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I've been getting a lot of messages asking, 'How do you create ROM's?' Well, I got so many I decided to make this. This process is called cooking a ROM.
The first thing you have to do is get a ROM that's already been created and signed that you'd like to change around. Make sure it's a signed update.zip. Then, you unzip the rom, and you should see directories, like data/ and system/. If you want to add/remove applications in the ROM, you would goto data/app/. In there you will find the apk's of files that will be pre-installed on the ROM. You can add or remove the apk's there. Another place for the apk's is in /system/app. You really shouldn't put new apk's in here, but you can remove the system apk's. So, if you wanted to remove Sprint TV, delete Sprint_tv.apk. Also, the apk's can be treated as zip's; you can unzip them and look inside, and if you wanted to, change around the icon's and stuff like that. After you are done changing around the ROM, you might want to edit the build.prop (This part is optional!) You would find it in system/build.prop. Look for a line that says 'ro.build.description='. You can edit that with the name of your ROM. When your all done, you would zip it all back up, and sign the update.zip. On windows, this is pretty easy. Download flipz pre-kitchen, and use a setting in tools called something like sign apk/update.zip. Navigate to where you put your rom, and sign it. Then, your rom should be ready to flash.
This is also a good post to read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551711
Notes:
*DO NOT* TRY TO FLASH A GSM ROM TO A CDMA HERO!
If you edited a apk, make sure to sign it before zipping it and signing the update.zip.
If you have any problems, I created a IRC channel for this, so I can give live support:
server: irc.bikcmp.info port 6667 (port 6670 for SSL)
channel #hero-cdma
If you don't have a IRC client, use mibbit:
http://widget.mibbit.com/?server=irc.bikcmp.info&channel=%23hero-cdma
Told ya! But, seriously -- thanks a whole hell of a lot, this is very much needed!!
pseudoremora said:
Told ya! But, seriously -- thanks a whole hell of a lot, this is very much needed!!
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You're welcome! If you have any problems, get me on IRC.
This should be a Sticky!!! Was thinking about doing it but not best speller.......
Thanks for the guide, what I really like is the irc, I think we should have had one of these up for awhile now, it would help keep the clutter in the forums down.
theoottesen said:
Thanks for the guide, what I really like is the irc, I think we should have had one of these up for awhile now, it would help keep the clutter in the forums down.
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What's even better is it's being DDoSed. . Anyone got a spare server? LOL.
But seriously, DDoS'es ARE NOT COOL.
Alright, I've got my ROM made and everything -- signed it as well. I put it on my SD Card, and its flashes successfully -- but now I'm stuck at the HTC Screen?
I took the battery out; went back into recovery and Wiped and formatted my SD Card, and flashed again (successful), but still stuck on HTC screen?
Any ideas?
bikcmp said:
What's even better is it's being DDoSed. . Anyone got a spare server? LOL.
But seriously, DDoS'es ARE NOT COOL.
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I think this is crazy awesome to give a small how to on 'cooking' ROMS....I've always been interested! However what are DDoS'es....if it's all good to ask?
I don't have linux on my windows laptop...but do I need to get a dual boot/OS on my laptop to get this running. Last I knew, Linux and Windows were not friends...?
pseudoremora said:
Alright, I've got my ROM made and everything -- signed it as well. I put it on my SD Card, and its flashes successfully -- but now I'm stuck at the HTC Screen?
I took the battery out; went back into recovery and Wiped and formatted my SD Card, and flashed again (successful), but still stuck on HTC screen?
Any ideas?
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What ROM did you start with...? Did you do all kinds of crazy stuff to it? I found a ROM, downloaded it and opened it....saw a bunch of stuff in there that the OP described. Not quite sure what is game to pull and what is cool to add...?
Konikub said:
What ROM did you start with...? Did you do all kinds of crazy stuff to it? I found a ROM, downloaded it and opened it....saw a bunch of stuff in there that the OP described. Not quite sure what is game to pull and what is cool to add...?
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Alright -- this is what I did.
