How much can I change kodular apps using APK editor?

[J.H_SecondAccount]

Kodular currently supports maximum Target SDK level as API 35 [ Android 15], But I want to edit target sdk level to API 37 (Android 17) is it against Kodular policy? Or am I allowed? Also, even though I didn’t added specific components that needs Read Network State permission, my app requires that and I learned I can remove permission on APK Editor. Is it also allowed?

[Ibrahim_Jamar (DevSphere </>)]

As far as I know, modifying the target SDK or removing unnecessary permissions from your own APK isn’t against Kodular’s policies. Those changes don’t modify Kodular itself, they only affect your app after it’s built.

That said, keep in mind that if you manually target API 37, you’re responsible for ensuring your app is fully compatible with Android 17’s behavior changes. Also, only remove permissions if you’re certain your app and its components don’t rely on them, otherwise you could introduce crashes or unexpected behavior

[RaYzZz (Gianluca Franco)]

Straight from the policy section

2. Platform and Account Usage

You may not:

• Reverse-engineer — decipher, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services’ software, except as expressly permitted by applicable law

Acceptable Use Policy — Kodular

Since I’ve never needed to modify these parameters, I’ve never even considered the issue.

[J.H_SecondAccount]

Thank you for response!

[J.H_SecondAccount]

Thank you for reponse!

[J.H_SecondAccount]

About android.permissions

Hi Kodular community, Today someone asked a very interesting questions : Why your application need all these android permissions ?? [Capture] The only I really need would be com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM (set alarm in alarm clock) because I use @Taifun alarm extension ! For the record, I also use Tiny DB and Notifier but that’s all. Can someone shed some light on that for me ?

As mentioned in this post my app doesn’t have network related components or codes but the app needs read network state permission, and is there no way to delete this except using APK Editor?

[J.H_SecondAccount]

I tried deleting the permission with APK Edtior, and it seems like it works. I only removed the permission, and the problem is I am planning to upload the app to play store and I can only upload AAB file to them. Will AAB file have the same permission problem? If so, what should i do? My app doesn’t have any components that requires network state permission so I can’t remove it and APK edtior doesn’t allow editing AAB files.

[RaYzZz (Gianluca Franco)]

Hi dear,

Some components like Image and others, since they can also work via Internet, require the permission even if it won’t actually be used.
That said, unless you run into publishing issues, I’d avoid modifying the built file.

Image - Kodular Docs

[J.H_SecondAccount]

Thank you for response, but does the Image component need permission even when I have set images to files in app asset?
I haven’t thought about image component needing internet permissions until now

[RaYzZz (Gianluca Franco)]

Well, for the Image I expected it, but not for the Time Picker

Time Picker - Kodular Docs

However, I’m not completely sure, but I do believe that even without using a URL the permission is still required.

Keep in mind that it’s not classified as a dangerous permission, so it shouldn’t cause any issues.

I hope someone with more experience can give you a definite answer, let’s wait.

[J.H_SecondAccount]

Thanks for response and I just created empty app with no components and it seems like the app need the permission, so I just want to know the reason why the permission is needed for the apps.

[RaYzZz (Gianluca Franco)]

Several topics have already been opened about this “issue”, but I couldn’t find a definitive answer.
If I understood correctly, I believe it’s required in case of a crash to send a report to Kodular.

About android.permissions

Hi Kodular community, Today someone asked a very interesting questions : Why your application need all these android permissions ?? [Capture] The only I really need would be com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM (set alarm in alarm clock) because I use @Taifun alarm extension ! For the record, I also use Tiny DB and Notifier but that’s all. Can someone shed some light on that for me ?

Network permisson

Hello dear community. While testing my kodulad app i noticed that without any component, only a picture, my app wanted full network permisson. What is reason of this? Have anybody any information about this?

I don't want to request network permission even when my components want them

And even you use internet it should work anyway. You can also delete both permissions from the Manifest (and there are no issues to open a website). <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE"/> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE"/> AI2 generally removed these permissions from the manifest a few months ago:

[J.H_SecondAccount]

I also searched and didn’t found definitive answer, and at some point I also searched on MIT App Inventor community and they seem to had the same permission years ago, I think from most recent results MIT App Inventor deleted that permission itself. I also think it is to send Kodular crash reports but if Kodular is collecting them they would be specified in the Policy, which isn’t.

[J.H_SecondAccount]

I think I found the most definite answer.

I was going through policy one more time, and I found the part that might be specifying the issue.

[J.H_SecondAccount]

But if this is right, does that mean I have to update my app’s policy too? Apparently my app is not collecting any data from users. And my current app’s policy specifies it.

[Taifun]

@J.H_SecondAccount

Will AAB file have the same permission problem? If so, what should i do?

Edit or Modify the AAB file

Edit or modify the aab file This process will convert the apk into aab file There is no way to edit or modify the file in aab because all file get encoded with protocol-buffers but we can edit the apk and modify it easily. So this process will convert modify apk into aab file Windows-Method Android-Method-(You don't need a pc if you follow this method) Manual-way I hope you guys will like it Old errors will not come as i changed the whole process of creating AAB file. New repository A…

Taifun

[J.H_SecondAccount]

Thanks for response! I will check it out.

[RaYzZz (Gianluca Franco)]

Hi Taifun,

How much can I change kodular apps using APK editor?

Straight from the policy section 2. Platform and Account Usage You may not: Reverse-engineer — decipher, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services’ software, except as expressly permitted by applicable law Since I’ve never needed to modify these parameters, I’ve never even considered the issue.

Isn’t decompiling against the policies?

[Ibrahim_Jamar (DevSphere </>)]

@RaYzZz

decompiling against the policies?

Since its a workaround i guess its not, just take the word “workaround” and i believe we have several topic talking about modifying if its seems to work at your needs,

How to customize the Manifest → example: Companion APK

Here’s a quick guide on how to customize the Manifest (→ APK Studio Editor or A2M): Decompile the APK open the Manifest: AndroidManifest.xml edit the Manifest Recompile the APK Done in less than 1 min!

but its at your own risk then

[Taifun]

@RaYzZz

Isn’t decompiling against the policies?

No.
Taifun