First of all I am a newbie to flashing roms/unlocking/etc. I have an HTC TyTN II phone and have been reading for hours on how to change the bootscreen. (1st screen that pops up after powering the phone on) I kind of get an idea of how to do so but I guess I'm having compatibility issues or something with my computer running Vista 64 bit. Anyhow, I was able to flash my phone to one of the L26 diamond series roms and reflashed it with a different rom. My problem is that the bootscreen still shows the guy with a blue eye and says "L26 Diamond Series" on the bottom lower left corner. I want to change this back to the original "smart mobility" screen that the phone first came with or perhaps change it to some other HTC smart mobility screen. (I really love how the OEM original screens look) I hate the bootscreen on my phone right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even better if you are located in the Southern California area and can help me in person. I'm willing to drive to you and perhaps even pay you. Please show me how it is done. I am a fast learner. Just a little overwhelmed right now that's all.
Appreciate your time.
Thanks in advance!
lol you can flash your rom but can't do the exact same thing for the splash screen.
funny
try doing a search "change bootscreen". You'd be surprised on what you find....
first of all to help you out that "boot screen" is called a splash screen if you say boot people will get confused thinking you mean the boot loader
second of all there are two ways to do it...
you can flash a new splash screen using a custom bootloader
or if it isn't cooked into your rom.....
you can change it through registry setting (just use schapps advanced configurator)
there are actually two different types of splash screens also... the one that is first that replaces your carier.
after that sometimes there is an animation ( you can use advanced configurator to enable disable and choose the animation)
and then the win mo splash screen.....
all of them are replaceable just search around for specifics on how to change them is not to hard
Figured it out!
I went ahead and used my friend's computer which is running Win XP and figured it out. It's a piece of cake now. Thanks for your help guys.
joel2009 said:
first of all to help you out that "boot screen" is called a splash screen if you say boot people will get confused thinking you mean the boot loader
you can change it through registry setting (just use schapps advanced configurator)
( you can use advanced configurator to enable disable and choose the animation)
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Thank you for replying with no scolding or sarcasm! I really appreciate it!
I have used Adv-Config3 to change the splash screen so not to have AT&T logo staring at me, but 'No Joy'. I assume it has to be a .gif? Or will other file types work?
thank you in advance.
tbryson92110 said:
Thank you for replying with no scolding or sarcasm! I really appreciate it!
I have used Adv-Config3 to change the splash screen so not to have AT&T logo staring at me, but 'No Joy'. I assume it has to be a .gif? Or will other file types work?
thank you in advance.
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It's actually really annoying that both screens while boothing are referred to as the splash screen. The splash screen that is referred to in Advanced config would more appropriately be called the welcome screen. To get rid of the very first screen which is also referred to as the splash screen you must flash a different one. If you search "custom splash screens" it will take you to a thread with a lot of different ones you can download. It's also pretty easy to create your own custom ones should you desire to do that as well.
I think the issue you're running into is that the one you're changing in advanced configu is supposed to be a .png file. Animated GIF's can be used, but think they're supposed to be named something different. I'll have to check and update my post.
scotchua said:
It's actually really annoying that both screens while boothing are referred to as the splash screen. The splash screen that is referred to in Advanced config would more appropriately be called the welcome screen. To get rid of the very first screen which is also referred to as the splash screen you must flash a different one. If you search "custom splash screens" it will take you to a thread with a lot of different ones you can download. It's also pretty easy to create your own custom ones should you desire to do that as well.
I think the issue you're running into is that the one you're changing in advanced configu is supposed to be a .png file. Animated GIF's can be used, but think they're supposed to be named something different. I'll have to check and update my post.
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The initial (Boot) screen when you first power on your phone has to be flashed like a ROM. Then, if you have a GIF file named animated.gif* in the \Windows directory, that image will display before moving on to the Welcome screen. The Welcome Screen is a PNG image named welcomehead69.png (or welcomehead.69.png) also found in the \Windows directory.
* AT&T-based ROMs change the registry key defining the name of the animated GIF, so you will need to edit that key after placing the GIF file in \Windows.
Hope this clears everything up.
To replace the L26 Page you need to follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334907
Further info on Bootscreen (All types) can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=421572
Oh and Grz NATF
Dave
NotATreoFan said:
The initial (Boot) screen when you first power on your phone has to be flashed like a ROM. Then, if you have a GIF file named animated.gif* in the \Windows directory, that image will display before moving on to the Welcome screen. The Welcome Screen is a PNG image named welcomehead69.png (or welcomehead.69.png) also found in the \Windows directory.
* AT&T-based ROMs change the registry key defining the name of the animated GIF, so you will need to edit that key after placing the GIF file in \Windows.
Hope this clears everything up.
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That's right, i was thinking it was called animated.gif, but that seemed to obvious i guess, thanks for the info man. I actually have the animated boot screen disabled in my defautl settings xml that runs during my UC so i never really looked into changing it. I should definitely make a custom welcomehead file though and put it in my UC to copy over for my truely presonalize feel lol. I always end up switching my own favorite radios with teh ones cooked in on almost every rom i've downloaded. I really like the 1.59.42.15 radio, but no chef's bundle it...fortunately some wonderful minds around here made it easy for people to put whatever radio they want in a rom
tbryson92110 said:
Thank you for replying with no scolding or sarcasm! I really appreciate it!
I have used Adv-Config3 to change the splash screen so not to have AT&T logo staring at me, but 'No Joy'. I assume it has to be a .gif? Or will other file types work?
thank you in advance.
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If it didn't change you'll have to flash it using a custom RUU because it is cooked in, you can learn how to do that here
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Dear folks, I am glad to share with you that I just managed to change the HTC splash screen to my baby girl's icon successfully. Sorry, I won't to share with you about her picture, but I can share with you my working procedure and the necessary BMP converters.
Before we go, please make a full SD backup with "r2sd all", and save it to secure place, I will not held any responsibility for any damages caused by following my steps, so please take your own risks.
To start, please read my another thread first, ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=44518 ), which will give you some basic information about we will do.
In the step 1.6 of that thread, we will get a 800c0800-splash.nb, which is 256KB. 0 - 0x2FBFF is for OEM splash screen, 0x2FC00-0x2FFFF is unknow for me(please leave it untouched), and 0x30000 - 0x3FFFF contains HTC Splash Screen.
The HTC splash screen is a 240W x320H 24b bitmap, and it is compressed by lz algorithm of bcl.sourceforge.net with a little modification, that's why its header starts with "BCL1" string.
To see the real bitmap of HTC screen, just HEX copy 0x30000-0x3FFFF to a standalone file, then convert it with my bcl.exe, it is attached below.
bcl d htc-splash.nb htc-splash.bmp.
The lz algorithm is very bad. If your own bitmap is too beautiful/complicated, the compressed content length will exceeds the 64K limit easily. In that case, you can't fit all your bitmap in.
To encode your own bitmap, type:
bcl c lz own-splash.bmp own-splash.nb
The encoded own-splash.nb will be auto filled up to 64K with 0 if it is < 64K.
Then HEX copy own-splash.nb to 0x30000 -0x3FFFF of 800c0800-splash.nb, then follow my other steps after 1.6 in that thread to flash it into your Wizard. Actually, the OEM Splash screen and HTC Logo screen update could be done at the same time, you do not need to do it twice.
BTW: the BCL.exe was compiled in VS.2005, someone may have problems to run it if you don't have MSVC 8.0 runtimes.
Enjoy and have fun,
And thanks, HTC, you give me two chances to see my favorate pictures. Next time, please let us play a 24 page slides show, since the boot up is so slow.
And thanks, HTC, you give me two chances to see my favorate pictures. Next time, please let us play a 24 page slides show, since the boot up is so slow.
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LOL
The third is Windows Mobile logo, you can easy change it too _)).
that's why I just love this forum.
Thanks!!!
Button said:
And thanks, HTC, you give me two chances to see my favorate pictures. Next time, please let us play a 24 page slides show, since the boot up is so slow.
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LOL
The third is Windows Mobile logo, you can easy change it too _)).
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Is it a kind of registry tweaks? I remember I did it before in my SPV E200, but never try it on Wizard.
I hate to be a noob with this, but I don't know HEX editing very well. If someone does and has the free time, can you write a quick tutorial for us non-CS DIY'ers? Thanks.
If i get any free time this week I will, but it dosent look good =(
I also want to write one for the main splash screen (QTEK on the 2.17 ROM)
Later; Lew
flexchen said:
And thanks, HTC, you give me two chances to see my favorate pictures. Next time, please let us play a 24 page slides show, since the boot up is so slow.
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I seem to vaguely recall that there was some ROM by a cellular provider - I don't recall which - where you actually had a progressbar going once it got to the Windows Mobile screen. It'd actually be good to see that thing on the devices by default
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Button said:
And thanks, HTC, you give me two chances to see my favorate pictures. Next time, please let us play a 24 page slides show, since the boot up is so slow.
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LOL
The third is Windows Mobile logo, you can easy change it too _)).
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Is it a kind of registry tweaks? I remember I did it before in my SPV E200, but never try it on Wizard.
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=WizardFAQ
Not quite, the newest aWizard doesn't change the splash image. It has a write error.
HardRoc said:
I hate to be a noob with this, but I don't know HEX editing very well. If someone does and has the free time, can you write a quick tutorial for us non-CS DIY'ers? Thanks.
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HEX copy means copy the data contents in binary mode using some binary editors like WinHEX or Ultraedit, it ensure you can copy&paste the exact number of file bytes clearly. Usuallly, with a text editor, you have no idea about how long of text you have selected for copying.
Sorry I can't help you more. I prefer coding than writing articles, whatever English or Chinese, lt makes me look like a stupid.
I am playing with creating a custom splash screen using lewcamino's instructions in the home cooked rom thread found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=958523&postcount=72 . I have gone through and installed my splash screen, but it is a very low res. Can anyone give me any tips as to what I'm doing wrong. I created the picture in PS elements. My BMP looks great, but when I extract a test image from my nk.nbf file I make it looks all messed up.
TIA
The splash screen of Wizard can't support more than 256 colours, and hence your issue. I suggest you use a simple picture for your purpose, might work better
bittermormon said:
I am playing with creating a custom splash screen using lewcamino's instructions in the home cooked rom thread found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=958523&postcount=72 . I have gone through and installed my splash screen, but it is a very low res. Can anyone give me any tips as to what I'm doing wrong. I created the picture in PS elements. My BMP looks great, but when I extract a test image from my nk.nbf file I make it looks all messed up.
TIA
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Have you seen this tutorial? It might point you in the right direction. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284006
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thanks vseehua I'll try simplifying it. As I recalled the splash screens of teh various ROM's I've loaded I started to realize this must be my problem.
Demontefixo, thanks I had seen that tut...thats what got me started. I had posted at teh end with a few problems, but it turned out it was related to my POS computer I was working on.
Thanks for your help. When I get a splash I'm happy with I'll post it. The reason I like the tut I linked to earlier is that it is a very easy installed file, and now that I've done it, its not very tough to put together
HI:
Installed L26_Kaiser_Diamond_V7_Beta_01..
i think all is fine.
when i do soft set or power on, i still get the "att" logo screen.
i searched for answer, but i need to narrow it down.
is this called splash screen?
i really wanna kill or change it..
thanx for help
amkaos said:
HI:
Installed L26_Kaiser_Diamond_V7_Beta_01..
i think all is fine.
when i do soft set or power on, i still get the "att" logo screen.
i searched for answer, but i need to narrow it down.
is this called splash screen?
i really wanna kill or change it..
thanx for help
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Most ROM upgrades only include the OS. So, yes, search for Splash Screen. Better yet, read the wiki. It is right there. Oh well, I will make you lazy this one time: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334907
sherpa said:
Most ROM upgrades only include the OS. So, yes, search for Splash Screen. Better yet, read the wiki. It is right there. Oh well, I will make you lazy this one time: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334907
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im sure it seems that i aint doing a search.. i really did..
the prob is this ::
i would think the att screen is a boot screen, and the windows mobile screen after that is either a welcome screen or a splash screen..Which is what the link you pointed me to seems to be... no?
i wanna change both,
i just need to know what the real terms are..
thanx for the non-scolding and help
amkaos said:
im sure it seems that i aint doing a search.. i really did..
the prob is this ::
i would think the att screen is a boot screen, and the windows mobile screen after that is either a welcome screen or a splash screen..Which is what the link you pointed me to seems to be... no?
i wanna change both,
i just need to know what the real terms are..
thanx for the non-scolding and help
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There are three screens prior to your rom completely booted. I am also confused which screen is which but if you search splash screen there is three tools available so you can change it. Here is my splash screen (I hope this is allowed on xda, if not mods can delete it):
edit: nvm i deleted it
redbandana said:
There are three screens prior to your rom completely booted. I am also confused which screen is which but if you search splash screen there is three tools available so you can change it. Here is my splash screen (I hope this is allowed on xda, if not mods can delete it):
edit: nvm i deleted it
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ok ya got
1 att logo screen --- i wanna kill this real bad..
2 3g animated----- replaced by 'htc' by ROM
3 the windows mobile 6.1 -- seems that when ppl talk of splash screen, thats the one they change..i'll do so too
i dunno how to change #1
thanx
changed the splash screen..
still need way to change boot screen..
thanx
I've been searching these forums to avoid asking something that has been asked.
But I can't find out how to change the first splash screen for my phone, the one that say, AT&T world Phone.
I've already changed the animation, and WM splash screen, I really wanna change the AT&T one to anime lol
Help?, you may proceed to call me a dumbass if you wish.
I think you can change that animation with Advance Configuration Tool (xda-developers forum thread/cab download site).
I am using the TESS Pride III rom and it is already installed in there.
Maybe I am wrong. I don't know. I'm pretty new to Windows Mobile too.
I've tried that, I've changed all the screens, except for that very first one
Same here. I'd really like to get rid of the AT&T initial splash screen. The one that comes up before the 'X' animation on the Energy ROMs.
Any ideas?
Thx
Hello, I'm sort of a noob when it comes to this stuff but I'm absolutely sick of the AT&T logo being the background of all my TouchFlo tabs. Problem is, I can't get any of the theming utilities to work. Diamond TF3D Config crashes on start up and Manilla Customizer 0-9 just doesnt work. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
-Ryan
You have to find themes compatible for your Manila version.
Since you are on stock ROM, you will have an older version.
Version found in Settings\System\Device Info\Software or there about.
I can't seem to find it but I have the feeling its 2.1, I'm also having an extremely hard time finding themes.
Actually, I'd be more than happy if there was just a way to replace the AT&T wallpaper somehow without theming. Is it a picture file hidden somewhere on the device?
Found the image file. ATT_stwater_480_800. Unfortunately, it won't let me replace it. Welp, back to square one.
Pvt.Ryan said:
Found the image file. ATT_stwater_480_800. Unfortunately, it won't let me replace it. Welp, back to square one.
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If you're copying from your PC; connect as hard drive, use My Mobiler or Pocket Controller to overwrite the file.
stwater will be your start menu, tdwater is your Today wallpaper.
Also (can't remember back to 2.1 ) can you go to right soft key (Menu?) Home wallpaper or Settings tab\Personalize\Home Wallpaper?