[MOD][11/24/09] Application Optimizations Now with Zipalign

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I have gone through several applications from the MR release and optimized the images inside in an attempt to free up memory and/or speed things up a bit.

Some things benefited more than others, for example, Rosie.apk has lost around 7MB.

This will only work on software version 1.56.651.2. Don't know what version you have? Go into your settings -> About and scroll down to Software Version

Anyways, here's a list of things that have been optimized:

Folder: /system/app/

Browser.apk
com.htc.WeatherWidget.apk
htcContacts.apk
HTC_IME.apk
Maps.apk
Phone.apk
Rosie.apk
Settings.apk
Weather.apk

Folder: /system/framework/

com.htc.rersources.apk

Also included in the zip are the animations and boot screen from the Gutted rom

The zip is signed and can be flashed from recovery

This has been tested on the following:
Fresh 0.4b, 0.5d, 0.6
Unofficial MoDaCo 1.2

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for what you do with you device. If you break it, it is solely your responsibility.

Always remember to do a nandroid backup before flashing anything

Downloads

11.24.09 New with zipalign


11.23.19 (Old - non zipaligned)

Installing now... Will let you know how it goes...


Edit.... Wow this really made a noticeable difference. Running really nice on a stock rooted phone. No errors as well...

Installed on Fresh Rom. Works good no errors!

Wow! Just flashed this and it's great. Apps seem to load quicker. thanks for the work!

How are your optimizing these? Just the graphics inside them? have you tried to use zipalign from the SDK on anything?

Originally Posted by ekinnee

How are your optimizing these? Just the graphics inside them? have you tried to use zipalign from the SDK on anything?

You are correct, just the graphics, I haven't looked into any other methods yet

I just flashed this over my stock/rooted image. It does indeed load and run very fast. I was wondering what changes you made to the Settings.apk? I also did notice that the transition effects changed to a fade-in effect. Was this also the result of graphic optimizations? Either way, great work!

excellent mod. really enjoy the fading in and out and works alot quicker!

Originally Posted by Spunkzz

excellent mod. really enjoy the fading in and out and works alot quicker!

Has this been tested on the Gutted ROM?

For further optimization use zipalign on the apks. This allows dalvik to mmap the files for further speed improvements.