JADX is often the easiest "portable" choice because it provides a visual interface for searching resources. Step 1: Download : Grab the latest jadx-gui-window.zip or the executable official GitHub releases Step 2: Run : Extract and run jadx-gui.exe java -jar jadx-gui.jar Step 3: Load APK : Drag and drop your file into the window. Step 4: Locate Resources : In the left-hand tree, navigate to resources.arsc Step 5: View/Export

Security analysts often find malicious URLs or command-and-control (C2) addresses hidden inside resources.arsc instead of in the DEX code. A portable tool allows rapid triage on an air-gapped machine.