1. I made a new folder called Penguin
2. Took Gumbo1.5c and unzipped it
3. Moved all the stuff from Gumbo to Penguin
4. Began removing apps I didn't want in /system/app
5. Added some apps in /data/app
6. Added a white taskbar to its respective dir
7. Added Espresso -- again to its respective dir
8. Added the 2.1 Icons
9. SIGNED the new zipped folder (Penguin) successfully
10. Copied to SD Card
11. Flashed successfully
12. When I reboot, I stuck at the HTC Screen (I waited about 2 and half minutes)
Steps I've taken to solve:
1. Removed battery
2. Wiped
3. Formatted card
4. Flashed again
5. Stuck again at HTC (again 2 minutes or so, until removing battery again)
5. Stuck again
Konikub said:
I think this is crazy awesome to give a small how to on 'cooking' ROMS....I've always been interested! However what are DDoS'es....if it's all good to ask?
I don't have linux on my windows laptop...but do I need to get a dual boot/OS on my laptop to get this running. Last I knew, Linux and Windows were not friends...?
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DDoS is a denial of service attack. They are attacking my server and also my home network. I've got a lot of it cleared out, but still a lot of IP's doing it. Also, try Wubi for that Linux and windows issue.
Should you have waited longer than 2 and a half mins? I flashed Godzson Dialer and rebooted and it took 5 or 6 mins to boot, and when it did...I was happy.
Not sure if you took too much out or added something you shouldn't have, or just perhaps didn't wait long enough for it to boot.
...OH Wait, you mean that HTC symbol at the very begining..........gotcha now! I at least was on the nexus bootscreen when I waited.
Hope you get an awnser soon, I am looking forward to playing around and perhaps cooking up something good of my own
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Should you have waited longer than 2 and a half mins? I flashed Godzson Dialer and rebooted and it took 5 or 6 mins to boot, and when it did...I was happy.
Not sure if you took too much out or added something you shouldn't have, or just perhaps didn't wait long enough for it to boot.
...OH Wait, you mean that HTC symbol at the very begining..........gotcha now! I at least was on the nexus bootscreen when I waited.
Hope you get an awnser soon, I am looking forward to playing around and perhaps cooking up something good of my own
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Exactly what I was saying, 2 minutes isn't enough for the first boot. It takes 5 or maybe even 10!
bikcmp said:
Exactly what I was saying, 2 minutes isn't enough for the first boot. It takes 5 or maybe even 10!
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Well -- I've reflashed and am now playing the waiting game -- going to wait 15 minutes. Started at 2:17 (central)... we'll see in a little bit.
Here is a good list of Apps/Apks I found to help out some who don't know what to remove without causing a slew of FC's......if anyone knows of anymore that are safe, please keep this "How To" going strong!
APPS that are SAFE to remove
Question....where would the respective 'dir' be for throwing 2.1 icons into a ROM while cooking...? data/apps?
I'm honestly trying to google all my questions as well as search this forums threads....but sometimes I don't get the answer I need
Konikub said:
Here is a good list of Apps/Apks I found to help out some who don't know what to remove without causing a slew of FC's......if anyone knows of anymore that are safe, please keep this "How To" going strong!
APPS that are SAFE to remove
Question....where would the respective 'dir' be for throwing 2.1 icons into a ROM while cooking...? data/apps?
I'm honestly trying to google all my questions as well as search this forums threads....but sometimes I don't get the answer I need
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The directory that the 2.1 icons should go in is /system/app/
Lets say I want to change the Browser.apk icon. I would pull it, open it as a zip file, look for ic_laucher.png (or something of this sort) -- and replace this file with the newly created icon (has to be the SAME name as the original file), you'll copy this new "icon" into the original dir, overwriting the changes -- and that's it.
