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Hi,
it is possible to change the vodafone splash with a custom one?
Kindly Regards
Puky70
Not that I know of...
I've got a dev phone (pure chance on contract) and I tried following this:
http://gettinthru.blogspot.com/2009/04/mods-for-tmobile-g1-at-your-own-risk.html
Steps I took:
C:\Downloads\Magic\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r1\tools>adb root
restarting adbd as root
C:\Downloads\Magic\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r1\tools>adb remount
remount succeeded
C:\Downloads\Magic\android-sdk-windows-1.5_r1\tools>adb shell
# ls
ls
sqlite_stmt_journals
cache
sdcard
etc
system
sys
sbin
proc
logo.rle
init.sapphire.rc
init.rc
init.goldfish.rc
init
default.prop
data
root
dev
# cd system
cd system
# ls
ls
lib
xbin
framework
media
bin
usr
app
fonts
lost+found
etc
build.prop
# cd media
cd media
# ls
ls
audio
I can see a folder in System/Media called Audio but neither of the files mentioned (maybe hidden though).I'm having a look as the doc probably refers to Android 1.1 on the G1.
I'm only just starting to mess about with this so not sure where to go now...
I'm new to android, but I'm going to assume it's the same as linux. Hidden files are any file that starts with a dot. in order to see them, you can just do:
# ls -a
which should show everything
The startup splash logo is logo.rle
The media folder in system only contains an audio folder for system sounds.
You'll need to get your head around GNUWin32 http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/ to create and package a new .rle at a guess, playing with this now to see if I can get anywhere.
Have you guys searched the dream forums, we have the ability to change splash and boot screens, now you have root you should be able to do the nessicary adb stuff. I would guess your file structure is different so don't just do this blindly.
Hi,
have anyone changed the VF splash screen with the G1 mode (Tutorial)?
with windows or linux (on wine + net framework 2):
1)download this
password "androidsocket"
2)with createG1splash create your splash (mysplash.rgb565) from a gif or png 332x498
3)put the splash file ( mysplash.rgb565 ) in sdk tools/ directory
4)boot the magic in fastboot mode (witch back+power)
5)on terminal (in sdk tools/ path):
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot reboot
(you need haykuro spl to flash splash screen!)
in this thread there are some splash jpg/gif !
Thank You! It works perfectly!!
nk02 said:
with windows or linux (on wine + net framework 2):
1)download this
password "androidsocket"
2)with createG1splash create your splash (mysplash.rgb565) from a gif o jpg 332x498
3)put the splash file ( mysplash.rgb565 ) in sdk tools/ directory
4)boot the magic in fastboot mode (witch back+power)
5)on terminal (in sdk tools/ path):
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot reboot
(you need haykuro spl to flash splash screen!)
in this thread there are some splash jpg/gif !
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Great! I'll try that out later
any chance to put a animated splash???
A little present
I hate those horrible red vodafone splash, so i create this one. Thanks to Nk02 for the know how.The splash show a green Google droid in the background.
1)put the splash file ( mysplash.rgb565 ) in sdk tools/ directory
2)boot the magic in fastboot mode (witch back+power)
3)on terminal (in sdk tools/ path):
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot reboot
Enjoy it
Poteck
poteck said:
I hate those horrible red vodafone splash, so i create this one. Thanks to Nk02 for the know how.The splash show a green Google droid in the background.
1)put the splash file ( mysplash.rgb565 ) in sdk tools/ directory
2)boot the magic in fastboot mode (witch back+power)
3)on terminal (in sdk tools/ path):
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot reboot
Enjoy it
Poteck
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yess ! thanks works fine very simply !!!!
Is the change of flash screen permanent or will it get overwritten with a new ROM?
poteck said:
I hate those horrible red vodafone splash, so i create this one. Thanks to Nk02 for the know how.The splash show a green Google droid in the background.
1)put the splash file ( mysplash.rgb565 ) in sdk tools/ directory
2)boot the magic in fastboot mode (witch back+power)
3)on terminal (in sdk tools/ path):
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot reboot
Enjoy it
Poteck
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Brilliant! Thanks.
pdagenius said:
Is the change of flash screen permanent or will it get overwritten with a new ROM?
