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UNABLE TO DECOMPILE ([Tool]Advanced ApkTool v3.0.0[Windows][02/09/2014])
HI,
I encountered an error when trying to decompile an apk file. Please help. What's the reason why such this error occurs?
Thanks in advance.
Error message: "Windows cannot find '1-BDFreak\DecompileFile.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

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Sign The Apk
How can i put my custon apk signature? its a .keys or something like that in the Advanced apktool?

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Not Decompile framework-res.apk sony Z android 4.4.4
Log For : framework-res.apk
Log Type : Decompiling
Log Recorded At : 28 2014-10- 15:00:47,57
Log Recorded By : Advanced ApkTool v3.0.0 By BDFreak
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W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=somc, name=drawable, value=0x010805f9
W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=somc, name=color, value=0x02060003
W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=somc, name=drawable, value=0x01080720
W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=somc, name=color, value=0x02060002
W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=somc, name=drawable, value=0x010805fd
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hello..
when i recompile an apk there is in the last two lines a message SYNTAXERROR... why?? the apk goes well after it but the message??thx

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Thnks. Worked well for me.

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Im getting this error when recompiling :
Code:
Log For : SystemUI.apk
Log Type : Recompiling
Log Recorded At : 01 2015-01- 7:16:30.12
Log Recorded By : Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0 By BDFreak
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W: Could not find sources
D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml:35: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar'.
D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml:36: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar'.
D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml:41: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar'.
D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml:51: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar'.
D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res\values\styles.xml:151: error: Error retrieving parent for item: No resource found that matches the given name '@android:style/TextAppearance.StatusBar.Ticker'.
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [C:\Users\MatanUsr\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_7443338616867257935.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 21, --version-code, 21, --version-name, 5.0.1-1602158, -F, C:\Users\MatanUsr\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL7585641528169933212.tmp, -I, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\1-BDFreak\Frameworks\1.apk, -S, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:437)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:374)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:277)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:250)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:225)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:84)
Caused by: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [C:\Users\MatanUsr\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_7443338616867257935.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 21, --version-code, 21, --version-name, 5.0.1-1602158, -F, C:\Users\MatanUsr\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL7585641528169933212.tmp, -I, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\1-BDFreak\Frameworks\1.apk, -S, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:488)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:423)
... 5 more
Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [C:\Users\MatanUsr\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_7443338616867257935.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 21, --version-code, 21, --version-name, 5.0.1-1602158, -F, C:\Users\MatanUsr\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL7585641528169933212.tmp, -I, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\1-BDFreak\Frameworks\1.apk, -S, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\res, -M, D:\ANDROID_ROOT\apktool\AdvancedApkTool\3-Out\SystemUI.apk\AndroidManifest.xml]
at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:89)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:482)
... 6 more
I get this error even when Im recompiling straight after decompiling

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hhhhhhhhhhelp
Recompiling : 1.apk
Started : 05-01-2015 23:52:27.19
I: Using Apktool 2.0.0-RC3 on 1.apk
I: Smaling smali folder into classes.de
I: Building resources...
Complete : Yes
Success : No
Ended : 05-01-2015 23:52:36.98

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Syriamanal said:
How can i put my custon apk signature?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231561

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help
the system cannot find the file specified
Help please

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whats wrong with mine?
dear friends
i try to decompile and recompile, when its on recompile stage its always say complete yes , succes : no
please help, what should i do?
thank you very much

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Thank you so much
before I think I stupid because never succes recompile, but this tool is awesome, all apk succes recompile, sign, zipalign, and installed on my device.. thanks, good job ..

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Why return to the compilation fails
Why return to the compilation fails？？？
Log For : KeyguardSPlannerWidget.apk
Log Type : Recompiling
Log Recorded At : 2015 11-02-周三 10:48:56.77
Log Recorded By : Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0 By BDFreak
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Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:245)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:257)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:250)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:225)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:84)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:103)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:240)
... 4 more
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could you tell me how to solve this question？

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when i was recompiling an apk file a got the following errors as attached, plz help

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hi guys, this is the first time I decompile and recompile systeUI KitKat and I have a problem here.
I use this tool to decompile and recompile my systemUI I just replace one image and some value in the string but after I plug in my device I get my statusbar lost and my ScreenLock became black.
is there someone know a solution for this?
for information:
OS: KK 4.4.2