If you need some help:
This will help you changing icons:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/6070-changing-hero-application-icons.html
ROM FAQ/Building
http://forum.androidcentral.com/hacking/6037-general-rom-faq.html
I waited 15 minutes and still nothing -- so I just did a nandroid. I'll work on it some more tomorrow.
pseudoremora said:
The directory that the 2.1 icons should go in is /system/app/
Lets say I want to change the Browser.apk icon. I would pull it, open it as a zip file, look for ic_laucher.png (or something of this sort) -- and replace this file with the newly created icon (has to be the SAME name as the original file), you'll copy this new "icon" into the original dir, overwriting the changes -- and that's it.
If you need some help:
This will help you changing icons:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/6070-changing-hero-application-icons.html
ROM FAQ/Building
http://forum.androidcentral.com/hacking/6037-general-rom-faq.html
I waited 15 minutes and still nothing -- so I just did a nandroid. I'll work on it some more tomorrow.
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Any luck...? Anyone out there having success in trying to get this to work?
pseudoremora said:
The directory that the 2.1 icons should go in is /system/app/
Lets say I want to change the Browser.apk icon. I would pull it, open it as a zip file, look for ic_laucher.png (or something of this sort) -- and replace this file with the newly created icon (has to be the SAME name as the original file), you'll copy this new "icon" into the original dir, overwriting the changes -- and that's it.
If you need some help:
This will help you changing icons:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/6070-changing-hero-application-icons.html
ROM FAQ/Building
http://forum.androidcentral.com/hacking/6037-general-rom-faq.html
I waited 15 minutes and still nothing -- so I just did a nandroid. I'll work on it some more tomorrow.
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Have you tried just opening the zip,editing the name and files inside the zip,then resign it an flash. I ran into problems when I tried to take the files out and make my own.
[email protected] said:
Have you tried just opening the zip,editing the name and files inside the zip,then resign it an flash. I ran into problems when I tried to take the files out and make my own.
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What files exactly are you saying I should edit? I'm up for any ideas -- I'm definitely going to get this to work, I want to contribute damn it!!
I just downloaded a ROM and took some apks that were on the "SAFE" list to remove from the link in the above post. Replaced some apk files with the 2.1 icons....using the same name as the ones I replaces (so I'm not 'adding' anything new)
Renaming my ROM and then zipping it up to flash. (doing it now, and if that works....then I will play with it a little more and see how far I can get until it does not boot)
HOPEFULLY this boot with what I've just done....lol. I should, I've done nothing really...
Well, people keep posting in this thread so I figured I would do a very very large update. I know its been 7 months, and for that I apologize, been very busy and this wasn't a priority.
Now, its one version of Pushboot for everyone. Load it up, follow the directions and you should be set.
Remember to start you need:
-HTC Drivers installed
-A working bootanimation.zip
-An mp3 file if you want boot sound
-Your phone plugged in to the usb port (lol)
-Only ONE .zip and/or .mp3 in the folder containing pushboot
Other than that, I included everything needed to make this work.
Any issues let me know and I can try to help you out!
And leave feedback and if you like this, press the thanks button on this post =D
timothydonohue said:
search before you post. there are already several threads about this
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Yeah, I found this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697527
I made a simple bat file that does almost everything for you...which I didnt see in that thread anywhere.
So feel free not to be a **** right away and assume I am someone who doesn't know how to use a forum...Thanks
Thanks a lot for this. might come in handy.
Updated this to make it much easier, and to include a sound file if you want.
Re: Easy way to change your bootscreen *updated*
BTW thanks OP, but maybe you should try to post this at the apps / themes board.
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Personally, I found the batch process that you created very useful. Thank you OP.
Note:
It's a moderator responsibility to exact organization, control & relocation. They are often very busy but fear not, they will manage the forum to better effective.
But for the sake of camaraderie among us phone-lovers, lets not self-deputize ourselves in a moderator capacity. Less than friendly "assistance" can and has deterred others from posting potentially very useful information. Growth excels when we help each other to become better...
Thanks OP. Helped me a lot.
evanscnce said:
I changed PushBoot so everything needed is included.
