[TOOL][WINDOWS][GUIDE][ - /4.4] SXDev-Noel Macwan's Apktool v2

Introduction:-

Hello !!
I want to share you the new apktool and guide to how to use the apktool , this apktool is based on apktool v2 which is in beta stage but still it has improved a lot then previous version and having compatibility for compiling with KitKat ROM

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Disclaimer:-

I'm not taking any responsibility if you brick your device while you mod anything using this apktool
You are doing this your own risk.
Skip this , If you don't want to loose root access if you loose you are require to root again .
Although its tested but if you will play with files in this mod then Its over you. 
I Hope you have read this carefully, Now move to next steps :

Requirement :-
click the mentioned file's name to download 

You need Java SE Runtime Environment to use this tool
This Apktool !

Instructions :-

Extract the apktool and place it any where 

copy your apk and  framework-res.apk and tw-framework to same folder with apktool
Open Command Prompt batch file present in the apktool

Decompile :

Code:

apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool d (nameofapp).apk

Some apps requires tw-framework for compiling it 
Just like in Xperia Devices tw-framework is named as SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
Example

Code:

apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if SemcGenericUxpRes.apk
apktool d (nameofapp).spk

You can start editing as you want

Recompile :

Code:

apktool b (nameofapp) 

Note : Don't write ".apk or .jar" when you recompile the file , you just need to give file name without writing file format

open original .apk using Winrar or 7zip go to folder semcmusic>dist, open semcmusic.apk using Winrar or 7zip

Drag & drop folder META-INF & Lib in original apk to Modified apk, set compression to store and click ok

To sign :
Move apk modified from folder semcmusic>dist to same folder with apktool
Open Command Prompt (CMD)
Example

Code:

java -jar SignApk.jar testkey.x509.pem testkey.pk8 semcmusic.apk semcmusic_signed.apk ( can be whatever name you give to your apk )

NOTE : Sign apk only for apps 3rd Party but you can use for system>app but not all apps

To zipalign :

Open Command Prompt (CMD)

Example

Code:

zipalign -fv 4 semcmusic_signed.apk semcmusic_signed_zipaligned.apk

How to Decompile/Recompile Jar/Editing classes.dex
Copy Jar file to same folder Apktool
Example
framework.jar
Decompile :
Open framework.jar using Winrar or 7zip and extract classes.dex
Drag & drop classes.dex to Quick-Baksmali (CMD)
if done, you can find folder classes-out
now you can start editing smali file using Notepad++
Recompile :
Drag & drop folder classes-out to Quick-Smali (CMD)
if done, you can find New file "new-classes.dex"
rename file to classes.dex
Open framework.jar using Winrar or 7zip
Drag & drop file classes.dex modified to framework.jar using Winrar or 7zip set compression to normal

Credits:-

 Brut.all for apktool
 Yorzua for Sign apk tool/file
 Team Reject for Quick baksmali/smali file

If you like my works and you want to me continue
then please make dropbox account from below account so that i will get more space for uploading and i can upload big files and provide you direct link
https://db.tt/YhIfRFIl
Thanks a lot !

Regards 

Noel Macwan

Author/ Admin @ SXDevelopers !