How to update resource file in .apk

Question

When I create the apk (unsigned) apk file, my res / values ​​/ folder disappears when I view the apk file using the unpack program. However, the res / drawables and res / layout folders appear. Is there a way to ensure that the apk file contains res / values ​​/ folder?

The main use case that I have is updating various values ​​in the resource file located in res / values, depending on the needs of the client.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

This is as intended. The values ​​folder is compiled in binary format, and you cannot restore it. If you need to change something, you need to repack everything again.

Answer 2

All XML resources are compiled into binary format for performance reasons. Therefore, you cannot see them.