Apktool: apktool not working with latest build tools : AndroidManifest.xml:1: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'compileSdkVersion' in package 'android'

[diksha3]

Information

1. Apktool Version (apktool -version) - 2.3.3
2. Operating System (Mac, Linux, Windows) - Mac
3. APK From? (Playstore, ROM, Other) - Other

Stacktrace/Logcat

AndroidManifest.xml:1: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'compileSdkVersion' in package 'android'
AndroidManifest.xml:1: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'compileSdkVersionCodename' in package 'android'
W: 
Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [/Users/dikshapandey/Documents/MaasCode/MaaS360Wrapper/Wrapper/apktools/mac/aapt, p, --min-sdk-version, 16, --target-sdk-version, 28, --version-code, 3, --version-name, 3.0, --no-version-vectors, -F, /var/folders/wg/_hyzh4rn2rj5z9csw3bpprtw0000gn/T/APKTOOL633620411444337482.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/android.arch.core_runtime.version, -0, META-INF/android.arch.lifecycle_livedata-core.version, -0, META-INF/android.arch.lifecycle_runtime.version, -0, META-INF/android.arch.lifecycle_viewmodel.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_animated-vector-drawable.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_appcompat-v7.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_design.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_recyclerview-v7.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-compat.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-core-ui.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-core-utils.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-fragment.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-media-compat.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-v4.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-vector-drawable.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_transition.version, -0, arsc, -I, /var/folders/wg/_hyzh4rn2rj5z9csw3bpprtw0000gn/T/1.apk, -S, /Users/dikshapandey/decompiled/res, -M, /Users/dikshapandey/decompiled/AndroidManifest.xml]
    at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:492)
    at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:426)
    at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:305)
    at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:270)
    at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:227)
    at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:75)

Steps to Reproduce

Frameworks

If this APK is from an OEM ROM (Samsung, HTC, LG). Please attach framework files
(.apks that live in /system/framework or /system/priv-app)

APK

If this APK can be freely shared, please upload/attach a link to it.

Questions to ask before submission

1. Have you tried apktool d, apktool b without changing anything? Yes
2. If you are trying to install a modified apk, did you resign it? Yes
3. Are you using the latest apktool version? Yes

[iBotPeaches]

Do you have an application? I don't recognize these resource(s) so must be from a new upcoming build.

[baloo30310]

Hello and thank you for your job.
I have a problem since the last update of apktools under Oréo with SAMSUNG NOTE 8.

I thought I saw that other people also he does not want to decompile the apk anymore.

[skdck]

delete /Users/XXXX/Library/apktool/framework/1.apk

[TomasKypta]

I'm seeing the same problem.
It happens on a new project created in Android Studio 3.2 Canary 17.
The project contains only code generated by Android Studio, nothing else.

In my case I see one extra warning for appComponentFactory (added in API level 28):

W: AndroidManifest.xml:1: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'compileSdkVersion' in package 'android'
W: 
W: AndroidManifest.xml:1: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'compileSdkVersionCodename' in package 'android'
W: 
W: AndroidManifest.xml:2: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'appComponentFactory' in package 'android'
brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): …

Important aspects of the project: compileSdkVersion is 28
and the project has 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.0.0-alpha1' dependency (this one adds appComponentFactory to the manifest).

[iBotPeaches]

Thanks for the information @TomasKypta , I will grab a demo build off Studio 3.2.

My IDE only wants to upgrade to 3.2beta4 or 3.3canary3 so I'll do the 3.2 beta

[iBotPeaches]

Just built a new application with API28 in 3.2beta4 Android Studio. Decoded and Rebuilt no error.

➜  Bug1842 apktool d app-debug.apk 
I: Using Apktool 2.3.4-92bec5-SNAPSHOT on app-debug.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: /Users/connortumbleson/Library/apktool/framework/1.apk
I: Regular manifest package...
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values */* XMLs...
I: Baksmaling classes.dex...
I: Baksmaling classes2.dex...
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Copying unknown files...
I: Copying original files...
➜  Bug1842 apktool b app-debug
I: Using Apktool 2.3.4-92bec5-SNAPSHOT
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling smali folder into classes.dex...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling smali_classes2 folder into classes2.dex...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
I: Building apk file...
I: Copying unknown files/dir...
I: Built apk...
➜  Bug1842 

Try

apktool empty-framework-dir --force

If you continue to have issues try the above command.

[dotjaz]

Examples like latest MacroDroid would fail to re-compile. Both attributes have to be manually removed.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid&hl=en_AU
https://apkpure.com/macrodroid-device-automation/com.arlosoft.macrodroid/download?from=details

[gidano]

Hi,
Nowadays, I do the same with every application, I don't know the cause. Unfortunately, I can't do translator work. I also tried the "apktool empty-framework-dir --force" command, I didn't get a solution.
Decompiling:
`--------------------------------------------------
Batch ApkTool : 3.7.2
APKTOOL : apktool_2.3.4.jar
Build in EXPERT mode : YES

Sign output APKs : YES

[] Decompiling PaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3.apk
I: Using Apktool 2.3.4 on PaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: binframework1.apk
I: Regular manifest package...
I: Decoding file-resources...
I: Decoding values */ XMLs...
I: Baksmaling classes.dex...
I: Baksmaling classes2.dex...
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Copying unknown files...
I: Copying original files...

