Need help with apk multi tool

[Androhacks_]

Well, I read @stelau4 's .net reflector tutorial and decided to try modding some games. But the problem is when I try to compile the APK (using option 18/ or option 12) I get a weird error and I can't figure out what the problem is.

I tried redownloading apkmutitool, but this problem is still here.

Here's a video showing the problem in action:

Spoiler

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:258)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:270)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:263)
at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:224)
at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:84)
Caused by: brut.directory.PathNotExist: apktool.yml
at brut.directory.AbstractDirectory.getFileInput(AbstractDirectory.java:105)
at brut.androlib.Androlib.readMetaFile(Androlib.java:254)
... 4 more
Picked up _JAVA_OPTIONS: -Xmx1024m

 

[Androhacks_]

I have no idea how to interpret that error, but is the apktool folder placed under the C drive and did you run the setup first and install the framework?

The folder is on my desktop, so yes its under C but i dont think i installed the framework, that might be the problem.... do you know which framewirk im supposed to install? I remember trying to pull dependencies from my device but it wouldnt connect to my phone.

 

[Androhacks_]

Download framework-res.apk

Alrighty, I'll download it and try to compile again. Will post back with results.

 

[Androhacks_]

Nope, still getting the same error :/

 

[Androhacks_]

Yes i did. It said to nake sure the apk was placed in the "other" folder, which it was.

 

[Androhacks_]

As you can see, it says it installed it.

 

[Androhacks_]

Well there's your problem, use option 15.

Just tried. Get the same exact error still.

 

[Androhacks_]

Try deleting and redownloading Apk Multitool. That's the only solution I can see from here. Maybe @stelau4 or one if the other EMT can help you.
Or try Advanced Apktool.

Alright. Ill try both. Thanks for trying to help me though, i appreciate it

 

[Cheene]

Use APK Multi Tools . Exe Vs Script Its More Handy Try Google It Or Goto XDA Forums Ver. 3 . 5 . 9

 

[BTG]

watch your folder length...best to put any tools as close to root folder and with short folder name

 

[Androhacks_]

watch your folder length...best to put any tools as close to root folder and with short folder name

Thanks for the suggestion. I've made the decision of not using apkmultitool since i don't need to decompile the .apk to get to the .dll or .so. As Stelau4 said, you only really need to decompile if dealing with modding smali or whatever, so I just use it to sign stuff.

 

[mikaelkorhonen88]

I was having a similar issue with APK Multi Tool, and this discussion helped me understand the basics. I also came across V9 APK while looking at different Android apps, so I was curious whether the same tool can be used with apps like that.