Hello,
I know you guys probably get this answer often but can someone explain to me very slowly and clearly what i'm doing wrong.
I tried to edit the bootscreen of my custom rom (from romkitchen)
I got a file from the interwebz named bootscreen.zip and edited this with my .png
Than i copied it to my phone via BT and used rootexplorer to paste it in system/media i set the permissions to read only and execute... no1 can write it. than i changed rootexplorer back to RO. so now it is in there ( still the good 1 with my .png)
than i closed rootexplorer and tried to reboot, but now it doesn't show my bootscreen nor the bootanimation from romkitchen, but the standard bootscreen from Samsung (the shiny S)
is there something wrong with my bootanimation.zip or am i doing something wrong?
Please help me
PS this image is just the basic one... gonna make a glowing animation of it later on ( with multiple .png's with succeeding numbers right?)....... i hope...
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Ok so i think i found out what the problem is... the bootanimation.zip is wrong i just examined a bootscreen from a romkitchen .tar and that has a different structure, because this one has a part 0 and a part 1 with jpg's instead of png's so i guess that's the problem. But where do i put my bootscreen? in part 0 or 1? and do i have to delete one? What is the difference even between the 2? It's kinda odd because part 0 goes from image 1-9 and part 1 10-30ish
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Using the new bootanimation.zip i've made a little progress.... its custom now... custom black. i get an entirely black screen. made me even panic for a sec there but still booted afterwards
I googled it and some1 had the same problem, but his solution didn't help me. apparently android cant play this animation ( still 1 pic but now i dupped it like 50x XD
I've added the .zip as it looks right now i made it a zip as a store... no compression at all... so that isn't the problem
I really don't know enough to tell you why its not working but it's my understanding that part 0 runs once & then part 1 runs in a loop.
3rdstring said:
I really don't know enough to tell you why its not working but it's my understanding that part 0 runs once & then part 1 runs in a loop.
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hmmm that would make sense.... as u'll only want to fade in once... Still haven't fixed black screen problem tho.
Find your bootanimation file. on my SGS Continuum it is in the /system/media folder as bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg. if you have these.qmg files, there is currently no easy away around them. they do not use the common bootanimation.zip like most other phones. search the forums for the ".qmg" boot images and there are some not so perfect ways around this without a whole new kernel flash.
Ok i just examined a .tar from romkitchen.... and in it is a bootanimation.zip so if i change that with my own animation and flash the kernel it should work right? or is there an easier way? and if u use the same settings for romkitchen that i have right now i dont even need to flash right?
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Is there anyway to change the second boot screen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3133153&postcount=91
prolly not talking about splash2, but the Android animation and logo after splash1 & splash2. But i could be wrong.
Theres a folder in framework-res.apk/assets/images that seems to contain the images used in the second boot screen. I haven't had a chance to play with it to see if anything happened. I guess I'll try now and get back to you in 10 minutes. =]
ok so far, I was able to change the second boot screen image without using fastboot, and just modifying the android_320x480.png itself in framework-res/assets/images, but the animation goes out of whack when trying to replace boot_robot.png and boot_robot_glow.png with other images. I'm going to keep at it to see if i can get anywhere.
Hi, i edited the boot_robot_glow.png in PS and it shows up fine when booting
EDIT: I've edited the android_320x480.png but when it boots it shows the original then flicks to the modified one
EDIT: needed to replace boot_robot.png in res/drawable aswell!
Attached images aren'y quite aligned, moves about when booting :S
EDIT: Everything's aligned now
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Hi, i edited the boot_robot_glow.png in PS and it shows up fine when booting
EDIT: I've edited the android_320x480.png but when it boots it shows the original then flicks to the modified one
EDIT: needed to replace boot_robot.png in res/drawable aswell!
Attached images aren'y quite aligned, moves about when booting :S
EDIT: Everything's aligned now
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would you mind telling us how to replace the files?
