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[MOD] STOCK MMS with Emoji support for ODEXED ROMS

First of all I'd like to thank the guys of the following threads for providing the modded apk and the instructions to create an ODEXED apk.
[MMS] Emoji/Softbank Stock MMS for JB 4.1
{TUT} How to Odex your APKs.
Instructions:
- Use root explorer to backup or rename Mms.apk and Mms.odex in /system/app/
- Paste the two files provided and set the permissions.
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- Zip file provided is not flashable thru CWM.
DISCLAIMER: I created the odexed apk to use it on my stock JRO03C Jelly Bean 4.1.1 GSM Galaxy Nexus, functionality on any other rom is not guaranteed, BACKUP the files before replacing them.
Worst case scenario: The messaging app force closes and you will have to use root explorer to restore the backed up files.
Cheers!

[How to][4.1.2]Simple Use of "Removed Apps Packs of ROM"

Hi all,
We have so much excellent JB SAMMY 4.1.2 ROMs on XDA. I9100 still here !!
For some reasons proper to DEVs, many files are removed from their flashable ZIP of ROM.
These files, APKs and dependencies, are frequently all the bloatwares from Samsung and Google.
Generaly, with ROM, DEVs never forget to upload their "Removed Apps Pack".
Their "Removed Apps Pack" are frequently a CWM flashable ZIP.
Sometime, we need some files from their pack and we dont need to flash the entire pack.
There is a simple solution :
In this post, i want to explain to ppl that if they only need one or two apks from the missed appq pack provided for their ROM installed, they have to delete all the others apks in the ZIP before flashing it. that's all.
updater-script doesn't need to be touch.
- open pack with winrar
- browse folders in winrar,
go to \preload\symlink\system\app\ and delete all you dont want
go to \system\app\ folder too and delete all you dont want too
- close winrar and let it work!
Merci and Thanks.

An pretty simple and easy guide
Good job Troubadour

template .zip for flashing files to LP

hi XDA,
i want to modify Settings.apk and add some apk´s to my Lollipop ROM (deodexed and zipaligned).
it was no problem to get a zip template for KK, but now LP has another file structure (each apk has its own folder).
Can somebody post here such a .zip template for LP deodexed ROM that i can make a flashable zip file for my modifications?
Thx

[HELP] how to Odex cm 12.1 or 12

Please help, is there any specific how to or tutorial on how to make Odex cm 12.1 or 12 directly on the phone. On my Xperia m. Using commands line or apk maybe.
I want to Odex :
Code:
/system/app
/system/priv-app
/system/framework
Thanks in advance.

Add explanation
Quote from nexus 5 thread. Link in post 3.
*What is ODEX and DEODEX?
Odex = More speed__Less customization
Deodex = Less speed__More customization
Extensive explenation:
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space. These odex files are actually collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application. On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applicationsdifficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
THEN COMES DEODEX
Deodexing is basically repackaging of these APKs in a certain way, such that they are reassembled into classes.dex files. By doing that, all pieces of an application package are put together back in one place, thus eliminating theworry of a modified APK conflicting with some separate odexed parts.
In summary, Deodexed ROMs (or APKs) have all their application packages put back together in one place, allowing for easy modification such as theming. Since no pieces of code are coming from any external location, custom ROMs or APKs are always deodexed to ensure integrity.
I think that you like more speed and less customization (less costumization for dev because is to difficult mod an Odex file)
Another explanation is this:
If you use a odex rom, you'll have also more space in data (this is important because if you don't have partition ext4 in sdcard, you won't have too free space), increase battery life, more stability and increase perfomance( the Rom is more faster to load system and app) but you can't modifie apk after odex (you can't mod program with classes.dex).
Infact ODEX is an OPTIMIZED-DEX and Android load system and app faster than deodexed (DEOPTIMIZED-DEX) app and system.
When you have a deodex file (a lot of roms are deodexed) you have File.apk in system/app and in data/dalvik-cache [email protected]@[email protected], but with odex file you have File.apk in system/app and File.odex in system/app

ndrancs said:
With odexed the rom, you can get more free space in internal memory, about 400mb.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's also more stable and faster... Thought also about but have doubts that it's easy possible in the Art system because of subfolder structure, missing symlinks and so on... Will be hard work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/odex-deodex-matter-android-lollipop-art-t2944293
But it seems, some did it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...om-xtraslim-1-0-stock-odex-optimized-t2924150

This tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47462548
Not yet updated to support lollipop / 5.x.x

AFFAFXP ROM BUILDS Being Re-Compiled Deodex or Odex YOU CHOOSE

I have Started to re-Compile ALL MY Builds and most of them were compiled by hand or I used Rom Maker Latest. This way of building my rom 's would result in some stability issues. Please take note that all ROMS will be DODEXED and ZipAligned with all Build-Prop Tweaks and Init-d support and tweaks.
Hint if you ever wish to go back to odex here is a simple tip
1st Why we need to odex back ?
-It depends on the user , If you love modding and playing with apktool to customize your device. It is not recommended to odex. Because we cannot retrieve smali folder from apk files.
-If you are just a Custom ROM user and do not play with the apktool or do not know how to mod your system, You can use this guide
-Odex has a lot of free RAM and makes your device more stable than Deodex
2nd -For those user who love to gaming, This guide is for you, Using Deodex ROM consume more RAM and you will not be able to play a hard and really good graphic game, IT WILL FORCE CLOSE . To fix that just simple odex it back.
Requirements:
Rooted
Lucky Patcher Latest
Deodex ROM
Brains
Backup
Tutorial :
Download and install Lucky Patcher ,apk that you just download
Open Lucky Patcher and Grant for superuser permission
At the bottom of the app find "Toolbox" and press it
Scroll Down untill you see "Odex all System Application"
Choose that and wait your device will reboot automatically
Done
In these Forum's ALL MY ORIGINAL SERVERS HAVE BEEN RESTORED for all my BUILDS I will also fix them in the Galaxy S6 Edge + Forum