APK / IPA

Android Package and iOS App Store package, the installable bundles for the two platforms. APK is a ZIP containing AndroidManifest.xml, classes.dex and resources. IPA is a ZIP containing Payload/<App>.app with the Mach-O binary, Info.plist and resources.

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Mobile Operating Systems: Android, iOS, SQLite and App Forensics

Related terms

ART FBE Secure Enclave TCC.db WAL

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