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First off, im not posting this for any kind of credit i just want to share it...i got the original bios boot from here...all i did was change the word Sapphire to Espresso...
since it goes in /data you dont have to reboot into recovery, just plug in usb and
Code:
adb push {path/to}/bootanimation.zip /data/local
when its done,
Code:
adb reboot
unplug and...
Enjoy!
-BMFC
How do we back up the old/stock one?
If you have the stock mytouch slide one, you don't have to because its a .gif in /system/customize/resource/ and it won't be overwritten or messed with at all...
If you have another bootanimation in .zip format and you wanna back it up just
Code:
adb pull /data/local/bootanimation.zip /path/to/wherever/
-BMFC
I have a tutorial and explanation here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708316
You can Place the File in data or system/media. It will work in either place.
eugene373 said:
You can Place the File in data or system/media. It will work in either place.
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thats good to know...do you know whether one spot overrides the other? and if so, which one? i.e. if i have a bootanimation.zip in /data/local and i push another bootanimation.zip to /system/media, which one will show up?
-BMFC
bmfc187 said:
thats good to know...do you know whether one spot overrides the other? and if so, which one? i.e. if i have a bootanimation.zip in /data/local and i push another bootanimation.zip to /system/media, which one will show up?
-BMFC
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The data local bootanimation.zip. It is a user defined animation that can be accessed on both root and unrooted devices. The animation in system is only accessable with root and will act as a default fall back if nothing is in local.
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Ahh I understand now .. so lets say I install this one in data/local.. then later want the stock stuff back I just delete this from /data/local and the stock one will start coming up again from /system/media
that is correct! well actually the STOCK one is in /system/customize/resource/ and its something like mytough_v8_final.gif or something like that...
so even if you push it to /system/media the stock one will still be untouched in its directory, itll just get overridden by the new one.
but yeah...
-BMFC
uuuhhh...
Does it still say "Press TRACKBALL for help" at the bottom? You should change it to "Optical" or somethin OP, that would be dope.
Gootah said:
Does it still say "Press TRACKBALL for help" at the bottom? You should change it to "Optical" or somethin OP, that would be dope.
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No it says "press volume up + power to enter recovery" or somethin, ...
-BMFC
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Is there any way to change the boot animation by just using my phone via terminal or root explorer??
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Not sure why mine didn't work. Running SMR5r1, pushed to data/local/ and on reboot, I get the usual MyTouch3GSlide boot screen, then blank, then lock screen...
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Not sure why mine didn't work. Running SMR5r1, pushed to data/local/ and on reboot, I get the usual MyTouch3GSlide boot screen, then blank, then lock screen...
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Yeah me too...I did this when I was on slideMEROOT2 and it worked fine...then about a week after that I switched to 5r1 and bootanims don't work on 5r1...sucks, I know...I haven't tried any other roms lately, been working on theming 5r1, so I dunno what roms have bootanims working or not...
-BMFC
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Hi there ppl, here I post you a link to a lil modified version of the original honeycomb rip boot animation that will work in our Arias fullscreen. Is just the dimensions changed in the desc.txt file but it'll save you sometime (as I had to go all the way to get how boot animation worked q: )
Here how it looks on a Nexus S: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrAoqgAzKyQ
If you're running CM7 it should be as simply as replacing the bootanimation.zip located in /data/local/ with this one (use root explorer or ES file explorer with root explorer option to navigate there). If you're running another ROM (and you dont have a bootanimation at /data/local/) take the second version and flash it in recovery. Not sure if that would work (havent tried) but it'll replace the animation found at /system/media/ folder as our Arias are s-on still.
Bare Version (just drop it in /data/local/)
Recovery Flasheable Version (replaces bootanimation found at /system/media/)
Neither way works breh
Edit: CM 7rc
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There's really no science to have it, you just need to replace the bootanimation.zip in /data/local/ (that folder is hidden, you need root explorer to get in there, is in the phone memory, not the sdcard)
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There's really no science to have it, you just need to replace the bootanimation.zip in /data/local/ (that folder is hidden, you need root explorer to get in there, is in the phone memory, not the sdcard)
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The original is in /system/media. Putting a bootanimation.zip in /data/local will supercede the original. It looks great on the aria. Thanks for the port.
It should work on any rooted phone, CM or not.
Also, there's no need to use root explorer. Just place bootanimation.zip on your sdcard root and open Terminal Emulator:
su
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
reboot
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Works like a charm.
Some of the versions floating around have white flashes between the loops - this one fixes that:
http://lts.cr/QHX
bkmo said:
The original is in /system/media. Putting a bootanimation.zip in /data/local will supercede the original. It looks great on the aria. Thanks for the port.
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Thank you, that was very helpful. But it is a sick boot animation.
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Perhaps I did it wrong, but the image appears rather pixelated to me during load up.
