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[Q][OffTopic] Basic requirements for decompiling and recompiling apks

Hey guys what are the basic things we need to decompile and recompile apk? And which is the best tool for this task?
Please tell in detain
Thanks annoying bee
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Annoying Bee said:
Hey guys what are the basic things we need to decompile and recompile apk? And which is the best tool for this task?
Please tell in detain
Thanks annoying bee
Sent from my HTC powered with Minimilised ROM
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Hi..
Best tool will be apktool.. on windows or on linux..
Apktool for it.. Check details on the original thread for it..
Its pretty simple..
with latest apktool you can not only decompile and recompile apks but also jar files using apktool ... by
Code:
apktool d <nameofile>
or
Code:
apktool b <nameoffile>

Annoying Bee said:
Hey guys what are the basic things we need to decompile and recompile apk? And which is the best tool for this task?
Please tell in detain
Thanks annoying bee
Sent from my HTC powered with Minimilised ROM
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Check this:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1249973/decompiling-dex-into-java-sourcecode

akshat.shenoy said:
Hi..
Best tool will be apktool.. on windows or on linux..
Apktool for it.. Check details on the original thread for it..
Its pretty simple..
with latest apktool you can not only decompile and recompile apks but also jar files using apktool ... by
Code:
apktool d <nameofile>
or
Code:
apktool b <nameoffile>
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Yeah i used it but problems in recompiling apks! So i modded apktool on my own.

smali help

hello everyone
i searched a lot but couldnt find anything so postiong here
i was trying to add some featues to home.apk and i got some errors while recompiling
so i tried decompile and recompile without editing anything...i didnt even open the decompiled home apk folder LOL
but i am getting lots of smali errors only in styles.xml
i think that apktool removes some templates from styles.xml i dont know what it means i just got it from my search
so can someone help me in fixing that error....
@serajr
 @SpaceCaker
 @marcussmith2626
 @iSiddharth

Either wrong framework loaded or using wrong apktool version
And please stop abusing the mention system - I won't reply to anymore mentions

marcussmith2626 said:
Either wrong framework loaded or using wrong apktool version
And please stop abusing the mention system - I won't reply to anymore mentions
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Ah sorry
But what do u mean by WRONG apktool version??

abhishekr700 said:
Ah sorry
But what do u mean by WRONG apktool version??
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use
gingerbread/ics/jb 1.5.2
https://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/list
jb/kitkat/lolipop apktool rc3
https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads
use correct framework-res
plus any other framework eg tw-framework

Use Advanced APK Tools for decompiling the APK files and you can also use the Attached Dex Editor to edit classes.dex files.....
Advanced APK tools is specially made for Xperia devicex. (use your "framework-res.apk" to install firmware in Advanced APK Tools)
(Drag and drop classes.dex in "Quick-Baksmali.cmd" to decompile and drag and drop the output folder is "Quick-Smali.cmd" to recompile.
Advanced APK Tools : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639400

How To Make Lockscreen Like Android L

Items required:-
Apktool 1.5.2
Attachment L
Notepad++
SystemUI.apk
Winrar
Brain.jar and common sense.apk :what:
Procedure:-
1) Decompile SystemUI.apk
2) Navigate res/layout.
3) Open tw_status_bar_expanded.xml (for single sim samsung) or tw_status_bar_expanded_dual.xml (for dual sim samsung) or gemini_status_bar_expanded.xml (for mtk)
4) Just below this line
Code:
xmlns:systemui="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.systemui">
5) Add This :-
Code:
<include layout="@layout/fmd_locker_start" />
6) So that it becomes like this :-
Code:
xmlns:systemui="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.systemui">
<include layout="@layout/fmd_locker_start" />
7) Save the xml file.
8) Now merge the files of attachment L.zip to the mentioned folders.
9) Recompile SystemUI.apk
10) Sign it (if signature verification is disabled) or merge meta-inf and androidmanifest.xml of original systemui.apk to the modded one using winrar. :what:
11) Install the given FMD locker like an normal apk and push SystemUI.apk to system/app.
Set permissions to rw--rr
And reboot
Dont forget to hit thanks hehe
Full Credits:-
FMD Devs
Klark Luis Perlata

Screenshot

eboybasit said:
Those people who comment false things on my post are having some problems with me,,,,when i post on xda,,,, they always create barriers for me so that moderator will lock my thread,,,,,one time they were successful in closing my thread but failed to prove their claim and then moderator unlocked my thread
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I just closed your thread and this time you not be successful in reopening it. Please check your PM
Also, I removed all of the off topic conversations. @ everyone Please remember to either post in English or provide a translation if you post in your native language.

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eboybasit said:
Items required:-
Apktool 1.5.2
Attachment L
Notepad++
SystemUI.apk
Winrar
Brain.jar and common sense.apk :what:
Procedure:-
1) Decompile SystemUI.apk
2) Navigate res/layout.
3) Open tw_status_bar_expanded.xml (for single sim samsung) or tw_status_bar_expanded_dual.xml (for dual sim samsung) or gemini_status_bar_expanded.xml (for mtk)
4) Just below this line
Code:
xmlns:systemui="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.systemui">
5) Add This :-
Code:
<include layout="@layout/fmd_locker_start" />
6) So that it becomes like this :-
Code:
xmlns:systemui="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/com.android.systemui">
<include layout="@layout/fmd_locker_start" />
7) Save the xml file.
8) Now merge the files of attachment L.zip to the mentioned folders.
9) Recompile SystemUI.apk
10) Sign it (if signature verification is disabled) or merge meta-inf and androidmanifest.xml of original systemui.apk to the modded one using winrar. :what:
11) Install the given FMD locker like an normal apk and push SystemUI.apk to system/app.
Set permissions to rw--rr
And reboot
Dont forget to hit thanks hehe
Full Credits:-
FMD Devs
Klark Luis Perlata
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nice one !

