ANDRO
Android reverse engineering toolkit for security analysis
ANDRO
Powerful Android reverse engineering toolkit for security analysis, app decompilation, and vulnerability research.
Perfect For
Security researchers, ethical hackers, and developers interested in Android app analysis!
๐ About
ANDRO is a comprehensive toolkit for Android reverse engineering that helps security professionals and researchers analyze Android applications for vulnerabilities, understand app behavior, and perform security audits.
Key Features
- App Decompilation - Convert APK files to readable code
- Security Analysis - Identify vulnerabilities and security issues
- Code Inspection - Examine Smali code and app structure
- Vulnerability Research - Find and document security flaws
- Educational Tool - Learn Android security concepts
๐ ๏ธ Tech Stack
- Primary Language: Smali (Android bytecode)
- Tools: APKTool, dex2jar, JD-GUI
- Platform: Android
- Use Cases: Security research, penetration testing, app analysis
๐ฏ Available Issues (2)
๐ก Intermediate Issues
1. Create Security Documentation
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 4-5 hours | Skills: Security, Technical Writing
Write comprehensive security documentation covering ethical usage, legal considerations, and best practices.
What You'll Do:
- Document ethical hacking guidelines
- Explain legal considerations
- Add responsible disclosure process
- Include security best practices
- Create usage examples
What You'll Learn:
- Security documentation
- Ethical hacking principles
- Legal aspects of security research
- Responsible disclosure
๐ด Advanced Issues
2. Add Comprehensive Code Comments
Difficulty: Advanced | Time: 6-8 hours | Skills: Smali, Android, Documentation
Add detailed comments throughout the codebase explaining complex Smali operations.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze existing Smali code
- Add inline comments
- Document complex operations
- Explain Android internals
- Create code flow diagrams
What You'll Learn:
- Smali language
- Android internals
- Reverse engineering
- Code documentation
๐ Getting Started
Prerequisites
-
Java Development Kit (JDK)
# Install JDK 8 or higher sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk -
Android SDK
# Install Android SDK tools sudo apt install android-sdk -
APKTool
# Download and install APKTool wget https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads/apktool_2.7.0.jar
Quick Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/AryanVBW/ANDRO.git
cd ANDRO
# Install dependencies
./install.sh
# Run ANDRO
./andro.shBasic Usage
# Decompile an APK
./andro.sh decompile app.apk
# Analyze security
./andro.sh analyze app.apk
# Generate report
./andro.sh report app.apk๐ Documentation
- Installation Guide - Setup instructions
- Usage Guide - How to use ANDRO
- Security Guide - Ethical usage
- API Reference - Tool documentation
๐ค Contributing
We welcome contributions! Here's how to get started:
- Read the Contributing Guide
- Browse Available Issues
- Join our Community Discussions
- Follow our Code of Conduct
Contribution Areas
- ๐ Documentation - Security guides, tutorials
- ๐ Security - Vulnerability research
- ๐ Bug Fixes - Fix analysis issues
- โจ Features - New analysis capabilities
- ๐งช Testing - Test on different apps
- ๐ Translation - Translate documentation
๐ก Use Cases
For Security Researchers
- Analyze Android malware
- Find app vulnerabilities
- Research security flaws
- Document exploits
For Developers
- Understand app structure
- Learn Android internals
- Debug complex issues
- Reverse engineer features
For Students
- Learn Android security
- Practice reverse engineering
- Understand Smali code
- Build security skills
โ ๏ธ Legal & Ethical Considerations
Important
ANDRO is for educational and ethical security research only. Always obtain proper authorization before analyzing applications.
Ethical Usage Guidelines
- Get Permission - Only analyze apps you own or have authorization to test
- Responsible Disclosure - Report vulnerabilities responsibly
- Follow Laws - Comply with local laws and regulations
- Respect Privacy - Don't access or share private data
- Educational Purpose - Use for learning and legitimate security research
๐ Features
- โ APK Decompilation - Convert APK to readable code
- โ Security Analysis - Automated vulnerability scanning
- โ Code Inspection - Examine Smali and Java code
- โ Resource Extraction - Extract app resources
- โ Manifest Analysis - Analyze AndroidManifest.xml
- โ Permission Checker - Review app permissions
- โ Report Generation - Create detailed analysis reports
๐ Project Stats
- Stars: 80 โญ
- Forks: 20+
- Contributors: 5+
- Open Issues: 2
- License: MIT
- Last Updated: Active
๐ Links
๐ Learning Resources
Tutorials
Books
- "Android Security Internals" by Nikolay Elenkov
- "Android Hacker's Handbook" by Joshua J. Drake
- "Learning Android Forensics" by Oleg Skulkin
Communities
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Choose an issue above and start your security research journey with ANDRO!