rev-dex-dumper
Dump DEX files from a running Android app for unpacking/deobfuscation. Activate when the user wants to unpack an Android APK, dump DEX from memory, extract decrypted DEX files, or defeat class-loading packing.
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rev dex dumper Android DEX Dumper
Dump DEX files from a running Android application's memory using panda dex dumper via ADB.
Tool Location
The panda dex dumper binary is bundled in this skill's directory. Resolve its absolute path relative to this SKILL.md file:
Workflow
1. Push the tool to device
2. Determine target package name
If the user provides a package name, use it directly. Otherwise, get the foreground app:
3. Run the dumper
The dumped DEX files are saved to /data/local/tmp/panda/ on the device.
4. Pull DEX files to host
Pull to the user's current working directory.
5. Clean up device cache
Guidelines
1. Always verify ADB connection first — run adb devices and confirm a device is listed before proceeding.
2. Root may be required — panda dex dumper uses ptrace to attach to the target process. If the device is not rooted, the dump will fail. Suggest adb root or running via su if needed.
3. Wait for app to fully load — if the user is dumping a packed app, the real DEX is only available after the packer's class loader has decrypted it. Advise the user to navigate past the splash screen before dumping.
4. Handle pidof failure — if pidof returns empty, the app may not be running. Launch it first with adb shell monkey p <package name c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1 .
5. Multiple DEX files are normal — packed apps often produce several DEX files. All files in /data/local/tmp/panda/ should be pulled.
6. Always clean up — remove both the dumped DEX files and the tool binary from the device after pulling results to avoid leaving artifacts.