it will show you the results
7 - Right click the app and click download (You need the purchace paid apps or it won't download)
8 - Now it will start to download and save the file in your specified destination
9 - Now copy the files into the sd card of your phone
10 - Go to settings->Security and tick unknown sources
11 - Now run the .apk file in your phone and it will start to install.
Note - The leecher is not made by me and i found it in net​
:good: Hit thanks if this helped you :good:
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My reply
thank you sir
really great job sir
is any other way to download set up file with free of cost

sriramsp.sp2 said:
My reply
thank you sir
really great job sir
is any other way to download set up file with free of cost
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Yes search for the game in google and you can download them in websites such as apkmania or android app box

Thanks for the info bro...
can post the link , where u get the app
Sent from my Micromax A110 using xda app-developers app

It will cause issue with stolen apks. It is a copyright infragment.
Also to backup apks and data there is some apps that do a complete backup ie : Titanium backup manager.
Ill report your post
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Easy apk tool 1.1 released : andidost.blogspot.com

Easy apk tool v1.1 by andidost.blogspot.com
Root mobile, copy file to sd card, install apk direct, apk download from playstore to pc
thanx: xda, root by bina4ry, andidost blog
Full link download + discription

features of easy apk tool
Root with restore by binary include
this tool root almost any android vr upto jellybean
Install apk
allow install apk from computer to mobile or avd or genymotion emulator, direct with adb
Copy file
copy files to sdcard (mobile, avd, bluestack, gennymotion)
Apk leecher include
this tool allow download apk from playstore to pc

Thanks for the Download link
desihacking said:
Easy apk tool v1.1 by andidost.blogspot.com
Root mobile, copy file to sd card, install apk direct, apk download from playstore to pc
thanx: xda, root by bina4ry, andidost blog
it is very useful for me can i copy this same post on my blogspot to share with others??
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Blackberry home

This is NOT my work I'm only posting a link to the original thread. Fully working! The keyboard is weird but kind of cool.
How I installed. I downloaded every file, I wanted to try it all. then extracted them all to the same folder. Then I copied the priv-app folder into System root/system using FX Explorer (you need root) any root Explorer will do the trick. After that just reboot. With the launcher you can use icon packs as well!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3244542

Don't forget to thank @entrysky for all his hard work.

Mentions that CWM or TWRP Recoveries are needed?

I just extracted the zips then copied the priv-app into System using a root explorer and rebooted. Worked for me, I'm guessing flashfire might work but could take longer to do.

Hope this helps.

englishmale said:
I just extracted the zips then copied the priv-app into System using a root explorer and rebooted. Worked for me, I'm guessing flashfire might work but could take longer to do.
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Still not quite sure exactly what you are doing here. Each Zip has it's own priv-app folder. What exactly are you combining before putting it into the system folder?
FYI: Flashing zips in order with Flashfire didn't work.

I extracted each one into the same folder, so all the apps ended up in the same priv-app folder as seen in this pic. Then I copied the priv-app folder.

Here is a step by step guide with pictures.
1) download the files.
2) get RAR from Google play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar
3) open RAR and go to where you download the files, select all the files you want (see first PIC)
4) click the extract button and tick overwrite without prompt. (See PIC 2) then click OK.
5) using a root explorer open the files you just extracted i use FX
6) open the system folder (see PIC 3)
7) copy priv-app (see PIC 4+5)
8) go to your system(ROOT) (see PIC 6)
9) scroll down to the system folder then open it (see PIC 7)
10) in FX there is a padlock at the top to allow read/write click this (see PIC 8, 9 and 10)
11) Go to clipboard then paste select merge/overwrite (see PIC 11 and 12)
12) Long press the middle button on the back of your phone in the middle of volume up/down and select reboot.
13) click thanks

@mase123987 done a step by step guide for you with pictures. Hope it helps

englishmale said:
@mase123987 done a step by step guide for you with pictures. Hope it helps
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Very much appreciate the effort! Unfortunately, even though I followed your directions perfectly, I still don't have any of the apps. I'm not sure if using flashfire to flash the files previously screwed something up.

That's strange? Did you download 1-4 as these are the main files you need. As you can see its worked for me. Have you tried to fix permissions?

Thank you for sharing. BTW, have you tried BB HUB? also, what about permissions? Maybe I missed but you didnt mentioned anything about it.

I've used the hub its quite handy having all your notifications in one place, also the password keeper is very handy for storing and generating passwords.
Permissions need to be 644 there are apps which will fix it all automatically for you or you can do it manual set to read/write then read and read. See PIC

I have copied resources, productivity edge, services, launcher and hub, but nothing works. Changed permissions for folders and files.. I took only priv folders from zips and coppied to system..

That's strange, i can't be the only one it works for? Did you download the BlackBerry exchange services fixed?

englishmale said:
That's strange, i can't be the only one it works for? Did you download the BlackBerry exchange services fixed?
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priv folder in fixed zip is empty, no apk inside... btw I extradited it on PC, then transferred to sd.

Strange? I've zipped what I used and uploaded it to my Google drive there is also 2 apps in the app folder I didn't bother with these t.b.h. I've only just noticed them lol. Try extracting the zip the copy app and pri-app into your root system folder let me know if it works? You might have a corrupt download or 2.
Here's the link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2sMKdcrmUR1TXJ6YWZXTVZ6c00/view?usp=docslist_api

http://forums.crackberry.com/androi...-any-android-device-no-root-required-1059855/
if anyone is still interested in BB apps

Can't connect to the network Theme app errer 'selution for miui9/miui 10'

friends This trick is working 100% its tested in redmi4 miui 10 miui pro rom
So lets start how to fix "can't connect to the network"
Error
Requirements -
1. Your device most be rooted
2. Es file explorer
3. Miui theme manager .apk (this file download link is available in MOD Edit :- Removed "
Download link in video description|
4. Some time & some knowledge.
How to fix
1. Open esfilexplorer enable root explorer in option
2 open this folder
root/system/app/theme manager
Now you can find theme maneger apk in here
Delete this apk and copy downloaded apk in here and set permission rw-r-r and save it.
3. Reboot your device
Enjoy..
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Link
Dineshpatel43642 said:
friends This trick is working 100% its tested in redmi4 miui 10 miui pro rom
So lets start how to fix "can't connect to the network"
Error
Requirements -
1. Your device most be rooted
2. Es file explorer
3. Miui theme manager .apk (this file download link is available in my youtube channal see video - "can't connect to the network error selution miui9/miui10 "
Download link in video description|
4. Some time & some knowledge.
How to fix
1. Open esfilexplorer enable root explorer in option
2 open this folder
root/system/app/theme manager
Now you can find theme maneger apk in here
Delete this apk and copy downloaded apk in here and set permission rw-r-r and save it.
3. Reboot your device
Enjoy..
If you not minded see my youtube video In this channal
D-AZ Dinesh
Don't forget to thank & sorry for my bad enhlish
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link download please

1.Change your region to India.
2.Download VPN Master (the green one) from the Google Play Store.
3.Run VPN master in FREE mode and select INDIA.
4.Open themes and choose any you like and download.

Thread Closed as no direct download links available.