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[Q] Boot animations i9000

Hey guys, I have been told to post this here as I have not made enough posts..
I tried to change my boot animation, by placing the bootanimation.zip file in both /system/media and /data/local and all still plays the Samsung boot logo although with no sound.. So searched through the forums here and everyone tells you that you need a custom rom to get it to work if your phone has the /system/media/bootsamsung.qmg file...
I then cooked a package from romkitchen and installed that but have the same issue, even though I can see the bootanimation.zip file in /system/media/ I can also still see the bootsamsung.qmg as well.
I have only just got this phone about a week ago, so have searched thoroughly, in case I was missing something but i don't think I am..
Can someone help me with what’s going on?

No one able to help me with this one?

Hm you should easily be able to change bootanimation with the rom kitchen.
Remember that you can not change the white text at the beginning of the boot.
I think the files stay there, they dont get removed, just another one gets used if its present, if not the stock animation will be used.

Dark3n said:
Hm you should easily be able to change bootanimation with the rom kitchen.
Remember that you can not change the white text at the beginning of the boot.
I think the files stay there, they dont get removed, just another one gets used if its present, if not the stock animation will be used.
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Thanks for the reply,
I'm not sure if this helps, I have cooked a new one today and applied and it said to keep this log incase I have issues.
http://romkitchen.org/logs/G0ceUf3inJ.txt
I can see the file is in the folder, it just does not seem to take affect.
I am assuming that people have got these working on i9000's before and it's just me..

I still have not managed to get this working, starting to think that I am tripping..
All it seems to do is kill the samsung boot sound.
Anyone else got any ideas?

TheAwkward said:
I still have not managed to get this working, starting to think that I am tripping..
All it seems to do is kill the samsung boot sound.
Anyone else got any ideas?
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Do you use a stock rom?
This probably doesn't work because your android is not looking for the bootanimation.zip.
Custom ROMs have a modded start up script which tells the system to look for the .zip file.

I am using a rom from rom kitchen..
I have changed it again since I made post above but still a custom rom..

TheAwkward said:
I am using a rom from rom kitchen..
I have changed it again since I made post above but still a custom rom..
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Did you try downloading a new wipe rom with a different bootanimation build in from start?

Yes, wipe rom, Hardcore's Kernel, boot animation, and everything else is prittly much the default setting in rom kitchen

Dark3n said:
Did you try downloading a new wipe rom with a different bootanimation build in from start?
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I think maybe that this is the one that I tried last if it helps
http://pastebin.com/NN5LARDq

Did you delete the boot animation file out of system/media,&put the new animation zip AND rename it to the same name as the one you deleted?
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I have tried selecting the bootanimation from RK, and also downloading one from elsewhere and replacing the one that is there.
Both have the same effect..

Weird,I had trouble switching mine too. The only way I've been able to do it is using the app called File Explorer. It's like 10 dollars on the market, but I found it for free. I put the new zip on my card, then file explorer/system/media, delete the boot animation zip,paste the new zip & rename it to the name of the zip that was there. It's worked every time. Flashing a new splash screen is a little different....
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I will try this again now and see how i go..
Just to clarify the splash screen is the white text right?
I am not trying to change that just the colored samsung animation.

The splash screen is the first screen you see when you turn your phone on. It doesn't move, & most often just says the name of the phone. Then the boot animation comes on, it moves & plays some kind of music. Do you have file explorer? If not, don't buy it,I can help you get it for free.
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I have Root Explorer that I use to access that location.
I have tried another bootanimation from this spot -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905538
I tried both of the sizes for the AndroidParticles2 and set the permissions to rw-r-r
(Renaming to bootanimations.zip and placing in system\media)
but still the samething happens.

Yeah, my bad,I meant Root Explorer. But it had to be bootanimation.zip take the s off
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Sorry typo, I don't have the s on my i9000.

Well that's how I change mine. I did download a particle ring android (blue) and couldn't get it to work right. Seems to me like you're doing everything right. There's one other option I know of. Download a free program called android flasher.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
You should be able to flash boot animations & splash screens with no problem. It is a .rar, so if you don't have the program you'll need to download winrar or something similar to extract & install the files. Google it, the program is free.
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It appears to just be for the Desire..
Thanks for your help today, at least I know now that I wasn't just doing something stupid.

