How to Deodex Lollipop 5.1.1 (10.7.A.0.222)

[xkeita]

Hey guys! Since deodexing older Z series phones with this latest update has been a pain in the *** for deodexing here's a detailed guide on how to get a correctly deodexed system folder and avoid bootloops...

First part: Getting files from the phone.

To get the files from our phone first we'll have to install ADB Drivers, you can find them here on xda or go google it. Once you have adb drivers installed go to the folder where you installed them. Press Shift while right clicking on the folder and select Open command promp.

Here are the commands to get the folders with apk, note that you'll find them in your C:\ folder.
- To get app folder:

adb pull /system/app /app/

- To get framework folder:

adb pull /system/framework /framework/

- To get priv-app folder:

adb pull /system/priv-app /priv-app/

You will get apk's only on app and priv-app folders, the only folder with odex files (arm folder) will be framework.
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Now let's go for sqsh files to get odex files for app and priv-app folders.
- To get odex.app.sqsh:

adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh

- To get odex.app.sqsh:

adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh

You'll find these files inside the same folder where adb.exe is

Second part: Unpacking .SQSH files

To resume a little, you may refer to IaguCool's guide
Once you have downloaded SquashFS Tool, move both .sqsh files to the folder.
When you have opened the command promp use these codes to extract files...
> To get odex files for app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to app):

unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.app.sqsh

> To get odex files for priv-app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to priv-app):

unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.priv-app.sqsh

Third part: Merging files

Create a folder named system and move app, framework and priv-app folders from C:\ to the new folder.
After that grab the folders you extracted with SquashFS Tool and merge them with app and priv-app folder.
After doing this move SemcGenericUxpRes folder to priv-app folder

Fourth part: Deodexing

Download JoelDroid's Lollipop Batch Deodexer and replace the file named oat2dex.jar found on /tool folder with this one: Latest oat2dex
Then open the program and select the /system/ you've created to start the process.
Once it has finished, grab SemcGenericUxpRes folder and move it back to /framework

Now you can either replace folders manually on your phone using TWRP by moving the deodexed system folder to your phone and mounting System partition, erasing app, framework and priv-app folder and then pasting the ones from the deodexed folder. OR make a flasheable zip.

How to manually move folders to /system partition

> Boot to recovery (TWRP MANDATORY)
> Mount system partition
> Go to file manager and go to: /system/ partition
> Manually delete app, framework and priv-app folder (you must first open the folder, then open the menu and delete)
> Then go to where you put the deodexed folders, open app folder, open menu, choose copy and paste on /system/ folder, same process for priv-app and framework.
> Once you're done go to Wipe option, choose advanced wipe and wipe Dalvik-cache and cache.
> Boot and you're good to go! No need to fix permissions

In both cases, after you have either flashed or replaced the folders, go to Wipe option > Advanced Wipe and clean Dalvik-cache and cache to avoid problems.

 

[RyTekk]

Does it have issue with OpenGL and Play Store?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

 

[xkeita]

Does it have issue with OpenGL and Play Store?

Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

No, that's why you need to download latest oat2dex version See deodexing part

 

[Black_Eyes]

Why not just copy App, priv-app and framework folder from system and deodex them?

 

[xkeita]

Why not just copy App, priv-app and framework folder from system and deodex them?

Cause you get bootloop if you just replace odex files present in app and priv-app (Especially after replacing the deodexed framework folder in system).
If you extract via adb you'll get app and priv-app folders clean, without odex files. That way you can make a cleaner deodex since you don't replace .odex files, just merge both folders in one, app with .apks and app with .odex

I wish it was as easy as in 5.0.2 but no, on 5.1.1 is way more complicated to have a properly deodexed system.

 

[Black_Eyes]

BTW i've tried by deodexing manually by copying folder and then boot into recovery delete app, priv-app and framework folder via TWRP file manager and then flashed the deodexed zip and it worked

 

[zyclops1]

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.app.sqsh' does not exist

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.priv-app.sqsh' does not exist

help

 

[edi194]

Everything was fine except google play services, it crashes every time i want add account

 

[falptekin]

Perfect work @xkeita ,
I saw you asking so many guys about deodexing .222 firmware these days and finally you managed!
Great work, great tutorial. I will try asap.

