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[SCRIPT] Random Boot Animations v1.3 (Updated 2010-04-20, works on CM 5.0.6-5.0.8)

This script has only been tested with CM ROM, I cannot guarantee that it will work with other ROMs.
DESCRIPTION
I couldn't decide on one single boot animation to use on my phone, so I thought, why not start every boot with a random animation?
I threw together a simple script that will randomly choose a boot animation zip file from a directory and copy the file to /data/local. The script defaults to using /sdcard/bootanimation as the directory to store all the animations.​
INSTALLING THE SCRIPT
Extract 09bootanimation from the zip file, then type the following from your command prompt:
Code:
adb remount
adb push 09bootanimation /system/etc/init.d
adb shell chmod 750 /system/etc/init.d/09bootanimation
If you are using CM 5.0.6 - 5.0.8, you will need to do an additional step. The fstab file is missing, so extract fstab from the zip file and execute the following:
Code:
adb remount
adb push fstab /system/etc
Thanks to godsfilth for figuring out the fstab problem. =)
If you are not using CM ROM, you may have the init.d directory in a different location.​
Reminder: Because the script is installed in the system directory, you need to redo all the installation steps after upgrading your ROM.
INSTALLING BOOT ANIMATIONS
Create a directory called bootanimation in the SD card root directory, and put all your animation zip files in the directory. The script will only choose from zip files in the directory.
If you want to change the default directory, just change the variable in the script.
Thanks to godsfilth for getting it to work with SD cards! =)​
SELECTING A SPECIFIC ANIMATION
If you want to view a new animation, instead of rebooting repeatedly and hoping that it will be selected at random, you can use the following method.
Create a file called bootanimation.use in the bootanimation directory where you have placed all the zip files. The file should contain a single line with the filename of the boot animation, without the directory path. For example:
Code:
bootanimation-prash.zip
When you want to go back to random animations, simply delete bootanimation.use from the directory.​
HELP! I CAN'T GET THIS TO WORK!
If you have problems getting the script to work, grab the logcat of the startup process and post it to pastebin. You can get the logcat output by rebooting the phone and then immediately running
Code:
adb logcat > log.txt
Once the boot animation has started you can press Ctrl-C to stop the log collection. Please include in your post the ROM that you are running.​
SAMPLE LIST OF BOOT ANIMATIONS
For those who are looking for some boot animations to choose from, here's a small list of animations from other XDA threads. Feel free to recommend animations, and I'll update this list.
Prash's CyanogenMod 5.0
Qteknology's Nexus animations
Nighthound's Win7 Nexus
Nighthound's BSOD
Nighthound's Qteknology's Splash Inverted
nmeofdst8's Nexus One Red Flame Edition
iDance°-->ra1n's Ubuntu Nexus and Tiesto animations
Droid Eris thread with lots of cool boot animations​
FUTURE CHANGES
Eventually I might get motivated enough to write a simple program to simplify the entire process. It would be great if someone has the spare time to do so. ​
CHANGELOG
Version 1.3
Updated to work with CM 5.0.6 (push fstab to /system/etc) [thanks godsfilth again]
Added option to specify boot animation to use
Added logging output
Version 1.2
Changed filename to 09bootanimation to work with CM Apps2SD.
Version 1.1
Enables storage on SD card [thanks godsfilth!].
Added error checking for no animation files.
Version 1.0
Initial release.

Nighthound said:
I couldn't decide on one single boot animation to use on my phone, so I thought, why not start every boot with a random animation?
I threw together a simple script that will randomly choose a boot animation zip file from a directory and copy the file to /data/local. The script defaults to using /data/local/bootanimation as the directory to store all the animations.
Installing the script
Extract the script from the zip file, then type the following code:
Code:
adb remount
adb push 10bootanimation /system/etc/init.d
adb shell chmod 750 /system/etc/init.d/10bootanimation
Note that I'm running CM5, your ROM may have the init.d directory in a different location.
Installing boot animations
Do this once, the very first time you're using this:
Code:
adb shell mkdir /data/local/bootanimation
After that, use this to copy your animations:
Code:
adb push [i]animation-filename.zip[/i] /data/local/bootanimation
If you want to change the default directory, just change the variable in the script.
My knowledge of the Linux system is limited and I couldn't figure out how to access the sdcard during boot up, so unfortunately all the animations will have to reside in the data partition for now. Would be great if someone could help out with that.
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Exactly what i was looking for thanks!!!!!!

