v2.3

ACVTool version 2.3 overcomes Apktool limitations and enhances Multidex support, enabling it to handle even the most complex apps.

In this version:

• Directly use of smali/baksmali jars to manipulate smali files
• ACVPatcher replaces Apktool for DEX file rewriting and AndroidManifest modifications
• Enhanced Multidex support for densely packed apps
• Other code improvements

Full Changelog: v2.0...v2.3

ACVTool v2.0

ACVTool Version 2.0 MULTIDEX represents a significant upgrade from the previously published ACVTool 0.2 and ACVCut 1.0. Originally developed by Aleksandr Pilgun at the University of Luxembourg, these tools are the result of his original research and can be accessed via the Zenodo repository and GitHub releases. The release of ACVTool 2.0 introduces new functionality and improvements that impact all files under the github.com/pilgun/acvtool URL. ACVTool 2.0 adheres to the Apache 2.0 license.

The following changes apply to ACVTool 2.0, including but not limited to:

• Shrinking functionality and other improvements initially released under the ACVCut name (https://github.com/pilgun/acvcut)
• Updated Apkil Tree Structure
• Multidex support in terms of instrumenting, report generation and shrinking
• Multi-apk installation support
• Instrumentation implementation improvements
• Shrinking implementation improvements
• Report generation improvements
• Additional commands (snap, flush, calculate, shrink)
• Major code refactoring

Full Changelog: v0.2...v2.0

ACVTool v0.2

The release of ACVTool 2018.