Many guides are available to explain how to decompile with Apk tool, but none are noob friendly. But am sure, this guide will definitely help them. I don’t want to waste your time. So, let’s directly go to the procedure without the unnecessary introduction.
Requirements:
- Apktool
- Java JDK/JRE 32 bit
- Super Basic Cmd/terminal knowledge
DISCLAIMER : Best Android Blog would not be held responsible/liable for any damages that takes place to your device by following this procedure. So, do everything at your own risk.
Procedure:
- First download the Apk tool from here. Once downloaded 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:
- After that open 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.. (Include the ‘..’ and press enter after you type each command).
this will get you to back directory so now you will seeC:\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:
- Once you have done that now 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.
- This will install the devices framework to your system
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 you are decompiling, music is the folder you are creating for the decompiled apk)
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 yet, we cannot use the new apk’s. We have to take what we did and add it back to the original apk file t 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!!!!
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