[GUIDE] Easy guide to CRT Off with custom images on lockscreen (Xperia Play)

I will start by apologizing for how this looks , It's my first time putting up a tutorial on anything here so excuse my mess but hopefully it is clear enough tounderstand and help some people out who like me are not the most gifted with ADB command.
I have tried some things and finally got my CRT animation working for my Play
(R800X). I did this with the help of Meister Li getting the files correct for my framework-res.apk with the CRT animation in it but for the leife of me I couldn't get it to work. This is how I got it to work, and also now that this si done I have also found out how you can still have the CRT off as well as using you own images on the lock screen.So, here we go
***YOU MUST BE ROOTED AND HAVE UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, THAT'S HOW MY PHONE IS NOW AND IT WORKED JUST FINE,AND AS ALWAYS THIS IS NEVER 100% SO APPLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK***
Always remember to keeps a backup of original files incase you make a mistake or mess up that way your not up a creek without a paddle
Start by checking of Meister Li's thread to grab your CRT Off .zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065789
Also don't forget to grab your System.UI apk to get this to work.
Once you have that swing by the UOT Kitchen
Once in the kitchen go to kitchen and then click the upload tab on the far right
click upload files and chose your crt framework from the thread above and load your SystemUI.apk
Once uploaded click on summary ans go down to submit work to kitchen which will give your order number andf go to pick up and wait for it to finish
You now have a flashable .zip file to put on your sd card, then get into fastboot and get to recovery to install zip from sd card
*WIPE CACHE FIRST OR YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES*
After install reboot will take a few minutes but after that you will be good to go with your new CRT off framework.
Next is the custom lockscreen images, This gives you the chance to put any images onto the lockscreen.
Start by picking an image and going here to convert to a .png file
http://www.coolutils.com/Online/Image-Converter/
Then follow these steps to make a 9-patch.png file which is required for this to work. The toll is in your SDK
http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/draw9patch.html
Once you have your 9-patch.png's you can now put them into your CRT Off framework-res.apk
Open your framework-res.apk,click on res and go to the following places
drawable-land-hdpi and also drawable-hdpi
I replaced the images in both spots but both may not need to be changed but better safe then sorry
In drawbale-land-hdpi I replaced ic_jog_dial_unlock and ic_jog_dial_sound_on
with my images (Make sure your new images are renamed to the files I listed or this will notwork )
In drawable-hdpi I replaced the same files and also replaced the
ic_jog_dial_answer and ic_jog_dial_decline
after getting your files replaces swing back into the kitchen and load your files as stated above to get your new CRT Off with custom lockscreen images.
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!
-This should work with other SE phones but don't know anyone who has any, but feel free to try and let me know how it goes

What's CRT?
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?

Cat_On_Droid said:
What's CRT?
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?
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CRT on and off transitions. Looks like an old CRT monitor turning on and off when you lock and unlock your screen
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He nailed it , I havent tried getting the on feature set up for it yet my guide will give you the off but not on

Ah, i get it.
What does it stand for btw?
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?

Cat_On_Droid said:
Ah, i get it.
What does it stand for btw?
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?
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CRT Wikipedia
http://www.google.com/m/url?ei=6wx1...QQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNF8N92-Fc60lkFb46rjJVNi17Dzkw
Have fun
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:O it all makes sense now!!
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?

In the latest firmware update I got the CRT off animation anyway. :S

this is for rooted user with an unlocked bootloader because once the bootloader is unlocked there are issues with the update

Change bootanimation

I have been searching on xda for some time now and here is a question. I am looking to change my bootanimation on the s3 as I am not happy with the verizon animation. When I had the droid bionic, all I had to do was change the name of the animation in system/media and place the new one and change accordingly. I saw two posts in here that did not exactly answer the question completely. If I flash an animation with cwm do I need to rename or move anything in system/media beforehand? Can the animation be extracted and just placed in the system/media folder? What is the best way to do this? I am rooted, stock with frozen bloat and some inverted gapps.

If you are rooted, you can use ROM Manager to change your boot animation quickly.

I have tried with rom toolbox however it did not work and I believe it mentioned something in rom toolbox about how it will not change if samsung uses a qmg format. Basically, I am asking for directions on how to change the boot animation once I have the new bootanimation.zip on my sd card. Is it even possible on the stock rooted s3?

