Duplication of applications. How to create an APK clone app
Do you want to install two identical Android applications on one phone? Or even more? There are ways to make a clone and run two copies at the same time Viber, whatsapp, QIWI- wallet. so or Pokemon Go- how can we not mention him!
1. Parallel Space
Very convenient software that makes duplicate applications in one click. The downside is that you can only make one copy of each application.
In fact, Parallel Space does not make clones, but creates a special space - a “sandbox” - into which the desired program is duplicated.
Price: Free +
But he’s already doing full-fledged takes, as many as he likes. And in addition, it allows you to change the name of the clone and the color of the icon in the list of applications - for ease of use, so as not to be confused with the original. Disadvantage: the clone or any of its functions are not guaranteed to work.
3. Make a clone manually
In this way, you can make copies of some programs that are not cloned by the above methods. Although performance here is also not guaranteed, because the developers individual applications make protection against changes.
In addition, the obvious disadvantage of manually duplicating applications and games for Android is the “high barrier to entry.” Simply put, you need to sit and figure it out. But there is an option to copy the application for free.
Surely there are other ways. For example, I came across reviews about standard application For Samsung smartphones - My KNOX. Unfortunately, I do not have a phone number from this company, and I cannot check. Some people recommend the program Lucky Patcher , but I didn't find it in Google Play, but I was afraid to install from other sources, given the required permissions and the need for root.
Write in the comments if you know other ways to create several copies of one program that can run simultaneously on one smartphone or tablet running Android.
There are situations when you need to install two copies of the same application on your iPhone or iPad. For example, a game on a tablet is used by several users, but only one account can be created. Or there is a need to use two VKontakte accounts at the same time. Download to iPhone or iPad second copies of the application are the ideal way out of this situation.
If you're tired of constantly switching between your social media accounts, there is a solution to the problem. Below MacDigger will describe a way to install two identical applications for one iPhone or iPad. So, let's begin!
You will need a Mac with Xcode installed (from Mac App Store), iTunes and Cydia Impactor (cydiaimpactor.com). If everything is in stock, we can start.
Step 1: Find the cracked IPA file of your application. You can find it on the Internet from various sources.
Step 2: Copy the application you want to duplicate to your computer desktop and change the file extension from .ipa to .zip.
Step 3: Double click on the new ZIP file and extract the folder from it.
Step 4: Inside the folder, you will find another Payload folder. Transfer it to your desktop.
Step 5: Open the Payload folder, find the application file and right click on it. Next, use the “Show package contents” option.
Step 6: In the list of files and folders, find the info.plist file and open it in Xcode.
Step 7: Find the Bundle Identifier line and change the Value to something else, for example com.company.appname.
Step 8: Staying in Xcode, click File then Save to apply the changes.
Step 9: Close Xcode, right click on the Payload folder, then Compress. A new ZIP file will appear.
Step 10: Change the extension from zip to ipa. The file name can be anything.
Step 11: Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch Cydia Impactor. Standard way transfer the newly created IPA file to your smartphone.
Step 12: To be able to launch a copy of your application on your device, you need to go to Settings -> General -> Profile or General -> Device Management. Here you need to add the certificate to the trusted ones.
This is all! Now you can use two copies of the same application on your device.
1 Code scanner
MIUI developers have put a lot of effort into improving the standard application for scanning QR codes. In addition to the standard scanning of QR codes, the ability to read barcodes of products and online purchases of these products has been added. Even in MIUI 8, it became possible to photograph objects and search for similar products in online stores. These functions are more relevant for China, but we believe that something similar can be done here too.
In addition, the scanner in MIUI 8 can do the following:
- solve math problems
- translate text into 7 languages
- scan and save contacts from business cards
- scanning documents and other things
2 Cloning applications
Another cool one new feature in MIUI 8, which makes life much easier is “app cloning” or “dual apps”. Using this feature, the user can duplicate applications, for example, messenger and link them to different versions the same program different numbers phones or settings.
This is convenient: now you can have two accounts in Facebook Messenger or Instagram, gamers can create two accounts on one device to play games, and now they can connect two to one smartphone. Possibilities " dual applications"Limited only by your imagination.
3 Second desktop
In the international Global version, this function is called Second Space, it is something like an additional desktop for a second user. You can manually choose which apps and data will be available to each user. For example, only games will be available for children, but the browser and application store will be absent. Or you can lend your smartphone to a friend, but your data like photos, passwords, etc. social networks- he won't be able to see.
4 Long screenshot
It often happens that all important content does not fit on one screenshot. For this purpose, MIUI 8 provides a long screenshot function, which will allow you to take a large screenshot without unnecessary problems.
5 Calculator
The calculator in MIUI 8 has acquired many functions, it can even be called universal converter Total. After all, the new calculator can not only count, but also convert such units of measurement as speed, temperature, length and more.
You can also calculate taxes and your profits using the calculator in MIUI 8. Finally, the "%" icon for calculating percentages has appeared in the calculator.
6 Video editor
Now in MIUI 8 you can edit videos directly in the standard camera application. The update brings a full-fledged video editor to your smartphone, which is in no way inferior to third-party solutions.
He can do the following:
- video trimming
- adding text to video
- adding effects
- adding audio or music from your smartphone to video
7 Photo editor
The MIUI 8 operating system also has a built-in editor for photos and images. Now most edits to photos can be made directly from your smartphone, the following has appeared:
- more features of the built-in painter (choice of colors, various brushes)
- more image control settings
- built-in stickers appeared
- cropping of the image at an angle appeared
I continue to introduce readers of my site to the interesting possibilities of the branded MIUI shell 9. In the previous one I talked about how different ways take a screenshot. Today we will talk about very useful function like app cloning. What is it for!? This opportunity allows you to use two different accounts in programs. That is, we create a duplicate application for another one account. This is very important when your smartphone has two SIM cards: one personal and the other service.
It is worth noting that currently only Xiaomi company built this function into its firmware. However, other owners of Android smartphones should not be upset. Since in Play Market There are a lot of applications to implement this feature, thank God we are not dealing with iOS.
Let's move from words to action. Despite the apparent complexity, this procedure It only takes a couple of clicks. Open Settings and in the Applications section select Cloned applications.
And among the list of applications, we mark those in which we will use the second account.
After the manipulations have been completed, another shortcut will appear on the desktop. It will differ from the original only by the presence of a small icon in the lower left corner.
Now we launch a new application and configure it for a second account.
If you have questions related to work new version MIUI 9, then send them to me at , and I will definitely answer them.