Install Guide

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A minimum of Java 8 is required for running Apktool.

Windows

1. Download Windows wrapper script (Right click, Save Link As apktool.bat)
2. Download latest Apktool.
3. Rename downloaded jar to apktool.jar
4. Move both files (apktool.jar & apktool.bat) to your Windows directory (Usually C://Windows)
5. If you do not have access to C://Windows, you may place the two files anywhere then add that directory to your Environment Variables System PATH variable.
6. Try running apktool via command prompt

Linux

1. Download Linux wrapper script (Right click, Save Link As apktool)
2. Download latest Apktool.
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 are executable (chmod +x)
6. Try running apktool via cli

Mac

1. Download Mac wrapper script (Right click, Save Link As apktool)
2. Download latest Apktool.
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 are executable (chmod +x)
6. Try running apktool via cli

Brew

1. Install Homebrew as described in this page
2. Execute command brew install apktool in terminal
3. Try running apktool via cli

tip

Wrapper scripts are not needed, but helpful, so you don't have to type java -jar apktool.jar repeatedly.