Tutorial How to install unsigned APK using Core Patch module (Root & Xposed required)

AndnixSH

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Core Patch is a module for Xposed Framework to disable signature verification, directly modify the APK, and downgrade the App.

What is difference between Core Patch and Lucky Patcher:

- Lucky Patcher does not need Xposed, it's patching the system files directly. It does have Xposed way though but same way as normal. However, the bypass techniques is very outdated. It does not support signature scheme v2, v3 and v4 well, the success rate to install unsigned APK is likely 30%. I had asked chelpus to fix signature bypass multiple times but he never responded!

- Core Patch fully bypassed signature checks, it works a lot better, supports signature scheme v2, v3 and v4.

WARNING: ENVIORNMENT MAY BRICK AFTER INSTALLING XPOSED. BACKUP YOUR DATA FIRST BEFORE PROCEED
If you are using VM app, reinstall the rom, you will lose your data
If you are using emulator, just reinstall emulator without uninstalling. NO data would be loss unless you unchecked preserve data option
If you are using Magisk on Android device, reboot into Safe Mode. Most modern Android devices support pressing a special key combo at boot to enter Safe Mode as an emergency option. Magisk will detect Safe Mode being activated, and all modules will be disabled. Then reboot back to normal mode (the module disable state persists) and manage your modules through the Magisk app.

Requirements:
- Rooted device/emulator/virtual machine with SuperSU, Superuser or Magisk
- Xposed or LSPosed

Xposed installation:
For Android 8.1 and above (Magisk):
You need Magisk with LSposed module. For emulator, use Magisk-Delta and install Magisk into system pertition

Magisk v24 and up
1. Enabled Zygisk in Magisk settings, if not enabled already
2. Download latest LSPosed zygisk release.zip Releases · LSPosed/LSPosed
3. Open Magisk, go to Module. Tap Install from storage and select .zip file of LSposed you just downloaded
4. Reboot

Magisk v23 and below
1. Download latest Riru - Core Releases · RikkaApps/Riru
2. Download latest LSPosed zygisk release.zip Releases · LSPosed/LSPosed
3. Open Magisk, go to Module. Tap Install from storage and select .zip file of Riru
4. Tap Install from storage and select .zip file of LSposed
5. Reboot

For Android 5.0-8.1 (Magisk, SuperSU or other superusers):
For Magisk:
Download systemless Xposed installer: Releases · bibarub/xposed
Full guide: How to install systemless Xposed Framework on Magisk for Android 5.0 - 8.1 - Platinmods.com - Android & iOS MODs, Mobile Games & Apps

For SuperSU or other superusers:
Download Xposed Installer v3.1.5 with fixed connection: https://github.com/KhanhNguyen9872/xposed/raw/main/xposed.apk

Check your architecture before installing Xposed, so you don't brick your system. Example: if your arch is x86, choose "Android x.x.x x86"

If you use virtual machine app such as VMOS, X8Sandbox, etc which supports root and Xposed, I recommended you to install it by enabling Xposed in VM settings. Please refer to the individual website or search for tutorial for more infomation

For Android 4.0.3-4.4.4 (SuperSU or other superusers):
Download Xposed Installer v2.7: https://repo.andnixsh.com/tools/Xposed/Xposed Installer v2.7 (Android 4.x.x).apk

You can install Xposed straight forward without internet connection

Core Patch installation:
1. Download and Install Core Patch (核心破解)
- Core Patch 2.0 for Android 4.4-7
- Core Patch 2.2 for Android 7-10
- Core Patch 3.x for Android 10-12
- Core Patch 4.0-4.3 for Android 10-13
- Core Patch 4.4> for Android 9-14

Latest versions:
github.com

Releases · LSPosed/CorePatch

Disable signature verification For Android. Contribute to LSPosed/CorePatch development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com github.com

