Dalvikbased

Dalvikbased refers to software or devices that utilize the Dalvik virtual machine. Dalvik was the original virtual machine developed by Google for the Android operating system. It was designed to be highly optimized for mobile devices, focusing on low memory usage and efficient execution of Java bytecode. Before Android Nougat, Dalvik was the primary runtime environment for Android applications. Its architecture allowed for Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation, improving application performance. Many older Android devices and applications are therefore considered Dalvikbased.

The transition from Dalvik to ART (Android Runtime) began with Android KitKat and became the default in Android Lollipop. ART offers advantages such as Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation, which can lead to faster app startup times and better overall performance compared to Dalvik's JIT compilation. Despite the shift to ART, the term Dalvikbased is still relevant when discussing legacy Android systems, custom ROMs that retain Dalvik, or certain development contexts where understanding the historical runtime is important. Developers targeting older Android versions might still encounter or work with Dalvik-specific considerations. Understanding Dalvikbased systems provides insight into the evolution of Android's software architecture and its journey towards improved efficiency and performance.