123vipulj said:
nice one !
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thanks bro ^_^

Nice one. Looks good.

Keep it up :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

@DSttr said:
Keep it up :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks bro

how do i fix it !!!!

Uchiha_Dev said:
how do i fix it !!!!
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Use apktool 1.5.2

Really interesting Thank you for this Information!

sdeepb said:
Use apktool 1.5.2
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if i use apktool 1.5.2 i cannot use the apktool if framework-res.apk command it gives me errors

Uchiha_Dev said:
if i use apktool 1.5.2 i cannot use the apktool if framework-res.apk command it gives me errors
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Press the button ...... And install framework again if you're having trouble..... Read the post it clearly says use apktool 1.5.2 and please post in the Q&A thread from now....

sdeepb said:
Press the button ...... And install framework again if you're having trouble..... Read the post it clearly says use apktool 1.5.2 and please post in the Q&A thread from now....
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i tried many times to install the framework-res.apk but always get errors

Uchiha_Dev said:
i tried many times to install the framework-res.apk but always get errors
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This smali is only for apktool 1.5.2 other higher apktool versions might give you error on recompiling

eboybasit said:
This smali is only for apktool 1.5.2 other higher apktool versions might give you error on recompiling
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i cant use apktool 1.5.2 i cannot install my framework-res.apk with it

Uchiha_Dev said:
i cant use apktool 1.5.2 i cannot install my framework-res.apk with it
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Use these smali for apktool 2
https://db.tt/FAEnxgBO
If i helped you dont forget to hit thanks

eboybasit said:
Use these smali for apktool 2
https://db.tt/FAEnxgBO
If i helped you dont forget to hit thanks
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yay !!! thank you, can you upload apktool 2.0 smali for all your smali mods ?

[Guide] How To Deodex Jar Files Without Deodexing Rom

Note:- Select aapt version same as your android version
like for jb 4.1.2 aapt = 4.1
for jb 4.2 aapt = 4.2
Requirements:-
Apktool 1.5.2 (mobile apktool)
Busybox installed
framework.jar
framework.odex
Patience.apk
Brain.jar
Procedure:-
1) Create A folder named Deodex in your sdcard.
2) Copy framework.jar and framework.odex to it.
3) Now using apktool decompile framework.odex
4) When it gets decompiled recompile it again.
5) When it gets recompiled , it will either form framework.dex or classes.dex ,,,, click on it and select add to the jar of same name.
6) Now your jar file is completely deodexed.
I have taken the example of framework.jar but you can do it with other jars also with same procedure.
Dont forget to hit thanks
Credits:- Apktool Developer and Apps Developer

eboybasit said:
Note:- Select aapt version same as your androidversion
like for jb 4.1.2 aapt = 4.1
for jb 4.2 aapt = 4.2
Requirements:-
Apktool 1.5.2 (mobile apktool)
SystemUI.apk
SystemUI.odex
Patience.apk
Brain.jar
Procedure:-
1) Create A folder named Deodex in your sdcard.
2) Copy SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex to it.
3) Now using apktool decompile SystemUI.odex
4) When it gets decompiled recompile it again.
5) When it gets recompiled , it will either form SystemUI.dex or classes.dex ,,,, click on it and select add to the apk of same name.
6) Now your apk is completely deodexed.
I have taken the example of systemui.apk but you can do it with other apks also with same procedure.
Dont forget to hit thanks
Credits:- Apktool Developer and Apps Developer
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-deodex-app-pcfully-t2979042
For your information I already posted this guide here..... That also around 5 months ago

sdeepb said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-deodex-app-pcfully-t2979042
For your information I already posted this guide here..... That also around 5 months ago
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oh sorry i didn't it saw

sdeepb said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-deodex-app-pcfully-t2979042
For your information I already posted this guide here..... That also around 5 months ago
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I changed my guide now its for jar files

eboybasit said:
oh sorry i didn't it saw
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It's okay..... So what you'll do now

sdeepb said:
It's okay..... So what you'll do now
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My thread applicable to jar files now ,,,, so no issues with your thread

Okay....

sdeepb said:
Okay....
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Okay

Thread closed.
We already have an apk tool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-deodex-app-pcfully-t2979042

[HELP] JAVA problem

Hello everyone,
I have some problems with the tool to decompile the apk. I wanted to apply these two guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo.../how-to-add-ambient-display-settings-t2942838
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo.../mod-3-power-menu-stock-5-0-1-deodex-t2997128
But I get this when I start decompilation:
http://pastebin.com/eNrejMCh
Some help / suggestions?

Which apk decompiler do you use ? The output said the decompiler could not read / decompile the arsc file from your apk

F4uzan said:
Which apk decompiler do you use ? The output said the decompiler could not read / decompile the arsc file from your apk
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I use apkstudio-2.0.3b-windows, systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk come from Android M

ZenPluS said:
I use apkstudio-2.0.3b-windows, systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk come from Android M
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As far as I know, Android M is still unsupported for such operation (decompiling apk, etc) so you might want to wait until the decompiler become compatible with M releases

F4uzan said:
As far as I know, Android M is still unsupported for such operation (decompiling apk, etc) so you might want to wait until the decompiler become compatible with M releases
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uhh okay, thanks for your help! :good:

ZenPluS said:
uhh okay, thanks for your help!
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Happy to help ! Do post again if you encounter another issue