Hi all,
I have recently rooted my Galaxy SIII and wanted to put a custom boot animation on my phone. I followed all of the instructions, and moved the old bootanimation to my sd card just in case. However, now it just plays the audio for the stock boot animation and wont run the one I've installed. Any ideas as to what I can do?
Does it play the new animation though? The sound file is separate from the animation file.
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No, it's just a black screen
I would recheck the names used for the files. I changed my boot animation to the stock samsung one. It was 3 separate files but worked the first time
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The file is saved as bootanimation.zip I tried putting it in /system/media and /data/local via rootexplorer. I also tried using adb and installing from absolute system
Did you extract the zip? There should be 2 files for the startup.
In /system/media
bootsamsung.qmg
bootsamsungloop.qmg
As for the power down
/system/media/video/shutdown
shutdown.qmg
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The audio is stored somewhere else. I never changed that so I don't know where it's located but that has no bearing on the video animation. You can leave the audio like it is if you want.
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theamazinhazen said:
The file is saved as bootanimation.zip I tried putting it in /system/media and /data/local via rootexplorer. I also tried using adb and installing from absolute system
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That file type does not work on the S3. It has to have an .ogg extension. The Bootanimation.zip is typically used by Cyanogenmod and a few other manufacturers. Open the zip file and see if it contains the correct file names as stock.
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Here is a kernel that will allow Bootanimation support.
Steps
Must be rooted
Delete the Samsungboot .qmg files from /system/media
Push a custom bootanimation.zip to /system/media
Delete the PowerOn sound files from /system/etc
Flash Kernel with ODIN
Put phone into Download Mode
DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION. DO NOT USE A PIT
Put the downloaded .tar in the PDA SLOT
Flash away.
http://www.multiupload.com/VIQGRJBI4L
good stuff Krylon!
Already got it worked into the new rom, thanks Krylon!
I pushed bootanimation.zip but all I get is a blank screen
Ok noob question. What does this do? TIA
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If you have to ask, I'm not exactly sure you should try flashing it. But what it does is enables you to use custom boot screens.
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krylon360 said:
Here is a kernel that will allow Bootanimation support.
Steps
Must be rooted
Delete the Samsungboot .qmg files from /system/media
Push a custom bootanimation.zip to /system/media
Delete the PowerOn sound files from /system/etc
Flash Kernel with ODIN
Put phone into Download Mode
DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION. DO NOT USE A PIT
Put the downloaded .tar in the PDA SLOT
Flash away.
http://www.multiupload.com/VIQGRJBI4L
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hey bro! what directory did you point the boot sound? I can't seem to get the boot sound to work. or where can I push the boot sounds?
chadster214 said:
hey bro! what directory did you point the boot sound? I can't seem to get the boot sound to work. or where can I push the boot sounds?
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If you look at the directions the Krylon posted. they tell you where to delete the old power on sounds. I would imagine that you could copy a new sound file in that directory.
"Steps
Must be rooted
Delete the Samsungboot .qmg files from /system/media
Push a custom bootanimation.zip to /system/media
Delete the PowerOn sound files from /system/etc"
lovemysgs said:
If you look at the directions the Krylon posted. they tell you where to delete the old power on sounds. I would imagine that you could copy a new sound file in that directory.
"Steps
Must be rooted
Delete the Samsungboot .qmg files from /system/media
Push a custom bootanimation.zip to /system/media
Delete the PowerOn sound files from /system/etc"
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it doesnt work.. I have tried pushing the wav file in the same directory and still no sounds on the boot up.
I did it but my keypad not working how can I fix it
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mikepw28 said:
I did it but my keypad not working how can I fix it
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Did you get (Custom) boot sound?
If things are screwed up you can always just re-flash with Odin
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it doesnt work.. I have tried pushing the wav file in the same directory and still no sounds on the boot up.
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Its strange, I can see that the old bootsound was in wav format. However, the shutdown is in another location and it is .ogg format.
I believe that maybe the bootanimation.zip needs to contain the audio for it or at least need to somehow be linked.
Krylon know I bet?
lovemysgs said:
Its strange, I can see that the old bootsound was in wav format. However, the shutdown is in another location and it is .ogg format.
I believe that maybe the bootanimation.zip needs to contain the audio for it or at least need to somehow be linked.
Krylon know I bet?
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he mapped it to a directory or change the name of the file that the kernel reads.
Im a noob, never rooted or flashed my phone b4 so that is why I'm trying to learn what mods provide what function on the phone. Thanks for answering my question.
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no I didnt
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Sir krylon
Glad to be able to see someone who enjoys messing with electronics as much as we do!!!! Keep up the great work and as always looking forward to a GRRRREAT ROM
Will this update only the kernel? Or is it going to wipe all my phone's data (apps, settings, etc)?
Just update that kernel ;0)
Well
good work krylon
questions
/system/media NO Samsungboot.qmg
+ where can i find bootanimation.zip ?
Got a question, can we use this in conjunction with the new KC1 rom? can I just flash using odin and allow boot animations again?
I just made a theme and don't know where to put the boot animation files at, sorry I'm a newb at this and am not used to my xplay yet.