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I think it will be permanent because when I flashed with two new build I'd always the vodafone splash
FAILED
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
sending 'splash1' (300 KB)... OKAY
writing 'splash1'... INFOsignature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
Any ideas?
moremadness2001 said:
fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
sending 'splash1' (300 KB)... OKAY
writing 'splash1'... INFOsignature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
Any ideas?
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requires you to use the new SPL. (1.33.2005)
anywho..
i'd like to make a quick notice, if you ever happen to brick your device, and you have a modded boot screen, it will make your life much more difficult to return your device! just keep this in mind!
haykuro said:
requires you to use the new SPL. (1.33.2005)
anywho..
i'd like to make a quick notice, if you ever happen to brick your device, and you have a modded boot screen, it will make your life much more difficult to return your device! just keep this in mind!
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so it is time to ask................anyone have the original vodafone splash screen to share ??
haykuro said:
requires you to use the new SPL. (1.33.2005)
anywho..
i'd like to make a quick notice, if you ever happen to brick your device, and you have a modded boot screen, it will make your life much more difficult to return your device! just keep this in mind!
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Where do I get this SPL Version? I only know the link in the root magic thread.
steiale said:
Where do I get this SPL Version? I only know the link in the root magic thread.
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From here:
http://code.google.com/p/sapphire-port-dream/
You just run in dos mode the nbimg 1.1 tool of pof from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405118
and you put the following parameters:
nbimg -p 18400 -w 480 -h 800 -F nameofphoto.bmp -T 0x601 -S 64 -D PB8110000
Flash the nbh file that is created ( i attach a sample in zip file ready for flashing) and you done it.You only flash the boot image, i mean the one that has the number of radio and rom at the bottom, and nothing else, radio and rom remain unchanged.Follow exactly the commands (capitals or not capital letters).
There is another image that appears just before the image that has the number of rom and radio.This can be changed if you replace the 601 with 600 in the parameters described above (tip goes to Chri55tof in post 2).
So you just need 2 bmp photos 480x800 24bit and the pof nbimg1.1 tool with the parameters i described above, piece of cake.
If you dont like it returm to the stock splash attached below.
Enjoy
Downloaded the file (from link you provided), made a 24bit .bmp file I wanted to use ... followed the command line, flashed to my HD2 and it works !!
Great job !
K.
EDIT :
By the way, flashing .nbh file done that way will replace 2nd splash screen. How to replace first screen ? (the one with white background and green htc trademark) ???
EDIT2 :
Just found it !
0x600 is changing 1st splash screen
0x601 is changing second (not like you stated in topic of this thread !)
What you mean ?
The second screen is the animation which is an animated gif file.
-T is the header type.
I attach the kind of settings:
Mandatory arguments:
-F <filename> Filename to convert.
If the extension is BMP it will be converted to NB.
If the extension is NB it will be converted to BMP.
Optional arguments:
-w <width> Image width in pixels. If not specified will be autodetected.
-h <height> Image height in pixels. If not specified will be autodetected.
-t <pattern> Manually specify the padding pattern (usually 0 or 255).
-p <size> Manually specify the padding size.
-n Do not add HTC splash signature to NB file.
-s Output smartphone format.
NBH arguments: (only when converting from BMP to NBH)
-D <model_id> Generate NBH with specified Model ID (mandatory)
-S <chunksize> NBH SignMaxChunkSize (64 or 1024)
-T <type> NBH header type, this is typically 0x600 or 0x601Example to convert a NB to BMP:
I mean `the very first screen`
This is the one with white BG and green `htc` trademark (the one before `reds` coming out)
0x600 is responsible to change this
0x600 next splash screen
Hi,
Q: So the second one is the animated one?? I'm talking about that one with 'quietly brilliant' ? It comes with the sound - how to change this sound?
pepesz said:
Hi,
Q: So the second one is the animated one?? I'm talking about that one with 'quietly brilliant' ? It comes with the sound - how to change this sound?
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The sound is the HTC-QuietlyBrilliantBoot.wav in windows folder and the original animated gif (LEO_animated.gif) also in windows folder is attached
Read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625911
Thanks a lot
0x600 changes Carrier Bitmap (1)
0x601 changes Welcomehead (2)
Animation (3)
chri55tof said:
0x600 changes Carrier Bitmap (1)
0x601 changes Welcomehead (2)
Animation (3)
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You dont have to do the procedure for changing the welcomehead,bmp because you just replace directly in windows file or cook the bmp file.
