Tips to open ODEX file

Can't open the ODEX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ODEX files as well as a list of programs that support ODEX files.

ODEX file extension

File Name Google Android Optimized Executalbe
File Developer Google Inc.
File Category Executable Files

The ODEX file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ODEX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ODEX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
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  • 1
  • 0
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What is ODEX file?

The ODEX file has been categorized as Executable Files. It was designed by Google Inc.. Additionally, the Executable Files category contains 140 of other files. Google Android Optimized Executalbe is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Eclipse to handle this file. This is a program created by The Eclipse Foundation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the ODEX file. Google Android SDK Tools, Google Android, Google Android SDK will apply when it is not possible to use Eclipse.

How to open ODEX file?

The most common problem when using Google Android Optimized Executalbe is that a specific ODEX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ODEX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ODEX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Eclipse

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Eclipse is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Eclipse into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file ODEX.

Step 2. Create association of Eclipse with ODEX files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ODEX file to open in the Eclipse application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ODEX file with the Eclipse application.

Step 3. Update Eclipse to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Eclipse program with the Google Android Optimized Executalbe file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the The Eclipse Foundation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ODEX file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The ODEX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the ODEX file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ODEX file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ODEX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of ODEX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ODEX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Google Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ODEX files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ODEX to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the ODEX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ODEX file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.