Anyone else gonna touch this to get it to work off the sdcard?? That would make this so sweet!

good stuff! I altered this a bit to work from the sd card.
edit: I see godsfilth did too...nice

i got it working don't know if theres any negative side effects everything seems to work fine just delete the bootanimation.tmp file when you add new animations
installation is the same as before except I have the boot animations going to /sdcard/bootanimation so put them there
might want to nandroid before installing i did but im paranoid about things like that.
also im not responsable for anything that happens if you flash this file everything runs fine on my phone so i think its stable but all mods run some form of minor risk
also not responsible for worn out sdcards or missed calls/sms sue to the constant rebooting of your phone to show off the animation

Are we supposed to rename each bootanimation.zip with a unique name, or keep the filenames "bootanimation.zip" and make individual directories? Renaming each bootanimation.zip and placing them in /sdcard/bootanimation is not working for me.
godsfilth said:
i got it working don't know if theres any negative side effects everything seems to work fine just delete the bootanimation.tmp file when you add new animations
installation is the same as before except I have the boot animations going to /sdcard/bootanimation so put them there
might want to nandroid before installing i did but im paranoid about things like that.
also im not responsable for anything that happens if you flash this file everything runs fine on my phone so i think its stable but all mods run some form of minor risk
also not responsible for worn out sdcards or missed calls/sms sue to the constant rebooting of your phone to show off the animation
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overground said:
Are we supposed to rename each bootanimation.zip with a unique name, or keep the filenames "bootanimation.zip" and make individual directories? Renaming each bootanimation.zip and placing them in /sdcard/bootanimation is not working for me.
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have you tried deleting the temp file that the script generates? I have all different kinds of names for my boot animations so i dont think it matters as long as there all in the same directory

godsfilth said:
have you tried deleting the temp file that the script generates? I have all different kinds of names for my boot animations so i dont think it matters as long as there all in the same directory
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Well, there was no .tmp file created, and I was using the /sdcard/bootanimation version, which did not work for me. Using the original version works fine. Thanks
Edit: Although, I'd rather have them on sd...I'll keep trying.
Edit2: Still no go on the /sdcard option...wonder if using Desire Rom or apps2sd messes it up? Doesn't seem like it should. The /sdcard script looks fine. Hmmm...?

overground said:
Well, there was no .tmp file created, and I was using the /sdcard/bootanimation version, which did not work for me. Using the original version works fine. Thanks
Edit: Although, I'd rather have them on sd...I'll keep trying.
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what ROM are you using i'm running CM's latest if you are running CM then try pushing the script again following the directions in the first post just use the sdcard script instead also
i have no idea why the script Nighthound posted works and my sdcard one does not. all i did was edit his script to mount the sdcard load from /sdcard/bootanimation and then unmount the sdcard literally added for lines of text and edited the load directory
EDIT:so you're using the desire rom where does the desire ROM keep its init.d if its not /system/etc then you will need to push the file to wherever the desire rom stores it plus i think desire uses a different format for boot animation since it has sound too

godsfilth said:
what ROM are you using i'm running CM's latest if you are running CM then try pushing the script again following the directions in the first post just use the sdcard script instead also
i have no idea why the script Nighthound posted works and my sdcard one does not. all i did was edit his script to mount the sdcard load from /sdcard/bootanimation and then unmount the sdcard literally added for lines of text and edited the load directory
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I know. It looks fine and there's no reason why it shouldn't be working. Right now I'm on Manup's NexDesire. I've been back and forth like 3x now and OP script is the only one working for me. Oh well, not a big deal. When I switch ROM's, I'll try your's again. Thanks for the ideas.
Edit for your edit: init.d in this rom is also in /system/etc

Sweet! The sdcard script worked like a champ! Thanks for modifying that. Now I can just keep adding all the coolness without getting bored!

godsfilth said:
i got it working don't know if theres any negative side effects everything seems to work fine just delete the bootanimation.tmp file when you add new animations
installation is the same as before except I have the boot animations going to /sdcard/bootanimation so put them there
might want to nandroid before installing i did but im paranoid about things like that.
also im not responsable for anything that happens if you flash this file everything runs fine on my phone so i think its stable but all mods run some form of minor risk
also not responsible for worn out sdcards or missed calls/sms sue to the constant rebooting of your phone to show off the animation
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Thanks for the help! I've updated the OP with the new version. By the way, you don't have to delete the temp file because it is regenerated every boot.

