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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.

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API Access

Has API Yes 

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Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
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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

Google

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

developer.android.com/tools/apksigner

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