Apktool

Resource and smali decode/rebuild workflow for Android APKs.

When to use Apktool

Use Apktool when you need to:

• decode AndroidManifest.xml, resources, and smali from an APK
• patch permissions, intents, strings, layouts, or smali logic
• rebuild a modified APK for testing
• inspect resources without full Java decompilation

Use jadx when you want readable Java/Kotlin. Use Apktool when you intend to edit the app.

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