Whatsapp ART support

[Sturdy_99]

Per the hints from Google, I was able to get current versions of WhatsApp to install under ART by overriding one of the verifier checks.

Here is the procedure to replace libart.so and clean up any partially-installed WhatsApp package, tested on a Nexus 5 running AOSP 4.4:

adb root
adb remount
adb shell "rm -rf /data/data/com.whatsapp"
adb pull /system/lib/libart.so libart.so.bak
adb push libart.so /system/lib/

If something goes wrong it may well result in a bootloop, so if you need to restore from backup, boot to recovery and use:

adb shell "mount /system"
adb push libart.so.bak /system/lib/libart.so

Source changes: https://github.com/cernekee/android_art/commit/fc2ac71d0d9e147c607bff9371fe2ef25d8470af

Note that I have not tested this on a Nexus 4 (despite this thread's current location).

did it with toolkit...whatapp installed...and not force closing now...i did not do that adb shell command....i was not getting it bt everything is working great...

 

[dhruvmalik]

Per the hints from Google, I was able to get current versions of WhatsApp to install under ART by overriding one of the verifier checks.

Here is the procedure to replace libart.so and clean up any partially-installed WhatsApp package, tested on a Nexus 5 running AOSP 4.4:

adb root
adb remount
adb shell "rm -rf /data/data/com.whatsapp"
adb pull /system/lib/libart.so libart.so.bak
adb push libart.so /system/lib/

If something goes wrong it may well result in a bootloop, so if you need to restore from backup, boot to recovery and use:

adb shell "mount /system"
adb push libart.so.bak /system/lib/libart.so

Source changes: https://github.com/cernekee/android_art/commit/fc2ac71d0d9e147c607bff9371fe2ef25d8470af

Note that I have not tested this on a Nexus 4 (despite this thread's current location).

Just used Root Explorer and changed permissions accordingly, Rebooted and updated Whatsapp via Playstore. All is well.

Thanks so much.

 

[tonyreimer]

I just extracted it and copied and pasted into system/lib with root explorer. My phone did a soft reboot aaaand I updated whatsapp.

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[mbutandola]

Per the hints from Google, I was able to get current versions of WhatsApp to install under ART by overriding one of the verifier checks.

Here is the procedure to replace libart.so and clean up any partially-installed WhatsApp package, tested on a Nexus 5 running AOSP 4.4:

adb root
adb remount
adb shell "rm -rf /data/data/com.whatsapp"
adb pull /system/lib/libart.so libart.so.bak
adb push libart.so /system/lib/

If something goes wrong it may well result in a bootloop, so if you need to restore from backup, boot to recovery and use:

adb shell "mount /system"
adb push libart.so.bak /system/lib/libart.so

Source changes: https://github.com/cernekee/android_art/commit/fc2ac71d0d9e147c607bff9371fe2ef25d8470af

Note that I have not tested this on a Nexus 4 (despite this thread's current location).

Do you think we could apply the same tweaks to get Titanium backup working?

 

[HamsterHam]

Can someone upload the new libart file please or explain how I download it from github? Thanks.

Edit: Just saw the attachment in the post.

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I just extracted it and copied and pasted into system/lib with root explorer. My phone did a soft reboot aaaand I updated whatsapp.

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I'm getting packaged file invalid on all play store updates.

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[coco`z]

Ok its working! Just copy and set permission...thanks !

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[HamsterHam]

I fixed the play store updates by setting permissions to 777 but now I cannot install whatsapp. Is there anything else required? Cheers for the help btw.

The error is that 24 one.

Sorted it all out, I did it wrong lol.

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[wywerny]

I fixed the play store updates by setting permissions to 777 but now I cannot install whatsapp. Is there anything else required? Cheers for the help btw.

The error is that 24 one.

Sorted it all out, I did it wrong lol.

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How can you solve it?
I've made the same mistake:crying:


I got it. I haven't clean /data/data/com.whatsapp

 

[deepayanneogi]

Per the hints from Google, I was able to get current versions of WhatsApp to install under ART by overriding one of the verifier checks.

Here is the procedure to replace libart.so and clean up any partially-installed WhatsApp package, tested on a Nexus 5 running AOSP 4.4:

adb root
adb remount
adb shell "rm -rf /data/data/com.whatsapp"
adb pull /system/lib/libart.so libart.so.bak
adb push libart.so /system/lib/

If something goes wrong it may well result in a bootloop, so if you need to restore from backup, boot to recovery and use:

adb shell "mount /system"
adb push libart.so.bak /system/lib/libart.so

Source changes: https://github.com/cernekee/android_art/commit/fc2ac71d0d9e147c607bff9371fe2ef25d8470af

Note that I have not tested this on a Nexus 4 (despite this thread's current location).

This guy is great, this post should be sticky in general section.

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How can you solve it?
I've made the same mistake:crying:


I got it. I haven't clean /data/data/com.whatsapp

Replace the old libart with the new one, set perm as rw-r-r, reboot, profit.

 

[SuddenDeath]

Great work! :good:

 

[fedecico]

I changed the lib with root explorer. Fixed permissions; but i encurring on a boot loop
Im on NEXUS 5 PORT 4.4 KRT16O odexed 16/11/2013.

Did i something wrong?

 

[beje86]

I had a bootloop at first (stupid me forgot to set permissions) but I could easily fix that with TWRP and now it's working like a charm, Whatsapp and all. I'll check other apps but I guess if people haven't made that much noise I can live without them. After all, everything I use Titanium Backup for is nothing I cannot achieve with some adb commands

Thanks!

 

[nitin.chobhe]

I had a bootloop at first (stupid me forgot to set permissions) but I could easily fix that with TWRP and now it's working like a charm, Whatsapp and all. I'll check other apps but I guess if people haven't made that much noise I can live without them. After all, everything I use Titanium Backup for is nothing I cannot achieve with some adb commands

Thanks!

What permissions do I need to set? rw- r-- r--? I'm using ES File explorer...

 

[beje86]

What permissions do I need to set? rw- r-- r--? I'm using ES File explorer...

I set 755 (the default TWRP does for you with just a click), that would be rwx r-x r-x

 

[fedecico]

I set 755 (the default TWRP does for you with just a click), that would be rwx r-x r-x

And which ROM? Because i tried again with no result

 

[dexviajiboy]

And which ROM? Because i tried again with no result

try version 2.11.50 no need to patch, install like normal app (ART)

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[beje86]

And which ROM? Because i tried again with no result

I'm using an unmodified 4.4 stock factory image, just added root + TWRP

Edit: before someone asks, Titanium Backup still doesn't work with this fix.

 

[zellleonhart]

How about Titanium Backup, does it work after this?

 

[alienmind]

Not for me...

Sent with my cold fingers from the grave

 

[luiseteyo]

I posted a flasheable zip in another thread in general section for easier method

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