Older versions:
mega.nz

File folder on MEGA

mega.nz mega.nz

2. Enable the module in Xposed/LSposed

For LSPosed: Access LSposed from the notification. Click on Modules (Puzzle icon), click on Core Patch, and enable module for Core Patch and leave it check on System framework only

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For old Xposed Installer: Check "Core Patch" in modules section

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3. Reboot the system

That's all. Enjoy installing unsigned APKs

For better compatibility, you might want to enable Lucky Patcher on Xposed too. Sometimes unsigned APK works along with Lucky Patcher and Core Patch together. See the tutorial for Lucky Patcher: How to install unsigned APK using Lucky Patcher (Xposed method) - Platinmods.com - Android & iOS MODs, Mobile Games & Apps

Opening CorePatch Settings:
Core Patch 3.x and above
- LSPosed: Modules -> Core Patch -> Click on gear icon

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You should see this screen. This is Core Patch 4.5 with many options

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Core Patch 2.x: Launch the app from the app drawer

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Warning:
Android 9 and above has extra security which may prevent you from logging in with Play Games even you installed unsigned APK. If this is the case, please use VM apps instead https://platinmods.com/threads/list-of-virtual-machine-android-apps-with-root.131922/

If you are not be able to install unsigned APK, check if the Core Patch and Xposed configuration is correct, and check if unsigned APK is valid and not corrupted. You can contact the author of the mod to have a look. Alternatively you can try Install signed APK on top of original version without having to uninstall it. Your save data will be intact and Google login will still work until you reboot your device. Some games still logged in as Google even after it doesn't work, but don't log out because you can't login again until you install original APK

Issues:
If you encounter any issues with Core Patch, please report an issue on Github repo. Search before reporing. Issues · LSPosed/CorePatch
 

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Thank you very much for the detailed and necessary instructions!
But... Why to install so many different applications and to make even more different manipulations when there is the simplest and a way clear to all to make too most only through one application, the LuckyPatcher application!!! This one combine will do everything!
I have Android 10, all Android patches installed via LP and unsigned apk set off!
Praise and glory to the great Chelpa!
 
zverilius said:
Thank you very much for the detailed and necessary instructions!
But... Why to install so many different applications and to make even more different manipulations when there is the simplest and a way clear to all to make too most only through one application, the LuckyPatcher application!!! This one combine will do everything!
I have Android 10, all Android patches installed via LP and unsigned apk set off!
Praise and glory to the great Chelpa!
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Read the first line in the whole Thread.
"Core Patch is a small tool based on the xposed module. It works better than Lucky Patcher "
 
zverilius said:
Thank you very much for the detailed and necessary instructions!
But... Why to install so many different applications and to make even more different manipulations when there is the simplest and a way clear to all to make too most only through one application, the LuckyPatcher application!!! This one combine will do everything!
I have Android 10, all Android patches installed via LP and unsigned apk set off!
Praise and glory to the great Chelpa!
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Of course there is a cons that you need Xposed installed. Lucky Patcher's bypass techniques is very outdated. It does not support signature scheme v2, v3 and v4 well, the success rate to install unsigned APK is likely 30%. I had asked chelpus to fix signature bypass multiple times but he never responded!
I had asked chelpus to fix signature bypass multiple times but he does not respond!
So if you want fixes to LP, you can try to contact chelpus
 
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AndnixSH said:
Of course there is a cons that you need Xposed installed. Lucky Patcher's bypass techniques is very outdated. It does not support signature scheme v2, v3 and v4 well, the success rate to install unsigned APK is likely 30%. I had asked chelpus to fix signature bypass multiple times but he never responded!
I had asked chelpus to fix signature bypass multiple times but he does not respond!
So if you want fixes to LP, you can try to contact chelpus
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Ok, thanks for a more detailed explanation!
At the next flashing of the phone to another firmware, I will definitely try the installation method through the Magisk repository that you specified !!!!
 
