How to Extract Android App APK using Kanade¶

1. Install Kanade¶

Installation (Universal apk)¶

The app universal apk (25MB) is delivered on these fonts:

(Repository Releases) Most easy one-time way to install: download the universal apk (20MB) directly at github.com/alexrintt/kanade/releases.
(IzzyOnDroid) You can also download the apk directly at apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/io.alexrintt.kanade (F-Droid based repository).
(F-Droid + IzzyOnDroid) Most easy way to install and get updates: f-droid.org/packages/io.alexrintt.kanade. This app is indexed by IzzyOnDroid repository (F-Droid subrepository). If it's your first time using IzzyOnDroid or F-Droid, you will need to follow these instructions:
1. Install F-Droid client.
2. On F-Droid client go to Settings -> Repositories -> Add new repository (Plus icon at top right).
3. Type https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/repo then click Add.
4. You can now click on this link to directly go to the app installation page: f-droid.org/packages/io.alexrintt.kanade.

Installation (x86-64, armeabi-v7 and arm64-v8)¶

Specific-abi apks are compatible only with a subset of devices but they are substantially lighter than the universal apk. So, if you are that guy from The Matrix who stares at falling green cliffs all day, feel free to download and install your specific-apk (8MB) at:

(Repository Releases) Most easy one-time way to install: github.com/alexrintt/kanade/releases.

2. Select the app you want to extract¶

In Kanade, you'll see a list of all the apps installed on your device. Find the app you want to extract and tap on it:

3. Grant permission to access files¶

Kanade will ask for permission to access your files. Tap "Allow" to give it permission.

4. Choose where to save the APK file¶

Next, you'll need to choose where you want to save the APK file. You can save it to your device's internal storage or an external SD card if you have one.

5. Wait for the APK file to be extracted¶

Kanade will start extracting the APK file. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the app.

6. Confirm the APK file has been extracted¶

Once the extraction process is complete, you should see a confirmation message on the screen. You can also check the folder you selected in step 5 to make sure the APK file is there.

That's it! You've successfully extracted an Android app APK using Kanade. You can now use this APK to install the app on other devices or share it with others.