I just used rom toolbox, found the one I wanted and installed it. Then went to recovery and flashed it, it showed an error, but I just left it alone and rebooted, and now I have a dancing droid! I would also recommend buying the full version so you can use the randomizer, its a fun feature.

hotnvicious5 said:
I just used rom toolbox, found the one I wanted and installed it. Then went to recovery and flashed it, it showed an error, but I just left it alone and rebooted, and now I have a dancing droid! I would also recommend buying the full version so you can use the randomizer, its a fun feature.
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I have the full version but changing the boot animation definitely does not work on a rooted stock ROM setup.

The bootanimation.zip support is dependent on a custom kernel on Samsung devices. In stock form only .qmg format will play. No one to this point can edit or create .qmg files, they are proprietary to Samsung devices and their Bada OS. If you want to change it you will need to flash imnuts' lean kernel (assuming you are stock rooted as it is a touchwiz kernel). On a side note i personally think the boot animation from the droid charge is pretty BA and is floating around the net in .qmg format, don't know if it would work or not though due to differences in screen resolution. Here it is if you want to give it a try, just unzip and rename/paste the files where they need to go. It also has audio, place in system/media/audio/ui.
http://db.tt/spY4QX4p
Like i said,i have no clue if it will actually work or not but you could try ..... or just flash the kernel and use whatever lol. It's not my fault if it breaks stuff. Sorry for the long winded answer.
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Thank you. I just changed the animation to the stock Samsung one that I believe came on the i9300. Nothing special, but it is 100 times better than that Verizon boot animation.

Did you flash the zip file in recovery? If you use the randomizer I don't think you have to flash the zip though.
Sent from my VZW Galaxy S3

elreydenj said:
Thank you. I just changed the animation to the stock Samsung one that I believe came on the i9300. Nothing special, but it is 100 times better than that Verizon boot animation.
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I did the same thing. I also swapped the PowerOn.ogg and PowerOff.ogg files for files with no sounds so the boot up and shutdown are now quiet. The replacement audio files may be found in this thread.

hesh.monster said:
The bootanimation.zip support is dependent on a custom kernel on Samsung devices. In stock form only .qmg format will play. No one to this point can edit or create .qmg files, they are proprietary to Samsung devices and their Bada OS. If you want to change it you will need to flash imnuts' lean kernel (assuming you are stock rooted as it is a touchwiz kernel). On a side note i personally think the boot animation from the droid charge is pretty BA and is floating around the net in .qmg format, don't know if it would work or not though due to differences in screen resolution. Here it is if you want to give it a try, just unzip and rename/paste the files where they need to go. It also has audio, place in system/media/audio/ui.
http://db.tt/spY4QX4p
Like i said,i have no clue if it will actually work or not but you could try ..... or just flash the kernel and use whatever lol. It's not my fault if it breaks stuff. Sorry for the long winded answer.
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You can edit the .qmg files. You have to use Samsung's Theme Designer to view the .pngs. From there, you can edit the bootanimation how you like.

can the png sequence be extracted now? I wrote off using the theme designer a long time ago because i could not extract them
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elreydenj said:
Thank you. I just changed the animation to the stock Samsung one that I believe came on the i9300. Nothing special, but it is 100 times better than that Verizon boot animation.
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Do you have a link for this file?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835143
Google my friend...it was the first search result. The instructions are in the OP at the link.
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hesh.monster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835143
Google my friend...it was the first search result. The instructions are in the OP at the link.
Sent from my Galaxy S III using Xda Premium
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I presumed that if elreyden was able to change the animation to the i9300 stock one, that I should be able to do it also. The animation that he refers to won't work with a stock rom (contains jpg, not qmg files), hence my confusion. I thought I must have had found the wrong link.

michael* said:
I presumed that if elreyden was able to change the animation to the i9300 stock one, that I should be able to do it also. The animation that he refers to won't work with a stock rom (contains jpg, not qmg files), hence my confusion. I thought I must have had found the wrong link.
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Not sure what your particular situation is, but try putting the bootanimation.zip (not a flashable file. If you have one of those, extract the bootanimation.zip) to /data/local/ instead.

