Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value

[VirtualPointer]

Information

1. Apktool Version (apktool -version) - 2.3.2
2. Operating System (Mac, Linux, Windows) - Windows 10
3. APK From? (Playstore, ROM, Other) - Other (Facebook Messenger v161 from en.uptodown.com)

Stacktrace/Logcat

C:\apktool>apktool d -s "Messenger v161.1.0.22.97.apk"
I: Using Apktool 2.3.2 on Messenger v161.1.0.22.97.apk
I: Loading resource table...
I: Decoding AndroidManifest.xml with resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\---\AppData\Local\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Regular manifest package...
I: Decoding file-resources...
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: e5f.png
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: d5_.png
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: eqe.png
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: hu6.png
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: c43.png
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S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: dl8.png
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: vt.png
S: Could not decode file, replacing by FALSE value: eb7.m4a
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Questions to ask before submission

1. Have you tried apktool d, apktool b without changing anything? yes
2. If you are trying to install a modified apk, did you resign it? n/a
3. Are you using the latest apktool version? yes

[iBotPeaches]

Yep, newest suite of Facebook apps use a modified/custom version of AndResGuard. Duplicate of #1719

[VirtualPointer]

so, there is no way to decode it?

[iBotPeaches]

I didn't say anything about decoding. I simply closed this ticket as a duplicate. You'll find more information in the linked issue.

[VirtualPointer]

I have read everything from the Issue #1719. my question is, is there any way to decode & rebuild it properly in current version of apktool? if not, will it be possible in future version?

[iBotPeaches]

is there any way to decode & rebuild it properly in current version of apktool?

No

If not, will it be possible in future version?

I don't know, you may follow some work in #1724 or contribute any fixes you discover yourself.