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Hussain_Salam said:
Hello!
I've currently Managed to install a custom rom (MIUI very sexy)
But there are a few things i don't like
1). Can i change the boot animation and how?
2). My SIM Carrier is 'Orange' but it shows up as T-Mobile UK, can i change this?
3). Where can i find the default Camera.apk in the MIUI rom!
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i dont mean to be rude...but its irresponsible to ask questions without searching the forums first...
That said,
1.boot animation change involves finding a boot animation zip file (which u can create if you want to) and putting it inside the rom replacing the curent animation,u can get details on any guide for porting roms.
2. Changing Sim carrier sounds non functional but it probably will involve the build.prop..altho i am not sure about that..
3.Isnt that already installed?...you can find it inside the rom zip or in your phone /system/app
neo45215 said:
i dont mean to be rude...but its irresponsible to ask questions without searching the forums first...
That said,
1.boot animation change involves finding a boot animation zip file (which u can create if you want to) and putting it inside the rom replacing the curent animation,u can get details on any guide for porting roms.
2. Changing Sim carrier sounds non functional but it probably will involve the build.prop..altho i am not sure about that..
3.Isnt that already installed?...you can find it inside the rom zip or in your phone /system/app
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'Irresponsible' isn't the correct term, You mean i'm being lazy. I've changed the Boot Animation and i guess i'm not to alarmed about the Carrier name, but There is a default camera installed but i don't like it therefore i would like to replace it, I can't find it in system/app
Hussain_Salam said:
'Irresponsible' isn't the correct term, You mean i'm being lazy. I've changed the Boot Animation and i guess i'm not to alarmed about the Carrier name, but There is a default camera installed but i don't like it therefore i would like to replace it, I can't find it in system/app
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irresponsible/lazy....semantics..but if you want any camera app you can just d/l it or exttraxt from any rom zip maybe..
neo45215 said:
irresponsible/lazy....semantics..but if you want any camera app you can just d/l it or exttraxt from any rom zip maybe..
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'Any Camera' App won't work, some will simply force close. I've fixed my problem just looking for a decent gallery
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Hi Guys,
I just wanna ask if you can mod a rom before the update.zip install to your own preferences.
Example you download HERO Batman ROM with its own dock,bar,bootscreen.
Then you open up the files you wanna change, example dock bar colour make it green then save it and then update the rom so that it will come in as you modded it.
Is that ok to do, or will the install of the update.zip fail if we play with the files from the downloaded rom?
Thanks in advance
you need to resign the zip-file after change
modding
Thanx bro`
I just think I will leave that alone, since "signing" isnt ringing a bell.
I done some research on the net and I see its a very delicate process.
So, before I mess up my phone I will leave it alone.
Thanx for the feedback!
it's not that delicate. check out the theme forum. loads of guides on how to resign a zip.
HI
bjehsus said:
it's not that delicate. check out the theme forum. loads of guides on how to resign a zip.
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I swear I have done everything stericson tells in his how to.
Somehow I dont get the option RESIGN if I click on my mouse.
Maybe we dont understand eachother bcuz of my bad english.
Is it also good if I click on the map (with the files meta, framework, app etc.) and then make a new zip update file? Or is that bad shi*?
dizzydix said:
I swear I have done everything stericson tells in his how to.
Somehow I dont get the option RESIGN if I click on my mouse.
Maybe we dont understand eachother bcuz of my bad english.
Is it also good if I click on the map (with the files meta, framework, app etc.) and then make a new zip update file? Or is that bad shi*?
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i think he means recreate the zip.. so you need to make the files/folders into 1 zip file.
OK
Ace42 said:
i think he means recreate the zip.. so you need to make the files/folders into 1 zip file.
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OK, I just hope I wont F** up my phone.
Cheers
dizzydix said:
OK, I just hope I wont F** up my phone.
Cheers
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You can't brick by flashing an ROM. Worst that will happen is that the phone won't boot, in that case go to recovery, wipe and flash a ROM. That's it.
getting confused about which method to use.
in the OP of Viper OneS ROM, it says to use the Aroma tool, but there's a boot animation change option within the Venom Tweak app.
and this thread talks about different methods entirely, and mentions CWM flasher, but doesn't mention TWRP.
wat 2 do, wat 2 do.....
ippon said:
getting confused about which method to use.
in the OP of Viper OneS ROM, it says to use the Aroma tool, but there's a boot animation change option within the Venom Tweak app.
and this thread talks about different methods entirely, and mentions CWM flasher, but doesn't mention TWRP.
wat 2 do, wat 2 do.....
