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Thunderbolt Bootanimation Skyradier ROM

This is a port of the thunderbolt bootanimation for the incredible. It does not currently have sound. I'm working on it.
Install in the /system/media file folder using root explorer and rename it bootanimation so its bootanimation.zip not bootanimation.zip.zip.
Enjoy
*** Update**** Correct sound file****
Extract the file and place the mp3 in the same /system/media file folder. No renaming is required.

Preview please??

I have placed the files in the system/media folder but everytime I reboot the phone, it still has the original droid inc boot animation.

No luck.
I have placed the files in the /system/media
I also tried placing the files in the /data/local folder
To test the animation locally I installed Gscript Lite and made a script called "bootanimation".
Inside the script is:
TIMEOUT=15
( bootanimation & sleep $TIMEOUT; kill $! 2>/dev/null )
or simply run this command from ADB in a command prompt from your PC:
adb shell bootanimation
Any tips on how to get this animation installed correctly?
NOTE: I am running this ROM: Warm Z TwoPointTwo [RLS1] [2/23/2011]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901822
***EDIT***
I got it working on the Warm Z ROM.
Just place the 2 files in the /system/customize/resource folder (Root Explorer works well for this)
Example:
/system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip
/system/customize/resource/android_audio.mp3
Also... use 7zip when creating bootanimation.zip files
compression = store
make sure to look inside the zip file and remove any "Thumbs.db" files or you may get a flicker when playing the animation.
(I attached my version of the boot animation here. Use the "android_audio.mp3" file from the first post)
NOW TO EDIT THIS ANIMATION TO FADE OUT PROPERLY =)
I will just update this post with the finished animation
Loop----------------------------------------->end frame
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I appreciate it. I only had time to test it on the skyradier Rom. Was not sure about the configuration on other roms

When I compressed the png files, I edited the desc.txt to run at 15fps. That was the only way I was able to get it so it wouldn't lag.
If anyone has any ideas to make it better let me know. Kinda new to this stuff but am a quick learner.

Cool. Works in incrediblyre-ingineered

now that its all figured out can someone make it a flashable zip?

Cm7 PRO Works fine.
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SoCalSpecialist said:
now that its all figured out can someone make it a flashable zip?
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I'll see what I can do. I'll post when I have something finished.

I put the files in the folder specified by synaptyc but the audio doesn't work(I know it was right cause the other bootanimation was found here). I'm running incredibly reengineered v2.3
Ideas?
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KrisPeezy said:
I put the files in the folder specified by synaptyc but the audio doesn't work(I know it was right cause the other bootanimation was found here). I'm running incredibly reengineered v2.3
Ideas?
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I'll try to Look around to see what I find in that Rom but it should work on all roms if install in the right directories. Make sure that it has the correct file android_audio.mp3. It's very easy to install through root explorer
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[Mod] System fonts

Hey guys, coming from a fascinate, we had some mods that I used and was trying out some with the Charge. These are system fonts that will show up in the menu in settings/display settings/font style.
We were flashing fonts from this thread.
They would work but we couldn't figure out how to get them to show up in the font style menu.
The credit goes out to thatdudebutch.
He made these apks and flashable zip to install, but when I tried it, my phone soft bricked. Not sure why, the pathway was correct, but just didn't work.
So, I just took out the meta-inf folder rezipped them, so there are about 70 font.apks in it. I can't believe they charge like a dollar for each font when you hit the "get fonts online" button.
To install, unzip the file and move the whole bunch to the data/app folder. They DO NOT go into the system/font folder. You need to be rooted and use a file manager like root explorer. They will show up in the font style menu and you can choose which to apply.
Download the zip here
Again all credit goes to thatdudebutch.
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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this is a screenshot from my charge

Thank you! Also, what theme are you using?!

Its nitsuj17's gingerbread theme over imnuts debloated rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097289

So how did you get CWM installed? I tried Odin and Rom Manager and neither worked...

jimmynov said:
So how did you get CWM installed? I tried Odin and Rom Manager and neither worked...
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I followed the instructions here.
You should ask in that thread, more folks to help you out.

Wow! Very excellent.
Thank you, good sir. Installing right now.

Excellent
Worked like a champ. Thanks!

Has anyone purchased any fonts yet, if so which ones?

Worked great.. thanks for the pack!

RaptorMD said:
Has anyone purchased any fonts yet, if so which ones?
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I have bought two:
zemestro italic & syndor (being my favorite)
screens...

I can't seem to download the zip. Is it broken?
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Delicate Donut said:
I can't seem to download the zip. Is it broken?
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Haven't done anything...should be OK
Just tried downloading with both my comp and phone....no probs.

davey11 said:
Haven't done anything...should be OK
Just tried downloading with both my comp and phone....no probs.
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I tried with stock browser and dolphin hd and it was a no go
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Worked fine from the computer (w/ chrome) but download unsuccessful when I tried to download on phone
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Edit: I just uploaded, so try this: http://www.multiupload.com/5LDVQCLLLK
Edit2: all links work except direct download

Gingerbread
Hi, on gingerbread, where should I save the fonts? I do not see data/apps there.

