GOOD NEWS!
You can now use .mp4 video files as your boot animations (if you didn't see it on the portal). You can follow the directions here (you must be rooted for the new method to work):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university/guide-set-video-bootanimationtesters-t2915445
Also, because I was testing to see if things would work I whipped up a new animation for everyone. Nothing fancy, just a good old timely classic from my childhood. A custom (orginal) Playstation boot screen re-worked with a new 3d logo, etc. etc.
I will be giving directions for the new video method, but I am also uploading files if you want to do it the old way.
PREVIEW:
FLASHABLE ZIPS NOTE:
The first flashable zip replaces ONLY the boot animation in the "/system/media" directory and is the video type. It makes no other changes.
The second flashable zip is intended for Sprint stock based sense roms and is also the video type. The zip not only contains the bootanimation, but also a backup of the original "default.xml" file in "/system/customize/CID" and the original "bootanimation" binary in the "/system/bin" directory. This is in case you would like to go back to the old image sequence based bootanimations.
DIRECTIONS:
VIDEO:
First, download the "bootanimation" binary from the link above. Make a backup of your current "bootanimation" binary in the directory "/system/bin" and then copy the new binary you downloaded into that same directory. Change the permission of the binary file to 0755 and you are done with that.
Next, copy whichever video "bootanimation.zip" file you want into the "/system/media" directory and change the files permissions to 0644 / rw-r-r.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For Sprint stock users you need to do one more thing. Get a file manager for android and edit the "default.xml" file located in the directory "/system/customize/CID". Open the file to edit and scroll down till you see this sequence:
Code:
<BootConfiguration>
<BootAnimation animation="/system/customize/resource/***whateverbootanimation.zip***" />
and change it to this:
Code:
<BootConfiguration>
<BootAnimation animation="/system/media/bootanimation.zip" />
reboot and enjoy!
Questions, problems, further clarification... I'm happy to help. Just leave a comment.
If you want to use any of the bootanimations I have created, go right ahead. You have permission. All I ask is that you make mention of where you got the animation and that I created it. Pretty simple. :good:
Hold on, shouldn't boot animations be in picture format? Last time I tried flashing an mp4, my boot animation wouldn't play. Now no other boot animations play no matter how I change it. How can this be possible?
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not working
i use this method not only didnt it work, like an idiot i didnt backup my bootanimation bin file and now i just see a blank screen:crying:
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Ok so i'm just wondering if there is a way to go into an existing bootanimation file and add a wav file into the sequence of the description text file. And also where would you put the wav file in the zip file. Also can you do this without using ADB, not a big fan of it(meaning I don't know how to use it) It should just be as easy as throwing the file in the zip file and writing the new description text code to run it properly. Just I don't know how. please help
What ROM are you on? How did you get your current boot animation onto your phone w/o adb?
I used Ava-froyoZ2, and for the bootanimation i downloaded one put it on the root of my sdcard and then using root explorer i moved that file to /system/customize/resources then pasted it in there. So all i need to know is how to put a wav file in the bootanimation zip file and write the description text so it'll execute that file.
It's not a wave file it's mp3. It is also not part of the bootanomation zip, it is its own file. Search the forums for pushboot and use that. You should learn to use adb because from your questions in here you more than likely will boot loop your phone and have to nand restore just to get out of it. I have fixed bootloops with adb many times and I now only keep a solid backup of my rom once every 2 weeks.
Ok, secondly; With that rom or if it even is the rom, it doesn't allow me to put my phone in debugging. I have ADB blah blah blah just i'm not that good with CMD, but it never recognizes my phone due to that fact of the debugging. When I go into the settings I can check it and uncheck it. So I don't know what that problem could be.
I'm new to this and just need a tutorial on how to create custom splash screens on a Evo. If any one can show me or post a link that be great.
Download this and unzip it. (On your computer)
http://db.tt/YLmI87K
There's a how-to included in there that tells you how to use it.
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there's also a program called nbIMG, along with the one mentioned above.
Thanx working great!!
These instructions work for anyone who rooted using the "UnrEVOked" method such as that given at HTCEvoHacks.com. I have not tested these instructions with any other root method out there.
For the sake of these instructions, all references and instructions dealing with PhotoShop are assuming you are using PhotoShop CS5. Cammands may be slightly different on older versions of PhotoShop, so it may take a few extra clicks to find what you're looking for.
