import os
import subprocess

def generate_apk_from_manifest(manifest_url: str, apk_id: str):
    # You would add your logic for APK generation here
    # For now, we mock the APK file creation
    apk_path = f"/tmp/{apk_id}.apk"
    
    # Simulate APK creation by creating an empty file
    with open(apk_path, "w") as f:
        f.write("Mock APK content for manifest: " + manifest_url)
    
    return apk_path