Are we supposed to delete the one we have in /system/media? I haven't actually seen a random change. I've seen the same one everytime I reboot.

Beast84 said:
Are we supposed to delete the one we have in /system/media? I haven't actually seen a random change. I've seen the same one everytime I reboot.
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I've only got the random changing to work using the original script with folder /data/local/bootanimation. That is working flawlessly, however.

overground said:
I've only got the random changing to work using the original script with folder /data/local/bootanimation. That is working flawlessly, however.
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I got a different animation the first time I booted & now I only see one everytime I boot. I have the stock, cyanogen, win7nexus & both QTeknology's white & black animations but all I see is the win7nexus.

Beast84 said:
Are we supposed to delete the one we have in /system/media? I haven't actually seen a random change. I've seen the same one everytime I reboot.
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Which version of the script are you using (v1.0, godsfilth's version or v1.1)? And where are you putting the animation files?
overground said:
I've only got the random changing to work using the original script with folder /data/local/bootanimation. That is working flawlessly, however.
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Are you using any custom ROM?

Nighthound said:
Which version of the script are you using (v1.0, godsfilth's version or v1.1)? And where are you putting the animation files?
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I'm using 1.1 and all my animations are in /sdcard/bootanimation. Is there a difference between godsfilth's & your 1.1?

Beast84 said:
I'm using 1.1 and all my animations are in /sdcard/bootanimation. Is there a difference between godsfilth's & your 1.1?
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The only difference is I added an error check in 1.1. Other than that the sdcard mount procedure is the same. From your earlier description, you said that the script copied the animation to /data/local once, and then didn't work again after that? Did you chmod the script after copying it into /system/etc/init.d ?

Nighthound said:
Are you using any custom ROM?
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Yes, as I mentioned earlier in the thread, I'm on Manup's NexDesire 1.2, which may or may not be the culprit. Was suggested earlier that because the Desire ROMs sometimes call a boot sound in addition to bootanimation, this may screw with it. I haven't really looked into it, but this ROM has no boot sound. I don't know if it is because it is
1. removed the .mp3
2. the portion of the script that calls it is commented out
3. both 1 and 2
I hope 2 or 3 is true, because that would be cleaner.
I'll check it out further when I get a chance.
In the meantime I suggest posting both versions of the script, so it can work for everyone. Thanks Nighthound

Nighthound said:
The only difference is I added an error check in 1.1. Other than that the sdcard mount procedure is the same. From your earlier description, you said that the script copied the animation to /data/local once, and then didn't work again after that? Did you chmod the script after copying it into /system/etc/init.d ?
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I can't get adb to work properly on my laptop so I actually made an update.zip to get the file in system/etc/init.d. Shouldn't that get it working properly without having to chmod anything? If not, would be nice enough to give me the commands to chmod from terminal? I know it can't be too different from the adb commands but I just wanna make sure I do it right

[Q] Changing Milestone Boot Logo ????

Hi
Can anybody help me in changing my milestone 2.1 boot logo?
I already rooted it and can do some changes like bootanimation using terminal emulator but can't find a way to change this boot logo.
Thanks a lot for reply.

I have also rooted my phone with GOT's Open Recovery, and done a backup with Nandroid, but was wondering how can I change that opening sequence.
I've downloaded some boot animations in .zip with the following structure:
\
\desc.txt
\part0
\part0\01.png
\part0\02.png
...
Where should I place the .zip or the folder with that content??
Thanks in advance.

May I know your phone model?
If it's Motorola Milestone, I can help.

Indeed, it is a Motorola Milestone.

zankyw said:
I have also rooted my phone with GOT's Open Recovery, and done a backup with Nandroid, but was wondering how can I change that opening sequence.
I've downloaded some boot animations in .zip with the following structure:
\
\desc.txt
\part0
\part0\01.png
\part0\02.png
...
Where should I place the .zip or the folder with that content??
Thanks in advance.
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When you have all the desc.txt and the part files you zip them Using store Then this .zip is placed in system > media there should already be one there.

dwillMUFC said:
When you have all the desc.txt and the part files you zip them Using store Then this .zip is placed in system > media there should already be one there.
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Sorry, I'm afraid I didn't understand you.
How can I gain access to that folder if it's in the internal memory of the phone? Once that's done, should I overwrite the .zip stored in system\media?

