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[GUIDE][SPLASH1] How-To Custom Splash1 (Updated 10/09/10)

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#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!

[10/20/10][Splash Screen] Custom Splash Screen For Evo by d34d85

First time doing a splash screen hope you guys like it...
ADB:
if you have your evo connected to pc just do the adb on cmd or reboot to bootloader.
cmd:
then type: adb reboot bootloader
then type: fastboot flash splash1 evosplash1.rgb565
then type: fastboot reboot

In a Zip file
Great splash screens. I added it to a zip file and loaded it that way.
Zip File is named PC36IMG.zip, upper case like this. In the zip is a text file and the the splash screen.
Rename the splash screen to splash1.img (for example I renamed evosplash1.rgb565 to splash1.img in the zip.)
The text file is named "android-info.txt" and contains the following:
modelid: PC3610000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 3.26.651.6
hbootpreupdate:3
DelCache: 0
DelUserData:0
The text file is in the attached zip.
Boot to the boot loader - holding down VOL Down and Power on buttons. Answer yes to install.
And your splash screen is there!!!
You can build them on the PC and email them to the EVO!!!

How do yout create your own splash screen? I created a jpg on photoshop with 480x800. How what?
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

You will probably need to delete the original files and upload your jpeg. Your phone should know what to do.

soulassasin187 said:
How do yout create your own splash screen? I created a jpg on photoshop with 480x800. How what?
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
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if you want to create your own splash screen. its really not that hard once you get it. first i use photoshop cs5 to make my splash screen 480x800 then save as bmp 24bit then you will be needing a program called nbimg once you have that extract it put your bmp image on the folder then on your pc go to run>cmd>type>cd "drag wherever you put the folder" and your done.

Insecure Boot Image for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide (for 'adb remount' access etc.)

You must have a 'S-OFF' device to install this recovery image!
Here is my insecure boot image for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide / aka HTC Doubleshot. This will provide you with root ADB access (for 'adb remount' etc.) In order to flash this image, you need to have temproot or permanent root via Fr3evo (grab from here, push to /data/local, run via ADB then reconnect after it drops your connection for root access). If you need ADB, you can grab it here.
You use this image at your own risk! Proceed with caution!
To install, simply...
Download the insecure boot image file from here
Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.boot.insecure.img /data/local')
Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.boot.insecure.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20')
Reboot to test ('adb reboot').
That's it!
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thank you. but i'm chinese so i not very understands. thank for your expend

This down loads a txt. I assume we just rename it .img?
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA Premium App

It should download a .img file
if you got a .txt, renamed it to a .img and then dd'd it, you probably destroyed your boot partition and will need to nandroid.

When I downloaded the file and extracted it I ended up with a txt and an img file. Make sure you use the IMG file like ratchetrizzo said; I'm not sure if renaming the txt file is enough.

And that is why I asked first!

paulobrien;15855875
[list said:
[*]Download the insecure boot image file from here
[*]Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.boot.insecure.img /data/local')
[*]Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.boot.insecure.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20')
[*]Reboot to test ('adb reboot').[/list]
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Sigh, nvm.

ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.0.9 for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide (MoDaCo edition)

Cool! I got a myTouch 4G Slide!
Not cool! No ClockworkMod recovery!
Solution! Make my own.
You must have a 'S-OFF' device to install this recovery image!
Here is my unofficial MoDaCo build of ClockworkMod for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide / aka HTC Doubleshot. In order to flash this recovery, you need to have temproot or permanent root via Fr3evo (grab from here, push to /data/local, run via ADB then reconnect after it drops your connection for root access). If you need ADB, you can grab it here.
You use this image at your own risk! Proceed with caution!
To install, simply...
Download the ClockworkMod image file from here
Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img /data/local')
Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21')
Do a recovery reboot to test ('adb reboot recovery').
That's it!
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paulobrien said:
Cool! I got a myTouch 4G Slide!
Not cool! No ClockworkMod recovery!
Solution! Make my own.
You must have a 'S-OFF' device to install this recovery image!
Here is my unofficial MoDaCo build of ClockworkMod for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide / aka HTC Doubleshot. In order to flash this recovery, you need to have temproot or permanent root via Fr3evo (grab from here, push to /data/local, run via ADB then reconnect after it drops your connection for root access). If you need ADB, you can grab it here.
You use this image at your own risk! Proceed with caution!
To install, simply...
Download the ClockworkMod image file from here
Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img /data/local')
Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21')
Do a recovery reboot to test ('adb reboot recovery').
That's it!
P
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Thanks for this! Man I wish I had mine in my hands already! I'm gonna give this a shot as soon as it arrives
Sent from my demonSPEED Glacier

Mine is S-ON :O
raycaster3 said:
Thanks for this! Man I wish I had mine in my hands already! I'm gonna give this a shot as soon as it arrives
Sent from my demonSPEED Glacier
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Revolution said:
Mine is S-ON :O
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Boo! Damn
Sent from my HTC Glacier

So what does hboot do to /dev/block/mmcblk0p21 after the phone is turned back on if you temp root and dd it?

thank you!

paulobrien said:
Cool! I got a myTouch 4G Slide!
Not cool! No ClockworkMod recovery!
Solution! Make my own.
You must have a 'S-OFF' device to install this recovery image!
Here is my unofficial MoDaCo build of ClockworkMod for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide / aka HTC Doubleshot. In order to flash this recovery, you need to have temproot or permanent root via Fr3evo (grab from here, push to /data/local, run via ADB then reconnect after it drops your connection for root access). If you need ADB, you can grab it here.
You use this image at your own risk! Proceed with caution!
To install, simply...
Download the ClockworkMod image file from here
Copy the file to /data/local ('adb push doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img /data/local')
Write the image to the recovery partition ('dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21')
Do a recovery reboot to test ('adb reboot recovery').
That's it!
P
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what does this means 'dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21'

That line of code just copies the recovery image from a directory on the phone to the special place where a recovey image is supposed to be.
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA App

michaelmab88 said:
That line of code just copies the recovery image from a directory on the phone to the special place where a recovey image is supposed to be.
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA App
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My device is ship s-off can't use this methods.so i used sdcard flash succeeded. Thanks!

Crossing my fingers that someone finds a way to get S-off on these. I'm too spoiled with CM7, I forgot what it's like to have a "stock" phone that you can't delete unwanted apps, overclock, tweak, etc.
I think I might just box up the MTS4G and continue to use my G2 until true root is available.

Can we get an hboot dump from someone with S-off? Just curious if it's possible to flash that to hboot with temp root?

masker2011 said:
what does this means 'dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21'
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Specifically this command is a raw linux command that would work on almost any machine. It's telling the dd utility to copy the img file to the /dev/ mount in the specific block mmcblk0p21.
Every partition is grouped into blocks. Usually 512kbytes but it could be something else.

Akujin said:
Can we get an hboot dump from someone with S-off? Just curious if it's possible to flash that to hboot with temp root?
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Nope. See the 'Bounties!' thread.

cberbes said:
Crossing my fingers that someone finds a way to get S-off on these. I'm too spoiled with CM7, I forgot what it's like to have a "stock" phone that you can't delete unwanted apps, overclock, tweak, etc.
I think I might just box up the MTS4G and continue to use my G2 until true root is available.
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Are you forgetting the fact that the MT4GS is also a Sense phone? While I like Sense, the option to use regular old Android should always be there (I'm looking at YOU, Motorola).

In the bounty thread it had been noted that that there is no on board charging circuit on the phone and that if certain factors do not exist in recovery then the phone can not charge.
I was wondering if this has affected you, out you have already compensated for this. If you have that issue resolved it may be of help to nbetcher and others looking to give us s-off.
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA Premium App

I can't use the command dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
Whats the fix for that?

electro_chef said:
I can't use the command dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
Whats the fix for that?
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Did you elevate yourself to root first?
If you're not sure. At the android prompt type su [enter]
Now you're root and can run anything.

masker2011 said:
what does this means 'dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21'
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This line isn't working.
Is there a missing "ADB" or "ADB SHELL" that's supposed to go in front of the dd?
Or is this command supposed to be executed on the device itself?

jdmarko said:
This line isn't working.
Is there a missing "ADB" or "ADB SHELL" that's supposed to go in front of the dd?
Or is this command supposed to be executed on the device itself?
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I believe its suppose to be executed on the device, however if the device doesn't have root, than its useless.
You can use fastboot to flash it.

I'm getting the same charging issue as everyone else.
If the phone is off, and you plug the charger in, the LED will light up. But the phone will not charge, it will freeze, and you must do a battery pull to get it to boot from that point.
Any idea for the fix?

NS4G Recovery Question

So I just rooted via Pete's instructions, I'm on CWM 3.1.0.1 or something but I see some people are on 4.x.x.x what should I be on? Rom manager only lists the 3.1.0.1 thanks in advance.

DigitalDementia said:
So I just rooted via Pete's instructions, I'm on CWM 3.1.0.1 or something but I see some people are on 4.x.x.x what should I be on? Rom manager only lists the 3.1.0.1 thanks in advance.
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you should upgrade to the latest, 4.x.x.x.

Im not really finding a link to that CWM version, if I flash one of the kernels will it give me the newest recovery? I know that's how people did it on the fascinate.

Going into the nexus s developement thread and look for cwm 4.x.x.x section posted by j_r0dd. The latest should be 4.0.1.4. Grab that .img file and put it into your C:\AndroidSDK\tools folder or wherever you have it located.
1. Open cmd,
cd C:\whateveryounamedit\tools
2. Boot into bootloader
3. Plug in usb and type: fastboot devices, your devices # should pop up, sometimes if its blank its still connected.
4. Type: fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
I would give a link, but im on the app.
Sorry.
EDIT: oh and be sure you grab the one for ns4g devices.

Wow thanks for being so helpful! I'll do that ASAP.

Your welcome.

kijp15 said:
Going into the nexus s developement thread and look for cwm 4.x.x.x section posted by j_r0dd. The latest should be 4.0.1.4. Grab that .img file and put it into your C:\AndroidSDK\tools folder or wherever you have it located.
1. Open cmd,
cd C:\whateveryounamedit\tools
2. Boot into bootloader
3. Plug in usb and type: fastboot devices, your devices # should pop up, sometimes if its blank its still connected.
4. Type: fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
I would give a link, but im on the app.
Sorry.
EDIT: oh and be sure you grab the one for ns4g devices.
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adb doesn't seem to recognize fastboot as a command? I'm in the bootloader though.

Anyone have a zip of the cwm 4.x.x.x recovery?

Did you install android sdk on your computer? If not, you should do that before you proceed.
EDIT: or did you put adb to your path on your computer

I'm on W7 so I just went to platform-tools and typed cmd in the address bar. However fastboot isn't in platform-tools?
So I went to tools but got another error trying to flash.
Sorry for all the questions I've never had to use fastboot.

Or just put the .img file on the root of your sdcard.
Open terminal
type flash_image recovery /sdcard/nameofrecovery.img

Download android terminal
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/nameofrecovery.img
Hit enter, it should now read the .img file
After that type reboot recovery to check it. Hope this helps.

kijp15 said:
Download android terminal
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/nameofrecovery.img
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If it says no image found?

DigitalDementia said:
If it says no image found?
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Are you doing correctly?
I've done it a tons of time and it never gave me that msg.

When downloaded it, did it say .txt at the end, if it did change it from
.txt to .img.
And try again.

Positive. I renamed it cwm4.img for ease of use and I type:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/cwm4.img
Then it says flash_image: not found

kijp15 said:
When downloaded it, did it say .txt at the end, if it did change it from
.txt to .img.
And try again.
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Still an image file.

Is your img file in any folders?
If it is your doing something wrong that I don't know about. Ha. If it is take out and out it on the root of your sdcard.
I've just flashed a img wit this same exact process and it went threw.

kijp15 said:
Is your img file in any folders?
If it is your doing something wrong that I don't know about. Ha. If it is take out and out it on the root of your sdcard.
I've just flashed a img wit this same exact process and it went threw.
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Ugh... frustrating! It's not in a folder, it's right on the root mocking me. Okay just so I know I'm doing it right I do it like this:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/cwm4.img
Right? With the spaces between recovery and /sdcard/ ?

Hmmm... that is right.. is your terminal a black or blue background?
If its black your have the wrong terminal.