[REQUEST] Custom SPL? - Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I want to know if it's possible to make a custom SPL that lets us flash splash screens (what comes before your rom's bootscreen) among other things.
Thanks,
HeroMeng

HeroMeng said:
I want to know if it's possible to make a custom SPL that lets us flash splash screens (what comes before your rom's bootscreen) among other things.
Thanks,
HeroMeng
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Well regarding the Splash screen, you can actually do that yourself right now without a new SPL.
Find instructions on that here

Decad3nce said:
Well regarding the Splash screen, you can actually do that yourself right now without a new SPL.
Find instructions on that here
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There are a few problems with that... I have no idea how to use git and I don't know how to make an rgb888 file.
/noob

Well, I followed the tutorial you posted and it didn't work. What I want is the SPLASH screen as in before Android starts.

Bump. I'm really interested to see if an SPL is possible. Darch, Decad, Jus1, you guys got anything?

HeroMeng said:
Well, I followed the tutorial you posted and it didn't work. What I want is the SPLASH screen as in before Android starts.
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You followed THIS?
You'll have to rip open the ramdisk, but the script esigned for extracting the ramdisk is different than ours, you'll have to use split boot.img and do the hex-editing yourself.
Anyways, I'll go mess with it a little bit since I'm finally done with classes for the summer. (THANK GOD)

Decad3nce said:
You followed THIS?
You'll have to rip open the ramdisk, but the script esigned for extracting the ramdisk is different than ours, you'll have to use split boot.img and do the hex-editing yourself.
Anyways, I'll go mess with it a little bit since I'm finally done with classes for the summer. (THANK GOD)
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Ahhh, lucky. I have finals week next week.

Got deep into this myself, created custom .rle files dropped them in the init.rc, I still get the stock 2.1 RUU green letters on white initial splash screen.
I got brave and tried a guide I saw for the G1 to flash the splash screen from fastboot, i get this
# fastboot flash splash1 /android/tools/mysplash.rgb565
sending 'splash1' (300 KB)... FAILED (remote: not allow)
I would love to be able to get it to work by playing around with the ramdisk, that way I could be made flashable, however I would settle for being able to change it from fastboot if we could get it to work.
to create the .rle is renamed mysplash.rgb565 to initlogo.rle and logo.rle. Not sure if this will work.
Links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2877635#post2877635
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Creating_Splashboot_Images

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nbh file?????

how do u put a nbh rom, file or wat ever its called lolz on the wing?
Simply use a RUU installer
BTW I just checked and there is a sticky thread in the Herald forum especially for newbies and there it is shown how to handle NBH files.
Whatever goes for Herald basically goes for Wings so don't worry
can u gimmy the link?
...It's a sticky... meaning it is always on top of the list
Next time try a little harder, please.
Anyway, here is the Link
Ok.. not to put the nail in the coffin, but I have a few issues that I'm sure someone here can help me with. I hope.
NBH file: So I extract it as it shows in the wiki, then i end up with some splash nb and a 01_OS.nb or something.
So, I look back through my other roms and find the 2.2 touch-wing rom had in it an OS.nb, so I assume that maybe I can just replace that? But what of the other .nb?
Seriously, is there anyone who can zip up a package that includes all but the NBH? I've bricked a phone before, as I'm semi tech-retarded.. this would be a great help to me.
thanks in advance.
iamodogg said:
Ok.. not to put the nail in the coffin, but I have a few issues that I'm sure someone here can help me with. I hope.
NBH file: So I extract it as it shows in the wiki, then i end up with some splash nb and a 01_OS.nb or something.
So, I look back through my other roms and find the 2.2 touch-wing rom had in it an OS.nb, so I assume that maybe I can just replace that? But what of the other .nb?
Seriously, is there anyone who can zip up a package that includes all but the NBH? I've bricked a phone before, as I'm semi tech-retarded.. this would be a great help to me.
thanks in advance.
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You can start by telling us what you're trying to accomplish. hah
lol.. good point.. I'm just trying to try a new rom.. I have open touch 2.2 or something for my wing. I was looking to do the new version but I get as far as extracting files from the NBH and have no clue where to go next.
iamodogg said:
lol.. good point.. I'm just trying to try a new rom.. I have open touch 2.2 or something for my wing. I was looking to do the new version but I get as far as extracting files from the NBH and have no clue where to go next.
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It's all laid out here
HOW TO: Build your own rom, by ITJE
Start reading....
thanks.. appreciated
iamodogg said:
lol.. good point.. I'm just trying to try a new rom.. I have open touch 2.2 or something for my wing. I was looking to do the new version but I get as far as extracting files from the NBH and have no clue where to go next.
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Hi,
Are you trying to flash a new rom or recook a rom?
flash a new rom
Here is the WING's RomUpdateUtilty (minus the nbh)
Here is the "FLASH CENTER" (U-SPL)
You should be able to use either of those to flash the Rom onto your phone.
My suggestion is ... follow the instructions that came with the ROM NBH you're trying to install.
thanks.. i guess i'm semi retarded.. i didn't relate nbh to that aserg/uspl/hardspl post.. i figured that was completely different stuff..
I find unless you are a forum junkie here, it's easy to get lost in a month or two.
I appreciate the help.. now running biggy 2.7 and love it.

