How to Download & Install Apktool in Linux & Windows?

Install Instructions:

Make sure to Install Java 8 Jdk Install on your Kali linux or windows?

If you don’t have click on Download Java JDK 8

Installation for Apktool

Windows:

1. First of all download Windows wrapper script (Right click, Save Link As apktool.bat)
2. In next step download apktool-2 latest version.
3. Make sure to rename downloaded jar to apktool.jar
4. Move both files (apktool.jar & apktool.bat) to your Windows directory (Usually C://Windows)
5. Try running apktool via command prompt

Linux:

1. First of all download Linux wrapper script (Right click, Save Link As apktool)
2. Now download apktool-2 latest version.
3. Rename downloaded jar to apktool.jar
4. Move both files (apktool.jar & apktool) to /usr/local/bin (root needed)
5. Make sure to give both files executable permissions (chmod +x)
6. Try running apktool via terminal

macOS:

1. First of all download Mac wrapper script (Right click, Save Link As apktool)
2. In Next step make sure to download apktool-2 latest Version.
3. Rename downloaded jar to apktool.jar
4. Move both files (apktool.jar & apktool) to /usr/local/bin (root needed)
5. Make sure both files have excutable permissions(chmod +x)
6. Try running apktool via terminal or CLI.

Note – Wrapper scripts are helpful in such a way that you don’t have to type java -jar apktool.jar over and over again.