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Re:.apks are just .zips; semi-legally hacking software for o... by saagarjha on Saturday March 28, 2026 @05:20AM (#47552964)
They are typically encrypted, though.
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Re:.apks are just .zips; semi-legally hacking software for o... by zffr on Saturday March 28, 2026 @10:28PM (#47559922)
Well the executable binaries inside IPAs are encrypted, but the IPA bundles themselves are typically unencrypted. You should be able to see unencrypted assets inside of them
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