Tried it and it didn't work. I've given up - there doesn't seem to be a solution for stock rom. I will wait and probably flash a rom when they've had a chance to get solid.

michael* said:
Tried it and it didn't work. I've given up - there doesn't seem to be a solution for stock rom. I will wait and probably flash a rom when they've had a chance to get solid.
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I'm on a stock rom and changed my VZW animation to the I9300 w/o any real problem, other than locating the qmg files. I've included to 2 files that I used in the attached zip so you should have it pretty easy To use them simply extract the files and put them into the /system/media folder using Root Explorer or whatever root based file utility you prefer. I simply renamed my existing versions and then copied these into the folder and made sure the permissions were the same. Once done I rebooted and the VZW version was nowhere to be seen.
It's also possible to replace the audio files. I wound up using "empty" files so I no longer have to listen to startup/shutdown sounds either. :good:
ETA: Here's the link to the thread with the silent startup & shutdown sounds. Scroll down to post #9.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801554

tgmorris said:
I'm on a stock rom and changed my VZW animation to the I9300 w/o any real problem, other than locating the qmg files. I've included to 2 files that I used in the attached zip so you should have it pretty easy To use them simply extract the files and put them into the /system/media folder using Root Explorer or whatever root based file utility you prefer. I simply renamed my existing versions and then copied these into the folder and made sure the permissions were the same. Once done I rebooted and the VZW version was nowhere to be seen.
It's also possible to replace the audio files. I wound up using "empty" files so I no longer have to listen to startup/shutdown sounds either. :good:
ETA: Here's the link to the thread with the silent startup & shutdown sounds. Scroll down to post #9.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801554
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Thank you. I did this last week and it worked great. Stock Samsung bootanimation is less annoying than the Verizon 4glte one.

Boot animation not changing in nexus 5

Hey guys, today i tried to change my boot animation with ROM toolbox but it failed. Then i also tried by copying boot animation.zip in root/system/media but still it didn't change.
What should i do ?

put the bootanimation.zip into (root)/data/local/, save and reboot(with a root file explorer). if its still not working, then wont work with the n5. rom toolbox is an old app, and has old boot animations. its possible they wont work with the n5.

@simms22
Worked by placing zip in data/local
Thanks , from where can i get batman boot animation for nexus 5 .
Tried google it bt no good results

jaferiqbal said:
@simms22
Worked by placing zip in data/local
Thanks , from where can i get batman boot animation for nexus 5 .
Tried google it bt no good results
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you can make one
if you do find older boot animations, most will be tiny on the n5screen.n because the n5 has a much greater screen resolution than any older device. i havent seen any newer batman boot animations.

simms22 said:
put the bootanimation.zip into (root)/data/local/, save and reboot(with a root file explorer). if its still not working, then wont work with the n5. rom toolbox is an old app, and has old boot animations. its possible they wont work with the n5.
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Old or not, there's no reason they shouldn't work. If they aren't made for this specific screen resolution, all you need to do is unzip the animation, batch resize all the images in the the folders, edit desc.txt and compress it back to a zip file again. Pretty simple, actually! :good:

RoyJ said:
Old or not, there's no reason they shouldn't work. If they aren't made for this specific screen resolution, all you need to do is unzip the animation, batch resize all the images in the the folders, edit desc.txt and compress it back to a zip file again. Pretty simple, actually! :good:
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i said older and being tiny on the screen. anyways, i think if the op knew how to enlarge them and zip them back up, then he wouldnt be looking for a batman boot animation, he would make his own

simms22 said:
i said older and being tiny on the screen. anyways, i think if the op knew how to enlarge them and zip them back up, then he wouldnt be looking for a batman boot animation, he would make his own
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Yeah u r right

RoyJ said:
Old or not, there's no reason they shouldn't work. If they aren't made for this specific screen resolution, all you need to do is unzip the animation, batch resize all the images in the the folders, edit desc.txt and compress it back to a zip file again. Pretty simple, actually! :good:
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That sounds like a lot of work to me

Alternative boot animations for your L-24(US) honor 5X

Here are a couple of alternative boot animations for the L-24 5X. Like all things with the 5X OS they are completely different to any animations I have made for any other device I have owned and I have only tried them using the install method I will describe.
Although I suggest you adopt my method I do not take any responsibility for any ills that may befall your device.
1) Copy the downloaded animation file to whatever folder you wish on your Ext SD card.
2) Using a File Manager navigate to the folder .... /system/media .... there you will find a file named bootanimation.zip ...... Either delete this file or rename it. You will not be using this file again.
3) Again using a File Manager move the new animation file you have downloaded to the folder .... /cust/hw/usa/media .... there you will find another file named bootanimation.zip, rename this file in case you wish to use it in the future.
4) Rename the new file you have moved there to ...... bootanimation.zip ...... Reboot and you will see your new animation.
IMPORTANT NOTE ::::::: THESE ZIP FILES ARE NOT FLASHABLE ZIPS, DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL BY FLASHING - DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL BY EXTRACTING THE CONTENTS OF THE ZIP FILE - ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MOVE THE ZIP FILE TO THE FOLDER INDICATED
Please don't ask if they will work with L-21/L-22 variants - I don't have those devices so I am unable to test with them - however if you have "large, round, golden ones" and are willing to try, please help out others by informing us if they do or don't.
When you have renamed your new file to bootanimation.zip change the permissions to what the original one has.
I have included animated GIF's so you can have some idea as to what they look like. I would welcome others to build and publish other anims on this thread, when I have time I hope to add a couple more.

