Updating the manifest in an compiled .apk file

jez0o0z · by **jez0o0z** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:12 pm

I'm looking for a way to update the AndroidManifest.xml (or a resource file) in an already compiled apk file.

I'm thinking the aapt tool is the way to go, but I haven't been able to get it to work.

Any ideas?

MrSnowflake · by **MrSnowflake** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:35 pm

I guess you can't as that would change the footprint and thus the sign isn't valid anymore.

jez0o0z · by **jez0o0z** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:37 pm

Thanks for the response.

Is it possilbe to re-sign the updated apk, or would I have to a complete rebuild?

I'm looking for a way to configure the app after the apk has been created, I'd welcome any other ideas on how to go about doing this.

MrSnowflake · by **MrSnowflake** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:19 pm

You only have to repackage it and then, ofcourse, sign it.

Updating the manifest in an compiled .apk file

Updating the manifest in an compiled .apk file

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