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Yeah I know, I seen that thread and would love to use them but not very good direction by devs or posters (sorry) cuz not all are experts on everything lol but hope for better instructions?
Anyone?
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Bueller? Bueller?
you can check it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777223 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32221371&postcount=115#115
Then use TWRP to flash the zip
perfect. i am on hboot 1.13......... argh
ippon said:
perfect. i am on hboot 1.13......... argh
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You can change your boot animation on any hboot, bc its located in the system partition. You just need root. You only need a lower hboot to change the bootsplash (ie the non animated logo before the animation).
The boot animation files depend on the ROM you are using.I think for viper its /system/customize/resources/bootanimation.zip
Just replace that file with the .zip of the bootanimation of your choice (also make sure to fix the file permissions to what they were in the original file).
RomToolbox on the PlayStore has a good BootAnimation feature (as well as many other features, a download I would recomend for any root user) and can often find the Boot animation file for you and has a lot of additional bootanimations too. Its a good tool to switch boot animations automatically (and can back up your current boot animation too)
sound bootanimation
AKToronto said:
You can change your boot animation on any hboot, bc its located in the system partition. You just need root. You only need a lower hboot to change the bootsplash (ie the non animated logo before the animation).
The boot animation files depend on the ROM you are using.I think for viper its /system/customize/resources/bootanimation.zip
Just replace that file with the .zip of the bootanimation of your choice (also make sure to fix the file permissions to what they were in the original file).
RomToolbox on the PlayStore has a good BootAnimation feature (as well as many other features, a download I would recomend for any root user) and can often find the Boot animation file for you and has a lot of additional bootanimations too. Its a good tool to switch boot animations automatically (and can back up your current boot animation too)
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hello I would appreciate as it may sound to bootanimation and put it is system directory?
and the downanimation?
put the bootanimation know I lack the sound
thanks
urisarjomar said:
hello I would appreciate as it may sound to bootanimation and put it is system directory?
and the downanimation?
put the bootanimation know I lack the sound
thanks
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You're on a One S device I'm assuming right cuzI've played with 4 of them with absolutely no issues?? Do NOT edit them just put them on ur sd than move them to 'System/Media' but (DO) save the original one in that area so u have it to go back to and write down the original ones 'Permissions' so u can check the proper ones off on the one u replace it with.
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Should be checked off like this and best to use 'Root Explorer'
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Hi
i would like to change/replace the emoticons on my phone. the emoticons that comes with the ROM i flashed looks pretty bad (for me personally) so i would like to change them. i have done a little bit of searching in the forums and i came across some threads which i dont quite understand. i am hoping some one with more experience and expert in this area can help me out
Phone: HTC Sensation XE
ROM: Darkforest Sensation XE 7.2.0
i realized that i need to set up ADB . then i further read that there are multitool for apk or something that i can use for manipulating the apk in my phone. there a a few different threads talking about all these
So my questions now are
Q: Is setting up ADB enough for my purpose (just replace the emoticons). i wouldnt want to "overkill" (as in install too many tools/applications) just to have my emoticons replaced.
Q: -removed- found my answer for this question thank you
Q: i found some threads saying it i can also flash the zip they created and require a specific ROM does that mean with the ROM i have on my phone i cant run their zip through CWM recovery?
Sorry for so many question and pardon me if some of the questions i ask don't make sense.
Thank you!!
it's simple
alakaz0om said:
Hi
i would like to change/replace the emoticons on my phone. the emoticons that comes with the ROM i flashed looks pretty bad (for me personally) so i would like to change them. i have done a little bit of searching in the forums and i came across some threads which i dont quite understand. i am hoping some one with more experience and expert in this area can help me out
Phone: HTC Sensation XE
ROM: Darkforest Sensation XE 7.2.0
i realized that i need to set up ADB . then i further read that there are multitool for apk or something that i can use for manipulating the apk in my phone. there a a few different threads talking about all these
So my questions now are
Q: Is setting up ADB enough for my purpose (just replace the emoticons). i wouldnt want to "overkill" (as in install too many tools/applications) just to have my emoticons replaced.
