2. APKTool
Description:
APKTool is a decompiler used for decompiling, modifying, and re-packaging Android APK files. It allows penetration testers to analyze app structure, examine source code, and modify Android apps.
Examples:
- Decompile APK:
- apktool d app.apk -o output_folder
- Decompile APK:
Explanation: Decompiles the APK file (app.apk) and saves the output to the folder output_folder.
- Rebuild APK:
- apktool b output_folder -o modified_app.apk
- Rebuild APK:
Explanation: Rebuilds the modified source files into a new APK (modified_app.apk) for further analysis or testing.