Security Tools For Android Pentesting

Static Analysis Tools

1. APKTool – Decompile/modify APK (smali-level)

2. Jadx / JD-GUI – Convert DEX to readable Java code

3. MobSF – Automated static + dynamic scanner

4. Androguard – Python tool for APK/DEX/smali analysis

5. Bytecode Viewer – Reverse engineering with multiple decompilers

6. ClassyShark – Explore APK classes/methods/manifest

7. QARK – Detects security issues in APKs

8. Enjarify / dex2jar – DEX to Java JAR conversion

9. APKLeaks – Extract secrets, tokens, and URLs

Dynamic Analysis Tools

1. Frida – Hook/modify functions at runtime

2. Objection – Runtime exploitation via Frida (no root required)

3. Xposed / LSPosed – Framework for modifying app behavior

4. Burp Suite – Intercept/modify network traffic

5. Drozer – Android app attack framework

6. Magisk – Systemless root; works with LSPosed modules

7. ADB – Debugging bridge for Android device

Logging Tools

1. Logcat – Default Android logging system (adb logcat)

2. Pidcat – Filtered Logcat output by package

3. MatLog – GUI log reader (useful for non-rooted devices)

4. XLog / Timber – In-app logging libraries used in apps

5. Logd – Android logging daemon behind logcat

6. Syslog – For rooted devices to log everything (system + kernel)

💡 Contribution

Feel free to raise issues or submit PRs to add more Android bug bounty and mobile hacking resources.