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Put the boot animation into the /system/media folder
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thatsupnow said:
Put the boot animation into the /system/media folder
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thats where i have it and its still booting with the stock one for some reason
Have you renamed the new anim 'bootanimation' and removed the old one?
Regards Dousan...
You may put it in either data/local or system/media.
However, the boot animation must be called bootanimation.zip, AND IT IS CASE SENSITIVE!
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i had to put it into the system/media folder and i got mine to work but what folder do you put the boot up sound file into?
sonicfreak360 said:
You may put it in either data/local or system/media.
However, the boot animation must be called bootanimation.zip, AND IT IS CASE SENSITIVE!
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It wont work in /data/local unless you have created a symbolic link in /system/media
icebear8 said:
i had to put it into the system/media folder and i got mine to work but what folder do you put the boot up sound file into?
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Boot up sounds dont work, they have to be activated some way, maybe in one of the .xml files
I want this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010748&highlight=Bios+animation
Where is my boot animation located on my SD card?
Help appreciated!
It is under /system/media/bootanimation.zip
You won't find it on your SDcard. You'll need an app like Root Explorer to access the file system.
You could also use ADB to push the files there if you're familiar with ADB.
dont have that.. i replace the ones in Bamf_Extras.. but it didnt work
Are you familiar with ADB?
honestly, no. I one click rooted. what can I do?
can i push using clockwork recovery?
Runn3rLogic said:
honestly, no. I one click rooted. what can I do?
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I believe there is a free alternative to Root Explorer in Super Manager. It contains File Explorer (Root). It may allow you to copy the bootanimation.zip and mp3 file into the directory. I also am unsure if it will let you set the correct permissions on the files once they are copied. It may be something you can try.
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I went ahead and installed Super Manager. It will allow you to do what you need. You'll find the permissions button on the bottom menu bar if you scroll to the right.
You dont need any apps to do it for you, the bootanimation is in system/customize/resource folder you name it the name as the one in the folder and copy over it. Most if not all the developers name it bootanimation.zip the default Verizon is named VZW_bootanimation.zip I have helped people add sound to their boot animations as well this can be edited in the system/customize/CID folder in the file default. Must be edited with notepad++ or wordpad++ its one of those look near the bottom of the file for boot animation. I have become quite good at doing this by breaking it and fixing it. Things like this need to be learned the hard way.
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Grnlantern79 said:
You dont need any apps to do it for you, the bootanimation is in system/customize/resource folder you name it the name as the one in the folder and copy over it. Most if not all the developers name it bootanimation.zip the default Verizon is named VZW_bootanimation.zip I have helped people add sound to their boot animations as well this can be edited in the system/customize/CID folder in the file default. Must be edited with notepad++ or wordpad++ its one of those look near the bottom of the file for boot animation. I have become quite good at doing this by breaking it and fixing it. Things like this need to be learned the hard way.
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The correct file path is for BAMF Forever 1.0.6 is system/media/bootanimation.zip
There is also an audio file that you can replace in the same location.
I edited my CID file so it where I want it to be. I am used to default setting. Also you can copy over audio but you still need to change desc file and CID so it starts with correct animation. Should I roll my eyes back? Plus I never even said anything about BAMF forever....
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Grnlantern79 said:
I edited my CID file so it where I want it to be. I am used to default setting. Also you can copy over audio but you still need to change desc file and CID so it starts with correct animation. Should I roll my eyes back? Plus I never even said anything about BAMF forever....
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I assumed you were attempting to address the original posters questions about changing his boot animation on BAMF Forever 1.0.6. I didn't understand that you were merely randomly posting about how you like to edit this and that. You can roll your eyes back now!
Figured while we are waiting for some custom roms, we could still get a little custom action going on. I got tired of sprints boot animation and started playing w root explorer. Need root access, and a file manager that has permission to write to system folders.
You may want to back up the original sprint_bootanimation.zip to another location before copying any other files, just in case you want to return to stock. I ended up losing mine in a wipe, once I got it back I figured it would be a good idea to have one posted for anyone who needed it, see below.
Below is a link to the Razr stock bootanimation.zip (most 960x540 animations will work, as well as several other resolutions, play around and see what you find and like), rename it sprint_bootanimation.zip and copy it to /system/media. After it is moved change the permissions to rw-r--r-- , should be able to do this by long pressing the file. The other is an OGG file (do not rename), also copy this to /system/media folder. Voila, you now have the stock Razr boot animation whenever you boot your phone, sound and all.
If anyone would like to post some more stock or custom animations below, feel free.
Stock Razr animation w/ amplified audio file download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345636
Stock Photon Q animation below, just in case...
The boot works but i hear no sound
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You put droidhd.ogg into system/media with the zip (not in the zip)? It has to be in the system/media folder with that exact spelling.
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I hear it now but its very low. Its doesnt matter though cuz i luv the boot way better then sprints.
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Right on. Agreed, it would be better w a bit more volume. I will look into it.
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Updated OP with link to an amplified ogg file.
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I am using root explorer to do this and all my files are read only. I am fully rooted and unlocked but it will not let me change permission or change the boot animation.