1. You can download custom boot images from the web, or create your own in PhotoShop using ANY sort of photo, graphics, text, or combination. You MUST make sure that the image size is set as the same for the EVO's screen resolution (480x800). For this reason, I would double check any image file you try to use prior to converting it for use with your phone.
2. Open your image file in Photoshop and make whatever tweaks or enhancments you like. Remember to "flatten" the image prior to saving it out if you have multiple layers in your file. You can use the next step to resize the image first if you like, but depending on your current settings in PS it should not matter.
3. Right click the file window (the one that contains your image) and set the "Image Size" settings to a width of 480, and the height to 800. These measurements MUST be in pixels as well. If you have the "Constrain Proportions" box checked, you may not be able to tweak these individually without affecting the other. So uncheck that box and change the size settings. Click ok to close the box and the image will resize within Photoshop.
4. After you have finished creating your custom image, flattening the image, and resizing it to fit on your phone's screen, it is time to save the file. Navigate to the "file" menu and click "save as". Here, you can choose where to save it, name it, and choose the file format. It's probably easier to go ahead and save it as "splash" now, so that you wont have to rename it later. Either way, this file MUST be named "splash" when we are in the final stages. Save it as the "BMP" format, and you will get a pop-up window for the BMP options. "File Format" should be set to Windows... and choose the depth option of 24 Bit. The "compress" and "Flip row order" boxes should be unchecked, and you do not need to go into any advanced settings. Once you have saved the file, You can close PhotoShop.
Now the File needs to be converted from the BMP format into an IMG file. This is so that the bootloader in your phone will see it when you flash it to your phone.
There are a few conversion tools out there, but I have found Splash Screen Creator to be the EASIEST way to convert the file with a few clicks.
The link to download this small program is here... http://www.addictivetips.com/?attachment_id=43073 ... and it is FREE!!! (I did not create this program)
1. Download the .zip package from the link above.
2. Extract the files. I found that creating a folder on my desktop to secure these files (and these files only) to be less of a headache.
3. After you have extracted the files, you are ready to convert your "splash.bmp" file. You MUST move this file into the same directory that you unzipped the Splash Screen Creator to. It will only find the bmp file in the same directory, which is why having its own folder is easier. Move your "splash.bmp" file to the same folder and open "RUN THIS ONE". This will open the program in a command prompt.
4. Choose option 1 to convert your existing .bmp file into the required .img file. The next option will ask if you would like to flash the file to your phone. This option is not necessary for these instructions, but I have read of others being successful. You can try this option, but if it fails, go on to the remaining steps.
5. Go ahead and close the program by pressing another key to exit. You should see your new "Splash.img" file in this same directory. Rename this as "splash1.img"
Now that I think of it, naming the BMP file to "splash1" prior to converting to the .img format may solve the error when trying to flash the file to the phone
within Splash Screen Creator. The img file MUST be name "splash1" prior to updating it in the bootloader in the next steps so it makes sense that the program would come up with an error at this point. I have not tested this theory at this time, but you are welcome to. If someone does test this, please update these instructions
to save from many unnecessary steps below!
Your next steps require access to your original "PC36IMG.zip" file that you used during your root process. If you do not have your original "PC36IMG.zip" file, you
can try to download one here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8913849&postcount=156 ... I have not tested this file yet, but worth a shot if you dont have it.
1. Make a COPY of your "PC36IMG.zip" file and move it to your directory where you have worked with the custom splash files. This saves from getting confused between files and flashing the wrong one to your phone. You're also making a copy so that your original "PC36IMG.zip" file is NOT altered.
2. DO NOT unzip the file! Simply drag your "splash1.img" file over to your zipped "PC36IMG.zip" folder and copy it in there. If you get a prompt to overwrite an existing "splash" file, go ahead. Afterall, you are working with a copy of the PC36IMG.zip.
3. After you have added the "splash1.img" file into the "PC36IMG.zip" folder, you can now move the zipped folder over to your sd card. Make sure that it is the ONLY copy on your sd card, and that you have not placed it in any other directories. BOOTLOADER WILL NOT FIND IT IF IT IS IN ANOTHER FOLDER!!!
4. AT THIS POINT YOU WANT TO BE SURE YOU HAVE BACKED UP YOUR ROM!!!! YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CURRENT ROM AND DATA AFTER THE NEXT STEP!!!!