Install Android Terminal Emulator from market and give permission to Superuser access.
Put bootanimation.zip folder in your sd card root.
Run Terminal Emulator and type the followings as exactly.
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2/dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
dd if=/sdcard/bootanimation.zip of=/system/media/bootanimation.zip
reboot
You should see some processing as you typed in the third line.
If you see the error, there might be a typo and retype the third line.
After reboot, you will see the custom bootanimation of your choice.
PS- There are many custom bootanimation.zip files out there and you can download them for free.
Hope this can help.
Credit goes to CoolPsTuts on YouTube.

I had to put bootanimation.zip to /data/local and then it worked flawlessly.

TheSSJ said:
I had to put bootanimation.zip to /data/local and then it worked flawlessly.
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Have you ever tried to change the Milestone boot logo? Is there a bit easy way to do it than the way like backing up with Nandroid, flashing the ROM and update again?

I'm not sure its possible to change the motorola logo, with the locked bootloader and kernel
correct me if i'm wrong

Min Ye Soe said:
Hi
Can anybody help me in changing my milestone 2.1 boot logo?
I already rooted it and can do some changes like bootanimation using terminal emulator but can't find a way to change this boot logo.
Thanks a lot for reply.
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get root explorer and dell old bootanimatoin.zip in /system/media/ and copy new in this folder

Doesn't work...had accidently put in DroidX bootanimation in /system/media and nothing happened...still the M-Logo on startup...

TheSSJ said:
Doesn't work...had accidently put in DroidX bootanimation in /system/media and nothing happened...still the M-Logo on startup...
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DroidX bootanimation, renamed to bootanimation.zip in /system/media ?

bootanimation and bootlogo are different.
bootlogo is the one u see first after reboot and bootanimation is the one with the animated features (actually .png files).
For my case, my bootlogo is our local teleco's one and probably Motorola put it as a default when they shipped for Singapore.
So they might use locked bootloader and kernel to prevent changing it.
For bootanimation, that zip file is in /system/media and you can swap it with another bootanimation at anytime.
But the case is you can't simply copy and paste it using Market Apps like "Root Explorer" or "AndExplorer" or smth like those as the /system/media folder is readonly.
So I used terminal emulator to change the bootanimation.
I could change it successfully but I still can't find my way to change the bootlogo so if anyone ever tried and changed it successfully, pls share your ways.
Thanks.

petyo.tsanov said:
DroidX bootanimation, renamed to bootanimation.zip in /system/media ?
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Yes. For getting it to work it has to be put into /data/local (at least for me)
Min Ye Soe said:
bootanimation and bootlogo are different.
bootlogo is the one u see first after reboot and bootanimation is the one with the animated features (actually .png files).
For my case, my bootlogo is our local teleco's one and probably Motorola put it as a default when they shipped for Singapore.
So they might use locked bootloader and kernel to prevent changing it.
For bootanimation, that zip file is in /system/media and you can swap it with another bootanimation at anytime.
But the case is you can't simply copy and paste it using Market Apps like "Root Explorer" or "AndExplorer" or smth like those as the /system/media folder is readonly.
So I used terminal emulator to change the bootanimation.
I could change it successfully but I still can't find my way to change the bootlogo so if anyone ever tried and changed it successfully, pls share your ways.
Thanks.
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I can tell you where you'll find the files for changing the boot loader, but it won't be of any use:
Unpack the boot.img of the stone and there you'll find it somewhere, but since you have to repack the modified boot image again and flash it, you'll notice that it won't boot anymore because the signature has changed...so until they don't unlock their boot.img nothing can be done IMHO.

TheSSJ said:
Yes. For getting it to work it has to be put into /data/local (at least for me)
I can tell you where you'll find the files for changing the boot loader, but it won't be of any use:
Unpack the boot.img of the stone and there you'll find it somewhere, but since you have to repack the modified boot image again and flash it, you'll notice that it won't boot anymore because the signature has changed...so until they don't unlock their boot.img nothing can be done IMHO.
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Thanks a lot.

Min Ye Soe said:
Hi
Can anybody help me in changing my milestone 2.1 boot logo?
I already rooted it and can do some changes like bootanimation using terminal emulator but can't find a way to change this boot logo.
Thanks a lot for reply.
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go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696193
have bootloadind and steps how to setup bootloader

lyserver said:
go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696193
have bootloadind and steps how to setup bootloader
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Great, thanks a lot!