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spyderkoz said:
I am using root explorer to do this and all my files are read only. I am fully rooted and unlocked but it will not let me change permission or change the boot animation.
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That's odd, I assume you granted root explorer su permission. Maybe go into system settings, apps and clear data in root explorer? If that doesn't get it try es file manager, open menu, settings; close to the bottom of the list is root settings, check all the boxes. It will ask for su permission & you should be able to do it then.
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fallnSaint said:
That's odd, I assume you granted root explorer su permission. Maybe go into system settings, apps and clear data in root explorer? If that doesn't get it try es file manager, open menu, settings; close to the bottom of the list is root settings, check all the boxes. It will ask for su permission & you should be able to do it then.
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Will try that. Once I am past that it will be time to post my beta rom
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spyderkoz said:
I am using root explorer to do this and all my files are read only. I am fully rooted and unlocked but it will not let me change permission or change the boot animation.
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Just a thought. Did you hit the Rw/Ro toggle in the upper right hand corner when you were in /system? People sometimes for get about that.
@OP, Here is a Pro-Tip that I have been using for a long time on a few different phones if you like to swap bootanimations a bunch.
If you drop your "custom" BA in /data/local and set permissions, it will boot up when the phone does. By doing it this way, you can test out as many BAs as you want and all the while your original in /system/media is left clean and unadulterated. I have collected a bunch over the years and have them on my sdcard. Another trick to put them in folders to easily copy over into /data/local at will. So it would be sdcard/MYBootAniations/Clockhell/bootanimation.zip or sdcard/MYBootAniations/RollerCoaster/bootanimation.zip.
Sometimes, I will drop one in my wife's /data/local and then the next time she boots up BAM!!! She is pretty saavy at these things, so it is shortly after bootup when I get a text or call.
Nice, thanks for that, I will give it a try.
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Could we use any boot animation from the bionic?
xLoveHateLegend said:
Could we use any boot animation from the bionic?
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I believe so, screen resolution is what we are looking at, bionic is 960x540, as is the Q.
-Saint
Just replaced the boot animation, work great, sounds great too Thanks for sharing.
It would be great to replace the word "droid" which robot says to "photon". Maybe I'll give a try.
I am sad can not get this to work. It boots but freezes right at the end.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041939
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fallnSaint said:
Figured while we are waiting for some custom roms, we could still get a little custom action going on. I got tired of sprints boot animation and started playing w root explorer. Need root access, and a file manager that has permission to write to system folders.
You may want to back up the original sprint_bootanimation.zip to another location before copying any other files, just in case you want to return to stock. I ended up losing mine in a wipe, once I got it back I figured it would be a good idea to have one posted for anyone who needed it, see below.
Below is a link to the Razr stock bootanimation.zip (most 960x540 animations will work, as well as several other resolutions, play around and see what you find and like), rename it sprint_bootanimation.zip and copy it to /system/media. After it is moved change the permissions to rw-r--r-- , should be able to do this by long pressing the file. The other is an OGG file (do not rename), also copy this to /system/media folder. Voila, you now have the stock Razr boot animation whenever you boot your phone, sound and all.
If anyone would like to post some more stock or custom animations below, feel free.
Stock Razr animation w/ amplified audio file download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345636
Stock Photon Q animation below, just in case...
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You should check out a script that kevinrocksman posted from TeamDart...it's an install script that uses cmd.exe on a PC to flash the sprint_bootanimation.zip file and either an .ogg file or MP3 of your choosing through your custom recovery. It's a one-click deal. Very handy!
Moto Q stock with Arrrghhh's kernel v.0.10
Hi again all.
Man I have tried everything to change the boot animation on my Photon Q...and I keep striking out.
Tried setting permissions through Root Explorer Pro, tried putting the zip into /data/local, tried editing setting permissions with Smanager...meh.
Anyone help a bit?
-D-
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drakeheart77 said:
Hi again all.
Man I have tried everything to change the boot animation on my Photon Q...and I keep striking out.
Tried setting permissions through Root Explorer Pro, tried putting the zip into /data/local, tried editing setting permissions with Smanager...meh.
Anyone help a bit?
-D-
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I never had any luck w /data/local, works fine in/system/media tho. Rename, set permissions, done.
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Could try KP's method using adb if all else fails.
-Saint
I was wondering if u could tell me what to rename the file as, and what permissions to set plz.
Ty
-D-
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drakeheart77 said:
I was wondering if u could tell me what to rename the file as, and what permissions to set plz.
Ty
-D-
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Got the walk through here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868155
-Saint
That did it. Ty had the rw-r-r set right just didn't know what name to change the .zip file to.
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FWIW, I've noticed that simply removing/renaming the sprint_bootanimation.zip (the yellow sprint animation) from /system/media and leaving the bootanimation.zip (the red moto logo) sped up my boot time a bit. It appears that the phone will run bootanimation.zip followed by sprint_bootanimation.zip. I haven't tried removing bootnamiation.zip because I don't like a plain black screen during boot, even if it is a second or two faster. Plus I haven't found a boot animation I like yet to replace the stock one.