Not sure if this is in the right forum, but I just heard about ROM Toolbox and wanted to try it on my GNex. I installed a new boot animation, but when I rebooted my phone, it doesn't show the installed animation. All it shows is the android text with a light flashing behind it. Any help with this? Was going to buy the paid version once my Nexus 7 arrives, but I guess I'm not sure how to properly set the boot animation.
ROM Toolbox Pro gerfungled my boot animations on both of my phones, Galaxy Nexus and an LG myTouch Q. Just erases the old one and doesn't install a replacement. Also be careful using the font installer, since it's set to overwrite your three main system fonts by default when you install a font. Also, most boot animation changer programs don't work on Samsung phones.
If you like a boot animation that Rom Toolbox shows you, just let it download. Then copy it from /sdcard/romtoolbox/boot_animations to /data/local and rename it "bootanimation.zip". Should work on next boot. Your original gnex boot animation is also in there, named backup(something).zip. You can also extract /system/media/bootanimation.zip from any zipped gnex rom file and do the same.
strumcat said:
If you like a boot animation that Rom Toolbox shows you, just let it download. Then copy it from /sdcard/romtoolbox/boot_animations to /data/local and rename it "bootanimation.zip". Should work on next boot. Your original gnex boot animation is also in there, named backup(something).zip. You can also extract /system/media/bootanimation.zip from any zipped gnex rom file and do the same.
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Worked perfectly that way! I downloaded it and moved it to /system/media, renamed the default boot to "bootanimation.bak". Fixed permissions and rebooted.
As for fonts, I'm not getting into that. I love having access to three apps in one!
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I have tried replacing my bootanimation.zip file with other ones DL'd from the internet with no success. Is there a file size limit?
SuperDroid519 said:
I have tried replacing my bootanimation.zip file with other ones DL'd from the internet with no success. Is there a file size limit?
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Have you changed the permissions accordingly? It won't work if the zip doesn't have the right permissions (rw-r-r).
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So I found a boot animation I like. I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media folder but it does nothing. The cyanogen boot animation still comes up. Is there something Im missing? Thanks.
kbizzle said:
So I found a boot animation I like. I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media folder but it does nothing. The cyanogen boot animation still comes up. Is there something Im missing? Thanks.
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That should be the location it needs to be in.
I always used THIS when I first got my EVO. Requires ADB
dglowe343 said:
That should be the location it needs to be in.
I always used THIS when I first got my EVO. Requires ADB
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I appreciate it. Too lazy right now to use adb. LOL. Its not that important, was just curious why it didnt work by replacing it. I guess Im just wondering where it is still getting the stock boot animation considering I deleted it. Lol.
I'm using CM 6.1.2 and replacing the bootanimation.zip works for me. I always use the Froyo boot one I found.
kbizzle said:
So I found a boot animation I like. I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media folder but it does nothing. The cyanogen boot animation still comes up. Is there something Im missing? Thanks.
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wrong step
copy bootanimation.zip to /data/local
Rotundjere said:
wrong step
copy bootanimation.zip to /data/local
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Actually, CM places the boot animation in the system/media folder. I routinely change it to my own with ES File Explorer, which has a "root option" under settings. Simply delete the unwanted zip and copy/paste the new one from your sd card ... reboot ... done.
I was just wondering if changing the boot-up screen is the same(or similar) for the SG3 as this guide that I dug up(its from a completely different phone but I get the general idea). and if not, where do the custom animations and sound files go?
To install, follow these steps:
remove bootanimation.zip and SPC_animation_final from /system/customize/resource
remove bootanimation.zip and android_audio.mp3 from /system/media
adb push your downloaded bootanimation.zip and android_audio.mp3 to /system/media
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I was just wondering if changing the boot-up screen is the same(or similar) for the SG3 as this guide that I dug up(its from a completely different phone but I get the general idea). and if not, where do the custom animations and sound files go?
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yup just move the animation and sound to /system/media
jellydroid13 said:
yup just move the animation and sound to /system/media
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Would I have to delete any files? there is no "android_audio.mp3" i am assuming the boot anim is "bootsamsumg.qmg" or "bootsamsungloop.qmg" with the sound file being in system/media/audio/ui "poweroff.wav" and "poweronn.ogg"
can anyone confirm?
I just recently tried to just place the "bootanimation.zip" through a root explorer into the corresponding directory. I restarted but it doesn't seem to be using the bootanimation zip which leads me believe that it is more complicated than previously stated.
If you copy them to /data/local they survive between roms as long as you don't wipe data.
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IamPhoReal said:
I just recently tried to just place the "bootanimation.zip" through a root explorer into the corresponding directory. I restarted but it doesn't seem to be using the bootanimation zip which leads me believe that it is more complicated than previously stated.