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AndnixSH said:
Updated the thread. Do not forget the risks when flashing xposed
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All bow!
I was very interested in this topic and I began to study it deeply, if I may, then I will add a few instructions on my own)))
Sorry for my nasty English translation ((

EdXposed installation procedure:

1 / Riru - Core set first and reboot / version 19.5 / 19.6 / 19.7 work.
19.7 update from 02.27.20 costs, put through the Magisk repository.

2 / Riru - we put EdXposed second and reboot, the updated version 0.4.6.1 YAHFA is installed through the Magisk repository.
Version 0.4.6.2/0.4.6.3/0.4.6.4/0.4.6.5 also works
We choose to your taste.
On each firmware, each version can work differently, the case of exit from the bootloop is described below.
On my 9k, all versions run without bootloops / except for the old 0.4.6.1 and 0.4.6.0/.
But, I had stable work on version 0.4.5.1 YAHFA, and also currently on the updated version 0.4.6.1 YAHFA.

3 / EdXposed manager set third and reboot / version 4.5.2 / 4.5.3 / work 4.5.4 stands.
That's all, EdXposed is installed.

ATTENTION!
Those who will do these manipulations on Android 10 !!!!!
Instead of Riru - EdXposed 0.4.5.1, you need to install version 0.4.6.0 or 0.4.6.1
I have not tested work on the top ten, according to user reviews it works.
Almost all versions work on nine, BUT, stable operation on OS9 and OS10 may depend on the model of the device and its firmware !!!

EXIT BOOTLOOP STATE
Removing EdXposed> go twrp> additionally> explorer> data / adb / modules> EdXposed delete> reboot and we are in the system. Next, you can flash another version of EdXposed through the Magisk repository / you can zip / or zip through twrp> reboot and EdXposed in our place.
Removing the EdXposed module> just like in the first case, go to the twrp explorer> then data / app> look for the name of the module because of which the bootloop happened> delete> reboot and we again successfully booted into the system.

Another small addition:
1) lucky patcher (android 10) doesn’t work on version 0.4.6.0 of the exposed, but it works on 0.4.6.1.
2) for those whose EdXposed does not want to see an Internet connection and the modules are not loaded, we make a connection through the "VPN" and the modules will load successfully.

All successful hacks))))))
 
Hero2055 said:
After installing the module, Core patch used alot of data. In just 3 days the app used 50gb. I have no idea whats happening. I blocked the app from accessing internet but still it constantly uses data.
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I'll check it and modify it so it can't access the internet
 
For many years, i've been looking already for, to be able to, to apply a real core patch to my NOX player, for being able to, to install unsigned apks, since LP doesn't being able to do that accordingly. lol And this one here looks very promising. - But i am unsure of, which one of those above mentioned methods i need in my special case, for my actual NOX app player version of 6.6.0.9, which is being installed on my Win 10 PC. Any tips, suggestions or "guidelines", would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance! :)
 
TRexy said:
For many years, i've been looking already for, to be able to, to apply a real core patch to my NOX player, for being able to, to install unsigned apks, since LP doesn't being able to do that accordingly. lol And this one here looks very promising. - But i am unsure of, which one of those above mentioned methods i need in my special case, for my actual NOX app player version of 6.6.0.9, which is being installed on my Win 10 PC. Any tips, suggestions or "guidelines", would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance! :)
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You can patch Nox with LP. But its annoying. You have to reinstall lucky patcher like 100 times and restart the emulator like 100 times.
But recommended is to use LDPlayer with Android 5.1 instead Nox. Easier to patch it and in general better as nox.
 
DaRealPanDa said:
You can patch Nox with LP. But its annoying. You have to reinstall lucky patcher like 100 times and restart the emulator like 100 times.
But recommended is to use LDPlayer with Android 5.1 instead Nox. Easier to patch it and in general better as nox.
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MAN! After those countless of years and tries, THIS is finally the thing, which is working flawlessly. lmfao . Thank you very much, for helping in getting rid off of one of my "main-buggers" here. hehe :D
 
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