Trying to unroot but fastboot isn't working right.

I'm trying to unroot my G1 to sell it, but I can't seem to get fastboot to work. I've read the guide on how to set it up and all that, but my phone isn't showing up in the list of devices when I turn on it bootloader mode. All I'm really trying to do, is to erase the second splash image. If there's another way to erase splash2, can someone tell me?
Did you install the dev driver? Link is in my sig. Does ADB work?
Yes, I have. ADB works just fine, but for some reason I can't find my device on fastboot. Fastboot works on my MT3G though.
Dumb question, but you do have a flashboot enabled SPL on your phone correct?
Well, I'm running the Hard SPL, so I suppose so, but honestly, I'm not sure. When I go into bootloader the screen does have some small text saying fastboot, so I think I'm running a flashboot enabled SPL.
Anyone? Sorry for being hasty, but I plan on selling my phone so I want to get it back to normal as soon as possible.
flash DREAIMG.img? it does it all??
jaaronmoody said:
flash DREAIMG.img? it does it all??
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This <= 10chars
But what about the splash screen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=491350
this guide tells me to erase splash2 and after I do that, I can start actually unrooting the phone.
All I need is to get fastboot working, or another way to get rid of the second splash screen.
Anartic said:
But what about the splash screen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=491350
this guide tells me to erase splash2 and after I do that, I can start actually unrooting the phone.
All I need is to get fastboot working, or another way to get rid of the second splash screen.
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Did you install a 2nd, custom splash screen? If you didn't then you don't need to worry about it.
When you say 2nd custom flash, you are referring to, for example, cyanogen's right? I assumed that was the 2nd flash since its after the tmobile g1 splash
Anartic said:
When you say 2nd custom flash, you are referring to, for example, cyanogen's right? I assumed that was the 2nd flash since its after the tmobile g1 splash
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no, there is a way to install you OWN custom splash2. if you haven't done this you don't need to worry about it.
check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3010171&postcount=1
Ohhh okay, sorry for all the hassle, but thanks so much for the help

How to create a boot animation?

Hi, guys, I've got a lil' question: how can i create a boot animation?
thank you very much!
have a look at some of the roms out here (mcr or stock), in /system/media/bootscreen are all the files that are involved with a bootscreen. it's not that hard, if you have specific questions come back.
tip: you need to create an animated gif.
haha i wanna do this now... do i have to have the unlocked spl?
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im so awsome lol i clicked twice by accident and waited a bit and decided that the first one must be done so i clicked stop.. no double post!
xsirhc6x said:
haha i wanna do this now... do i have to have the unlocked spl?
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the only benefit we have from the unlocked spl is the possibility to alter the splash screen (the first image to appear when you power on the hero), which appears before the bootscreen. the bootscreen itself is part of the rom, so you need either a rooted phone or a custom recovery image (or both, usually goes hand in hand).