DONE
Elapsed time: 1 min. 10 sec. `

Compiling:
`--------------------------------------------------
Batch ApkTool : 3.7.2
APKTOOL : apktool_2.3.4.jar
Build in EXPERT mode : YES

Sign output APKs : YES

[] Recompiling PaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3
I: Using Apktool 2.3.4
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling smali folder into classes.dex...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling smali_classes2 folder into classes2.dex...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_system) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_system) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_crash) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_crash) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_stats) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_stats) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_crash) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_stats) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_crash) failed
W: fakeLogOpen(/dev/log_stats) failed
W: C:BatchApkTool_INPUT_APKPaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3resvaluespublic.xml:15: error: Public symbol array/spring_depend declared here is not defined.
brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:UsersgidanAppDataLocalTempBAT_tempbrut_util_Jar_970597896526104612.tmp, p, --forced-package-id, 127, --min-sdk-version, 21, --target-sdk-version, 27, --version-code, 20190207, --version-name, 1.9.3, --no-version-vectors, -F, C:UsersgidanAppDataLocalTempBAT_tempAPKTOOL4172814149355971441.tmp, -0, arsc, -0, META-INF/android.arch.core_runtime.version, -0, META-INF/android.arch.lifecycle_livedata-core.version, -0, META-INF/android.arch.lifecycle_runtime.version, -0, META-INF/android.arch.lifecycle_viewmodel.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_animated-vector-drawable.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_appcompat-v7.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-compat.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-core-ui.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-core-utils.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-fragment.version, -0, META-INF/com.android.support_support-vector-drawable.version, -0, META-INF/services/org.threeten.bp.zone.ZoneRulesProvider, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_ab_share_pack_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00001.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00012.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_cab_background_top_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_divider_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_focused_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_longpressed_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_menu_hardkey_panel_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_popup_background_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_primary_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_switch_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_tab_indicator_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_textfield_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_textfield_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/notification_bg_low_normal.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/notification_bg_low_pressed.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/notification_bg_normal.9.png, -0, res/drawable-hdpi-v4/notification_bg_normal_pressed.9.png, -0, res/drawable-ldrtl-hdpi-v17/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-ldrtl-mdpi-v17/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-ldrtl-xhdpi-v17/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-ldrtl-xxhdpi-v17/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-ldrtl-xxxhdpi-v17/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_ab_share_pack_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00001.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00012.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_cab_background_top_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_divider_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_focused_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_longpressed_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_menu_hardkey_panel_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_popup_background_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_primary_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_switch_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_tab_indicator_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_textfield_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_textfield_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/notification_bg_low_normal.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/notification_bg_low_pressed.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/notification_bg_normal.9.png, -0, res/drawable-mdpi-v4/notification_bg_normal_pressed.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_ab_share_pack_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00001.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00012.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_cab_background_top_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_divider_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_focused_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_longpressed_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_menu_hardkey_panel_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_popup_background_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_primary_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_switch_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_tab_indicator_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/notification_bg_low_normal.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/notification_bg_low_pressed.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/notification_bg_normal.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xhdpi-v4/notification_bg_normal_pressed.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_ab_share_pack_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00001.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00012.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_cab_background_top_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_divider_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_focused_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_longpressed_holo.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_pressed_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_dark.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_list_selector_disabled_holo_light.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_menu_hardkey_panel_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_popup_background_mtrl_mult.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_primary_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_scrubber_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_switch_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_tab_indicator_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_activated_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxhdpi-v4/abc_textfield_search_default_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxxhdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00001.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxxhdpi-v4/abc_btn_switch_to_on_mtrl_00012.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxxhdpi-v4/abc_spinner_mtrl_am_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxxhdpi-v4/abc_switch_track_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, res/drawable-xxxhdpi-v4/abc_tab_indicator_mtrl_alpha.9.png, -0, arsc, -I, binframework1.apk, -S, C:BatchApkTool_INPUT_APKPaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3res, -M, C:BatchApkTool_INPUT_APKPaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3AndroidManifest.xml]
[] ---> Error recompiling "PaceCalendarWidget.1.9.3"

DONE with 1 ERRORS.
Elapsed time: 29 sec.
`
What is the solution?

Sincerelly,
gidano

[Separius]

any news on this?

[pcdarin]

C:SpyMAX-1vapktooltempAndroidManifest.xml:1: error: No resource identifier found for attribute 'compileSdkVersion' in package 'android'
W:

[RKursatV]

I had the same issue, and I solved it with "apktool empty-framework-dir" command