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dexdump: Output results to a file.
$ dexdump -o ${filename} ${filename-apk}
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The command "dexdump -o ${filename} ${filename-apk}" is a command line tool that allows you to analyze the contents of an Android application (APK) file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "dexdump" is the name of the command-line tool. It is used to inspect the compiled Dalvik Executable (DEX) file, which is the executable file format used by Android.
  • "-o" is an option used to specify the output file where the analysis will be stored.
  • "${filename}" is a placeholder that represents the desired output file name. This should be replaced with the actual name you want to give to the output file.
  • "${filename-apk}" is another placeholder that represents the input APK file name. This should be replaced with the actual name of the APK file you want to analyze.

So, when you run this command, it will execute the "dexdump" tool and provide the analysis of the specified APK file. The analysis will be saved in the specified output file (with the name you provide).

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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