ok, what is "deodexed" I assume its changing the .odex files, but to what and why? thanks

An odex file has the same name as the apk file it is associated with. For example, framework-res.apk has an associated framework-res.odex file on your device.

Deodexing may be better stated as re-dexing since the process re-dexes the odex information then stores it in the original apk. When this process concludes, your phone only has 1 file associated with the app. In my example above, it's framework-res.apk.

Why is this good? Theme modifications affect apk files such as framework-res.apk. However, if you aren't deodexed, then when you attempt to load up a new de-odexed framework-res.apk supplied by a theme artist, your DX will continue to use the old framework-res.odex. This can cause confusing and unpredictable results.

right on, thank you so much!

Droid X Print to Retail apk

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Does anyone know which apk is for the Print to Retail app that works through the gallery? All the custom ROMS seem to have it removed and I actually like the app.

Rob

Originally Posted by Rob_Storm

Does anyone know which apk is for the Print to Retail app that works through the gallery? All the custom ROMS seem to have it removed and I actually like the app.

Rob

http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/dr...tly-phone.html

May get you in the direction???

Thanks for this super helpful thread from a new DX user.

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Kudos

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Kudos to the OP!I'm an EVO owner and jumped over here to help a buddy get the most out of his Droid X and the Wiki mmade it a quick,easy process.Keep up the great work guys.

Request for glossary for Wiki

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I know this may seem stupid for all you advanced Android users, modders, and devs, but I think a glossary of common terms would be a great addition to the Wiki. This may be somewhere else already so forgive my noobishness if I'm missing something.

I'm very new to Android and smartphones in general (had an LG env until 6 months ago), and just started modding my phone. The biggest obstacle was understanding the terminology. Many rooting and rom installation instructions are very thorough but I think many users would benefit from understanding what they are doing. The whole process would seem a lot less daunting if there were a glossary of what rom, sbf, apk, flashing, deodex, rooting, superuser, etc., meant in plain english or were at least equated to file types and terminology used in more common operating systems like Unix and Dos.

Just majorly updated the ROM section, and removed all root guides and replaced with z4root

Nicely done!

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