The 1st screen with the red letters at the bottom with radio and rom numbers needs to be flashed as is the only way to replace it.
My little contribution ^^
Enjoy !
NIKOSXRI said:
You just run in dos mode the nbimg 1.1 tool of pof from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405118
and you put the following parameters:
nbimg -p 18400 -w 480 -h 800 -F nameofphoto.bmp -T 0x601 -S 64 -D PB8110000
Flash the nbh file that is created ( i attach a sample in zip file ready for flashing) and you done it.You only flash the boot image, i mean the one that has the number of radio and rom at the bottom, and nothing else, radio and rom remain unchanged.Follow exactly the commands (capitals or not capital letters).
So you just need a bmp photo 480x800 24bit and the pof nbimg1.1 tool with the parameters i described above, piece of cake.
If you dont like it returm to the stock splash attached below.
Enjoy
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Once I enter the command lines, it says "could not open "picture name".bmp? Am I missing something?
daleandla said:
Once I enter the command lines, it says "could not open "picture name".bmp? Am I missing something?
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Check again and follow the command line exactly
My Contribution
NIKOSXRI said:
Check again and follow the command line exactly
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Boom baby. Got it. Here's my contribution...
How do change from second splash screen. (Not the first screen or bios animation)
technomania34 said:
How do change from second splash screen. (Not the first screen or bios animation)
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You change the welcomehead.png in Operator Pkg, 480x800 24 bits per pixel.
I attach a sample picture which you may use.
is there anyone that has the original 2nd splash bmp file or as a nbh file?
Found it
NIKOSXRI said:
You change the welcomehead.png in Operator Pkg, 480x800 24 bits per pixel.
I attach a sample picture which you may use.
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Thanks mate
why isn't this or a link to this thread (or similar) in the sticky/wiki at the top?
A word of warning. when you create and flash a splashscreen using the 0x601 memory location, it is not removed when you flash a stock rom. (Tested with several stock roms)
Stock splashscreens are flashed to the 0x600 memory location, and shows for 14 seconds. 7 Seconds when teh phone boots, and 7 seconds when the RGD info shows.
When you have a second splash in place, it shows the first splash for 7 seconds, then the second splash when the RGD info shows for 7 seconds.
The implications of this are that if you need to send back your phone, and you flash a stock rom, your custom second splash will still show.
To remove it (well, make it look like it was gone) I had to make a duplicate of the stock splash and flash it to the 0x601 location, so that it looks like one long splash. (As i found out when i had to return mine to o2.)
More reading
[1st boot & 2nd splash ]
4 HD2 Leo :: choose your BMP shot for it
HERE
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, you getting fired because the alarm app failed, or anything whatsoever.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about things covered in this guide
* before flashing! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
(Thank you CM Team for that bit of advice)
What is a Splash1?
Splash1 is the image that shows up before recovery / your ROM's bootsplash / etc. By default, it is the white screen with green HTC lettering (if you have flashed Sprint's 2.1 release.)
How do I change it?
Follow these steps to create the image, then the steps to flash the image.
Creating a splash1, Tool method:
1. Pick your image of choice, and crop it to 320x480 (width x height). This resolution is meant for the HTC Hero and screens of similar size. If you're looking to adapt this to other phones, make sure you know your resolution. It could be 480x800 (e.g. HTC Evo), or even 480x854 (Droid X).
2. Use the attached CreateG1Splash tool to convert your image to R5G6B5 format. It should output a file named 'mysplash.rgb565'.
Creating a splash1, GIMP method:
Note: This seems to have strange results in Windows. In my personal tests, the images ended up upside down, mirrored, and shifted to the right when they were flashed. You can use Tomatosoup's Gimp Script to fix it.
1. Open your desired image in GIMP. Use the appropriate tools (e.g. Scale, Canvas Size) to edit your image to the correct size. (Again, 320x480 for HTC Hero).
2. Go to Image => Print Size and make sure it is set to 72 pixels per inch.
3. Hit Save As => Extension => BMP => Save => Advanced => R5 G6 B5 Format => Save.
Flashing a splash1, Fastboot method:
IMPORTANT! This method is for users who have an ENG SPL. Browse through the relevant forums here on XDA to find out how to achieve this. This method does not work with Unrevoked Forever.
