| Version | Key Updates | Supported Android Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Based on Apktool 2.3.3; Added support for Oreo. | Android Oreo | | v4.1.0 | Based on Apktool 2.0.0-RC3; Added support for Lollipop. | Android Lollipop | | v4.0.0 | Added "Only Recompile," "Recompile and Sign," and "Recompile and Zipalign" options. | Android Marshmallow | | v3.0.0 | Added "More Menu" with batch options and a "Decompile All Files" feature. | - | | v2.0.0 | Added support for JAR files and the "Zipalign Files" option. | - | | v1.0.0 | Initial release focusing on Sony Xperia compatibility. | - |
Enhanced capabilities to handle, decode, and recompile native code within APKs, such as .so files. advanced apktool v4.2.0
Advanced ApkTool v4.2.0 is not just a GUI wrapper; it is a thoughtfully designed toolkit that empowers anyone, from hobbyists to security researchers, to delve into the world of Android APK modification. While it may not support the very latest Android APIs without a manual update of the core apktool.jar , its core workflow of decompiling, editing, rebuilding, signing, and zipalining has stood the test of time. For Windows users looking for a reliable and user-friendly way to reverse-engineer or customize Android applications, Advanced ApkTool remains an invaluable asset. | Version | Key Updates | Supported Android
Advanced APKTool v4.2.0 bridges the gap between deep technical analysis and workflow automation, making it an indispensable asset for modern Android reverse engineering tasks. | Android Marshmallow | | v3
The performance of Advanced ApkTool v4.2.0 is directly linked to the version of the embedded apktool.jar . The main release supports up to Android Oreo (8.x) with apktool 2.3.3 . For newer Android versions (Pie/9.0+), users can manually update the apktool.jar in the tool's folder to the latest version from the official Apktool website to improve compatibility.