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Oct 11, 2026 · Mobile Development

Tencent Shiply: Android Hotfix Evolution from VM Hook to Full Dex Replacement

This article details Tencent Shiply's three-generation Android hotfix evolution—VM Hook, function instrumentation, and full Dex replacement—explaining each approach's principles, trade-offs, and why full Dex became the chosen solution, plus how Shiply adds build verification, release control, gray rollout, and monitoring for a complete hotfix platform.