Basically, upzip, put your zip file (and if you want an mp3 file) into the folder
plug in your phone
open pushboot.bat
follow the prompts
(make sure that when the phone goes into recovery that you wait till it connects to your pc before continuing)
and you should have a custom boot animation and boot sound!
Any problems, let me know
I also included the dancing android bootscreen and the nexus one bootscreen.
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i'm fully rooted and this method is not working for me. it doesn't load the sound or the boot animation.
Fixed for full root
Fullroot users use pushboot2.bat
otherwise, just use pushboot.bat
evanscnce said:
Fixed for full root
Fullroot users use pushboot2.bat
otherwise, just use pushboot.bat
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i'm getting no audio on pushboot2 and i'm fully rooted. at the end i just see echo then echo then the program closes. no reboot is done to my phone.
well first of all I JUST reuplaoded a new zip, so get that (forgot to hide all the random code)
also, I assume you put an mp3 in the folder right?
and to reboot you have to choose reboot in your recovery on the phone
evanscnce said:
well first of all I JUST reuplaoded a new zip, so get that (forgot to hide all the random code)
also, I assume you put an mp3 in the folder right?
and to reboot you have to choose reboot in your recovery on the phone
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I cant get mine to work, it placed my boot stuff in the media folder
where does the bootanimation.zip have to be because it keeps saying that it missing. Where does the bootanimation have to be on my computer or sdcard?
Keep up the good work, I like the ease of the process.
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On your computer in the same folder as pushboot.bat is where the bootanimation.zip and SPC_animation_final.mp3 has to be.
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Good job OP, I'll give it a shot later, using now the custom boot from Fresh 0.3 ROM.
OP ~ Thanks for spending your time putting this script together. I've learned from it. I also showed it to my friend who just picked up an EVO and he's now learned a bit about ADB as well.
Very useful, thank you very much. timothydonohue: lol.
OP you have any composed boot screens we could try out with this trick? I mean I'd like to see if I can follow your steps with a good working bootimg. before I go trying to make some of my own....baby steps for me
Also TimD, brother you need to chill out and stop drinking 5 hour energy..... this is the correct place for this post not buried in 700 pages of the detritus that fills most of these threads.
Re: Easy way to change your bootscreen *updated for fullroot!*
Thanks OP! Will def give it a shot once I get home.
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Thanks for making this guide very easy to follow
Big BIG problem.
Infotmic FlyTouch 3, temporary root using Z4root.
Replaced boot animation using this tutorial:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-change-customize-create-android-boot-animation-guide/
Used this bootanimation.zip file - AndroidParticles2:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19412696/480x800_AndroidParticles2.zip
Got it from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905538
I put the ZIP file in this folder: /system/media/ - that was probably a very stupid ideea.
Now the tablet is not getting past the boot animation.
In the middle of the animation, there's a 1-2 seconds pause, white screen instead of android robot.
Endless bootanimation loop.
Of course, tried hard reset. Of course, it did not help.
Probably, all my apps and bookmakrs are gone.
Probable solution: flash a custom ROM. But that's really scary.
Any other ideas? Please help, I'm desperate.
Hate to ask, but did you flash Clockwork Mod Recovery before doing this? Any chance you made a nandroid backup (or even titanium) of your data? If not, you may have lost your stuff. I'm not at all familiar with your phone though.
If all else fails, you could try a program like android explorer (or similar...just search around XDA). I had luck with this previously recovering from a bootloop. It will sometimes recognize your phone (even while bootlooping) and you can go into the files and replace the boot animation with the original. I once tried flashing CWM from this program while bootlooping...and it worked!
Good luck!
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No backup, no nothing.
Only temporary root using z4root, copy bootanimation.zip to system/media, reboot.
And it's not a phone, it's a tablet.
I dont' care about the apps and data, I already did a hard factory reset and they're gone.
But the system/media folder content is still there.
Fixed it myself.
Flashed Tim ROM
Then fixed 576 resolution. Even tough Elixir and webpage specs say it has 600 resolution !!
