Older tools decompiled one class at a time. Version 4.2.0 leverages virtual threads (Project Loom style, ported to Java 17) to simultaneously decode classes.dex files. If you have an APK with 8 DEX files, the tool processes all eight concurrently.
If you want, I can provide:
: Automating the decompression, modification, and re-compilation of APK files without requiring manual command-line entry. advanced apktool v4.2.0
enters the ecosystem as a hardened, feature-rich fork designed to bypass limitations found in the standard distribution. Version 4.2.0 specifically targets compatibility with newer Android SDK versions and resolves persistent issues with resource table decoding. Older tools decompiled one class at a time