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[Q] Boot Animation Modificiation?

Can someone direct me to a tutorial on how to change the boot animation either from modifiying the .zip file ROM or just doing it after installing the ROM?

Instructions are available for nearly every phone if you search your device's specific forum. This one is for the (g2 and desire z) basic idea. I'd do some searching in your thread though.
**ROOT Is Required**
For BootAnimations:
The usual notice i am not repsonsible if you brick your device but this is pretty easy to do... follow the instructions below:
1. Follow the link to download.
2. Download and rename the file to bootanimation.zip
3. Put it on your sdcard
4. Open terminal enter these commands: (for Cyanogen and Stock Rom)
su
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
For those of you who have it the root explorer.apk also works to install
1. Same as above
2. Same as above
3. Same as above
4. Open Root explorer
5. Select bootanimation.zip from sdcard
6. Select move
7. Find Data folder
8. Find Local folder
9. Paste into Local folder
SENSE Roms Instructions: (Absolute System.apk Needed)
1. Download and install Absolute System.apk
2. Select download bootanimations
3. Press Menu
4. Change Install Location
5. Select EVO4G
6. Download Bootanimation
7. Use a File Manager to move Bootanimation into sdcard/goodies/bootanimations
8. Open Absolute System.apk
9. Select Downloaded Bootanimations
10. Select the Bootanimation you just placed in the file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139219
Post by shadyx513

[Guide] Change system apps icon without apktool

Hello all , i post my new guide to change icons without using apktool . This guide is for newbies though other all advance developer may think this useless or may be they known this a very ago.
# Note :-
1) This guide is for all newbies who want to edit there app icons , but dont have apktool or have no knowledge about it .
2) This guide is only applicable for system apps .
3) You should have knoweledge for flashing zips by CWM .
# What is needed ?
1) A must have computer with paint (opptional) [ some phones with Zarchiver app can be used . ]
2) WinRar
3) A flashable zip file supplied by other developer .
4) A icon Set which you want to replace with .
# Procedure :-
1) Make a directory called " stock " .
2) Paste your app in it .
3) Below i have taken SystemUI.apk.
4) Rename that app to SystemUI.zip ( just make .apk to .zip format )
5) Then go to options (press right mouse button) press Extract to SystemUI
6) After extracting go to the extracted folder " SystemUI"
7) Browse to res / drawable-mdpi / you will find all icons there . ( In my case its mdpi , it may be hpdi .)
8) Note that the resolution must be same or it may not look good . [ Expiremental ]
9) Replace the icon which you want to from your icon set .
10) Go back to folder where you will find folders like META-INF , res , & files like AndroidManifest.xml , classes.dex, resources.arsc .
11) Now select that all files and press the right button of the mouse ( the options button) .
12) Select the Add to Archive option .
13) Now keep the same name of the app you are modding and select " zip " .
14) A new zip file is created like " SystemUI.zip" . Rename it to SystemUI.apk ( just from .zip to .apk )
15) Now your modded app is ready .
16) Take the flashable zip provided by other developer .
17) open that zip and replace your file with his . ( in folder system/app/ " replace here ." )
18) Save the zip . And Flash it using CWM !!! Enjoy now you can see your modded icons .!!
I will post xml editing guide for newbies afterwards .

[GUIDE] How to change Rom Name of Custom Rom

CLICK FOR THE UPDATE​
Here is a way by which you can Change the Displayed Custom Rom Name
THIS CANNOT BE DONE BY EDITING "build.prop" FILE SO READ THIS GUIDE FOR XPERIA DEVICES CUSTOM ROMS.
Software Needed (downloads attached below)
1) Java
2) 7-zip
3) Notepad ++
4) Advanced APK Tools
Files Needed From Custom Rom:
1) framework-res.apk (from "system >> framework ")
2) SemcGenericUxpRes.apk (from "system >> framework ")
3) settings.apk ( from "system >> app")
Expected From You :
1) Some Time
2) Patience
3) Basic knowledge of Installing Software.
Step wise Guide
STEP 01 : Download and Install "Java" and "Notepad++". Extract "Advanced APK Tools".
STEP 02 : Place the Three Files mentioned above from Custom Rom to "2-IN" folder of Advanced APK Tools.
STEP 03 : Open "Advance ApkTool.exe"; it will check Java on your your PC and then you will get a screen showing different options.
STEP 04 : Type "1" and press Enter to select the Option "1- Install Framework". Install "framework-res.apk" and "SemcGenericUxpRes.apk". Then come back to Main Menu.
STEP 05 : Type "2" and press Enter to select the Option "2- Decompile Files". Decompile "settings.apk" and wait for some time as it will take some time. After decompiling minimize "Advance APK Tools" but DO NOT CLOSE it.
STEP 06 : Open "3-OUT" folder in "Advance APK Tools" folder. There you will see a folder names "Settings.apk". Open this folder and go to " res >> values " folder.
STEP 07 : In the Values folder open the file "strings.xml" using Notepad++. Press "ctrl" and 'F" keys on the Keyboard of your PC at the same time to find the Rom Name as shown in Device. After Finding the ROM Name replace it with Whatever you Want. Save this file and Close is.
STEP 08 : Go back to "Advanced APK Tools" and Type "3" and press Enter to select the Option "3-Recompile Files". Recompile "settings.apk" and wait for some time as it will take some time. After recompiling close "Advance APK Tools".
STEP 09 : Now go to "4-OUT" folder of "Advanced APK Tools" where you will find "settings.apk". Extract this file using 7-zip.
STEP 10 : Open the extracted "settings.apk" and delete the file "Android Manifent.xml " inside it.
STEP 11 : Open 3-OUT" folder. Then go to "Settings.apk folder >> original " from this folder Copy all the contents i.e. "META-INF" folder and " AndroidManifest.xml" file and paste them in extracted "settings.apk" in "4-OUT" folder.
STEP 12 : After all this, select all contents of settings.apk in 4-OUT Folder and add them to archieve using 7-Zip and replace ".zip" extention by ".apk".
Place this "settings.apk" into "system >> app " folder of Custom Rom and flash this Custom Rom. You will have the ROM NAME changed.
Hurray!!! You have successfully Changed the ROM NAME of Custom Rom for Xperia Devices.

Firstly, this thread has nothing to do with Development so I've moved it to General where it should have been created.
Secondly, you have no permission to attach the file: Advancedapktool.zip
Thirdly, you posted no credits to the original author for this tool.
I've removed the tool and linked to the original authors thread instead.

Sorry for the mistakes, I will take care next time

[Guide] HOW To Port Bootanimtion to Your Suitable Resolution

HI GUYS
Do you used to have a conversation like this one
..A: HEY!!!!!. your phone's bootnimation is very nice, could you send it to me??
..B: Sorry, it's not suitable with your screen reslution.
..A: ohh, Do you know how to change the resolution?.
..B: you can go to xda and ask how
_IF you're looking how to change the bootainmation resolution you're in the right place.
Requirement:
1. Windows 7
2. MIR (multiple image resizer) <from attachment> .
3. Bootanimation factory <from attachment>.
4. the bootanimtion you want to resize (I'm going to work on xperia lollipop bootanimtion.
NOTE: every step has its explaining image in the attachments.
and suggest to download the photos then start because you will need them they will help you alot.
NOW lets get started:
RESIZING THE IMAGES
1. extract the bootanimation to a folder .
2. open the MIR and click on "open a folder of images" then navigate to the 'bootanimation' folder.
3. select 'part0' and the photos in the parrt0 folder will loaded like in the attached photo .
4. now go to the resizing window and set the suitable resolution (in my case will be 480*854).
5. now create another folder and rename it "bootanimation" and create in that folder the same folders in the original bootanimation folder.
6. get back to MIR and to "save option" window and save the resized photo(s) to the folder you have created.
Code:
IF you take the photos that you have resized form 'part0' folder then safe it in part0 folder in the new created folder
part0----------->part0
part1----------->part1
part2----------->part2
etc............
7.now do the same thing with "part1, part2 , part3 ............etc" .
CREATING THE BOOTANIMTION
8. now open the Bootanimation factory and select "create a bootanimtion" and select " folder" .
9. select "chose folder " and chose the new created folder.
10. now go to original bootanimtion folder and to desc.txt .
11. get back to bootanimation factory and select the first line in the top right menu. and click edit.
12. edit the (FBS) to the suitble one in the desc.txt . for example if it was "20" in desc.txt then make "20".
13. now add loops and make them the same values in the desc.txt
14.click "create bootanimation" .
15. CONGRATULATION YOU HAVE YOUR OWN NEW BOOTANIMTION.
HOW TO INSTALL:
1. Push THE BOOTANIMATION.zip to system/media
2. give it rw-w-w
3. Reboot; ENJOY IT!!
..A: So that's it , it's so easy.
..B: yeah, I can now resize every bootanimtion I like.
..n78 shadow: guys please continue your conversation out of this thread.
FAQ
..A:why don't we just change the resolution in desc.txt
..n78 shadow:it won't work you need to change the images size and if you try will have a bootloop
..B:The folders in the original bootanimtion wasn't named "part0" they were named "generic1" .
..n78 shadow:No problem you can rename it in the new created folder "part0" just remember that the phone will play first "part0" folder then "part1" folder .......etc
NOTE:
1. if you have any question post it here.
2. if you feel it complicated or you didn't under stand something tell me
3. if you want to skip all those steps just send the bootanimtion to me here in this thread and I will resize it for you.
:good::goodon't forget to hit thank :good::good:

Dolby Atmos [ All Android above 4.3]

DOLBY ATMOS​
For Android 4.3x​
Since this is a software, it should work on all android ( 4.3 and above ). Also contains two types of installation 'one with custom recovery and other without custom recovery' . If you have installed other dolby, it may conflict. Links are given at the bottom. .
***WARNING***​1. DO THIS AT YOUR RISK. (I am not responsible for any damage).
2. MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR ROM/FIRMWARE
3. BACKUP THE AUDIO_ EFFECTS.CONF into your sd card as there is some reason. ( located in the path /system/etc/audio_effects.conf.)
REQUIREMENTS​1. Rooted android device. ( compulsory )
2. Custom recovery if you have. ( not compulsory ).
3. If you dont have custom recovery, then download ES file explorer from playstore open it and given it permission of root with superuser . Steps below.
INSTALLATION STEPS​
Install Without Recovery​
1. Open ES file explorer
2. Go to left top and tap menu.
3. Go to the bottom to the tab 'tools' .
4. In the 'tools' tab, tap on 'Root explorer' and give permission to superuser.
Note:- whatever you paste( the files of dolby) , then you have to change that file's or folder's permission, ( only to be done after you paste each file and make each folders) steps below =
I. ( for the files) keep holding on the file you have pasted and go to 'properties' and tap 'change permission' , now tick all in the first column, in second column only the first to be ticked. Now tap OK ( these are for the files you create or paste).
II. ( for the folder) same steps as above, now in the first column tick all, second column only the first to be ticked. In the third column all to be ticked.
5. Now go to path /system/app
6. Make folders 'As' and 'AsUI' ( only if other apps are in each folders / if all the apps are mixed then skip this step).
7. Paste As and AsUI in apps (if other are mixed. Any doubt means feel free to ask).
OR​
7. Paste 'As.apk' in the folder 'As' and 'AsUI.apk' in the folder 'AsUI' ( if other apps are in each folder).[ Any doubt means feel free to ask.]
8.Change those folders and apps permission as given above.
9. Go to path /system/etc/ and now paste audio_effect.conf (if already exists take a backup of yours and paste there. If you want me to edit your phones original audio.conf, then upload it and I will add dolby to that for you, so that everything in your audio_effect.conf remains same ( I will just add some lines there and it's still your audio_effect.conf.
10. Change permission of that.
11. In the same path, make a folder 'dolby'. Change permission of that folder.
12. In the folder 'dolby' paste the file 'ds-default.xml' and change its permission.
13. Go to path /system/lib and paste the file 'libdlbdapstorage.so' and change its permission.
14. Go to path /system/lib/sounds and paste the file 'libswdap-mod.so' and change its permission.
15. Go to path /system/vendor/etc (if path not available make a folder and change permission).
16. In the above path, paste 'audio_effects.conf' and change the permission.
17. Just reboot your device and you have successfully installed.
Install with Recovery​
1. Just flash it with your custom recovery.
2. Boot your device and have successfully installed.
UNINSTALLATION STEPS​
Uninstall Without Recovery​
1. Just delete the files you have pasted to install dolby atmos with ES File Explorer. ( only the files I gave )
2. Replace the audio_effects.conf with your backup and change permission as defined above. ( delete the one I gave you and paste there with your old one.)
3. Reboot your device and you have successfully uninstalled.
Uninstall with Recovery​
1. Just flash the UNINSTALL.zip with your custom recovery. ( links below)
2. Reboot your device and you have successfully uninstalled.
Links :-​
MOD EDIT: Removed
Enjoy

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