Alright, I have several friends who want the same thing, so it would not be just for me (and it might convince a few people to get an Android phone ). But if someone could make this a bootanimation (AOSP, Landscape), I would be ETERNALLY grateful. I would not be able to compensate you financially, but if there would be anything I could do for you all you would have to do is ask*
So, can anyone help?
In case you missed my cleverly disguised hyperlink: Clickity clack
*this can include, but is not limited to:
Thanking your post (will be done whether you like it or not anyway D:< )
Giving you a shout out on my next article on TalkAndroid
Giving you a virtual hug
...Giving you a little more virtual lovin' than just a hug
I'll work on this when I can find some time.
http://www.mediafire.com/?yeddwaaph46engj
I'm on Sense, and I tried it with my Rom and it worked/ran like a champ. It's in Landscape. It's late so I didn't try do any audio with it, but if you wanted to, you could probably easily pull that song from the video and simply rename it/push it. IF it doesn't work, it's most likely because I messed up the desc.txt.. Let me know and I will try to fix it ASAP.
Anyways, let me know if it works.. Going to bed.
GeneralSky2004 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?yeddwaaph46engj
I'm on Sense, and I tried it with my Rom and it worked/ran like a champ. It's in Landscape. It's late so I didn't try do any audio with it, but if you wanted to, you could probably easily pull that song from the video and simply rename it/push it. IF it doesn't work, it's most likely because I messed up the desc.txt.. Let me know and I will try to fix it ASAP.
Anyways, let me know if it works.. Going to bed.
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Edit: it didn't work
I'll get it working for you, it's an easy fix. It's working on my phone right now. I actually forgot to replace the one I did last night for you with my original one. Rebooted my phone this morning and your boot animation played.
Working on it now, and I'm going to flash over to CM7 really quick to make sure it boots like it should.
Edit - http://www.mediafire.com/?z47q232h8h4tfia I accidentally uploaded it with the Sense desc.txt. It's fixed in that version. Also, on my Sense Rom when I ran it, it went through the entire animation fine and looped the last ending I have it set to. On the empty CM7 rom I tested it on, it booted really quickly because it had virtually nothing to load, so it didn't make it through the entire animation. Let me know if it makes it through all of it on yours.
GeneralSky2004 said:
I'll get it working for you, it's an easy fix. It's working on my phone right now. I actually forgot to replace the one I did last night for you with my original one. Rebooted my phone this morning and your boot animation played.
Working on it now, and I'm going to flash over to CM7 really quick to make sure it boots like it should.
Edit - http://www.mediafire.com/?z47q232h8h4tfia I accidentally uploaded it with the Sense desc.txt. It's fixed in that version. Also, on my Sense Rom when I ran it, it went through the entire animation fine and looped the last ending I have it set to. On the empty CM7 rom I tested it on, it booted really quickly because it had virtually nothing to load, so it didn't make it through the entire animation. Let me know if it makes it through all of it on yours.
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Thank you!
I have the MP3 for it as well. What do I rename it to, and how can I use ADB to push the zip and mp3 to my phone?
I believe you rename it to SPC_Audio_Final.mp3 but I'll have to double check to make sure. I never use Audio on mine.
If you want, you can find root explorer and then use that to move the files throughout the phone. It's an application for android. ADB will work as well, there are plenty of tutorials as to how you set it up.
The commands are..
ADB push bootanimation.zip /System/media
That should be where yours is located. If you find that root explorer application, you can do it all from your phone through the menus. Just copy/paste. The audio file should go to the same place as the boot animation.
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Greenfieldan said:
Thank you!
I have the MP3 for it as well. What do I rename it to, and how can I use ADB to push the zip and mp3 to my phone?
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did you get it to work,as for sound on a asop rom you have to use .sh file(i've seen a thread around here somewhere i'll try and find the link to the thread) and i can put this up into a flashable zip.
edit:: here's the link to that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048231
and here is that asop flashable(in recovery) bootanimation(made a few tweaks to make file smaller) hope op dont mind me butting in
dased14 said:
did you get it to work,as for sound on a asop rom you have to use .sh file(i've seen a thread around here somewhere i'll try and find the link to the thread) and i can put this up into a flashable zip.
edit:: here's the link to that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048231
and here is that asop flashable(in recovery) bootanimation(made a few tweaks to make file smaller) hope op dont mind me butting in
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You're fine. I'm new to doing bootanimations, so you definitely know more about it than myself.