Subscribed, so I can install these later after work.

rukshmani said:
Hi, on gingerbread, where should I save the fonts? I do not see data/apps there.
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I'm on GB 2.3.4 leak and this is what I did:
1. Go to a file explorer, FE, that will allow you to edit internal phone files I use “Root Explorer,” and that’s what I’ll be referring. REMEMBER TO BE CAREFUL IN THERE YOU COULD MESS UP YOUR PHONE IF YOU DON'T PAY ATTENTION!!!!
2. In the FE find the “sdcard” and enter
3. Now find the zip you downloaded, I put mine on the root of my SD so it is easy to find, and LONG PRESS.
4. Extract All…now this may be different if you are using another FE; i.e.,
extract to or something of the sort
5. Go to where the files have been extracted
6. Yeah they are all here….
7. Hit menu and then “Multi-select” now if you are using another FE do what
you have to select all the files you want
8. Now that you are done selecting the files you want, copy it…
9. With the files you just copied, back out of the “sdcard” to the root of the
phone and find “data”
10. Now find “app” and enter
11. Whilst in the “app” folder paste the files you always wanted…your done.
Hope this helped

very nice step by step write up

Thanks man. Worked great for me.
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Help with SMS application

I made a change in application SMS GO to stay with the appearance of the original application of the xperia. I edited the file using EDIT APK, but when trying to install the phone in an error, even using recovery.
NOTE: already edited several apk, but this is not the only one that installs.
If any developer can guide me would be grateful.
Attached is the edited and original apk.
Download
http://www.mediafire.com/?9ccgyzhkhgcwct9

I'm sure that there a right way to modify 3rd part app,but since the moment that I don't know too much, I can only suggest you to convert go sms in a system app (you can do that with titanium backup pro or maybe with some other app...try to google it) and then if you only need to change .png images you can just replace them into the apk file without extracting it and then push the app into system and reboot!! If you need to modify .xml files,you can use apk manager to decompile,compile and sign the apk!! if you try to modify a 3rd part app it will not work (I don't know the technical reason),so converting it in a system app is a solution to this problem!! But maybe you can wait to hear other opinion from anyone else with better knowledge than me!! hope it helps you!!
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Which method do you used to mod your apk ?
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I used the program "edit apk" it decompresses and subscribes automatically.
The only job I had was to change the images *. png and rename
It worked for all other applications except the sms go
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madsonhsd said:
I used the program "edit apk" it decompresses and subscribes automatically.
The only job I had was to change the images *. png and rename
It worked for all other applications except the sms go
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You change .9.png or just .png? For editing the first ones you should use a patch, search in the general Android Themes thread.
For editing and compiling system apps you should use apkmanager instead of editapk (wich I don't know)...
If ya need further advice mail or PM me.
And sorry for my bad english!
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Something strange happened!
Developers, tried all the above methods to install the modified application, but all without success.
I used modified ROM "vmmcs" 2.3.7
Unintentionally I had to reinstall the original rom Xperia 2.3.3.
Before installing custom ROM again. I tried to use the apk HE RAN NORMALLY.
CONCLUSION: SOME APPS MUST HAVE A MEANS TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE ANDROID HAVE ROOT, SO IT DOES NOT ALLOW THE INSTALLATION

Hello, if u have the SMS apk, why dun u try to unzip/unpack the apk contents, replace the PNG icons in Res/drawable-hdpi inside sMS apps, and rezip/repackaged using Formatter? I try to edit my Custom xperia Home.apk icons and it worked!! Here the guide thread for formatter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108798
Sometimes, u might need to recheck path of files directories which as same as previous file Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Whitefang
If this helps or convinces, place kindly hit "thanks" button.
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dissesembling android.policy.jar

ok i am having a hard time figuring out how to get the autoapktool to baksmali my android.policy.jar. i keep getting this error:
[*] C:\xdaAutoAPKTool_V3.0.2\_Jar_Files\android.policy.jar
decompiling C:\xdaAutoAPKTool_V3.0.2\_Jar_Files\android.policy.jar...
'jar' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Can't find the file _JAR_FILES\android.policy.dex\classes.dex
if anyone could help me with this i would be appreciative. or if maybe you know a better program to use to accomplish this task. any help would be amazing.

By the looks of it your typing a wrong command here
paste the one you type here and we'll correct it.

Riyal said:
By the looks of it your typing a wrong command here
paste the one you type here and we'll correct it.
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It is an automatic tool I don't use any commands let me find the link.
Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053227
2nd post. Maybe a manual method would be better? A better tool?

try apktool it work wonders
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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download here: Link

Riyal said:
try apktool it works wonders
download here: Link
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sweet!!!! thanks a lot it worked!!! could i get the command to put it back together?

mattlowry said:
sweet!!!! thanks a lot it worked!!! could i get the command to put it back together?
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Should be apktool b android.policy. jar.out or whatever apktool named the folder
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strapped365 said:
Should be apktool b android.policy. jar.out or whatever apktool named the folder
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its telling me could not find resources

mattlowry said:
its telling me could not find resources
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When you installed apktool did you run the apktool if miui-framework-res.apk to install miui resources
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strapped365 said:
When you installed apktool did you run the apktool if miui-framework-res.apk to install miui resources
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No but it worked it still created the jar file that fixed my screen orientation problem with miui

Big thanks to you guys for helping me out!!!!

