- original/ (original manifest and signature files) - res/ (decoded resources: layouts, drawables, values) - smali/ (Smali code – human-readable Dalvik bytecode) - AndroidManifest.xml (now readable) - apktool.yml (metadata)
Common errors & fixes
: Ensure a signature is applied (Apktool M usually prompts for this automatically). A signed APK is required for Android to allow installation. apktool m tutorial
Modern apps often use "Split APKs" (bundles), which are hard to modify. Apktool M's feature allows you to merge these components ( .apks , .xapk , .apkm ) into a single standard .apk file for easier editing. - original/ (original manifest and signature files) -
Install on device