5. Reboot the phone into Bootloader by holding the volume down button and pressing power. The bootloader will find your "PC36IMG.zip" and ask you if you want to update. Press the volume up button to say YES! Grab a coffee, chug a beer, or take a piss, cause this step takes a few minutes.
6. Once the bootloader has finished it's update, reboot your phone. it will now display your new custom splash screen!!! (but you're not done yet)
Because you updated your "PC36IMG.zip" files in the bootloader, you have in effect reflashed the stock rom (rooted of course) back to your phone.
Allow a few mintues for your phone to boot up, log into your g-mail account (so that you have access to the market), and download Rom Manager (or your favorite backup
manager), and restore back to your rom!
Like I said before, I have only done this on the HTC EVO that has been rooted using UnrEVOked through the process explained on HTCEVOHacks.com. I have no idea if
this process will work with other configurations, and I accept no responsibility for the outcome of your actions!!!!
Can't u flash these also ??
neno2323 said:
Can't u flash these also ??
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They're "flashed" in the bootloader, as a PC36IMG with the file being respective to how you rooted. You can also "flash" them using fastboot, but that can only be done if you're on the .76 bootloader.
Buddy of mine was braggin about his boot animation, and im not going to lie it was sweet it was the decepticon logo, neither here nor there, anyone know if there is anything better than average animations out there?
Pete Zahutt said:
Buddy of mine was braggin about his boot animation, and im not going to lie it was sweet it was the decepticon logo, neither here nor there, anyone know if there is anything better than average animations out there?
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Your current kernel must be able to support bootanimation.zip in order to allow changing your boot animation. Currently the only kernel that is able to support that is the one cooked into the Cm7 Alpha ROM.
My current bootanimation is of cars drifting
babymatteo said:
Your current kernel must be able to support bootanimation.zip in order to allow changing your boot animation. Currently the only kernel that is able to support that is the one cooked into the Cm7 Alpha ROM.
My current bootanimation is of cars drifting
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So i just need to be running CM's new ROM and i can switch it? ok where do i get the drifting cars because that sounds way better?!?!
you can download the zip from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?de2dzq711h37o08
Theres several ways to install custom bootanimations but the easiest one is this (atleast it for me):
Step 1. You have to be rooted in order to do this.
Step 2. Download Root Explorer from the market.
Step 3. Rename downloaded .zip to "bootanimation" and Copy to SD Card
Step 4. Unmount your Droid.
Step 5. Open Root Explorer, tap on “sdcard” and locate bootanimation.zip.
Step 6. Long press on bootanimation.zip and choose “Move”.
Step 7. Hit the back button once and locate the “system” folder.
Step 8. Tap and open “system” and then “media”.
Step 9. Hit “Paste” which should be an option at the bottom of your screen.
Step 10. If there is already a bootanimation.zip file, let Root Explorer overwrite it.
Step 11. Back out of Root Explorer and Reboot your phone.
Step 12. Enjoy your new Droid boot animation.
Samsung ROMs use .qmg files rather than just a bootanimation.zip for the boot animation in system/media and shutdown animation is under system/media/video/shutdown
I found a couple in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206374
I think the Droid Charge has a red eye, you might like that one. I like the stock I9100
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DavidXSU said:
Samsung ROMs use .qmg files rather than just a bootanimation.zip for the boot animation in system/media and shutdown animation is under system/media/video/shutdown
I found a couple in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206374
I think the Droid Charge has a red eye, you might like that one. I like the stock I9100
Sent from my SGH-T989
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bootanimation is kernel driven...so it doesn't matter what ROM you have as long as the kernel supports bootanimation.zip
babymatteo said:
you can download the zip from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?de2dzq711h37o08
Theres several ways to install custom bootanimations but the easiest one is this (atleast it for me):
Step 1. You have to be rooted in order to do this.
Step 2. Download Root Explorer from the market.
Step 3. Rename downloaded .zip to "bootanimation" and Copy to SD Card
Step 4. Unmount your Droid.
Step 5. Open Root Explorer, tap on “sdcard” and locate bootanimation.zip.
Step 6. Long press on bootanimation.zip and choose “Move”.
Step 7. Hit the back button once and locate the “system” folder.
Step 8. Tap and open “system” and then “media”.
Step 9. Hit “Paste” which should be an option at the bottom of your screen.
Step 10. If there is already a bootanimation.zip file, let Root Explorer overwrite it.
Step 11. Back out of Root Explorer and Reboot your phone.
Step 12. Enjoy your new Droid boot animation.