Q: -removed- found my answer for this question thank you
Q: i found some threads saying it i can also flash the zip they created and require a specific ROM does that mean with the ROM i have on my phone i cant run their zip through CWM recovery?
Sorry for so many question and pardon me if some of the questions i ask don't make sense.
Thank you!!
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make a copy of your framework-res.apk from system/framework using es file explorer or any other tool you prefer
put it on your desktop
right click on it,then open it,DO NOT EXTRACT IT
double click on res,then drawable hdpi and the files are in there,there's normally 18
the 1st one starts off emo_im_angel.png
delete these,add your new ones by dragging & dropping the icons in,making sure they are named the same & are same size
click yes you want to add files
press X(close apk)
then how you put it back is up to u
adb,flashable zip or if your not to sure,place it on your sd card & copy over origional,set permissions to rw-r-r
reboot
ALL DONE
Ty5982 said:
make a copy of your framework-res.apk from system/framework using es file explorer or any other tool you prefer
put it on your desktop
right click on it,then open it,DO NOT EXTRACT IT
double click on res,then drawable hdpi and the files are in there,there's normally 18
the 1st one starts off emo_im_angel.png
delete these,add your new ones by dragging & dropping the icons in,making sure they are named the same & are same size
click yes you want to add files
press X(close apk)
then how you put it back is up to u
adb,flashable zip or if your not to sure,place it on your sd card & copy over origional,set permissions to rw-r-r
reboot
ALL DONE
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i have followed your guide and it worked!! this is the easiest i've read so far! thank you so much!!
Hello, I would like to install a new boot animation.
I rooted my S3, installed Rom toolbox pro and went through the different boot animations. I previewed several of them. Installed the one I liked (actually changed the size to the max size as well, hopefully this isn't the cause of the issue I'm having). and even viewed the current animation (which it actually showed the one I choose).
I then rebooted as I couldn't find any other options for confirming that I selected a new animation. However my phones original animation continues to show.
With this I did a little digging and on a youtube video someone eluded to having to move the animation to another file, but gave no direction on how to perform this task.
I can't seem to get the animation to actually install or become my boot animation. What am I doing wrong? Please help
Edit: I've looked through similar threads on this forum and while at least 1 of them had the same issue, I couldn't find a solution that fixes this issue. (unless I just completely missed it of course and in that case please just point me in the right direction)
Thank you for taking the time to look and any help you can provide
Ok, I'm really pulling my hair out here. All of the videos and instructions I have found have looked really simple (just click this button "install" and it works) whereas when I follow their "insturctions" nothing happens.
I know this is a simple process here but I am missing something.
Sithlyone said:
Ok, I'm really pulling my hair out here. All of the videos and instructions I have found have looked really simple (just click this button "install" and it works) whereas when I follow their "insturctions" nothing happens.
I know this is a simple process here but I am missing something.
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in system/media there should be a file named bootanimation.zip overwrite it. fix permissions to match the folder/old one :good:
so the easiest way to get them from romtoolbox would be to download and move like i said. not the safest to let it install on its own.
also, half of the boot animations on there are not even in the correct dimensions. there are plenty of places on XDA and other sites where you can find WAY more , and probably in the correct size. hope this helps.
another thing : in the themes and apps section, there are even flashable boot animations. saves some of the hassle.
Lorenzo VonMatterhorn said:
in system/media there should be a file named bootanimation.zip overwrite it. fix permissions to match the folder/old one :good:
so the easiest way to get them from romtoolbox would be to download and move like i said. not the safest to let it install on its own.
also, half of the boot animations on there are not even in the correct dimensions. there are plenty of places on XDA and other sites where you can find WAY more , and probably in the correct size. hope this helps.
another thing : in the themes and apps section, there are even flashable boot animations. saves some of the hassle.
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Thank you so much for the reply, however (as I am newer) I am stuck.
I went into system > Media and found no such file as bootanimation.zip.
I have seen this solution before, so I know others have had success with it. However it isn't there.
I have root access and I'm access this file system through rom toolbox, root browser.
There are no .zip files in that folder at all. The closest I came to is bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg
Now, I did check out the theme and app section but couldn't find this same issue there.
Thank you for your assistance.
Update:
I downloaded Root Explorer and found the file you were referring to. Another thread suggested to rename the file bootanimation_bak.zip. I thought that route was a little less evasive as it didn't really get rid of the old boot animation. However, when I did that and copied the new animation in it still registered the original animation.
