Android - Error when building project to APK file using apktool

Question

I have an APK file named: MyApp.apk. First I decode it using apktool:

apktool d MyApp.apk

It generates project folder: MyApp. Then I import it to Eclipse to edit it.
I create a new class as an Activity inside the MyApp project.
After finishing, I export the project to an APK file using apktool again:

apk b MyApp

It generates an APK file which I name Final_MyApp.apk. After, I sign it.
When I install Final_MyApp.apk using:

adb install Final_MyApp.apk

My application does not run. How can I fix it?

you always same question.... [Android - How to decode and decompile any APK file?][1] [ANdroid - Run APK file after edited using apktool get error : [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]][2] [1]: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14975618/android-how-to-decode-and-decompile-any-apk-file [2]: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14994166/android-run-apk-file-after-edited-using-apktool-get-error-install-parse-fai — dmnlk, Feb 22 '13 at 05:13
It's same Project but there are 3 problems. You don't see that ? — green.android, Feb 22 '13 at 07:11

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Aug 11 '17 at 12:32

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adb install only installs your application on the device.
To start your application, you have to call the activity manager (am)

adb shell am start -n com.package.name/com.package.name.ActivityName

See this post for more information: https://stackoverflow.com/a/4567928/1321873.

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Rajesh

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Aug 11 '17 at 12:40

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I think you cannot include your new activity into your android manifest file. That's why your APK does not run.

Also store your apk in C or D folder and try like this

adb install C:\Final_MyApp.apk

edited Aug 11 '17 at 12:40

j_4321

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answered Feb 22 '13 at 05:14

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