Android Code Obfuscation with ProGuard and R8
ProGuard Workflow
ProGuard operates through four distinct phases: shrink, optimize, obfuscate, and preverify. All four phases are optional, but their execution order remains fixed.
shrink: Identifies and removes unused classes, fields, methods, and attributes from the project.
optimize: Optimizes bytecode by removing unnecessary instructions or ...
Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:16:57 +0000 by pleek