Disassembling resources to their nearly original form (including resources.arsc, XMLs, and 9.png files).
Organizing the decompiled code into a readable directory structure. Essential Commands for Your Reference Guide
This guide explores the functionalities of APKTool and provides the structural content you would find in a high-quality instructional PDF.
Furthermore, remember that reverse engineering should only be performed on applications you own or have explicit permission to analyze. Modifying and redistributing apps can violate terms of service and intellectual property laws. Conclusion
APKTool is an open-source tool used for reverse engineering 3rd party, closed, binary Android apps. It can decode resources to nearly original form and rebuild them after making modifications. It makes working with an app easier because of the project-like file structure and automation of repetitive tasks like building APKs. Key features include: