[TOOL] [4.4+] [AROMA] Switch D2A_RT - Switch between runtimes easily from Recovery

Hello Everyone!

I installed CM11 Kitkat on my Samsung Galaxy S Plus. I didn't wanted to activate the Developer's option in settings for next 5 days (Because I don't want my friends mess around). But I wanted to switch over to ART. So I had such idea that I can do this from recovery.
But I also had idea, due to my previous work with Aroma Installer, that I can create a single zip that can revert back to Dalvik also.

I found that after Factory Restore runtime is set to Dalvik again.
So I concluded that it is stored in /data
After messing around with the /data partition, I found where selected runtime is saved.
I created such a zip and I am sharing with you.

Meanwhile, when I was writing this thread, similar thread suggest showed me another tool of XDA Senior Member husen4u.
However his tool has 2 different files required to be flashed.
I did not copy his work, but runtime change code is same for all Android 4.4+, however I still give him credits, because he created similar project first.

So I present you my new tool :- Switch D2A_RT

So general idea is this tool can change ART <------> Dalvik from single zip.

Downloads:-
File it attached at bottom of this post.

Instructions:-

0. You need a Android 4.4+ ROM. :D
1. Download and put the zip file in any storage.
2. Go to recovery (use any recovery, I used CWM Touch 6.0.3.6).
3. Flash the zip file and navigate through Aroma Menu.
4. Choose ART or Dalvik and Reboot.
5. Rebooting can take lot of time (depending on number of apps). CyanogenMod 11 users can see "Android is upgrading" screen.

• ENJOY!!!

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):-


I tested this on my SGS+ GT-I9001 with CM11. Both functions work. However there might be some minor GUI/icon/picture size errors.
But main functions of this work fine.

Disclaimer:-
Press Thanks if helped.

Attached Files

Switch-D2A_RTByHnkotnisV1.zip - [Click for QR Code] (1.44 MB)