So, with that said, should I follow your first instructions as to overwrite the original file or is there something else here that I'm missing?
Sithlyone said:
Update:
I downloaded Root Explorer and found the file you were referring to. Another thread suggested to rename the file bootanimation_bak.zip. I thought that route was a little less evasive as it didn't really get rid of the old boot animation. However, when I did that and copied the new animation in it still registered the original animation.
So, with that said, should I follow your first instructions as to overwrite the original file or is there something else here that I'm missing?
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Try renaming the original bootanimation file to bootanimation.zip.bak then move the boot animation you want to system/media and name it bootanimation.zip. If that doesn't work it might be that the rom/kernel doesn't support custom boot animations.
dustin_b said:
Try renaming the original bootanimation file to bootanimation.zip.bak then move the boot animation you want to system/media and name it bootanimation.zip. If that doesn't work it might be that the rom/kernel doesn't support custom boot animations.
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No dice.
I thought you were on to something here as I found the system/media folder and had to change the permission to r/w and placed the boot animation.zip into it. However my old persistent one keeps popping up.
Now maybe I'm totally skipping a whole step here that everyone is assuming I'm taking. Do I have to have a custom Rom installed? I haven't done that yet, as none of the videos I've watched had instructed to do so. I'm rooted, that's it at this point.
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Yes, the issue is the kernel not the rom. Your stock kernel is overwriting the boot animation. Considering you did do everything as the other user instructed you to do. You renamed the stock boot animation to .Bak and you renamed the one you want to play bootanimation.zip and placed it in the same folder?
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It's should look like this look at the bootanimation zip file and the one right above it. View attachment 2181260
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It's should look like this look at the bootanimation zip file and the one right above it. View attachment 2181260
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Ok here are a couple screen shots of what I'm working with. I have followed every instruction through this thread.
This first shot is of the System/media folder. I pasted my new bootanimation.zip file here. Originally there was not a Bootanimation file here at all.
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This second screenshot of the Data/local folder. This is where the orginal bootanimation.zip file was located. I was instructed to rename it as Bootanimation_bak.zip and paste my new Bootanimation.zip file here. Then was suggested that I change it from "_bak.zip" to ."zip.bak". Neither suggestion worked. Then it was suggested to move my new bootanimation.zip from the Data/local folder to the system/media folder. I did so and I changed the original name back to bootanimation_bak.zip. And this is where I currently am stuck at.
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Now, I haven't done anything with my bootloader. I'm wondering if that is my issue, if I need to unlock my bootloader. I didn't want to get to involved with things that I didn't understand to fast and felt that replacing my boot animation seemed simple enough. So, do I need to unlock my boot loader?
Thanks so much for all of the time and effort.
As another user mentioned the stock kernel you are using doesn't allow you to use a custom boot animation. You will have to unlock your boot loader in order to flash a custom kernel that allows you to change the boot animation.
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As another user mentioned the stock kernel you are using doesn't allow you to use a custom boot animation. You will have to unlock your boot loader in order to flash a custom kernel that allows you to change the boot animation.
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Ok, thanks. I just unlocked the boot loader. How do I know which kernel I should flash? Any suggestions?
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Just make sure the kernel you flash is for your carrier and either touch wiz or aosp. If you're stock rooted it will be touch wiz. Just look through the development forums and find what works best for you. Right now I'm on bonestock rom with stock kernel but I really like Zeus kernel as well.
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Does anyone know how to change freaky smiling default contacts icons on 4.2 official rom? I know that i can change one by one with photos, but i want to change the default ones.
athankar75 said:
Does anyone know how to change freaky smiling default contacts icons on 4.2 official rom? I know that i can change one by one with photos, but i want to change the default ones.
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I think it needs a modified Contacts.apk.
Raven_Yen said:
I think it needs a modified Contacts.apk.
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So this can be only with root acces, right?
athankar75 said:
So this can be only with root acces, right?
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No you don't, but you need to get CWM and flashable deodexed files for your firmware.
Get the correct flashable deodexed files and flash in CWM to deodex your system apps. Then you can bring out and edit the Contacts.apk (or whatever apk name, I forgot) using apktool. There should be image files of the icon you don't like. You need to extract and recompile framework-res while doing this too.
Find the guide somewhere in this forum or other forum (similar things). At least these are what I did to modify SystemUI.apk previously, the process is similar.