If you're encountering "signature are inconsistent" issues with a split APK, here's how you can resolve it...
Repack All APKs Together
- Use APKTool or BundleTool to recompile the split APKs into an APK set or APKS file.
- Example with BundleTool:
```bash
bundletool build-apks --bundle=<your-app.aab> --output=<output.apks> --ks=<keystore.jks> --ks-key-alias=<keyAlias> --key-pass=<password>
```
- Install the generated `.apks` using:
```bash
bundletool install-apks --apks=<output.apks>
```
Resign All APKs
- After modifying the APK, resign all the splits with the same keystore.
- Use **ApkSigner**:
```bash
apksigner sign --ks <keystore.jks> --key-pass <password> --ks-key-alias <keyAlias> <apk-file>
```
- Ensure all splits (base APK + others) are signed with the same keystore.
Verify Signatures
- Use ApkSigner to verify the signatures:
```bash
apksigner verify <apk-file>
```
Ensure all files pass the verification.
Common Tools for Split APKs
- APK Editor Studio: A GUI tool that makes managing split APKs easier.
- Split APKs Installer (SAI): To install unsigned or custom split APKs on Android devices.
Disable Signature Verification
- Use tools like Lucky Patcher or Xposed Framework with modules (e.g., CorePatch) to disable Android's signature verification.
- Note: Requires root access.
Reinstall and Test
- Uninstall the current version of the app.
- Use a proper split APK installer (e.g., SAI) to install your modified and signed APKs.
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