How to set Game Guardian with Apktool M for Android 14 Compatibility
This guide will walk you through editing SDK target of Game Guardian (GG) using Apktool M to ensure compatibility with newer Android versions
"Android 14"
Hey Darklord aka OREW here again
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1. Download Required Tools:
Game Guardian (GG)
Apktool M
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2. Decompile the Game Guardian APK:
Open Apktool M.
Locate the GG APK file.
Select the GG APK, then click "Decompile" and wait until the process completes.
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3. Edit the apktool.json File:
Open the decompiled GG folder.
Locate and open the apktool.json file.
Find lines 29 and 30:
"minSdkVersion": "10",
"targetSdkVersion": "22"
Change both versions to:
"minSdkVersion": "24",
"targetSdkVersion": "24"
Example of apktool.json After Editing:
{
"apkFileName": "GameGuardian.101.1_src.apk",
"PackageInfo": {
"forcedPackageId": "127",
"renameManifestPackage": null
},
"doNotCompress": [
"resources.arsc",
"png",
"res/raw/ydwsh"
],
"compressionType": false,
"sparseResources": true,
"version": "2.4.0-241015",
"sharedLibrary": false,
"VersionInfo": {
"versionName": "101.1",
"versionCode": "16142"
},
"UsesFramework": {
"ids": [1],
"tag": null
},
"unknownFiles": {},
"apkFilePath": "/storage/emulated/0/Download/GameGuardian.101.1.apk",
"compactEntries": false,
"isFrameworkApk": false,
"sdkInfo": {
"minSdkVersion": "24",
"targetSdkVersion": "24"
}
}
Save and exit the file.
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4. Recompile the Modified APK:
In Apktool M, click the "Compile" button at the top of the folder structure.
Check the box for "Use aapt" and press OK.
Wait for the process to finish.
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5. Install the Recompiled APK:
After recompilation, press the "Install" button.
When prompted, grant root access through Magisk Manager or KernelSU Manager (as applicable).
Open GG, select the default configuration, and enable the "Install from unknown sources" permission if required.
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6. Handle Installation Issues:
If GG doesn't install directly after the package name randomizer process, follow these steps:
Exit and navigate to: Android > data > com.catch_.me_.if_.you_.can_ (GG data folder) > cache > tmpe.apk
This tmpe.apk file is the new GG package.
In Apktool M, open it and select "Quick Edit."
Set the Main SDK and Target SDK versions to 24.
Press "Save", install the new package, and you're done!
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Enjoy using Game Guardian on your device! ^_^