Dalvik is the process virtual machine (VM) in Google's Android operating system. It is the software that runs the apps on Android devices. For optimization, the apps' Java Bytecode is compiled to Dalvik-compatible `.dex` (Dalvik Executable) files before installation on a device, which are stored in ...
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Why does TI backup say there's still unnecessary cache?
I noticed that the newer version of Titanium Backup says I still have unneeded Dalvik Cache to clean up, even after I reboot and wipe dalvik cache in Clockworkmod. Where are these extra cache files, ...
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Clearing Dalvik Cache without root?
I recently tried updating my Motorola Atrix 4g. It downloaded, and then it booted down to try to update. However, instead of updating, it ends up booting to a screen that just says
Failed to boot 2
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Why each android application runs on a different Dalvik VM process?
I have read that each android applications runs on a different Dalvik VM process (all forked from zygote).
I also read that these VMs are really lightweight and use copy on write buffers and all ...
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What to do when the Dalvik cache is full but the operating system does not recognize it?
I have a strange scenario - my dalvik cache is full of dex files - around 150MB of space, but it appears that the operating system does not recognize these files as related to any application.
I ...
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How can I move dalvik cache to a custom location(permanently)? [duplicate]
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Can I change the dalvik cache location e.g. with a symbolic link?
I have Huawei u8160 running Cyanogenmod 7.2.
I have activated sd-ext partition using Link2SD, so it's ...
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Why Do I Need to Wipe Dalvik Cache?
When I'm updating a custom ROM, there's always an instruction to wipe the Dalvik cache. I don't see a reason why this is necessarily.
Watching the logcat while the system is booting I can clearly see ...
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Installing USB driver for Micromax A50
I have to install USB driver for Micromax A50 .
I have google USB driver installed through SDK Manager, but need a USB driver specifically for this device. To install this USB driver I think, I need ...
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Cannot see my device in Dalvik Debug Monitor [duplicate]
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installing USB driver for Micromax A50
I have android gingerbread (2.3.6) . I wanted to take a screen shot so i enabled USB-Debugging,connected the USB,started ddms but ...
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Can I change the dalvik cache location e.g. with a symbolic link?
I currently use Link2SD since my phone's onboard storage is insufficient for more than a few essential apps. It is very effective but limited to when the phone is on.
While changing ROMs, the dalvik ...
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What will be faster when moving to sd-ext via A2SD+ Data or Dalvik-cache? (or can I move both with no extra-penalty)
I'm using A2SD+ on my HTC Desire running on MIUI.
Currently only the app and app-private are under /sd-ext, but I'm running out of space very quickly :)
Currently my dalvik-cache consumes 46.3MB and ...
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How to keep the size of the Dalvik cache small?
I have an issue with the Dalvik cache getting huge and occupying almost all of the space on my phone. I'm running Cyanogenmod 7.X. For the record, I have about 5-6 small applications on my phone ...
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Cannot install from market applications I used to have
I changed my ROM to cyangenmod 7, and I cannot install some of the applications I used to have (like skype for instance).
Here's what I got so far:
When I'm downloading it from the market it starts ...
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What is Dalvik cache?
When installing custom ROMs most recommend clearing the Dalvik cache. What exactly is Dalvik cache?
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Why does Dalvik virtual machine need to run in every process?
JVM and DVM both provide virtual environment.
JVM doesn't need to be in every process.
why DVM need to be in every process?
Thanks.
