[tor-bugs] #31992 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Remove apktool workaround in #31564

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#31992: Remove apktool workaround in #31564
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 Reporter:  gk                        |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  tbb-rbm                   |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:                            |         Points:  0.25
 Reviewer:                            |        Sponsor:
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Comment (by eighthave):

 One potential problem with using `apktool` to assemble actual releases:
 it is considered a suspicious mark since these reassembly techniques are
 mostly used by malware:
 https://rednaga.io/2016/07/31/detecting_pirated_and_malicious_android_apps_with_apkid/

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