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Description
The software industry needs to equip users with the tools necessary to have confidence in the code they encounter online, especially since many websites offer static content that poses minimal risk when downloaded. Nonetheless, certain websites provide controls and applications that, when downloaded and executed on a user's machine, can introduce significant risks. Unlike packaged software, which often relies on branding and reputable sales channels to ensure its legitimacy, such assurances are lacking for code shared over the Internet. Furthermore, the Internet does not offer any verification regarding the identity of the software developer, nor does it ensure that any downloaded software remains unaltered from its original state. While browsers can alert users to the potential hazards associated with downloading any content, they lack the capability to confirm the authenticity of the code being presented. Therefore, a more proactive strategy is essential to transform the Internet into a dependable platform for software distribution, ensuring that users can safely navigate and utilize the resources available to them. This initiative could significantly enhance user confidence and safety in the digital environment.
Description
The apksigner utility, included in version 24.0.3 and later of the Android SDK Build Tools, enables users to sign APK files and ensure that the APK’s signature is valid across all Android platform versions compatible with that APK. This document provides a brief overview of utilizing the tool and acts as a guide to the various command-line parameters it supports. For a detailed explanation of the apksigner tool in the context of APK signing, refer to the complete documentation. The minimum Android framework API level that apksigner relies on to ensure the APK's signature can be verified is adjustable; higher values enhance security protocols during the signing process but may restrict the APK's compatibility with older devices. By default, the tool refers to the minSdkVersion attribute specified in the application’s manifest file, which determines its baseline compatibility. Users are encouraged to consider both security and compatibility when selecting the API level for their APKs.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/seccrypto/signtool
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
developer.android.com/tools/apksigner