How can I edit code in a .class file in a .jar file using Android Studio? I have already tried to edit it of course. The class I am trying to edit is a read only for some reason.
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2I'm not a java expert but jar file is a package of compiled code. You can't edit jar file. You mast find source of the class or decompile jar file end recreate it. – Flatlineato Apr 06 '15 at 20:36
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1This doesn't relate... Read the question. – Taylor Courtney Apr 06 '15 at 21:06
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Jar files are compressed archives (zipped files) of .class files( and few other resources). .class files are compiled .java files. You can not edit a compiled file in normal situation unless you decompile to get source code, edit the code and recompile again.
Decompiling is a tedious process, thus getting a source code is the best option here.
Note: You can rename the .jar file to a .zip file and can open it using any compression tool such as winrar or winzip to see the content.
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