ToolsFebruary 9, 20261 min readby 0xt0pus

jadx-gui

Android APK decompiler with GUI that opens APK files directly for source code analysis

#android#mobile-pentesting#reverse-engineering

jadx-gui

Description

A graphical Android APK decompiler that can open APK files directly without needing to first convert them to JAR format. It provides a convenient way to browse decompiled Java source code and application resources.

Usage 1: Open an APK File Directly

Open jadx-gui and load the APK file directly to view the decompiled source code without any intermediate conversion steps.

Command:

jadx-gui

Then open the APK file directly from within the application.

Usage 2: Analyse Strings and Resources

Navigate through the decompiled APK resources to inspect strings and other values.

Path to strings:

resources.arsc/res/values/strings.xml

Notes

  • Unlike the dex2jar + jd-gui workflow, jadx-gui can open APK files directly, making it a more streamlined option for quick analysis.
  • Useful for inspecting hardcoded strings, API keys, and other sensitive data stored in the application resources.