[Boot Animation] Nexus Prime Official adjusted for the Note

Didn't notice anyone's uploaded this for the Note so here it is. I just adjusted the leak boot animation from this thread to fit the fullscreen of the Note (instead of 720x1280 of the Prime). Check the thread to see a low-quality preview of how the boot animation looks like
Credits go to febycv
YOUR NOTE MUST HAVE ROOT (and CWM) TO USE THIS Get both from the CF ROOT thread or any kernel with CWM.
Instructions (modified from febycv's thread):
1. Download the required file to your sdcard
2. Use root explorer or equivalent to go to /data/local and place the bootanimation.zip there (if it doesn't work, try /system/media/).
4. Reboot
Download Here
EDIT: To get rid of / replace the Power On sound, delete/rename/replace /system/etc/1_Power_On.ogg (or something similar). The Power Off sound file is also in the same folder...

Thanks.
It works like a charm.

i dont kbow why. But i placed the file in data/local . But it didnt change anything. Hmm
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hoyoonbid said:
i dont kbow why. But i placed the file in data/local . But it didnt change anything. Hmm
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
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You could try just placing it under /system/media/ also.

Brilliant can't wait to try it out when I go home.

Thanks!!It work very well!!

And it looks beautiful, worked just by placing it in /data/local.
Thanking you very much.

i have the hong kong 2.3.6 and it threw me into bootloop

Thks. Will try.

WOW, thanks!
I put it under /system/media/

works great...thanks

Thanks!!Good job!!

Mrglass86 said:
i have the hong kong 2.3.6 and it threw me into bootloop
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Hmm, did you have a CWM kernel installed? I think it only works nicely if you do.

where I could find the Poweron sound?

iscio said:
where I could find the Poweron sound?
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No idea. Haven't found it yet as a glance

Lost the boot animation after flashing KKA firmware. Tried /data/local and system/media to no avail. Any other ideas?

Worked as described! Thanks!

pjm77 said:
Lost the boot animation after flashing KKA firmware. Tried /data/local and system/media to no avail. Any other ideas?
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You need to have a kernel with CWM to use this without flashing. You would have lost that when you flashed the (stock) KKA firmware. Get the latest CFRoot KKA kernel from Chainfire's thread

Great !!!
Just changed my bootanimation - put it into: data/local -> workes fine !
THX very much !

Hi All
I downloaded the boot animation, its folder on my mac after the download and when i transfer it on my note, it says boot animation.zip
I took this and pasted it in the local folder, nothing happened... then i pasted it in media and still nothing happens !!!
I sure that the boot animation for my note is in the media folder since i can see many things in that folder and there is nothing in the local folder...
I am on the KKA firmware with the CF-rooted kernel which i downloaded from the chain fire's thread and its perfectly installed
But till now I have not been able to make this work...
Is there step i am missing??? do i need to tale some files out of the boot animation.zip and place it in the folders or just download the .zip from this thread and then move it to the folder on my note?? (this what i have been doing till now)

[GUIDE] Change Bootanimation !

Credit goes to sakindia123 and this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375547
Step 1 :
Place the files "samsungani" and "bootanimation" in /system/bin
Make sure these files have execute permission (-rwxr-xr-x)
Step 2 :
Place "sanim.zip" in /system/media
This file contains the boot animation. You can use bootanimation.zip file from other threads but they should be renamed to sanim.zip to work properly.
ex thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053250
Step 3 :
Remove "bootsamsung.qmg" and "bootsamsungloop.qmg" from /system/media
As a standard good practice, you can keep a backup of these files somewhere on your sdcard/pc.
Step 4 :
Reboot and enjoy !
Note : This works on my Samsung Galaxy R with 2.3.5 stock rom.

was just going to post this

I took the jolly roger one, NICE!

The above method doesnt work in the Indian ROM. I get nothin in the bootup other than the bootup sound. Then directly the Homescreen

zerocool_rkl said:
The above method doesnt work in the Indian ROM. I get nothin in the bootup other than the bootup sound. Then directly the Homescreen
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works well on my 2.3.5 indian rom..
did u check the file permissions ?

zerocool_rkl said:
The above method doesnt work in the Indian ROM. I get nothin in the bootup other than the bootup sound. Then directly the Homescreen
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That's when you don't copy the right sanim.zip to your system/media/ folder.
First of all when you download the custom "bootanimationfile".zip it's not enough just to rename it! you must extract the package, find bootanimation.zip (not sure about location inside .zip but i guess it is /data/local or /system/data/local.) THIS file must be renamed to sanim.zip and copied to your /system/media. IT must work if you followed other steps above. I'm pretty sure it works on every FW!

