Root T-Mobile Stock 4.4.2 deodex

dfuse06 · Apr 9, 2015

This is the T-mobile stock deodex framework apps and priv-apps
No need to wipe just flash in recovery all the odex files and apps will be deleted and you'll be deodex .
If anyone from Metro wants to send me the framework app and priv-apps in a folder I'll deodex that ya'll also.

download link
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934553033

Masterchief87 · Apr 9, 2015

dfuse06 said:
This is the T-mobile stock deodex framework apps and priv-apps
No need to wipe just flash in recovery all the odex files and apps will be deleted and you'll be deodex .
If anyone from Metro wants to send me the framework app and priv-apps in a folder I'll deodex that ya'll also.

download link
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934553033

Already done
Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/lzfx2zssq28oqmg/deodex_install_metropcs.zip

dfuse06 · Apr 9, 2015

Awesome!!

Masterchief87 · Apr 9, 2015

Edit: I just updated the MetroPCS deodex zip because the previous one was not zipaligned. I also cut the size of the zip down from 470mb to 200mb by removing all unnecessary files.

codyedmonson · Apr 9, 2015

Masterchief87 said:
I almost forgot, I added a backup app that I pulled from a S5 system dump. Its kind of like Samsung's version of LG Backup. It can backup your call log, messages, pictures, settings, and downloaded apps. I also used the stock launcher from the S5, which allows you to use the "OK Google" hotword from any home screen that has a Google search widget.

You think you could upload it to Android file host? It's taking forever to download from Drive. idk why it is though.

Masterchief87 · Apr 9, 2015

codyedmonson said:
You think you could upload it to Android file host? It's taking forever to download from Drive. idk why it is though.

Im at work for the next 4 hours but I'll see about hosting it on a different site when I get off later tonight.
Edit: The updated deodex zip is now on mediafire instead of Google drive.

jcl972 · Apr 12, 2015

I don't understand the difference between odex and deodex files can anybody help

DMedina559 · Apr 15, 2015

Deodex apps are easier to theme, but I think it takes more storage, and it's longer boot times. But I could be wrong.

Masterchief87 · Apr 15, 2015

DMedina559 said:
Deodex apps are easier to theme, but I think it takes more storage, and it's longer boot times. But I could be wrong.

Yes deodexing makes theming much easier and does sacrifice a little space (about .15gb or so) on the internal storage. It takes longer to boot the first time after deodexing because the classes.dex files have to be extracted from the apk files and copied to the dalvik-cache (which is what causes you to lose a little bit of storage since the dalvik-cache is located on the data partition.)
Other than it booting a little slower the first time there isn't a significant difference in performance with odex vs deodex.

jcl972 · Apr 15, 2015

So I guess deodex apps won't go on an odex ROM? Or do I have something wrong? No deodex apps? But my Lucky patcher says "odex this app?" leads me to think apps are deodex. Yeah I don't know what's going on. I've tried to read about it but ADHD is a MF lol. So maybe it this is it. Deodexing the rom doesn't have anything to do with apps but to theme the rom you want to deodex it? See I'm just learning about this sort of stuff, if it wasn't obvious enough for you. so any attention given is great. Just a little at a time is even better lol. I guess if you answered one thing it is; What would a deodex rom do for me, someone who can't develop but like to flash flashy things (as long as i can always get out of what i did. If needed).

Masterchief87 · Apr 15, 2015

jcl972 said:
So I guess deodex apps won't go on an odex ROM? Or do I have something wrong? No deodex apps? But my Lucky patcher says "odex this app?" leads me to think apps are deodex. Yeah I don't know what's going on. I've tried to read about it but ADHD is a MF lol. So maybe it this is it. Deodexing the rom doesn't have anything to do with apps but to theme the rom you want to deodex it? See I'm just learning about this sort of stuff, if it wasn't obvious enough for you. so any attention given is great. Just a little at a time is even better lol. I guess if you answered one thing it is; What would a deodex rom do for me, someone who can't develop but like to flash flashy things (as long as i can always get out of what i did. If needed).

Here are some screenshots of the
/system/app folder of the stock ROM as an example. The screenshot of the deodexed ROM shows that the /system/app folder only has apk files. In the odexed one most of the apk files have a corresponding odex file.

Masterchief87 · Apr 15, 2015

Deodexing is necessary for theming the ROM. For example, let's saying you are trying to change the icons for the phone and contacts without using an icon pack. If you try to change the icons of an app that isn't deodexed most of the changes won't show when you're finished. If you use a deodexed app the changes you make will show.