1. Open up a command prompt / terminal / console, and type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
OR power your phone off, then power it back on while holding VOL UP.
2. Once you're in fastboot, make sure the phone says "FASTBOOT USB", and when you type "fastboot devices" in the console, it returns the device name. If it returns anything strange, make sure your phone's USB drivers are installed and anything else that might use the phone is closed (e.g. HTC Sync).
3. In your command line / console / terminal, and type this, replacing "path to" with the right directories:
Windows Users:
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 C:\path\to\mysplash.rgb565
Linux Users:
Code:
fastboot flash splash1 /path/to/mysplash.rgb565
You should see "Sending splash1... OK ; Flashing splash1... OK"
4. Now enter:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Your new splash1 should be visible!
Flashing a splash1, HERCIMG method:
This method is compatible with Unrevoked Forever and people getting "Remote: Not Allow" errors.
1. Download the attached HERCIMG.zip to use as an example.
2. Extract the two files: android-info.txt and splash1.nb0
This is the template for the HERCIMG you will create and flash.
3. Delete the splash1.nb0 in the zip. Take the splash1 you created, rename it splash1.nb0
4. Select your splash1.nb0, and the android-info.txt, and zip them together. Rename the zip as HERCIMG.zip
NOTE: Zip ONLY the two files, DO NOT zip the folder containing the files or anything else!
5. Put the HERCIMG.zip on the root of your sdcard:
Code:
adb push HERCIMG.zip /sdcard/HERCIMG.zip
6. Reboot into HBoot either by holding VOL DOWN while you power your phone on, or:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then press VOL DOWN to enter HBoot Mode.
7. Your phone should say:
Code:
Parsing...[SD ZIP]
[1] SPLASH1
Do you want to start update?
<ACTION> Yes
<SEND> No
Press ACTION (Trackball button) to flash the HERCIMG.zip.
It should now say OK. Press ACTION again to reboot the device.
Your new splash1 should be visible!
Attached is a preview of a CM6 splash1 I converted, and a zip file containing the mysplash.rgb565 file.
The attached cyanogenmodsplash.zip is not a flashable zip!
Credits to:
CyanogenMod team for the disclaimer.
toastcfh and darchstar for the ENG SPL.
regaw_leinad and Unrevoked Team for Unrevoked Forever.
Koushik Dutta for his CreateG1Splash tool.
tomatosoup for GIMP Method.
And anyone else that deserves credit.
Koush's full CreateG1Splash tool.
didnt work for me im s off and all i got back was error: cannot load ' /path/to/mysplash.rgb565
It's not literally /path/to/mysplash.rgb565, you're supposed to replace it with the path to the file you created, like C:\Users\JimBob\Desktop\mysplash.rgb565
didnt work
tehdarkknight said:
It's not literally /path/to/mysplash.rgb565, you're supposed to replace it with the path to the file you created, like C:\Users\JimBob\Desktop\mysplash.rgb565
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gave me same error
i placed the rgb in the desktop and i even changed users name to JimBob so the path would be the same as the one u posted
It stays on the Sending Splash.... forever. What am I doing wrong?
thegod2012 said:
gave me same error
i placed the rgb in the desktop and i even changed users name to JimBob so the path would be the same as the one u posted
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That error means you're not using the correct path. The JimBob thing was just an example, you need to supply it with the relevant file name on your computer.
mquinn24 said:
It stays on the Sending Splash.... forever. What am I doing wrong?
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When you plug in your phone and reboot into fastboot, double check that it's properly connected:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return something like: "HT039HF01009 fastboot"
Also double check that your phone's screen says "FASTBOOT USB"
doesn't work
i placed the rgb565 file in desktop and i enter the fastboot flash splash1 C:\Users\oden\Desktop\mysplash.rgb565
i get back
sending 'splash1' <300KB>... FAILED <remote:not allow>
finished. total time: 0.001s
I checked all of that and I'm good. Now I get "sending ' splash' <300kb> ... Failed <remote :not allowed>
Edit: I need to find the correct path
The "Failed <remote: not allowed>" error message probably means your HBOOT won't let you flash unsigned images, in other words you're using the stock HBOOT.
Try flashing darchstar's ENG SPL or regaw_leinad's S-OFF NAND Unlock method.
interesting....
wil there be an issue if i flash both i already have s off
hboot
tehdarkknight said:
The "Failed <remote: not allowed>" error message probably means your HBOOT won't let you flash unsigned images, in other words you're using the stock HBOOT.
