Apktool M is a mobile-first powerhouse for Android enthusiasts, allowing you to decompile, modify, and recompile applications directly on your phone without needing a PC. Developed by Maximoff, it bridges the gap between the complex command-line Apktool and the portability of mobile devices.

version: 2.0.0 apkFileName: original.apk isFrameworkApk: false usesFramework: ids: - 1 sdkInfo: minSdkVersion: '21' targetSdkVersion: '30' packageInfo: forcedPackageId: '127' renameManifestPackage: null versionInfo: versionCode: '123' versionName: '1.2.3' compressionType: false doNotCompress: - arsc - png

When you decode an APK, Apktool generates apktool.yml inside the output folder. It contains metadata needed to rebuild correctly.

You can also replace images in res/drawable-hdpi/ or edit AndroidManifest.xml to change permissions.

APKTool M is powerful, but sometimes you need extra utilities:

APKTool M is available on the Google Play Store due to policy restrictions on reverse engineering tools. You must sideload it.