What is APK Studio?
APK Studio is an open-source, cross-platform IDE based on Qt that makes reverse-engineering Android application packages a breeze. It features a user-friendly interface complete with a code editor that supports syntax highlighting for *.smali code files.
Features of APK Studio
- Cross-platform compatibility: Works on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.
- Decompile, recompile, sign, and install APKs.
- Built-in code editor supporting
*.java,*.smali,*.xml,*.ymlfiles with syntax highlighting. - Integrated viewer for images (
*.gif,*.jpg,*.jpeg,*.png). - Hex editor for binary files.
Getting Started with APK Studio
To quickly decompile an Android app, you might also consider using DeAPK – Online APK Decompiler. It leverages apktool and jadx to offer seamless decompiling capabilities.
Building APK Studio
Instructions for building APK Studio from source can be found in the Wiki. Before you jump in, ensure that your JAVA_HOME environment variable is properly set up to point to a valid Java installation for jadx to function correctly.
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues while using APK Studio, check the Console output at the bottom of the IDE. This section displays the commands that were executed, which can help you debug the problem. For issues related directly to APK Studio, you can report them here on GitHub. Please note that any issue encountered with apktool is not an issue with APK Studio itself. Always validate the context of the issue before opening a support ticket.
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Credits
- iBotPeaches for apktool.
- patrickfav for uber-apk-signer.
- skylot for jadx.
- probonopd for linuxdeployqt.
- Jürgen Skrotzky for Qt-Frameless-Window-DarkStyle.
- Antonio Davide for QHexView.
- p.yusukekamiyamane for Fugue icons.
- Icons8 for various icons.
- Surendrajat for maintaining the project during hiatus periods.
Disclaimer
As with apktool, APK Studio is not designed for piracy or any illegal use. It can be used for purposes such as localizing, adding features, supporting custom platforms, or analyzing applications.
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