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk to your computer,
rename it to framework-res.apk.zip
open framework-res.apk.zip
copy all 3 files into /assets/images
copy boot_robot.png into /res/drawable (in assets/images aswell)
(Uploaded my new boot_robot_glow to use with above files)
ximonx said:
adb pull /system/framework/framework-res.apk to your computer,
rename it to framework-res.apk.zip
open framework-res.apk.zip
copy all 3 files into /assets/images
copy boot_robot.png into /res/drawable (in assets/images aswell)
(Uploaded my new boot_robot_glow to use with above files)
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Cool... Thanks guys!
Used your images and created a burning Droid for the boot up image.
Adapted the code slightly to run the commands on the phone itself then copied the zip file off the SD card through usb.
Thanks
any pitfalls?
does the image have to be a certain size before 'push' ing it back to the phone?
I like your design so Ill start there, thanks for sharing the work, people have been speculation on how to change this and you did it.
bhang
I'd play it safe and keep everything the size it is, although if you have the dev BL then go for it. It will probably start from the same location on the screen but extend further across and down
This will surround the that icon better than the round glow i made this just now. Looks better just change the hue and make it red if you like.
I can confirm that this work fine on RC30 and ADP1 (there is no reason why it shouldn't but I bet someone will ask...).
So i went ahead and tried to modify the images that make up the animation, got it all repackaged, and pushed it onto the phone. I rebooted and my animation came up like a charm, looking pretty cool, but it got stuck there and the animation kept running. I tried rebooting it several times and then restored it using a backup which fixed it. I am still trying to figure out what i did wrong. Could someone take a look?
I am trying to change the boot animation on my X. I have pushed bootanimation.zip to both /data/local and /system/media using Terminal Emulator, adb push, and root explorer. All I'm getting is a black screen after the M logo. I was able to successfully change it to the red rage boot animation by pushing it to /system/media but the sizing was off and it didn't looks so good. But I have tried 2 different BA's and get the black screen. Do I need to modify something to make it compatible with the X? Below are the 2 I was trying to push.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=640856
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715773
PS I have rooted 2.1
Edit: removed
Sorry didn't read the post thoroughly enough
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Am I the first one trying to make a boot animation for the X?
Explodee said:
Am I the first one trying to make a boot animation for the X?
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No. There's a thread @ AndroidForums about custom boot animations and working ones. Since my account is apparently "new", I'm unable to link to the thread. If you go to the Motorola Droid X forums, then to the "All things Root" thread, you'll see one started entitled "Custom Boot - Blue X takeover for root users."
Thanks but that guy is just skinning the original BA. I'm trying to put a completely different one one. I'll do some experimenting today while sitting at work I guess...
i know when making livewallpapers and what not the .png has to be certain dimensions and 24bit .
i would right click the png check properties and see if it says 32 if it does i believe the png cant be processed and will give a black screen.
only other thing i can think of is the desc.txt file which tells the phone how fast or w/e to show the pics. that i know little about.
edit: i believe though 8bit is ok for png, and it might be different i would check the properties of the original to see
Explodee said:
I am trying to change the boot animation on my X. I have pushed bootanimation.zip to both /data/local and /system/media using Terminal Emulator, adb push, and root explorer. All I'm getting is a black screen after the M logo. I was able to successfully change it to the red rage boot animation by pushing it to /system/media but the sizing was off and it didn't looks so good. But I have tried 2 different BA's and get the black screen. Do I need to modify something to make it compatible with the X? Below are the 2 I was trying to push.
PS I have rooted 2.1
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this maybe stupid, but are you renaming them to bootanimation? they HAVE to be named that when you place them in the media folder in order for them to work!!
C'mon man, give me SOME credit...
HA GOT IT! When re-inserting (hehe) the files back into the bootanimation.zip, or when making a new zip, you need to set the compression to STORE. Then just drop it in /data/local with root explorer and you are good to go!
For all of the Fallout fans, I just finished putting this together. I had to shrink the bootanimation though, it was to big at just half screen, the phone wouldn't even load it....
[Splash]
Put it on the SD card, reboot into hboot, flash it (only flashes the image, does not delete data)
[Animation]
Stock users; place in /system/customize/resource and overright the stock (or rename it as a backup)
Rom users; place it in the /data/local directory, and rename it to bootanimation.zip
Currently working on getting a boot sound to put on the stock but it's being a pain.........