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Did you remember to set/change permissions on the Bootanimation.zip file after moving it?
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Did you remember to set/change permissions on the Bootanimation.zip file after moving it?
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You have to be using a ROM/kernal that supports bootanimation.zip. Most stock ones are still using the .qmg files, and if you are making your own bootanimation.zip make sure when you zip it you are not compressing it. It needs to be "store only" or it won't work.
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You have to be using a ROM/kernal that supports bootanimation.zip. Most stock ones are still using the .qmg files, and if you are making your own bootanimation.zip make sure when you zip it you are not compressing it. It needs to be "store only" or it won't work.
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Good info here. Thanks
I am trying to change the bootanimation as well, and so far nothing I've tried works. I have a boot animation that worked with my sensation and is originally from the nexus, I placed it in both the data/local and the system/media folders and both are set to rw/r/r.
I noticed my system/media file also has 2 samsung .qmg(?) files in it, should these be deleted or renamed?
I'm currently using xquisitV70 with whatever kernel it includes, do I need to flash a custom kernel for this to work?
If so, any favorites for the s3?
Your Kernal has to support it.
I use ROM Toolbox to do it. It works perfectly and it's very easy to use.
type R-blood
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32906808&postcount=5068
Has zip to enable the use of bootanimation.zip file, i have only tested it on frosty v5...hope it works for you.
Thanks, the kernel was my issue apparently. I installed trinity kernel and now my boot animation is working perfectly.
Im having some problems changing the sprint boot animation on my e4gt. Using ROM Toolbox, and attempting manually... I have copied the new bootanimation.zip files to the /system/media directory, verified the file is correct and all permissions set but no matter what I try, I cant seem to replace that same sprint splash screen. Where is the default splash screen located? I have a feeling Im looking in the wrong place.
I have also tried the /data/local directory too with no luck. The .gif looks like its 320x480 10FPS.
Im currently searching through all directories for any other files named bootanimation.zip but if anyone has any suggestions it would be appreciated.
UPDATE: Found it from Venum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818542&page=3
"Here's your fix. If you are using a stock rom but a kernel that supports boot animation (and you are rooted), using rootexplorer or a similiar app go into system/bin. Find samsungani and rename it to samsungani.bak. Now find bootanimation in system/bin and rename bootanimation to samsungani. Thats it. Now all bootanimations correctly placed in the system/media file and named bootanimation will work upon boot... "
Don't feel bad just learned how to change my boot animations too. Mine is android beating Apple with bat and pissing on it.
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I was just trying to figure this out when I ran across your thread. Thanks.
Have a nandroid backup just in case something goes wrong, Ive softbricked before many times actually just for trying to change a bootanimation. It can happen.
If you already have been using data/local for install location and its working for you great. I just noticed that i used my steps below but left out changing installation directory, so ive been installing to my data/local and my changes have been taking effect. After installing bootanimations i noticed my location was data/local then i went to change it to system/media and install a animation and nothing changes. So i am using data/local now as my target, im guessing if i were just to delete the boot zip from data/local my system/media bootzip will play only because i have a bootanimation.zip already installed to that directory as well, im not going to try it yet but maybe on a rainy day with downtime on my hands ill try it. But after all said the locations of install are working just fine, in the OP instructions are just one way of setting a valid default installation. Im guessing which ever location you started using first is the location you should continue to use.
Btw im on kuban2.1, stock FI27 , init.d support enabled
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826190
here is how to add init.d
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933849
Preview http://postimg.org/image/4qdgrxbub/ "Suicide Girls"
Preview http://postimage.org/image/3jonao4k9/ "COLORSPLASH"
Preview; http://postimage.org/image/x1ae2uo4n/ "PANDA"
Preview; http://postimage.org/image/63yplvg6t/ "SAMMY"
There is a matching lock screen togo with.I'ts the sammylockscreenPNG.zip just rename the extension from .zip to .png
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I have any color you want just ask.
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you can download xxxxxxxxxxGIF.zip and rename the extension to .gif and then use RomToolBox to Automate the install. You need help just ask ill do my best.
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
NOTE:"Before using romtoolbox"Open romtoolbox go to bootanimations, press your menu softkey, press install location, change common locatioms value to /system/media/ select ok. Now If you are using a stock rom but a kernel that supports boot animation (and you are rooted), using rootexplorer or a similiar app go into system/bin. Find samsungani and rename it to samsungani.bak. Now find bootanimation in system/bin and rename bootanimation to samsungani. Thats it. Now all bootanimations correctly placed in the system/media will work upon boot... "
After the above has been setup on your device you can now navigate to your gif file in a file explorer app. Once you click the gif file window pops up and use gif to bootanimation, then choose to install..
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ONLY IF YOU ALREADY COMPLETED THE STEPS ABOVE;
If you already completed the above steps with naming samsungai to samsungani.bak, and bootanimation to samsungani in the /system/bin, and changed location install to /system/media/ then you can download the bootanimation.zip and manually copy paste it into /system/media/ via root explorer or you could even open romtoolbox goto bootanimations then choose local tab then find the bootanimation.zip click it then choose install, then reboot your phone.
Because this site has bugs when uploading i have to name bootanimations over and over again (they get overwritten) so you have to rename the bootanimation after downloading to bootanimation.zip
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All I get is a black screen with the original boot sound. I am using AGATS recovery
how did you install it what did you do exactly? Are u still able to boot your phone or is it stuck?
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which agat are you on?
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how did you install it what did you do exactly? Are u still able to boot your phone or is it stuck?
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I am sorry sir for the trouble I figured it out. I changed the bootanimation.zip that was in data/local and it worked.
awesome. no prob.
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I am sorry sir for the trouble I figured it out. I changed the bootanimation.zip that was in data/local and it worked.
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so you installed the boot animation to data/local and it worked or thats what you did wrong? Just wanted to clarify what you mean. thanks.
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If you already have been using data/local for install location and its working for you great. I just noticed that i used my steps above but left out changing installation directory, so ive been installing to my data/local and my changes have been taking effect. After installing bootanimations i noticed my location was data/local then i went to change it to system/media and install a animation and nothing changes. So i am using data/local now as my target, im guessing if i were just to delete the boot zip from data/local my system/media bootzip will play only because i have a bootanimation.zip already installed to that directory as well, im not going to try it yet but maybe on a rainy day with downtime on my hands ill try it. But after all said the locations of install are working just fine, in the OP instructions are just one way of setting a valid default installation. Im guessing which ever location you started using first is the location you should continue to use.
Btw im on kuban2.1, stock FI27 , init.d support enabled
Latest April update and I have magisk 16.3 with 5.64 manager version. Everything works fine, but now i've hit a snag.
I wanted to change the boot animation, I changed the file /media/bootanimation.zip and set permissions 644 (rw-r-r) using 1)solid explorer 2)root explorer 3)adb shell (using mount-wo remount rootfs / to make the /media partition writable. multiple reboots of course. the files I set are "sticking" after reboot.
It's still showing stock animation.
I found an app that would change it though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.olivermillers.customboot2
I don't know what file it changed but it made a backup of my stock animation, and it was my stock animation (not the one that I had set for /media/bootanimation.zip). I tried to restore the stock animation manually, as described above, but now it just shows the boot animation set by that app, and I can't change it.
Questions:
1. What am I doing wrong and what did that app do correctly, that it was able to change the boot animation?
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2. Is there a substratum module with a black pixel 2 animation? That's all I really want and I can change animations with magisk easily and reliably. Just can't find the one I need.
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
mistermojorizin said:
Latest April update and I have magisk 16.3 with 5.64 manager version. Everything works fine, but now i've hit a snag.
I wanted to change the boot animation, I changed the file /media/bootanimation.zip and set permissions 644 (rw-r-r) using 1)solid explorer 2)root explorer 3)adb shell (using mount-wo remount rootfs / to make the /media partition writable. multiple reboots of course. the files I set are "sticking" after reboot.
It's still showing stock animation.
I found an app that would change it though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.olivermillers.customboot2
I don't know what file it changed but it made a backup of my stock animation, and it was my stock animation (not the one that I had set for /media/bootanimation.zip). I tried to restore the stock animation manually, as described above, but now it just shows the boot animation set by that app, and I can't change it.
Questions:
1. What am I doing wrong and what did that app do correctly, that it was able to change the boot animation?
and/or
2. Is there a substratum module with a black pixel 2 animation? That's all I really want and I can change animations with magisk easily and reliably. Just can't find the one I need.
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I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
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Like EnlXmA said, it goes on system/media. Using root explorer, I just place my new bootanimation.zip in that folder, add a .bat to my old animation, and just reboot. No need to change permissions at all. Here's a dark pixel bootanimation if you want/need it :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zStFsJiqq5bLTp5krQnpwlztoJfK_B33/view?usp=drivesdk
EnIXmA said:
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
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Like EnlXmA said, it goes on system/media. Using root explorer, I just place my new bootanimation.zip in that folder, add a .bat to my old animation, and just reboot. No need to change permissions at all. Here's a dark pixel bootanimation if you want/need it :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zStFsJiqq5bLTp5krQnpwlztoJfK_B33/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
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Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
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Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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mistermojorizin said:
Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
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Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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Here ya go bro. Just remove the .bat and your good :good:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nj5cLuziVMjFvE6stmKQhrAcy9tbpMMk/view?usp=drivesdk