Awesome. Cheers!
seboj said:
Some of the versions floating around have white flashes between the loops - this one fixes that:
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The white flashes happens when there are foreign files inside the folder with the PNGs. In most case, a certain thumb.db hidden file I think we all have meet before
powerchess said:
Perhaps I did it wrong, but the image appears rather pixelated to me during load up.
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You can try cooking your framework and add the HC boot animation @ the UOT Kitchen
merged 10chrs
Looks awesome Darius, thanks for sharing.
I am drooling right now that's the most epic thing I have sawn lol
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Thanks this is awesome. Took me a while to install it. Running liberated 2.2 based on the gratia release and none of the above methods worked. Finally replaced the boot file in system/customize/resource with this one and flashed the whole Rom thru recovery no wipes. Worked perfectly.
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Wow, it looks great and the install was a piece of cake. I don't really spend much time watching the phone boot, but it's cool anyway.
awesome boot animation, but i'm curious about changing the boot image like the one in the video to like a picture in my gallery?
thanks for this!! worked like a charm.
can't get it working, running FR008.
HTC White-screen
I used Root Explorer to drop the file into the right folder, and when I rebooted the phone (multiple times), it got stuck at the HTC Screen.
Not worth the hassle...at least for something that lasts less than a minute.
Did it wow for a complete noob, if no one doesn't know how to do this shouldn't be rooted at all lol.
1. Get root explorer
2. Download his bare version and put it right on ur sd card so u can find it
3. Then go to phone on root explorer go out of where it first takes u via back button
4. Copy the bootanimation.zip
5. Then it'll have a option to paste hit back button it will take u back to where u were
6. Go to data/local/ and hit paste
7. Reboot and watch the awesome boot!
-AriaUSer_
AriaUSer_ said:
Did it wow for a complete noob, if no one doesn't know how to do this shouldn't be rooted at all lol.
1. Get root explorer
2. Download his bare version and put it right on ur sd card so u can find it
3. Then go to phone on root explorer go out of where it first takes u via back button
4. Copy the bootanimation.zip
5. Then it'll have a option to paste hit back button it will take u back to where u were
6. Go to data/local/ and hit paste
7. Reboot and watch the awesome boot!
-AriaUSer_
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Better yet:
Copy the bootanimation.zip file to the ROM zip file (system/media folder) and THEN copy the ROM file to your device using your choice of file exchange.
The first thing I do with new ROMs is to delete the files I don't want or need (like the language files) and add those I want to have (e.g., the original CM7 email app that supports color-coding accounts).
You can also replace the ROMs bootanimation the same way.
I've significantly reduced the size of the ROM by getting rid of unnecessary ring tones (who needs 50 of them?), programs (e.g., ROM Manager), and wallpapers (e.g., smoke, other useless ones).
I can shave typically 5-7 MB off the size, which may not seem like a lot, but helps.
I am currently looking to install a new boot animation
in /system/media/bootanimation.zip
However, it is to my surprise it will not allow me to do that?
I have super manager and my system is rooted.
Android 2.27x
What file explorer are you using? You have to mount the directory as r/w. You have to use root explorer for this (it works for others but ES file explorer would never work for me with it's root options enabled) or you have to adb push the file
[dpeeps74]
Solved my own problem. Got Super Manager to work it out. Root enabled+BB and CHMOD and it was done with.
Indirect said:
I am currently looking to install a new boot animation
in /system/media/bootanimation.zip
However, it is to my surprise it will not allow me to do that?
I have super manager and my system is rooted.
Android 2.27x
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Custom boot animations should go into /data/local/, not /system/media/
jasonmaloney said:
Custom boot animations should go into /data/local/, not /system/media/
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Out of curiosity, why is that? I've always slid mine into system/media with no issues.
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user7618 said:
Out of curiosity, why is that? I've always slid mine into system/media with no issues.
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It's really just a matter of style. The ROM checks /data/local before it checks /system/media, and you don't have to be root to push to /data/local.
There is an 'HTC' screen that comes up before my new boot screen. Is it inside of /data/local/ ?
or am I stuck with it forever?
jasonmaloney said:
Custom boot animations should go into /data/local/, not /system/media/
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If you ever go to replace the boot animation with a flashable zip, you'll need to delete the old one from data/local or that will be the one that boots up.
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Indirect said:
There is an 'HTC' screen that comes up before my new boot screen. Is it inside of /data/local/ ?
or am I stuck with it forever?
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Check your other thread.
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Indirect said:
There is an 'HTC' screen that comes up before my new boot screen. Is it inside of /data/local/ ?
or am I stuck with it forever?
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That would bw your splash screen. There is a way to change it, though I don't have a link. If you can't find it, Impaler can direct you to it.
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How does one going about changing the boot animation on the Thrill 4G? I have the cell rooted, running Thriller 1.1.0, not really thrilled with the default boot animation.