EDIT: Modified the time abit on the animation
Mil'Dravin said:
For all of the Fallout fans, I just finished putting this together. I had to shrink the bootanimation though, it was to big at just half screen, the phone wouldn't even load it....
[Splash]
Put it on the SD card, reboot into hboot, flash it (only flashes the image, does not delete data)
[Animation]
Stock users; place in /system/customize/resource and overright the stock (or rename it as a backup)
Rom users; place it in the /data/local directory, and rename it to bootanimation.zip
Currently working on getting a boot sound to put on the stock but it's being a pain.........
EDIT: files not uploading right......
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So, I'm guessing this isn't good to go?
Looking forward to trying it out though.
It's good to go now, still working on the sound. Anyone know the exact sample rate of the original file?
The splash is working great but not the animation. I'm on RCMixHD Kingdom ROM and put the file in the data/local directory but I still get the HTC animation. Is the location it needs to go ROM specific?
lookin in to that...
I got it working. Had to put it in the customize/resource folder.
I like it but the video is really small.
I really like the splash though
+1 on the splash - cant wait to show it to my kid.
pside15 said:
I got it working. Had to put it in the customize/resource folder.
I like it but the video is really small.
I really like the splash though
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ah, good. much like stock then :]
about the vid, i am looking for a larger res. I'm using youtube downloader, and it's always such a small vid :[
Mil'Dravin said:
ah, good. much like stock then :]
about the vid, i am looking for a larger res. I'm using youtube downloader, and it's always such a small vid :[
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I have been looking for a good video of the Vault Tec guy, whatever his name is, but I haven't been able to find one yet.
perk guy :]
dunno if a vid exists....he's never usually moving, just stationary....
He is active, sort of, in some of the vault tec commercials. Like this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--KbiSO9uIE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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animation is not working with cyanogenmod. normally i would place in /system/media but when i rename and place in the folder all i get is a black screen.
Never usually
Never usually
Will this work with the captivate also?
Black screen
yeah im having trouble also i pushed the fie using terminal on my phone to /data/local/, it shows up there but when i reboot i get a black screen.also the splash screen looks like a bad reception tv. any fixes for these, because i was excited to have this on my phone. now im bummed
Fallout 3 Boot animation
Mil'Dravin said:
For all of the Fallout fans, I just finished putting this together. I had to shrink the bootanimation though, it was to big at just half screen, the phone wouldn't even load it....
[Splash]
Put it on the SD card, reboot into hboot, flash it (only flashes the image, does not delete data)
[Animation]
Stock users; place in /system/customize/resource and overright the stock (or rename it as a backup)
Rom users; place it in the /data/local directory, and rename it to bootanimation.zip
Currently working on getting a boot sound to put on the stock but it's being a pain.........
EDIT: Modified the time abit on the animation
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Hey there,
I'm Will, Im a noob here, I work in motion graphics for a living. I promise not to step on your lawn.
I've been tinkering with my new phone (Galaxy S3) to try and make it look like a pip boy 3000. I also thought it would be cool to have the Boot animation be similar to the games, so I had a go at creating my own [Sorry cant post URLs Yet] problem is I cant figure out how to change it on the S3.
The file formate is QGM and I havent been able to find much on how to create them.
I was wondering if you might be able to help? or maybe your interested in collaborating? :highfive:
Let me know if you want to see the one I have done and I can Email you a link.
works
so far it works pretty well!
I know this is stupid question but can i use this bootanimation on my SGS3 GT-I9300? I asked this because i was looking for different animation and i found fallout 3 animation for sgs3 on youtube. Here's the link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJF9YIOkyzo
thanks before
I can change the boot animation with np thanks to imnuts for his kernel. where im having issues is I cant get the dots boot animation to work on my wifes charge. you can find dots in the uot kitchen under boot animations. its labeled uot kitchen and is second from the bottom on list. every time i try to either flash or just replace files with root explore the boot screen goes total black. i change back or change to a different custom boot and everything is fine. Is there anyway i can fix this or can anybody offer any suggestions on how to get it to load right?
make sure you have the .zip placed in /system/media Also the file needs to be renamed to sanim.zip
i think you miss understand. i do that and my boot screen is black the entire time. using the dots boot animation. i delete file adn phone returns to normal or i change to a different boot animation im fine. im just having trouble getting the 'dots' to work right. but ty for your help
make sure permissions are rw-r--r-- for the sanim.zip file. If that doesn't work there might just be something wrong with the .zip file
Undzis said:
i think you miss understand. i do that and my boot screen is black the entire time. using the dots boot animation. i delete file adn phone returns to normal or i change to a different boot animation im fine. im just having trouble getting the 'dots' to work right. but ty for your help
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You should be careful in using bootanimation on the Charge, some don't work and may even bootloop your phone. I have learned this the hard way. If you found a custom bootanimation design just for the Charge then it's safe to use otherwise look around to see which one ppl suggest to use or have used.
i understand that i could boot loop the phone but that is easy fixed. when i say screen goes black i dont mean boot loop. phone will boot just with a lack of any animation.
with all do respect i know how to change the animation. i do it to my phone from time to time with no issues. Im just trying to get a specific boot animation to work on my wifes charge. i check the desc.txt and everything looked ok to me but this is what it looks like.
480 800 30
p 0 0 part0
i org found the animation in uot kitchen. its the second to last animation on their list. its just colored dots changing around the android robot. i could try to upload the file i have if that will help. But if anybody could hel get it working i would appreciate it.
Undzis said:
i understand that i could boot loop the phone but that is easy fixed. when i say screen goes black i dont mean boot loop. phone will boot just with a lack of any animation.
with all do respect i know how to change the animation. i do it to my phone from time to time with no issues. Im just trying to get a specific boot animation to work on my wifes charge. i check the desc.txt and everything looked ok to me but this is what it looks like.
480 800 30
p 0 0 part0
i org found the animation in uot kitchen. its the second to last animation on their list. its just colored dots changing around the android robot. i could try to upload the file i have if that will help. But if anybody could hel get it working i would appreciate it.
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Upload the file and i will try to get it working for you.
endless! your awesome thanks bud. been working on that theme too. i got a lot of images done but keep messing something up when i recompile. its still work in progress. But thanks for your help. here is the file im working from. Im sure im over looking something simple.
Undzis said:
endless! your awesome thanks bud. been working on that theme too. i got a lot of images done but keep messing something up when i recompile. its still work in progress. But thanks for your help. here is the file im working from. Im sure im over looking something simple.
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Here's the fixed animation, it's a little choppy, but that's just how the images are positioned. If you want to try to speed it up go ahead and change the frame rate to 45 or 60 instead of 30. And what type of errors are you getting when trying to recompile your APK's?
sanim.zip
MD5: 0FEAFE86E9D9822463F5A319CCA8BA5E
awesome man, thanks. ill try it out and let ya know how it does. Also, im not getting any errors that i know of. It complies fine as far as i know. phone just boot loops.
thanks again. i got your ver to work fine. what program are you using to edit and make the animations and decx file? i just tried to take your file and open the decx file and change 30 to 45 to see how it is and it just black screen boots on me again.
Undzis said:
thanks again. i got your ver to work fine. what program are you using to edit and make the animations and decx file? i just tried to take your file and open the decx file and change 30 to 45 to see how it is and it just black screen boots on me again.
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Just used winrar to extract the file then to repackage. Make sure you use 'store' as the compression type when placing the desc.txt back into the zip.
ive searched and where i found plenty people wit custom boot anamation problem, none were exactly mine. Im trying to edit the s2 boot anamation. I opened the zip and put each frame into paint and made my changes. The anamation has 2 parts. Part0 and part1. I only edited part1. When i put it all back together and install it will only play part0. It wont continue on to part1 as usual. Whats the deal?
I've got it. 3 F***ing hours investigating and finally got it. I'm posting this here for anyone that may run into the same situation. Maybe save someone some trouble. Wish I could hit my own thanks button...lol
All the files in the boot anamations are uncompressed. Even though they are .zip file they still arnt commpressed. Whenever I edited the frames and replaced them back into the bootanamation.zip they would be compressed by 19% or so. I assumed the phone cant read a compressed file on start-up. Everything's working perfect now. Finally have my own "TRUE" custom boot anamation. Just create your zip file with "no compression" Your welcome