ART (Android Runtime)
replaced Dalvik as the new virtual machine when it was introduced in Android Lollipop.
Google introduced the experimental ART runtime compiler alongside Android 4.4 KitKat and it seems that according to some changes in AOSP's source code, it will
replace Dalvik by default in the next Android version.
The performance will also get a boost and the introduction of ART runtime (
replaces Dalvik) and support for 64 - bit processors will definitely help.
Download links and instructions are available at the source links, and you can also check out guides on how to install Android L on Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, how to root Android L after installation and how to
replace Dalvik with ART.
● Android Runtime with ahead - of - time compilation
replaces the Dalvik VM with just - in - time compilation introduced in Android 2.2.
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for Galaxy S5 US Cellular comes with Material Design UI, new Android ART Runtime that
replaces dalvik, Smart Lock feature, new Quick Settings toggles, improved Wi - Fi and Bluetooth connections, Device Sharing capabilities like multi-user, guest user and Screen Pinning along with tons of other features.
Not exact matches
Android's new virtual machine library that
replaces the older
Dalvik.
Furthermore, the overall system performance will get a boost, now that the obsolete
Dalvik runtime has been
replaced with ART and that the 64 - bit processors are supported by the OS.
ART
replaced the aging
Dalvik Virtual Machine and gave Google and developers greater control of Android on a deep level, as well as elevating performance and memory use to new heights.