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README.md
1 ### Apktool 2 _This is the repository for Apktool. The website is at the [apktool.org](https://github.com/iBotPeaches/apktool.org) repository._ 3 4 [](https://github.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool/actions/workflows/test.yml) 5 [](https://github.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool/blob/master/LICENSE.md) 6 7 Apktool is a tool for reverse engineering third-party, closed, binary, Android apps. It can decode resources to nearly original form and rebuild them after making some modifications; it makes it possible to debug smali code step-by-step. It also makes working with apps easier thanks to project-like file structure and automation of some repetitive tasks such as building apk, etc. 8 9 Apktool is **NOT** intended for piracy and other non-legal uses. It could be used for localizing and adding features, adding support for custom platforms, and other GOOD purposes. Just try to be fair with the authors of an app, that you use and probably like. 10 11 #### Support 12 - [Project Page](https://apktool.org) 13 - [#apktool on libera.chat](https://web.libera.chat) 14 15 #### Security Vulnerabilities 16 17 If you discover a security vulnerability within Apktool, please send an e-mail to Connor Tumbleson at connor.tumbleson(at)gmail.com. All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed. 18 19 #### Links 20 - [Downloads](https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads) 21 - [Downloads Mirror](https://connortumbleson.com/apktool) 22 - [How to Build](https://apktool.org/docs/build) 23 - [Documentation](https://apktool.org/wiki/the-basics/intro) 24 - [Bug Reports](https://github.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool/issues) 25 - [Changelog/Information](https://apktool.org/blog) 26 - [XDA Post](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/util-dec-2-2020-apktool-tool-for-reverse-engineering-apk-files.1755243/) 27 - [Source (GitHub)](https://github.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool) 28 - [Source (Bitbucket)](https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/) 29 30 31 ## Sponsors 32 33 Special thanks goes to the following sponsors: 34 35 ### Sourcetoad 36 [Sourcetoad](https://sourcetoad.com/) is an award-winning software and app development firm committed to the co-creation of technology solutions that solve complex business problems, delight users, and help our clients achieve their goals. 37 38 <a href="https://www.sourcetoad.com" alt="Sourcetoad"> 39 <picture> 40 <img src="https://github.com/ibotpeaches/apktool/raw/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sourcetoad-horizontal.svg"> 41 </picture> 42 </a> 43 44 ### Emerge Tools 45 46 [Emerge Tools](https://www.emergetools.com) is a suite of revolutionary products designed to supercharge mobile apps and the teams that build them. 47 48 <a href="https://www.emergetools.com" alt="Emerge Tools"> 49 <picture> 50 <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="https://github.com/ibotpeaches/apktool/raw/master/.github/assets/sponsors/emerge-tools-vertical-white.svg"> 51 <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" srcset="https://github.com/ibotpeaches/apktool/raw/master/.github/assets/sponsors/emerge-tools-vertical-black.svg"> 52 <img src="https://github.com/ibotpeaches/apktool/raw/master/.github/assets/sponsors/emerge-tools-vertical-black.svg"> 53 </picture> 54 </a>