How to rename an apk package name with aapt / apktool?

Question

I'm looking to rename an apk package name with existing tools like aapt or apktool.

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I tried to adapt the command aapt p -f --rename-manifest-package com.mynewpackagename -M AndroidManifest.xml -F myapp.apk -I android.jar -S res

But it gives an error.

Answer 1

You can decompile the apk using apktool: apktool d apk_path.apk and change this property in apk_path/apktool.yml

renameManifestPackage: new.package.name