 

[gundam_warlock]

could you provide the zip? or the zip from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-deodex-lollipop-rom-t3065596 can be used?

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.app.sqsh' does not exist

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.priv-app.sqsh' does not exist

help

same problem..

 

[sshivampp]

Everything was fine except google play services, it crashes every time i want add account

Same here bro
I thought I had accidently deleted some necessary google services files while removing bloatwares so I tried flashing latest Gapps for 5.1.1 over stock sony FW but no effect. Can't figure out why

I'm having Xperia ZR (5.1.1 Stock)

 

[xkeita]

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.app.sqsh' does not exist

C:\adb>adb pull /system/odex.priv-app.sqsh
remote object '/system/odex.priv-app.sqsh' does not exist

help

could you provide the zip? or the zip from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-deodex-lollipop-rom-t3065596 can be used?



same problem..

If you have an Xperia Z1 it might differ from this a little bit, I think those don't have odex.xx.sqsh on their filesystem, check if you have odex files in app and priv-app.
Phones that I know that so far work with this sqsh filesystem are Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Xperia Tablet Z

 

[xkeita]

Everything was fine except google play services, it crashes every time i want add account

Same here bro
I thought I had accidently deleted some necessary google services files while removing bloatwares so I tried flashing latest Gapps for 5.1.1 over stock sony FW but no effect. Can't figure out why

I'm having Xperia ZR (5.1.1 Stock)

Did you clear dalvik-cache and cache? If it still gives you googleplayservices fc, manually download the GooglePlayServices from APKMirror and install as normal app

 

[gundam_warlock]

If you have an Xperia Z1 it might differ from this a little bit, I think those don't have odex.xx.sqsh on their filesystem, check if you have odex files in app and priv-app.
Phones that I know that so far work with this sqsh filesystem are Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Xperia Tablet Z

I tried to deodex directly without pull sqsh, everything except nfcnci failed, when i tried to copy to system and reboot, nfc is fc. When check nfcnci folder only apk and lib folder exsist, but nothing exsist inside lib folder.
Where do i wrong?

 

[sshivampp]

Did you clear dalvik-cache and cache? If it still gives you googleplayservices fc, manually download the GooglePlayServices from APKMirror and install as normal app

Dalvik-cache & Cache ! I tried wiping the whole data, it didn't work.
App install window goes on forever and app not installing.

Got it working by installing latest play services before deodexing. (as the updated play services app in the data partition runs, no matter if system is having broken play services package)

Fixed it for now but still wondering what causes the issue

 

[Hamidreza2010]

Fixed it for now but still wondering what causes the issue

same issue here , how can i fix this?

 

[ogunja]

@xkeita Bro if not ask for much could create a video tutorial ? ?????

 

[sshivampp]

same issue here , how can i fix this?

what I did is flashed the ftf (to go back to stock)
installed latest play services via play store
then followed the deodexing guide

Note: after deodexing, do not wipe data or uninstall updated play services otherwise error will occur again

 

[MoustafaBahaa]

works fine thank you
ZR 5.1.1

 

[ogunja]

After download the rom by XperiaFirm I must continue this step?

Second part: Unpacking .SQSH files

To resume a little, you may refer to IaguCool's guide
Once you have downloaded SquashFS Tool, move both .sqsh files to the folder.
When you have opened the command promp use these codes to extract files...
> To get odex files for app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to app):
Code:
unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.app.sqsh
> To get odex files for priv-app folder (After extracting rename the squash-root folder to priv-app):
Code:
unsquashfs -no-xattrs odex.priv-app.sqsh

Third part: Merging files

Create a folder named system and move app, framework and priv-app folders from C:\ to the new folder.
After that grab the folders you extracted with SquashFS Tool and merge them with app and priv-app folder.
After doing this move SemcGenericUxpRes folder to priv-app folder

Fourth part: Deodexing

Download JoelDroid's Lollipop Batch Deodexer and replace the file named oat2dex.jar found on /tool folder with this one: Latest oat2dex
Then open the program and select the /system/ you've created to start the process.
Once it has finished, grab SemcGenericUxpRes folder and move it back to /framework