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Has anyone figured out a way to replace the stock MetroPCS boot animation?
Although I'm rooted and using the Tried & True method of renaming the stock animation to ".bak" and replacing it with the Nougat (or any other for that matter) animation (as well as setting permissions) does not work.. It's as if MetroPCS has a "fallback" boot animation hidden somewhere..
Even deleting the stock animation does not stop the MetroPCS animation from engaging.
Any Help Would Be Appreciated.
I feel your pain...I have the tmo variant....same issue
RaiderWill said:
Has anyone figured out a way to replace the stock MetroPCS boot animation?
Although I'm rooted and using the Tried & True method of renaming the stock animation to ".bak" and replacing it with the Nougat (or any other for that matter) animation (as well as setting permissions) does not work.. It's as if MetroPCS has a "fallback" boot animation hidden somewhere..
Even deleting the stock animation does not stop the MetroPCS animation from engaging.
Any Help Would Be Appreciated.
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Yes its in the System/OP folder
A Hero....
xxbabiboi228xx said:
Yes its in the System/OP folder
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Bless You My Brother..
Thanks Has Been Given.. :good:
And where can you find boot animations to flash for the lg Stylo 3 plus?
Can someone give detailed instructions on how to do this because I've tried myself I went to system/Op but really don't know what to select from there and exactly what to do. I was going to use the Jay rummy app boot animations to change the animation but I keep getting an error. I'm pretty Savvy on most things but this is something I've never done before so I'm definitely a noob to doing this. Thank you and any help would be appreciated.
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Making Boot Animations
To create a boot animation for yourself, as I have made them in the paste(around the 4.0 era), after extraction seems to be the same.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642851&nocache=1
Please give thanks
I decided to mess around with this a bit tonight on my MetroPCS Stylo 3 Plus (MP450), i assume the t-mobile version will be same/similar
(Root required, obviously)
Now hop into your root browser (any root browser should be fine)
(Optional but recommended)Firstly, get ROM Toolbox Lite, go to the interface tab, tap the bootanimation button. Go to top right 3 dots for options, create backup. This way if you decide not to use custom anymore youll be able to go back stock without having to reflash firmware and losing root ect..
I found that there are 3 locations for boot animations.
The one most know of is the standard /system/media
Delete the bootanimation.zip out of there.
Then we have another in /system/OP/MPCS_US/poweron
Delete that bootanimation.zip also.
Now with that done, on boot it should default to the 3rd i have not seen mentioned yet, /data/local which will simply display an image of the word android.
Now, get yourself back into ROM Toolbox Lite.
Under the interface tab, you will see boot animations. Go ahead on into that. Now you will have access to many different boot animations. I find the ones labeled with tablet seem to come in best resolution. Click one. Youll see an option to resize. Tap that. Resize to 1080x1789.
Now normally when trying to use this app to load a boot animation, it would default to /system/media, which of course would fail on this phone because of the /system/OP/poweron copy we normally would have to go into a root browser and copy/paste our /system/media bootanimation.zip to the OP/poweron. BUT, we deleted both of those. So now the toolbox app defaults to /data/local, our last remaining location.
Tap install on your 1080x1789 resized choice of boot animation, and after toast for super user permission shows, feel free to reboot.
*note* i have found a few of these boot animations simply do not work. Still working on the why, and work arounds for those ones with issues, but for the most-part you should be all set with this.
This method of deleting both /system bootanimation.zip is merely to force it to boot from /data/local on boot, and to make the toolkit to default to that location, this way you save the step of having to go in root browser and copy/paste every time you change your boot animation.
Hope it helps. Thank me if it works out for you
They probably don't work because of resolution. I used to be mad into this