By deodexing my stock ROM I'm able to change all the app icons at the system level instead of using an icon pack. I also changed the clear all recent tasks icon on the recent apps screen and the settings and quick settings shortcuts in the notification drawer along with the mobile data icon.

jcl972 · Apr 15, 2015

Okay but how do you theme, do you have to code and such? Or will it benefit someone that just knows about zip files and a little about odin? This could lead to a bunch of questions is there a better place this? Is about the avant and I'd hate to piss people off, or maybe I'll try XDA Forums if you're not up to the task and that would be cool but an answer to the question would be great, Thanks,

codyedmonson · Apr 15, 2015

jcl972 said:
Okay but how do you theme, do you have to code and such? Or will it benefit someone that just knows about zip files and a little about odin? This could lead to a bunch of questions is there a better place this? Is about the avant and I'd hate to piss people off, or maybe I'll try XDA Forums if you're not up to the task and that would be cool but an answer to the question would be great, Thanks,

To theme you would basically have to decompile the app, write in the code you want and then recompile it (if it takes) and then after that push it to the correct place and change permissions. Odexing a ROM is necessary if you want to use something such as the ROM that D-Fuse is working on where you just flash it over the stock ROM, no wiping involved because all it is, is some themed apk's and some items baked into the system ui and settings app.

EDIT: This is just a basic explanation and yes I know there's more in the ROM he's making, I was just saying that its basically just a themed version of some apps and more code in some other ones.

Masterchief87 · Apr 15, 2015

jcl972 said:
Okay but how do you theme, do you have to code and such? Or will it benefit someone that just knows about zip files and alittle about odin? This could lead to a bunch of questions is there a better place this is about the avant and I'd hate to piss people off, or maybe I'll try XDA Forums if you're not up to the task and that would be cool but an answer to the question would be great, Thanks,

You can do a certain amount of basic theming just by changing the icons contained in an apk file. Doing more advanced theming like changing the look of a whole ROM requires the ability to decompile and recompile apk and jar files and edit XML files and knowledge of how to write code. I've exhauseted my limited knowledge of theming so if you want to learn more than what I've explained then yes, you'll need to do some research. You can find a great deal of information on xda university and the android developers websites. Just Google "android ROM theming" and you'll find a wealth of info.

jcl972 · Apr 15, 2015

Hey i've learned more in this conversation than alot of reading, I aint lying ADHD is a bitch it's hard to sit down and read abunch at once my eyes bounce all over the page but hey enough about me. Thank a lot!

basicly i think im gonna stay odex if that's what i need to flash a custom ROM (hopefully someone will getrdun.) And I don't mean CM 11 I mean one comperable to VANIR since that's the best I've seen so far. Like I said "still new to this stuff" there may be a lot better.

I've learned in the past that reflashing and reflashing does take a toll on the phone. Or was it just my phone?

codyedmonson · Apr 15, 2015

jcl972 said:
Hey i've learned more in this conversation than alot of reading, I aint lying ADHD is a bitch it's hard to sit down and read abunch at once my eyes bounce all over the page but hey enough about me. Thank a lot!

basicly i think im gonna stay odex if that's what i need to flash a custom ROM (hopefully someone will getrdun.) And I don't mean CM 11 I mean one comperable to VANIR since that's the best I've seen so far. Like I said "still new to this stuff" there may be a lot better.

I've learned in the past that reflashing and reflashing does take a toll on the phone. Or was it just my phone?

As far as I know reflashing doesn't take a toll on the phone, at least in my experiences I've never heard that. You can flash the deodex zip then just flash to cm11 or whatever other Roms may be in the future just like any other ROM flash.

jcl972 · Apr 18, 2015

I've had problems with google play in the past when switching around roms. I've gotten errors where apps would not download some were fixable jrummy has a fix for an error and youtube taught me to fix some and then on some apps there was no fix, it just couldn't be downloaded again.

linsalata28 · Apr 19, 2015

Thanks for this guys

linsalata28 · Apr 20, 2015

Does anyone know where to find the boot animation on this I would love to change the metro pcs boot animation ?

dfuse06 · Apr 20, 2015

it is some sansung q something in media folder

Masterchief87 · Apr 20, 2015

linsalata28 said:
Does anyone know where to find the boot animation on this I would love to change the metro pcs boot animation ?

dfuse06 said:
it is some sansung q something in media folder

The boot animation is in /system/media its actually 2 files bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg

The shutdown animation is /system/media/shutdown.qmg

codyedmonson · Apr 20, 2015

linsalata28 said:
Does anyone know where to find the boot animation on this I would love to change the metro pcs boot animation ?

You could also use this post here. http://androidforums.com/index.php?threads/880017/

L88408 · May 8, 2015

Masterchief87 said:
Already done
Here's a link
deodex_install_mtr.zip

Is this the Metro Stock Deodex link?

If so, just flash in Recovery without wiping?

Masterchief87 · May 8, 2015

L88408 said:
Is this the Metro Stock Deodex link?

If so, just flash in Recovery without wiping?

It is but use this one instead. The other one isn't zipaligned. Plus I cut the size of the zip down from 470mb to 200 mb by removing all the files that never were odexed.
Link: deodex_install_metropcs.zip

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