How to convert a Apktool 1.5.2 compatible smali file to Apktool 2.0.0 compatible smali file and vice versa

Gurpreet Singh‎ Mediatek Android Art and Dev Reborn
June 28 at 11:41pm · Edited ·

‪#‎Guide‬
In this guide , I will tell "How to convert a Apktool 1.5.2 compatible smali file to Apktool 2.0.0 compatible smali file and vice versa "
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1. Apktool 2.0.0 & 1.5.2
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2. Any apk that can be decompiled and recompiled by both Apktool versions ( I have given link of one below , use any rom framework to compile it )
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Apk Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2dfFRqw6DVcQTZBME5xTlVKVms/view?usp=sharing
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You can use any apk in the place of this apk but make sure that it can be decompiled and recompiled by both Apktool versions
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1. Suppose if you are having smali files that are not compatible with Apktool 2.0.0 ( which means they are compatible with Apktool 1.5.2 ).
2. Decompile the Apk ( That can be Decompiled and Recompiled by both Apktool versions ) using the Apktool 1.5.2
3. Now add your smali files in this Decompiled apk that you want to convert. Now after adding your files , Recompile and Sign your apk.
4. Now Decompile this new apk using the Apktool 2.0.0.
5. Congrats , your smali files are now get converted into Apktool 2.0.0 compatible files.
6. Collect your files from this Decompiled apk and use then where you want to use them.
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NOTE - Just replaced the Apktool versions with each other in the guide's procedure for converting Apktool 2.0.0 compatible to Apktool 1.5.2 compatible. Rest all is same
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XDA
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