Installation Guide for Androguard

Androguard is an open-source tool designed to help security researchers and developers analyze Android application bytecode, such as DEX, ODEX, and APK files. Written in Python, Androguard is widely used for detecting security vulnerabilities and analyzing the behavior of Android apps.

This guide provides a step-by-step process to install Androguard on your system and start analyzing Android applications effectively.

System Requirements

Before installing Androguard, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Python 3.6 or higher: Androguard is written in Python, so it requires a compatible version of Python.
• pip: A package manager for Python to install the necessary dependencies.
• Git: Required to download Androguard from the GitHub repository.

Steps to Install Androguard

Install Python

First, verify whether Python is installed on your system. Open a terminal (or Command Prompt on Windows) and enter:

If Python is not installed, download it from Python.org and follow the installation instructions.

Install pip

Next, ensure pip is installed on your system. Pip is a package manager for Python, typically installed automatically with Python. To check, run:

If pip is not installed, you can install it using the following commands:

• On Linux:
  sudo apt-get install python3-pip

• On macOS:
  brew install pip3


Download and Install Androguard

Once Python and pip are set up, download Androguard from GitHub using Git. Run the following command in your terminal:

Navigate to the Androguard directory:

Now, install the required dependencies using pip:

Install the Androguard Library

Finally, install Androguard by running the following command:

This installs Androguard and makes it accessible via the command line.

Using Androguard

Once Androguard is installed, you can start analyzing Android application files. Below are some basic commands to get started:

• Analyze APK files:
  androguard apkinfo -i /path/to/your/app.apk

• Analyze DEX files:
  androguard dexdump -i /path/to/your/file.dex

• Unpack APK files:
  androguard axml -i /path/to/your/app.apk


Common Installation Issues

During installation, you may face some common issues:

• Python or pip not found: Ensure that Python and pip are installed correctly and their paths are added to the system’s PATH environment variable.
• Missing dependencies: If dependencies are missing, ensure you have run pip3 install -r requirements.txt to install the necessary libraries.

Conclusion

Androguard is an essential tool for anyone working in Android security or development. By following these installation steps, you can easily set up and start using Androguard to analyze APK, DEX, and ODEX files. Be sure to keep your system up to date and check the Androguard GitHub repository for the latest versions and updates.

See more details: https://code.google.com/archive/p/androguard/wikis/Installation.wiki