G1, mt3g splash screens! Just flash! :d

G1 and MT3G SPLASH SCREENS!!!
here is some cool splashes for the G1 and MT3G ;D
**ok so from what im seeing, a lot of the community here just wants nexus splashes for their G1's, which is fine, so ill start adding cool nexus logos for more splashes
NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE. IT IS NOT LIKELY THAT YOU WILL BUT THIS IS JUST IN CASE theming rarely bricks, but never underestimate the human mind... AND AS ALWAYS NANDROID NANDROID NANDROID! (if you somehow manage to get stuck, post a comment and ill help in anyway i can)
Ok so now that that is out of the way!
***UPDATE 1/24/10 got rid of some of the lame splashes that had little DL's and Added Nexus splashes for the G1 and MT3G***
***UPDATE 1/23/10 fixed part of the .rgb565 files, should have no trouble flashing****
***UPDATE 1/21/10 to rest some peoples hearts, these pictures are 320x480 resolution. so when you power your phone on, the splash picture takes the whole screen up!****
WHATS REQUIRED
Android SDK
Danger spl
or
Engineering spl
A ROOTED G1 or ROOTED My touch 3G or with a phone that has screen resolution of 320x480
knowledge of how to use fast boot
I HAVE TEST FLASHED ALL OF THESE IMAGES SO I KNOW THEY WORK ON G1/DREAM.. i dont have a mytouch3g but im sure it should work. (someone please confirm)
here is the script for FASTBOOT ON WINDOWS (For a full tutorial, there is a link below showing how to do this in full )
$ fastboot devices
Now the commands to actually send it to the phone are these:
$ fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
$ fastboot reboot
make sure the mysplash file is in the same folder as fastboot, it should be in the tools folder..
ENJOY AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF ANY BUGS OR REQUEST.
AND AS ALWAYS, DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED
Buy me a Nexus, I am poor !!!
TUTORIAL LINK RIGHT HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693
Link for cool android Splash http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0UC9AVJ7
**Redpy5 here is your custom splash =) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=32OLPJ4Y
**Riku! here is your custom splash! http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UN9XING5
**Refuge here is your custom splash! http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A3VTIL8F
tommygray said:
This is a thread for G1 Splash screens, i will make a custom splash for anyone that wants one!
Below ill post some examples as thumbnails, ill add links eventually, but i would like to get some request of some sayings or quotes for splash! so please let me know in a post, i want to make some people happy with their android phones.
NOTE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE. IT IS NOT LIKELY THAT YOU WILL BUT THIS IS JUST IN CASE
WHATS REQUIRED
danger spl
or
Engineering spl
A ROOTED G1 or android phone.
knowledge of how to use fast boot
here is the script for FASTBOOT ON WINDOWS
$ fastboot devices
Now the commands to actually send it to the phone are these:
$ fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
$ fastboot reboot
make sure the mysplash file is in the same folder as fastboot, it should be in the tools folder..
ENJOY AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF ANY BUGS OR REQUEST.
AND AS ALWAYS, DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED
ill post more info as i work a little better =)
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it's good practice to have the images set to the resolution of the screen. just saying because you don't mention it in the OP and i would imagine that some people would freak out about it
this is my first ever splash make or XDA thread ever lol ima learnin =)
Take this as you please:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693
Hey guys, just saw this thread almost immediately after using another thread in Sapphire Dev to do exactly this! (Change the boot splash)
The thread I'm talkin' about is here: www.forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517333&page=2
It's on page two because this is actually where someone posted a boot splash that's fairly close to the right resolution for a HTC Magic (or MyTouch3G) as well as the exact same instructions as above. Actual resolution for both phones is 320 x 480 with 65K colors.
I can attest to the fact that this method works perfectly on my phone (HTC Magic with the info in my sig). That big ol' Android is far sexier than the MyTouch boot screen.
(sorry, new users can't post URLs): forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517333&page=
just get 12 post, that'll fix the link problem!!!
eessel said:
Take this as you please:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693
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that's what i was looking for. i knew that was on here somewhere, but i couldn't find it.
Well a quote for you could be "This is not the Droid you are looking for." Lol would love for you to make one for me as soon as I learn more about the whole fastboot thing. By the way this is my first post.
redpy5 said:
Well a quote for you could be "This is not the Droid you are looking for." Lol would love for you to make one for me as soon as I learn more about the whole fastboot thing. By the way this is my first post.
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Good to see ya Stephen! wouldn't you rather it say "These ARE the droids you're looking for" lol but ill make one for you and post it on here under megaupload
Good info. Thanks.
Are these animated or no?
Thanks
idbl_fanatic said:
Are these animated or no?
Thanks
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No, sadly I don't think/know if the G1 is capable of animated splashes to be honest
can you use terminal to do this.
and if so, how
1wingangel said:
can you use terminal to do this.
and if so, how
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NOPE! lol only fastboot so unless you know how to use that..
Look at the tutorial link on the original post for more info and help

Writing 'Splash1' in update-script

Is it possible? Obviously you can flash 'boot.img's but how about flashing splash images? It's always been something I've wanted to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=543095
It is a splash flasher.. i wanted to do this too but i am on stock SPL
smackdown85146 said:
Is it possible? Obviously you can flash 'boot.img's but how about flashing splash images? It's always been something I've wanted to try.
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honestly, i've found it easier to just flash the splash screens from bootloader mode.
grandomegabosses said:
honestly, i've found it easier to just flash the splash screens from bootloader mode.
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3000 Flasher is the most easiest that i let my 7yr bro did it with success.
Ace42 said:
3000 Flasher is the most easiest that i let my 7yr bro did it with success.
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maybe i just prefer the old days. i'm always up for a bit of fastboot and adb. scripts were never really my cup of tea, except of course the necessary ones.
grandomegabosses said:
maybe i just prefer the old days. i'm always up for a bit of fastboot and adb. scripts were never really my cup of tea, except of course the necessary ones.
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Well i know splash flasher is easy, but I'm just wondering if it's possible. Maybe devs can include it in future roms, you know?
grandomegabosses said:
honestly, i've found it easier to just flash the splash screens from bootloader mode.
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I been trying to flash a splash screen without fastboot. but everywhere i look all say needs fast boot and i havent cared to flash any SPL,

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