1 dexdeps -- DEX external dependency dump
4 This tool dumps a list of fields and methods that a DEX file uses but does
5 not define. When combined with a list of public APIs, it can be used to
6 determine whether an APK is accessing fields and calling methods that it
7 shouldn't be. It may also be useful in determining whether an application
8 requires a certain minimum API level to execute.
12 dexdeps [options] <file.{dex,apk,jar}>
14 For zip archives (including .jar and .apk), dexdeps will look for a
17 Supported options are:
21 Specifies the output format.
23 "brief" produces one line of output for each field and method. Field
24 and argument types are shown as descriptor strings.
26 "xml" produces a larger output file, readable with an XML browser. Types
27 are shown in a more human-readable form (e.g. "[I" becomes "int[]").