I am on rooted L-22 variant.
there is no folder in root with name "/cust/hw/usa/media".

subodhverma21 said:
I am on rooted L-22 variant.
there is no folder in root with name "/cust/hw/usa/media".
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@subodhverma21 ... If you had bothered to read my post #1 you would have seen that I specifically asked for no questions in respect of the L-21 & L-22 variants because I had no way to test those devices. However if you wish to purchase an L-22 for me so that I can test it, then by all means let me know and I will give you the address where to send it.

L21 is using /cust/preinstalled/public/media/bootanimation.zip

chrisdotjan said:
L21 is using /cust/preinstalled/public/media/bootanimation.zip
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@chrisdotjan ... Thanks for that useful information. :good:

Here is one more. All strictures in post #1 apply.

metpolds said:
Like all things with the 5X OS they are completely different to any animations I have made for any other device I have owned and I have only tried them using the install method I will describe.
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Was the process of creating the bootanimation.zip different from the usual method or just the installation? I have made several before (although it's been a while). Just wondering if it's the same procedure.

wickedesires said:
Was the process of creating the bootanimation.zip different from the usual method or just the installation? I have made several before (although it's been a while). Just wondering if it's the same procedure.
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@wickedesires ... I found virtually everything to be different and gave up trying to understand the method used and just copied the format of the original animation. To give you a brief and quick breakdown, the "desc.txt" file takes on a different format - each "part" file is named differently and when previously making animations for other devices I have always placed it in .... /system/media .... as I've said above this is not the case with the 5X. My advice to you is to download the original animation, break it open and amend it by keeping the original format and just replacing the ".jpg" files.
I would strongly advise testing any you make on your own device before publishing on a thread.

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Deleted - Sorry guys/gals for last 3 posts. I had problems in the early morning with both my browsers, hopefully they are resolved now. Will load the new anim in next post.

Back for another attempt...Post#1 applies, don't forget to adjust Permissions. NOTE..... If you are using CyanMod Beta Rom then you may have to place anim in ..... /system/media .

metpolds said:
Back for another attempt...Post#1 applies, don't forget to adjust Permissions. NOTE..... If you are using CyanMod Beta Rom then you may have to place anim in ..... /system/media .
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any chance of getting something that matches @wickedesires Skull Boot Logo

clsA said:
any chance of getting something that matches @wickedesires Skull Boot Logo
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My good friend @clsA ... I was betting my bottom dollar that you would come up with a request like this :laugh: :good:
The attached is one I made for my moto G and I've hacked it about a bit and made adjustments, so count this as my first effort. I do have some other ideas which might work but will need a bit of work.
To any one who downloads it, I would remind you that all the previous strictures apply and please note that if you are on the BETA CM ROM or it fails to run, then put it in ...../system/media
As usual the GIF gives you an idea.

OK here is my 2nd "Ghostie" one...... The usual...rhubarb...rhubarb...rhubard apply.

clsA said:
any chance of getting something that matches @wickedesires Skull Boot Logo
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When I get some time to sit and fool with it I'm going to make a few more splash screens and some boot animations to go with them. It's just been hectic the last few days for my personal life lol. @metpolds I dig the new 1s bout to set Mona as mine until I can do those

Red skull bootanimation
Here's my first boot animation. It's stretched vertically to be 1080x1920 full-screen, the original was 1080x608. I also made a matching red version of the skull splash screen (which is in the boot logo thread).

Red skull bootanimation
Here is a less stretched/windowed 1080x1080 version of the same animation.

wickedesires said:
Here is a less stretched/windowed 1080x1080 version of the same animation.
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@wickedesires ... Congrats on the anims, its good to see you won the battle against the 5X's os.

I made a couple more, but due to file size restrictions I can't upload them directly to this post. They are full HD so they are about 30mb each. They can be found here. I cannot guarantee that they will remain there a year from now but I will leave them unless I need the space. As always refer to OP for how/where to install.