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Thanks

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i use v 4.1.0
had unsuccess decompiling systemui
here the log
[code}
Log For : SystemUI.apk
Log Type : Decompiling
Log Recorded At : Fri 15-05-2015 16:41:15.22
Log Recorded By : Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0 By BDFreak
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Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Could not decode arsc file
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:54)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibResources.java:604)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.java:74)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.java:66)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:49)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:93)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:169)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:85)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: Expected: 0x001c0001, got: 0x00000000
at brut.util.ExtDataInput.skipCheckInt(ExtDataInput.java:48)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.StringBlock.read(StringBlock.java:43)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:95)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:81)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:49)
... 7 more
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[/code]

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Xiami Music apk , translate from Chine to Spanish
Hi,
xiami-android-spark_701287.apk
The app work perfect in me find7, download music free
I translate string.xml from chine to spanish in app Xiami Music..
After decompile and modify the "string.xml" file that belongs to the "values" folder, compiled and signed application. I return to install, all ok, but links are not working.
If I do not make any modifications to the application, and perform the same operation, the same applies, links are not working.
I use framework of oppo find7.
The application is supplied for any android device, if so use that framework? Is necesary?
Thanks if you help me solve the problem.
I have movil lenguage in spanish-US.

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Got an error when recompiling apk
well, i guess i need help here when using Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0.
everything runs well from installing framework-res.apk to decompiling an apk. But when i tried to recompile the apk, it didn't work.
here's the log :
Log For : test-1.apk
Log Type : Recompiling
Log Recorded At : Tue 16-06-2015 11:19:58.01
Log Recorded By : Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0 By BDFreak
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..\3-Out\test-1.apk\smali\com\amazon\inapp\purchasing\ContentDownloadRequest$1.smali[28,0] mismatched input '' expecting END_METHOD_DIRECTIVE
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Could not smali file: com/amazon/inapp/purchasing/ContentDownloadRequest$1.smali
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliBuilder.buildFile(SmaliBuilder.java:71)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliBuilder.build(SmaliBuilder.java:55)
at brut.androlib.src.SmaliBuilder.build(SmaliBuilder.java:41)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildSourcesSmali(Androlib.java:371)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildSources(Androlib.java:298)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:282)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:256)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:225)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:84)
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FYI, i didn't do anything with files (modifying it). What i did just decompile and recompile. I just wanna try if this tool works.
can someone help me?
much appreciated..

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Hi, thanks for the version Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0.
I am a newbie, I try to decompile Xperia Movie Creator 3.1.A.0.5 but getting error log (as attached).
Appreciate it if you can help me.
I am not able to attache attachment in this reply.
The log starts like this:
Log For : MovieCreator_3.1.A.0.5.apk
Log Type : Decompiling
Log Recorded At : 10 2015-08- 10:53:00.68
Log Recorded By : Advanced ApkTool v4.1.0 By BDFreak
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W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=android, name=label, value=0x7f100134
and it ends like this
W: Could not decode attr value, using undecoded value instead: ns=android, name=value, value=0x7f0e0007
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.err.UndefinedResObject: resource spec: 0x7f100134
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResPackage.getResSpec(ResPackage.java:59)
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResTable.getResSpec(ResTable.java:57)
at brut.androlib.res.data.ResTable.getResSpec(ResTable.java:53)
at brut.androlib.res.data.value.ResReferenceValue.getReferent(ResReferenceValue.java:60)
at brut.androlib.res.data.value.ResReferenceValue.encodeAsResXml(ResReferenceValue.java:47)
at brut.androlib.res.data.value.ResScalarValue.encodeAsResXmlAttr(ResScalarValue.java:45)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ResAttrDecoder.decode(ResAttrDecoder.java:41)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.AXmlResourceParser.getAttributeValue(AXmlResourceParser.java:369)
at org.xmlpull.v1.wrapper.classic.XmlPullParserDelegate.getAttributeValue(XmlPullParserDelegate.java:69)
at org.xmlpull.v1.wrapper.classic.StaticXmlSerializerWrapper.writeStartTag(StaticXmlSerializerWrapper.java:267)
at org.xmlpull.v1.wrapper.classic.StaticXmlSerializerWrapper.event(StaticXmlSerializerWrapper.java:211)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.XmlPullStreamDecoder$1.event(XmlPullStreamDecoder.java:83)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.XmlPullStreamDecoder.decode(XmlPullStreamDecoder.java:141)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.XmlPullStreamDecoder.decodeManifest(XmlPullStreamDecoder.java:153)
at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ResFileDecoder.decodeManifest(ResFileDecoder.java:134)
at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.decode(AndrolibResources.java:296)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.decodeResourcesFull(Androlib.java:131)
at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:101)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:165)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:81)
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Please help, thanks,
Marcus