In my phone there is no bootanimation.zip . There are some bootanimation.omg files. I googled them up an found that they r samsung's propitory format.
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Dude...read tutorial and that what I wrote one more time. Nobody said you have bootanimation.zip on your phone. Guide works like a charm!

"find bootanimation.zip (not sure about location inside .zip but i guess it is /data/local or /system/data/local."
Told by you

Then you should cite the whole sentence
" First of all when you download the custom "bootanimationfile".zip it's not enough just to rename it! you must extract the package, find bootanimation.zip (not sure about location inside .zip but i guess it is /data/local or /system/data/local.) "
I was talking about one of the custom boot animations package ( that can be found e.g. here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053250 ) even localization I mentioned concerns the .zip file not the system folder of your device.
Of course we don't have bootanimation.zip in our stock, we have sanim.zip instead. Which is written in OP's tutorial above.

m.kochan10 said:
Then you should cite the whole sentence
" First of all when you download the custom "bootanimationfile".zip it's not enough just to rename it! you must extract the package, find bootanimation.zip (not sure about location inside .zip but i guess it is /data/local or /system/data/local.) "
I was talking about one of the custom boot animations package ( that can be found e.g. here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053250 ) even localization I mentioned concerns the .zip file not the system folder of your device.
Of course we don't have bootanimation.zip in our stock, we have sanim.zip instead. Which is written in OP's tutorial above.
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LOL Kochan - this guy ain't getting it.... maybe he should just download 'ROM Toolbox' and change the boot anim's from there.....much simpler for the newbies
No offence meant at all, sometimes it's just easier to have a program do these things for you ^.^

Change boot animation ardatdat 1.6
Can't figure it out, it doesnt work - no way. Followed the Tutorial exactly and tried different things. Finally i tried the sanim.zip from the first post in this thread. Black bootscreen but with the crappy Samsung sound
Firmware is stock XWKJ4, with ardatdat kernel 1.6
Could the kernel be the problem??

Of course it works. I've used XWLA4 as well. Worked like a charm. It has nothing to do with kernel.
1) Have you downloaded packages, extracted (custom booting.zip )and replaced stock "samsungani" and "bootanimation" (in /system/bin) with those u got from package?
2)Have you removed "bootsamsung.qmg" and "bootsamsungloop.qmg" from /system/media?
3) Have you found a proper bootanimation.zip, renamed it to sanim.zip an placed in /system/media?
If you accomplished all steps above...your bootanimation.zip (sanim.zip) must be corrupted. Remember it's NOT a flashable package.! If you found somewhere a flashable version (it works only on AOSP/AOKP/CM roms) it must be extracted and then the right file must be copied to /system/media.
And one more thing. Bootanimation has nothing to do with bootsound. Wanna change bootsound, go to /system/etc and replace PowerOn.wav (this stands for bootsound), 1_Power_on.ogg (if you ignore this you won't be able to switch bootsound on/of together with setting you phone profile silent/normal) with your preferred ones.

You have to remove samsungani , then place bootanimation.zip
This was sent from a Galaxy Ace. Problem?

@m.kochan10
1. yes
2. yes, but there is also a file called "odeanim.qmg". Do you know what this is?
3. after fiddling around with my own files did`nt work i finally downloaded the sanim.zip from the first post here. I did not touch it and put it to system/media. No success! Of course my own animation also did not work. Tried to generate the animation with this Boot Animation Creator from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1234611. No success!
So there is no bootscreen now, i only see the Samsung GalaxyR letters then straight to homescreen. Thanks for the tip with the bootsound. Thats going to be the next i try. But first i need to change the animation.
Few questions:
a. does it matter if i take jpeg or png?
b. the pics of the animation need to have the resolution of my screen, right? 480x800
c. or do smaller pics just show up in the middle of the screen?
Thanks 4 helping!