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Its telling me my media folder is read only and i cant paste it there...suggestions?
Select r/w.. depends on which file explorer your using. Root explorer has it top right
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mbernusg said:
Select r/w.. depends on which file explorer your using. Root explorer has it top right
sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna
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GRRRRRRR.....did it and it still not working....Got it into the media folder and renamed and everything....noob i am, but i swear i did it right.
babymatteo said:
bootanimation is kernel driven...so it doesn't matter what ROM you have as long as the kernel supports bootanimation.zip
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It's a little of both. You need the kernel to have the right init.rc entry to start the binary. The ROM has to have the proper binary to run a Bootanimation.zip. The current binaries from Samsung don't support it. I have a GB Bootanimation binary from the I9000 that kinda works. You have to rename the Bootanimation.zip to sanim.zip. The down side is it just runs the animation but doesn't boot into the ROM. It needs to be called via a script and then killed. So that means a custom Ramdisk in the kernel then add the binary and a sanim.zip to the ROM.
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It's a little of both. You need the kernel to have the right init.rc entry to start the binary. The ROM has to have the proper binary to run a Bootanimation.zip. The current binaries from Samsung don't support it. I have a GB Bootanimation binary from the I9000 that kinda works. You have to rename the Bootanimation.zip to sanim.zip. The down side is it just runs the animation but doesn't boot into the ROM. It needs to be called via a script and then killed. So that means a custom Ramdisk in the kernel then add the binary and a sanim.zip to the ROM.
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I see.
Any plans for bullet kernel for cm based rom?
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babymatteo said:
I see.
Any plans for bullet kernel for cm based rom?
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I'm pretty sure he said he was waiting for the bugs to be squashed in the cm7 kernel. As it is a little unstable to build on.
Mr.x has a cm7 synergy kernel going though
A Simple yet amazing boot animation. People who hate long boot time, can try this boot animation. it will boot your device within a few seconds and also make it more appealing. I am sure you will love it. Try it to believe it.
Instruction to use:
You don't really need to flash the zip file. I will make it very simple for you. Just download the zip file from the given link. The zip file will be like "bootanimation.zip". Now just open ES file explorer or any file manager with root access. Now locate the downloaded bootanimation.zip file and copy it. Now go to /system/media and you will see there is already a bootanimation.zip file. That is your current boot animation zip file. Just rename the current bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zip1 for future reference and now paste the downloaded bootanimation.zip file that you copied earlier. Now just restart your device and enjoy all the superheroes on your device. Please note, it won't replace the stock "AndroidOne" splash screen that shows at the beginning.
If you like the boot animation, don't forget to hit Thanks. It would inspire me to give you more cool boot animations like this.
Check out my Superhero Boot Animation here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=10-QfQgdd9z8uCWGpBESUcfl83GISCyk-
Anyone can show How look this?
So that was same as like before another thread by you with the same thing for why?
Screenshots attached.
it's not fitting on the screen it's smaller than screen
Thread closed at OP request
A must-have boot animation for all PokemonGo lovers. if you are a Pokemon lover, just try it once and you will never want to switch to any other boot animation ever! It will definitely flaunt your device and set it apart from others. People will start noticing it as soon as you start using it. And they will probably be surprised how did you do this magic! Just kidding! But yeah, you will definitely start getting questions like "How did you do it?" "Please help me getting it" etc. Just smile and make a face like "Hey it's a magic"!! Try it to believe it.
Instruction to use:
You don't really need to flash the zip file. I will make it very simple for you. Just download the zip file from the given link. The zip file will be like "bootanimation.zip". Now just open ES file explorer or any file manager with root access. Now locate the downloaded bootanimation.zip file and copy it. Now go to /system/media and you will see there is already a bootanimation.zip file. That is your current boot animation zip file. Just rename the current bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zip1 for future reference and now paste the downloaded bootanimation.zip file that you copied earlier. Now just restart your device and enjoy all the superheroes on your device. Please note, it won't replace the stock "AndroidOne" splash screen that shows at the beginning.
If you like the boot animation, don't forget to hit Thanks. It would inspire me to give you more cool boot animations like this.
Download Link:
Mod edit: Link removed at OP request
Check out my Liquid Chemical Boot Animation here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/chemical-experiment-boot-animation-t3784081
Check out my Superheroes Boot Animation here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/superheroes-boot-animation-xiaomi-mi-a1-t3776181
Screenshots attached...
very nice thanks