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+dexdeps -- DEX external dependency dump
+
+
+This tool dumps a list of fields and methods that a DEX file uses but does
+not define.  When combined with a list of public APIs, it can be used to
+determine whether an APK is accessing fields and calling methods that it
+shouldn't be.  It may also be useful in determining whether an application
+requires a certain minimum API level to execute.
+
+Basic usage:
+
+  dexdeps [options] <file.{dex,apk,jar}>
+
+For zip archives (including .jar and .apk), dexdeps will look for a
+"classes.dex" entry.
+
+Supported options are:
+
+  --format={brief,xml}
+
+    Specifies the output format.
+
+    "brief" produces one line of output for each field and method.  Field
+    and argument types are shown as descriptor strings.
+
+    "xml" produces a larger output file, readable with an XML browser.  Types
+    are shown in a more human-readable form (e.g. "[I" becomes "int[]").