# apktool
# Decompile and recompile Android APK files — extract resources, smali code, and manifest
# Docs: https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/statically+analyze+code/android

% android, apk, decompilation, resources

# Basic usage
apktool d <app.apk> -o output/

# Output to file
apktool b output/ -o rebuilt.apk


# --- Recipes (multi-tool chains) ---

# >> Quick APK Triage
# Check for packers/obfuscators
apkid <app.apk>
# Decompile to smali + resources
apktool d <app.apk> -o output/
# Check permissions
grep 'uses-permission' output/AndroidManifest.xml
# Decompile to Java source
jadx <app.apk> -d src/