Dont worry its stupid easy... Take your new bootanimation.zip and put it on your sdcard.... Using a file explorer that can work with the root... For example root explorer... Long press the new bootanimation.zip and select Copy.. then navigat e to system/media and if using root explorer click the button at the top of the screen and mount as r/w and paste it there... Overwrite the original... Backup if you want... Then long click and press permisions and make sure all boxes are checked... Just to be safe... Then mount back to r/o... Done...
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G...
Thanx Trek, that's what i was thinking, just wanted to be sure...
Running root explorer, cannot get the system/media folder to mount r/w, nor the /system
CoryMac913 said:
Running root explorer, cannot get the system/media folder to mount r/w, nor the /system
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Did you grant it superuser permissions?
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CallMeAria said:
Did you grant it superuser permissions?
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Root Explorer has been granted Superuser Permissions comes up when i open it
That is interesting... You can always use adb if you want... Or flash the new doomed froyo rom by urabewe that I helped theme... It has a nice boot animation
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You could also get the boot animation installer on the market. Its got a ton of different boot animations and a reboot option in the settings menu for once you've picked the animation you want. I personally love the app and its only $1.
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Why not just put it in "/data/local"?
I believe NO ROOT is required.
The Dark Lestat said:
Why not just put it in "/data/local"?
I believe NO ROOT is required.
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Didnt know that... good info
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I have started a new flashable zip boot animation thread. There are a few over there already. You can request to have one made if you don't know how to make one yourself. Just point me to the boot animation and I'll make it.
All you have to do is download zip, put on sd card if not already there. Go into CWM and flash like you would a rom. BOOM! New boot animation
Or you could just place it on your phone or sdcard and boot into CWM and flash the zip package. 0_o!
RootTheNoob said:
Or you could just place it on your phone or sdcard and boot into CWM and flash the zip package. 0_o!
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It has to be a flashable zip... you can't just flash any zip file you want. If its just bootanimation.zip then all it contains is the boot animation.
Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to let everybody know that replacing the bootanimation.zip file with the DROID RAZR in the /system/media folder works with the XT860. I know it's a minor thing, but I thought it was cool.
For updatability (and because we don't have an SBF for the XT860) I recommend to rename the original bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zip.orig and then copy a new bootanimation.zip in there.
if you dump the new animation to data/local it will boot up and you can leave system/media alone. either way. at least you renamed it instead of deleting. just an fyi
It would be even better if you can upload it for us
Even though I backed my original boot ani I somehow still lost it. Would someone be so kind as to upload it so I can have it just in case. Thanks
Sent from my rooted xt860
perhaps a good idea will be to upload here both animations...
As requested...
both animations!
The file should only be named bootanimation.zip and has the permissions of 644 (but it doesn't matter really) and the owner/group is 0/0 (root/root).
I know how to change permissions but what's the command for.changing owners
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Change owner is chown, or it's the 2nd last option in root explorer's long click.
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So chown 00 or chown 11 etc
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works perfectly. is it too much to ask to add here the Official Nexus Prime boot animation...in the same file format..in order to collect all working options?
bogdan_wrc said:
works perfectly. is it too much to ask to add here the Official Nexus Prime boot animation...in the same file format..in order to collect all working options?
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I can't find a Galaxy Nexus system dump, they seem to all be removed. If you have one PM me with a link and I'll see what I can do.
do these have the boot sound as well?
I have the Galaxy Nexus boot animation, and I'll post it a little later today. If anyone is losing original boot animations, use Root Explorer, go into System Media, and rename the existing boot animation to something like "d3bootanimation.zip" (that's exactly what I did). If you're simply renaming old animations as "bootanimation.bak" or something similar, you'll end up overwriting a few from time to time, depending on how many boot animations you have on your SD. Just use a more specific label for backups, and you should be fine.
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Just downloaded the razr bootanimation and put it in data/local. I shut my phone off and started and didn't get it to work
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Put it in the system/media folder. Be sure to rename the boot animation that's already there.
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I have the Galaxy Nexus boot animation, and I'll post it a little later today. If anyone is losing original boot animations, use Root Explorer, go into System Media, and rename the existing boot animation to something like "d3bootanimation.zip" (that's exactly what I did). If you're simply renaming old animations as "bootanimation.bak" or something similar, you'll end up overwriting a few from time to time, depending on how many boot animations you have on your SD. Just use a more specific label for backups, and you should be fine.
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Here's the boot animation for Galaxy Nexus. Rename this file to bootanimation.zip and place it in /data/local OR /system/media (if placing the file into /system/media, rename the original bootanimation.zip file to something different so you can restore if required).
for the ones who want smth different, here is a link to a blue bootanimation.
(c) http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-razr-themes/217089-cyan-razr-diamond-boot-animation.html
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for the ones who want smth different, here is a link to a blue bootanimation.
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That link no longer works. I found the the blue animation deeper in that thread, and have attached it to this post. The blue animation is working fine on my XT862 / XT883.