Try flashing darchstar's ENG SPL or regaw_leinad's S-OFF NAND Unlock method.
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i just flashed darchstars spl i'll let u know
it worked by changing the hboot with darch SPL thanks
Attached is another splash1 I converted, created by Vigan on the CM forums.
The .png is the preview, the mysplash.rgb565 is contained in the zip.
Hope you enjoy!
I updated the first post to reflect that this method of flashing a splash1 will not currently work with Unrevoked Forever.
You should be able to safely flash darchstar's ENG SPL from recovery even if you've already flashed Unrevoked Forever.
Thanks I got it to work on Darch's
Hey everyone, I started a thread in the Themes and Apps section called
[SPLASH IMAGES] Gallery of Custom Splash Images if anyone wants to post and share their custom splash images they've created.
tehdarkknight, would you consider posting the link to it in your main OP? And please feel free to go post the couple you already have in this thread over into that gallery.
Complete noob to flashing splash images. My cmd is saying fastboot is an invalid action? I feel like a retard...
whosthat123 said:
Complete noob to flashing splash images. My cmd is saying fastboot is an invalid action? I feel like a retard...
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Make sure the android sdk is installed, there are plenty of guides on how to do so.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
I'm a retard for sure. Had sdk installed. I wasn't in adb. Works like a charm. Thanks!
To make logo.rle, easier way you can use Photoshop. Create a new file or new pictures as you want, setting the image mode to RGB, to make sure X10 image you created in the size width 480 x height 854, then save it in PNG format.
Then to change the format PNG to logo.rle, you can use a tool that was created by dooMLord "Boot screen logo creation package". I'm just more to clarify, especially for the new in this. Please download and see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140406
Prepare an image that has been created earlier.
Extract "boot_screen_logo_creation_package.rar" in a folder.
To further facilitate the work, copy the command prompt in the input to the windows/system32 folder boot screen logo creation package, put together all in one folder. Put your picture also earlier in the boot screen logo folder creation package that's already in the extract.
Change the name of your image becomes logo.png
Then click the command prompt.
Typing the following command:
convert_image_to_rle.bat <path_to_image_file>
Replace <path_to_image_file> the image file name that you create.
Example: convert_image_to_rle.bat logo.png
It will be two image files: logo.png.raw and logo.png.rle
Now you should have your own logo.rle.
Change the name logo.png.rle be logo.rle
This image is ready you are using, and can be inserted into your ramdisk.
To enter the drawing logo.rle you have made this into a ramdisk
Have a look at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683832
Hope this helps.
Thanks to: Xda-developers
dooMLord : for boot_screen_logo_creation_package
And you all ..
Hi all. How would I install a new splash screen? Please help. I looked but couldn't find. Sorry. Thanks in advance
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
Anyone? Do you know of a link ? Please help?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
You can write a flash img to your phone by using:
dd if=/mnt/sdcard/splashscreens/splashname.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14
As long as you have a splashname.img file in that directory, as to making the img there is a tool for that but I'm on my phone so I can't help you there.
Edit: sorry, you must run the code in terminal emulator or script manager as su.
Yes, you can use dd commands from a terminal emulator or adb.
You can also package it in a PG58IMG.zip and flash from bootloader.
Or, you can use the attached zip I made. Replace the splash with any you like and flash from recovery...
You can use nbimg to create splash images. I'll leave you to google with that search.
**be VERY careful using dd commands as you could write to the wrong blocks if you mis-type**
Thank you so much Grogg! I appercieate your reply!
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
You can flash your splash screen with fastboot.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash splash1 splash1.img
fastboot reboot
Here is a package that you can use to make splash screens with. Read the Read me file for instructions on how to convert a .png to a .img so you can use it for a splash screen. The "To make .zip" file has the android-info.txt file that needs to be in your PG58IMG.zip to flash the splash screen via bootloader. I also have a PG58IMG.zip of the original splash screen in the file as well.
Now I have to give credit where credit is due, I got all but the "To make .zip", the PG58IMG.zip of the original splash screen, and the Read me.txt from this thread or links in that thread. I also got the original splash screen PG58IMG.zip from another member in the PARANOID ANDROID ROM thread.