decompiling DEX into Java sourcecode

Question

How can one decompile Android DEX (VM bytecode) files into corresponding Java sourcecode?

Answer 1

Easiest method to decompile an android app is to download an app named ShowJava from playstore . Just select the application that needs to be decompiled from the list of applications. There are three different decompiler you can use to decompile an app namely -

CFR 0.110, JaDX 0.6.1 or FernFlower (analytical decompiler) .