2. Leave odeanim.qmg alone It won't help you by any means.
3. I attached a working sanim.zip just push it with root explorer to /system/media and reboot. We'll see if it work.
I'm sorry I cannot help you with your questions about creating bootanimation files. It's not my field (yet )

I give up!
-tried your sanim.zip - nothing.
-downloaded Custom Booting.zip again, unpacked it this time with Winrar instead of 7zip and copied them to system/bin (checked permissions-ok) - nothing.
There are not so many chances to f**ck this up but still it does`nt work.
Running out of ideas what to try out anyway.
So i just wait and hope for ICS, CM7, CM9 or whatsoever and give it another try then.
Where is the thread where i can ask for ETA of these roms?
(just joking...)

Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I don't own the device so I cannot verify what goes wrong.
In worst case, since you've got nothing to lose, you may try to flash (sometimes you will have to flash several times - i don't know why, but I remember that sometimes I had to do it 8 times in a row before I managed to change a boot animation, you may even try wipe cache/dalvik cache) these zips:
a) Honeycomb - bumblebee 3D - Boot animation (I cannot promise it will work with first flash, but try few more times, it should work)
http://www.mediafire.com/?3kodfmmaxm1le3u
c) Stock One (If you totally give up and wish to revert to stock; same here)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jh76pi7fj6pmr2z
DO NOT EXTRACT: THEY ARE FLASHABLE via CWM!

Since Stock One was no option at all to me: Flashed the Honeycomb - bumblebee 3D once with with wiping cache and dalvik - works perfekt! Gonna try to change it to my own animation soon.
cheers man...
---------- Post added at 02:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 AM ----------
Wanted to go to bed after last post but could`nt wait to try out. So i put my own sanim.zip instead of the one from Bumblebee 3D and IT WORKS!!!

GReat to hear that!

[Q] I do not get to change the bootanimation to mt6592 s4 i9500

I'm crazy for getting to change my s4 i9500 bootanimation mt6592.
I tried using the method of CWM, or by two xlog.sh scritz files and creating folder bootanimation but I can not change the bootanimation to this terminal.
that I have to do? please help me.
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gachi said:
I'm crazy for getting to change my s4 i9500 bootanimation mt6592.
I tried using the method of CWM, or by two xlog.sh scritz files and creating folder bootanimation but I can not change the bootanimation to this terminal.
that I have to do? please help me.
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You dont have to create bootanimation folder. Just put the bootanimation.zip into /system/media/

scholastova said:
You dont have to create bootanimation folder. Just put the bootanimation.zip into /system/media/
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scholastica sorry for my translation, but I've tried this. I do not work so I leave this issue here. then, I have put a bootanimation already put me at the time of placing a CWN recovery. I can remove if I go to this address: system / bin / bootanimation. okay? then .. that I did it? get this file that has no file type online. for example, take it from a rom cwm and replace to give the necessary permissions as the other files in the bin folder. not achieved and I change the bootanimation. moreover, scholastova the bootanimation.zip folder. I've tried other directions. I do not remember. I have watched many tutorials and I get nothing.
I can not do that ...

gachi said:
scholastica sorry for my translation, but I've tried this. I do not work so I leave this issue here. then, I have put a bootanimation already put me at the time of placing a CWN recovery. I can remove if I go to this address: system / bin / bootanimation. okay? then .. that I did it? get this file that has no file type online. for example, take it from a rom cwm and replace to give the necessary permissions as the other files in the bin folder. not achieved and I change the bootanimation. moreover, scholastova the bootanimation.zip folder. I've tried other directions. I do not remember. I have watched many tutorials and I get nothing.
I can not do that ...
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Ok, let's try again. First, go to system / bin / and open file: bootanimation with text editor. Find text: bootanimation (see attachment). As you can see, the name of bootanimation file is not bootanimation.zip but bootanimation_mtk.zip. Now do the same thing, may be you have to change the name of bootanimation.zip file to something else. CLUE: Follow the address and the name as written in system / bin / bootanimation file.
I hope it works!

scholastova said:
Ok, let's try again. First, go to system / bin / and open file: bootanimation with text editor. Find text: bootanimation (see attachment). As you can see, the name of bootanimation file is not bootanimation.zip but bootanimation_mtk.zip. Now do the same thing, may be you have to change the name of bootanimation.zip file to something else. CLUE: Follow the address and the name as written in system / bin / bootanimation file.
I hope it works!
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perfect! thank you very much friend!: Laugh:: Laugh:: Laugh:: Laugh: