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[HOW-TO] [VIDEO] How to customize a custom ROM (make your own ROM from a custom ROM)

This is a video toturial I made for modifying ROMs. Here's the things in the video:
1. How to remove or add apps
2. How to replace the boot screen
3. How to replace other things and sign it
Please remember to read all comments and everything on YouTube about the video before asking questions. I am not going to respond if the question already has been asked

Thanks it seems really interesting ! I'm gonna see it when i come back to my home!

sebxd said:
Thanks it seems really interesting ! I'm gonna see it when i come back to my home!
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Cool Please feedback

Nice, works like a charm. Your own damn rom and not difficult.
tnx !

flitz said:
Nice, works like a charm. Your own damn rom and not difficult.
tnx !
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Your welcome

i now know how to add apk files to an update.zip, but the bootanimation.zip just went right over my head

If i want a new bootscreen, do i have to make a whole new custom rom, or can i just flash the new bootscreen?

Rubinski_be said:
If i want a new bootscreen, do i have to make a whole new custom rom, or can i just flash the new bootscreen?
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You can just delete all other files and folder so you only have fx if your bootscreen is placed like this: META-INF and system system> customize> resource>bootanimation.zip
That should be your only files and folders. Of course if you your bootscreen is placed in data/local/bootanimation.zip then that should be your only directories and files

Limit?
Really like this and it would make trying different Rom easier for me but is there a limit to the amount of apk's you can add or a maximum Rom size?
Have tried again and again over the last couple of days to add 32 (free market apk's) to VillianRom12 but can only get a successful flash at around 12 Apk's and a Rom size of 122mb.
All other tries give me an Error while flashing saying something along the lines of "Error with Line 11" and "Flash aborted".
After a successful flash and reboot 'SD & Phone storage' says I have 158mb of Internal Phone Storage is that different storage to where the Rom is Flash.
If this is not possible can I flash an Update.zip with just the apks?
Thanks. A bit of a Noob.

scottbethell said:
Really like this and it would make trying different Rom easier for me but is there a limit to the amount of apk's you can add or a maximum Rom size?
Have tried again and again over the last couple of days to add 32 (free market apk's) to VillianRom12 but can only get a successful flash at around 12 Apk's and a Rom size of 122mb.
All other tries give me an Error while flashing saying something along the lines of "Error with Line 11" and "Flash aborted".
After a successful flash and reboot 'SD & Phone storage' says I have 158mb of Internal Phone Storage is that different storage to where the Rom is Flash.
If this is not possible can I flash an Update.zip with just the apks?
Thanks. A bit of a Noob.
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Yes I think there's a limit of how many apps you can add you just have to install the rest manually

C0mpu13rFr34k said:
You can just delete all other files and folder so you only have fx if your bootscreen is placed like this: META-INF and system system> customize> resource>bootanimation.zip
That should be your only files and folders. Of course if you your bootscreen is placed in data/local/bootanimation.zip then that should be your only directories and files
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I installed the new Pancake ROM on my HTC Tattoo. I can't find the location of my current bootscreen. Do i have to replace the bootscreen.zip in the ROM and flash this ROM, or do i just have to copy the new bootscreen to my sd-card and find the location to paste it at the right place?

Rubinski_be said:
I installed the new Pancake ROM on my HTC Tattoo. I can't find the location of my current bootscreen. Do i have to replace the bootscreen.zip in the ROM and flash this ROM, or do i just have to copy the new bootscreen to my sd-card and find the location to paste it at the right place?
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I might misunderstand you but I think from what i'm reading you can do both things

C0mpu13rFr34k said:
I might misunderstand you but I think from what i'm reading you can do both things
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I tried to put the files on my SD-Card and copy them to the right location. (system/media/bootscreen) but it failed. I can't replace the files that are in there. What can i try now?

Hi,
Very nice idea and good tutorial.
But for me, it doesn't work.
I want to add EsFileExplorer to my FroydVillan 1.0.0 (Froyo 2.2) rom.
I copy the file in app folder, i save, i signe my new rom.
I flash my HTC Hero, all is OK, but when i want to use EsFileExplorer, Android says: "Must close ES File Explorer (process .com.estrongs.android.pop). Please try again".
Can you help me ?
Thx
PS: I try with Astro file explorer and same issue

Titou1309 said:
Hi,
Very nice idea and good tutorial.
But for me, it doesn't work.
I want to add EsFileExplorer to my FroydVillan 1.0.0 (Froyo 2.2) rom.
I copy the file in app folder, i save, i signe my new rom.
I flash my HTC Hero, all is OK, but when i want to use EsFileExplorer, Android says: "Must close ES File Explorer (process .com.estrongs.android.pop). Please try again".
Can you help me ?
Thx
PS: I try with Astro file explorer and same issue
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My post no. 200 LMAO
That happens sometimes. Not all apps work when they are put in system/app. Try putting them in data instead. If that doesen't work you just can't do it with those apps and you'll have to install them from market...
BTW are you sure these apps are Froyo compatible?

A list of what the apps are and whether they are safe to remove would be really helpful. Although probably a lot of work to compile. Just a suggestion. Great tutorial though

walkinhotdog said:
A list of what the apps are and whether they are safe to remove would be really helpful. Although probably a lot of work to compile. Just a suggestion. Great tutorial though
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Yeah that would be nice but right now i'm working on a new version of my theme for the new version of Cronos Droid...

Converting CWM v2 scripts/zips to CWM v3

There has been a lot of discussion on what works on ClockWorkMod v3 and what doesn't. One of the biggest problems (besides ROM installations) is how to apply existing ZIP files that don't work in CWM3 because they are outdated.
So, if you have upgraded to CWM v3 and want to use some old zips there is an answer
nubecoder in the Android Development and Hacking > Android Software Development forum came up with an excellent tool for converting the old update-script to the new updater-scrip and binary needed for CWM3
Give it a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903598

Thanks for the link..
I just wish all these devs didn't always use friggin Windows!

CCrew said:
Thanks for the link..
I just wish all these devs didn't always use friggin Windows!
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I hear ya. If I didn't need Windows for work I would be 100% linux

so how exactly do i use this?

IIDIncII said:
so how exactly do i use this?
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Extract the zip to a folder. Run it. Select open then the zip or script you want to convert. then save it.

Great find Nils. I guess I need to convert mine.
EDIT: It converted them all perfectly, once I realized I needed to choose "Incredible" from the device menu. LOL

If you want an alternative to using the script converter I attached 2 zip files. One is for updates to the /system/app/ folder and the other is /system/framework/ folder
All you need to do is use 7zip to copy (drag and drop) your files to the appropriate sub folder in the zip file.
You can then name the zip file to whatever you like.

Sorry to muck up the thread with this question but since it's on topic... how do i flash back to the old version of CWM? since rom manager just comes up with an error...
nevermind I got one of the older 2.5 to work

This app was updated just this morning with the option to convert scripts for the incredible. I've tried it on a few zips and it works perfect

NilsP said:
I hear ya. If I didn't need Windows for work I would be 100% linux
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I agree, if Trimble would embrace Linux I could avoid windowz for the rest of my life...
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[Script][Beta] Theme Backup/Restore

Hey,
Not sure if its the right section, but flashing themes is what got me to make this script in first place.
So this script essentially works like :
You drag/drop a theme update.zip onto it.
It then goes through the .zip and see's what its replacing.
Then from your phone it'll backup those files into a cwm flashable .zip
[Windows Only][Only backs up system partition content that .zip replaces]
Instructions :
Download this
Extract [To a directory whose path has no spaces or wierd characters]
Drag a theme update.zip onto UpdateBacker.bat
Follow through
Main purpose is so you have a backup incase of those theme flashes that ended up screwing things up.
Note : This is beta, i have only tested on mine.
Hope it works lol.
Updates :
Added adb/java check
Added push to sdcard

EDIT: The entire contents of the unzipped folder need to be inside the tools section of your sdk for the .bat to work.
This is a great little tool. First try for me worked flawlessly.
I'm on a Samsung Captivate if it makes any difference.

SwiftJudgement said:
EDIT: The entire contents of the unzipped folder need to be inside the tools section of your sdk for the .bat to work.
This is a great little tool. First try for me worked flawlessly.
I'm on a Samsung Captivate if it makes any difference.
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Hey.
Yea forgot to say adb/sdk has to be in path.
Glad u got it working.

If this is like any of your other scripts it'll be a God send. I'll give this a try when I get home.
Thanks.

dully79 said:
If this is like any of your other scripts it'll be a God send. I'll give this a try when I get home.
Thanks.
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Ur too kind.
Let me know if it works. If people like/use this then i will keep updating and adding features.

Tried this last night and it worked perfect. I backed up my current theme then applied a bunch of corrupt .9's resulting in force close city. Applied the backup and everything returned to as it was.
Top marks once again.
How about an option to backup to flash.zip or a Metamorph file, would this be possible?

dully79 said:
Tried this last night and it worked perfect. I backed up my current theme then applied a bunch of corrupt .9's resulting in force close city. Applied the backup and everything returned to as it was.
Top marks once again.
How about an option to backup to flash.zip or a Metamorph file, would this be possible?
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Cool glad it worked for you.
Not sure what you mean by flash.zip, it already creates a flashable update.zip. Unless ur referring to renaming it to something else ?
As for metamorph, perhaps but id imagine it might be tricky.

Sorry, I meant an option to choose between exporting to zip or metamorph.
I thought a metamorph option might be a bit tricky, but if you don't ask you don't get

hi
can you reuploade the file please. i want to try this.
greets markus

katsching said:
hi
can you reuploade the file please. i want to try this.
greets markus
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Try, again

hey thank you very much!

ähhmm hmm ... how i use this tool exactly? where i find this theme update.zip?

Make your own splash -- HOW TO--requests welcome

thanks to superchillpil and gadget for i can make custom splash images now if anyone is interested. can take requests will try to make how you like but no promises.(justa rookie). if you post a pic i should be able to make into splash.
here's one from gadget
more to come if there is a need
must have root!
place on root of sd card(not in a folder)
boot to bootloader,
You will see
update splash,
Select yes update splash,
Wait, when done
select reboot
TB ONLY!!
HIT THANKS if u like
Here is how i make my own splash's if you want to make you're own
1.find an image u want.{must be 480x800!!-photoscape and gimp work for resizing and such}
2.use the splash flasher program(do not connect phone just use for conversion) to convert j-peg(whatever ur pic is)into an IMG file,should say custom.img.
3.rename file to splash1,(after should say splash1.img)place splash1.img and android info txt file into a folder and zip.(make sure u zip under store setting)only zip 2 files not folder containing files!
4.rename PG05IMG
ucan change second splash by changing png image in boot ani
thanks to trueblue_drew for his splashflasher!!
also solarpolitiks has an awesome request splash thread, check his out at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179810
And feel free to post your work here

hmm might try this

Ifu like let me kno
sent from dinc

Is the boot screen animated or is it s static image. Looks pretty boss though.

Replaces first image (the HTC one) not bootanimation
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Ah ok. Going to have to flash this.

Put on sdcard root, go into bootloader, wait u will see update splash, hit yes then hit reboot.
sent from dinc

Got it installed. Love it! Thank you
Sent from my thunder....BOLT!

Thank you very much, however, do you think you can edit the picture a little bit? It seems just a touch grainy, is that because of a size restriction? Either way, thank you very much. Could you make a version without "Rooted" at the bottom?

ryanstfl said:
Thank you very much, however, do you think you can edit the picture a little bit? It seems just a touch grainy, is that because of a size restriction? Either way, thank you very much. Could you make a version without "Rooted" at the bottom?
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try this ryan-ur pic

how do you install this?

I would like help installing this as well. I have no folder on my sdcard for root. In my sdcard folder I do have a zip file called PG05img.zip. That is the same name as this file I just downloaded. If I put the downloaded file into the same folder as the other one wont it completely erase the other file?

chas1723 said:
how do you install this?
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chas1723 said:
I would like help installing this as well. I have no folder on my sdcard for root. In my sdcard folder I do have a zip file called PG05img.zip. That is the same name as this file I just downloaded. If I put the downloaded file into the same folder as the other one wont it completely erase the other file?
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Guys, the root just means not in any folder. Their are instructions in the OP and in another post on page 1.
Btw, chas, you want to remove the original PG05IMG.zip from your SD card. Every time you boot into hboot that will try and update on your phone. Best to remove it asap to avoid problems

named PG05IMG so bootloader sees it. U just put on root of sdcard not in any folder, ifu have another file with same name it won't work.
sent from dinc

heres a plain one i found

please make this a splash thanks

Thunder bolt ?
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Upstreammiami said:
please make this a splash thanks
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TB ONLY!!
follow instructions on first page

Rom-Addict said:
TB ONLY!!
follow instructions on first page
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awesome man thanks!!!!

http://forum.androidcentral.com/wal...htc-thunderbolt-wallpapers-cyber-warrior.html

[ Bootanimation] Dark City Thunder

New bootanimation Dark City Thunder! Tested on BAMF ginger and froyo roms. Should work with others. Working sound.
Place zip file in the /system/media folder using root explorer.
Rename the old bootanimation if you wish to keep it later down the road. Check the Thanks button if you like.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6FTQGFPQ
***** NEW FLASHABLE ZIP ****** Thanks bobz1993 for the update script !! Flash through recovery
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=110SS3W3

working now, Thanks. Is there a way to disable the sound?

rlivin said:
working now, Thanks. Is there a way to disable the sound?
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Remove or rename the FinalThunder.mp3

Thanks, Looks good!

Nice job !!!! thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

looks like like is unavailable

Yep, it says unavailable. That sux's cause that looked sweet. Great job, guess those of us that did not get here soon enough will have to try later.
"Hell I don't know anymore"

Aww can it be available now plz....
I thanks buttoned anyway cuz it looks badass.

Yeah i thanked too before downloading ........ again nice work!!!!!

I'm gonna upload again I have a second link. I would post it here but it only allows zip to be 8MB or less
Sent from one of the five devices I'm tinkering with.

cool thanks

ok gt it .. now i dont ve root explorer what else can i use to be able to use this boot.
im using file manager??
edit ######## nvm found it now i have two one is called boot and the other is downanimation. u said if i would like to keep my old i rename it .zipold right??? what about the downanimation??

crazydad said:
ok gt it .. now i dont ve root explorer what else can i use to be able to use this boot.
im using file manager??
edit ######## nvm found it now i have two one is called boot and the other is downanimation. u said if i would like to keep my old i rename it .zipold right??? what about the downanimation??
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Downanimation is for when you power off the phone. You can leave that alone.
Yes if you do not rename the old bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zipold it will over write the old file.

now how do i get it from the pc and into the actual system file??? not the sd card
edit!!!!!!!! nvm got it in there!!!!!!11
Edit 2!!!!!!!!!!!!! now it tells me i cant move it into the system/media???

crazydad said:
now how do i get it from the pc and into the actual system file??? not the sd card
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You can push it through ADB if you have it installed but I don't want to confuse you.
1. Plug your phone into the computer. Mount disk drive. ( depending what rom you have you might have to put it in internet pass through mode then usb disk drive)
2. Drag the file onto the sd card. Unmount phone.
3. Using your favorite file manager( RECOMEND ROOT EXPLORER!!) move the bootanimation.zip from the sd card into the correct file folder.
4. With root explorer the correct file system should /system/media folder
inside the media file folder will be the old bootanimation.( rename it to bootanimation.zipold
5. paste new bootanimation.zip reboot and enjoy

crazydad said:
now how do i get it from the pc and into the actual system file??? not the sd card
edit!!!!!!!! nvm got it in there!!!!!!11
Edit 2!!!!!!!!!!!!! now it tells me i cant move it into the system/media???
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Make sure root explorer is not mounted as read only. toggle it in the upper right corner

it wont let me rename move or copy from sd into sytem on file manager but im going to look into root explorer... thats a pay for app right?

crazydad said:
it wont let me rename move or copy from sd into sytem on file manager but im going to look into root explorer... thats a pay for app right?
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Yes but it is worth ever penny and a rooted users best friend. You only have to pay for it once and will transfer to another device in the future with your gmail account. I have five devices that have my gmail account and all of them have my paid apps.

still tells me that i cant rename and or copy or move!!!! WTF!!!! lol.. u think i can flash this??
Edit and i cant get root explorer yet!!!! lol but file manager everything shows up like i can just flash it like a rom??? wht you think?

I made a flashable zip. I'll upload it in alittle bit
Sent from one of the five devices I'm tinkering with.