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:
python3 --version
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:
pip3 --version
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:
git clone https://github.com/androguard/androguard.git
Navigate to the Androguard directory:
cd androguard
Now, install the required dependencies using pip:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Install the Androguard Library
Finally, install Androguard by running the following command:
python3 setup.py install
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