Ok I guess it's solved but here's a little tip.
It's telling you "could not find resources" because android.policy.jar doesn't have any resources. It's just a plain dex file and no resources.arsc nor res folder. So it's not a bug or failed compilation it's just a warning
Also on some apks it should be asking you for unknown resource all you have to do is isntall all the needed resource files and it should fix almost all common problems.
Here's a couple of frameworks you could install.
SystemUI.apk
framework-res.apk
com.htc.resource.apk
framework-htc-res.apk
you could install it using
apktool if <framework file here>
for a list of commands just type "apktool"

Riyal said:
Ok I guess it's solved but here's a little tip.
It's telling you "could not find resources" because android.policy.jar doesn't have any resources. It's just a plain dex file and no resources.arsc nor res folder. So it's not a bug or failed compilation it's just a warning
Also on some apks it should be asking you for unknown resource all you have to do is isntall all the needed resource files and it should fix almost all common problems.
Here's a couple of frameworks you could install.
SystemUI.apk
framework-res.apk
com.htc.resource.apk
framework-htc-res.apk
you could install it using
apktool if <framework file here>
for a list of commands just type "apktool"
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I'm learning so many things lately! I don't know what to do next......

mattlowry said:
I'm learning so many things lately! I don't know what to do next......
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Sleep

Riyal said:
Sleep
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best advice yet...lol

[Q] Why can't I recompile modified apk?

I am trying to add 1% battery mod to my ROM. I decompiled my SystemUI.apk perfectly with the latest version of apktool. I modified the files I needed then I went to recompile using
Code:
apktool b -f -d SystemUI.apk SystemUI-new.apk
Here's (poor) screenshots of my errors:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I tried manually installing apktool in /usr/local/bin and I also tried Apk-Multi-Tool version 2.0. I'm running the latest version of Mint (17 I believe) and everything is up to date, including Java JRE. I cannot find any related help on Google so any help that u can give is greatly appreciated. Thx

Nick_73 said:
I am trying to add 1% battery mod to my ROM. I decompiled my SystemUI.apk perfectly with the latest version of apktool. I modified the files I needed then I went to recompile using
Code:
apktool b -f -d SystemUI.apk SystemUI-new.apk
Here's (poor) screenshots of my errors:
I tried manually installing apktool in /usr/local/bin and I also tried Apk-Multi-Tool version 2.0. I'm running the latest version of Mint (17 I believe) and everything is up to date, including Java JRE. I cannot find any related help on Google so any help that u can give is greatly appreciated. Thx
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your error says your lacking of resourses., you need to install also your framework_res.apk, then try to decompile/recompile.,
edit: you can use this awesome tool to decimpile/compile apk or even deodexing., Tickle My Android (TMA) by @Ticklefish here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333

Use apkmultitool for a better experience. In this u dnt gve any command lines. There is a numbers for decompile & recompile . Hit >>>>>>> THANKS
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airupthere_23 said:
your error says your lacking of resourses., you need to install also your framework_res.apk, then try to decompile/recompile.,
edit: you can use this awesome tool to decimpile/compile apk or even deodexing., Tickle My Android (TMA) by @Ticklefish here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333
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It's hard to know quite what the problem is here as the screenshots are missing most of the error message. Including the first error, which is often the key to solving the problem.
By the looks of things though, I would say that you haven't added your png files. These error messages are all saying that you have a reference to image files in your xml..but no actual image files.
(Oh, and TMA isn't available on Linux...yet. But if the OP has access to a Windows PC, I can definitely suggest it!)

Ticklefish said:
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It's hard to know quite what the problem is here as the screenshots are missing most of the error message. Including the first error, which is often the key to solving the problem.
By the looks of things though, I would say that you haven't added your png files. These error messages are all saying that you have a reference to image files in your xml..but no actual image files.
(Oh, and TMA isn't available on Linux...yet. But if the OP has access to a Windows PC, I can definitely suggest it!)
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Ha thx so much I think that's it I forgot to put my pngs on the system ui.

Fixed one issue, now I got these:
I didn't even modify the public.xml file...

Nick_73 said:
Fixed one issue, now I got these:
I didn't even modify the public.xml file...
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You should never modify the public.xml file...
I'll be honest, it's really hard to tell what's going just from screenshots of part of the error. Can you provide the entire error message please? And it would help if you're able to provide the screen output from when you decompiled as well.
What type of phone/rom are you using?

Ticklefish said:
You should never modify the public.xml file...
I'll be honest, it's really hard to tell what's going just from screenshots of part of the error. Can you provide the entire error message please? And it would help if you're able to provide the screen output from when you decompiled as well.
What type of phone/rom are you using?
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I didn't mod it...
When I get back on my computer I'll copy the whole thing