Cloning APK
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Introduction
APK Editor Studio v1.5.0 release is finally out. It includes the long-awaited ability to clone APK (or, more technically, change the package name). However, the current state of this feature is marked experimental: certain applications are still not supported since the lack of information on this topic leaves us with no stable instructions or algorithms.
In this discussion, I would like to collect the community's knowledge that will help to improve the app cloning feature in APK Editor Studio or even help other users looking for the corresponding information for their own purposes.
Disclaimer
Neither the APK cloning feature nor this particular discussion encourages piracy. When cloning an Android application, make sure that its license allows this procedure.
Guides and Instructions
Current Algorithm
AndroidManifest.xmlold.package.nameentries are replaced withnew.package.name.res/old.package.nameentries are replaced withnew.package.name.smali*/old.package.nameentries are replaced withnew.package.name.Lold/package/nameentries are replaced withLnew/package/name.old/package/namedirectory is renamed tonew/package/name.smaliand allsmali_classesNdirectories.unknown/Share your Experience
APK Editor Studio is an open-source project, and it's within the power of the community to make it better.
Any help, tips, personal experience, and observations are welcome. Feel free to join the discussion.
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