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apktool

Unpacks an APK to smali and resources to read its logic and secrets.

Unpacks an Android APK into its smali code and resources, and repacks it. It is used to read the app's logic, find embedded endpoints, keys or credentials, and to modify it.

Family File analysis & reversing

Flags d <app>.apk

Concepts APK analysis (reversing Android apps)

Installation

sudo apt install -y apktool

Useful commands2 commands

Appears in

Some machines where its use is documented; not an exhaustive list.