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Changing Rocket ROM Boot animation..

Hi mates,
I just flashed ROCKET ROM V17 and I really love it on my galaxy note but only thing I don't like about it is it's boot animation.
Is there any way to revert back to it's original boot animation or is there any app to customize the boot animation...
Thanks in advance fellow mates of the Droid...
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jackkarthickg said:
Hi mates,
I just flashed ROCKET ROM V17 and I really love it on my galaxy note but only thing I don't like about it is it's boot animation.
Is there any way to revert back to it's original boot animation or is there any app to customize the boot animation...
Thanks in advance fellow mates of the Droid...
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I'm not familiar specifically with the Note, but if you have CWM (Clockwork Mod Recovery) it is certainly possible.
To do it, you need a flashable zip of the bootanimation that you like. Enter CWM, click "install zip from SD" or something to that effect and find the bootanimation.zip on your card.

sean is here. said:
I'm not familiar specifically with the Note, but if you have CWM (Clockwork Mod Recovery) it is certainly possible.
To do it, you need a flashable zip of the bootanimation that you like. Enter CWM, click "install zip from SD" or something to that effect and find the bootanimation.zip on your card.
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Hi there,
You don't have to use CWM to flash a bootanimation.zip. Just replace the bootanimation.zip file with another bootanimation.zip you like.
The file is located in \system\media.
You can find some animations in this thread here.
Regards,

Dioky said:
Hi there,
You don't have to use CWM to flash a bootanimation.zip. Just replace the bootanimation.zip file with another bootanimation.zip you like.
The file is located in \system\media.
You can find some animations in this thread here.
Regards,
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That works, too.
But I assumed he wasn't such an experienced user, and thought it might be easier/safer to just flash with CWM.

Dioky said:
Hi there,
You don't have to use CWM to flash a bootanimation.zip. Just replace the bootanimation.zip file with another bootanimation.zip you like.
The file is located in \system\media.
You can find some animations in this thread here.
Regards,
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Thanks Dude,
I replaced the zip file with another bootanimation.zip using ROOT MANAGER.
Now there's nothing to dislike about my ROCKET ROM, now it's perfect for me...
Much obliged for the help......
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If you're using the Abyss or FM kernels (and maybe SlowMod, haven't checked it), you don't even have to replace the stock bootanimation.zip in System/Media.
Put a copy of the bootanimation.zip you want to use in Data/Local, reboot, and you're done, and if you want to go back to the baked-in boot animation, just delete or rename the file in Data/Local.

Bootanimation

How to change bootanimation in froyopro..
I've tried pushing the zip file to system/media, replacing the original and changing permission but didn't work.. It shows some other animation which is "android" written with some font which is also not the original one that i had on clean install.. I didn't find the zip file for any such bootanimation in media folder.. There were zip replaced by me..
Plzzz.. Help...

You were shown the stock Android boot animation because your one didn't work.
You must rename it to bootanimation.zip. Did you do that?

Yup I did it.. infact later I had a look at the froyo's bootanimation zip which I had backed up.. renamed similar to it.. it was "bootanimation_cm6.zip" and other had cm7.. but still didn't worked..

Ah yes you're using FroyoPro which is in fact FroyoBread. Just make a copy of your boot animation then name one of them bootanimation_cm6.zip and the other one bootanimation_cm7.zip. Finally, just overwrite the system ones. Should be good, I've done the same thing.
Also, did you create the boot animation?
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open the rom ZIP file
the go system\media
u can see the file bootanimation.zip
open it and see wt inside
i hope this useful xD

@chris
Nope.. using minicm9 bootanimation and if I remember it was created by u and Acheap posted by rohin, so there's no scope of any kind of problem in the zip file also i was using it on gdx.. will try as u directed..

AChep and I have never made a boot animation. Rohin though has posted the CMX boot animation.

Ok.. but I'm sure it was posted by rohin.. anyway's I'm back to gdx..

[GUIDE][MOD] How To Change Bootanimation on Stock ROM

Bootanimation for Stock ROM
Now it is possible to set custom bootamination on stock ROM too...
and it is very simple and easy!!
Things You Need
- Rooted Phone
- CWM
- Root Explorer (any)
- Basic Knowledge
How to:
1- Download bin_update.zip (download link given below) and place it in your sd card
2- (Optional. Do only if you fail) Open Root Explorer, go to /system/media and Delete all .qmg files (don't delete 'audio' and 'video' folder)
3- Now copy the bootanimation.zip file of your choice and paste it here: /system/media (remember the name of animation file must be 'bootanimation'
4- Change permission to rw-r--r--
5- Now Boot your phone in ClockWorkMod Recovery
6- Flash bin_update.zip
7- Reboot and enjoy
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Download From Here
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Credits:
- SnowPluralism for this thread
- rajrocks for RazoDroid ROM.
i got bootanimation and samsungani files from RazoDroid. Hope he doesn't mind
Troubleshooting: If you are stuck on boot logo, boot your phone in cwm recovery mode, go to advance and fix permissions.
even if that doesn't work then restore your system.
now follow steps 1,2,3 and 4.
then extract bin_update.zip
in extracted directory you will see two folder, META-INF and system.
go to system/bin copy bootanimation and samsungani
and paste it in /system/bin (replace if file already exist).
change the permissions of both file to rwxr-xr-x
and reboot. enjoy
i take no responsibility if you brick your device.
so please take nandroid backup of your phone before doing anything

Cool Bootanimations
- Get Collection of cool boot animations from THIS thread by Lalit Patil
- Get Galaxy S3 logo from THIS thread by nikhil_dabral_29
- CM 10 and CM 9 boot animations from HERE by Xx James xX
- Get nexus boot animation from HERE by Boudz78
- More boot animations from HERE by Boudz78

Thanks worked no problems on my stock ROM.
My phone boots way faster now too
Do u know how to change the first splash screen ?

You have to extract kernel and change the boot logo .rle image there
I haven't managed to do that

cal2011 said:
Thanks worked no problems on my stock ROM.
My phone boots way faster now too
Do u know how to change the first splash screen ?
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as areeb jamal said, u will have to modify boot.img to change the splash screen..
there are a few guides which will tell u how to extract kernel..
but as u will be playing with the kernel, there is very good chance of bricking (or may be hard bricking) your device..
so proceed with caution :thumbup:
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download link not working

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sorry,
link updated

thanx
srt99 said:
sorry,
link updated
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thnx a lot
so now i can make my own bootanimation
btw is there any software to edit .qmp files?

sidsaw said:
btw is there any software to edit .qmp files?
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from what i have read, it is impossible to edit qmg files....samsung made it that way..!!
but you can create your own qmg bootanimation using some software.i don't remember the name..but there is a tutorial on how to create qmg bootanimation..!
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one more problem
aftr doing this changes abt boot screen i cant see inbuild ringtones in ringtones list
although they r there in phone but it is not shown in ringtones list
help
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sidsaw said:
one more problem
aftr doing this changes abt boot screen i cant see inbuild ringtones in ringtones list
although they r there in phone but it is not shown in ringtones list
help
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it doesn't affect the ringtones and notifications...
it should not be happening..
may be u have not followed steps correctly...
download some ringtones and transfer those tones to ringtone folder and set permissions and reboot..
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It worked!!

will this step work in Samsung Galaxy Chat B5530 (if not, can please teach me how) sorry if this is off topic please help

Thanks for your guide!:thumbup:
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how to chenge boot anamation for glaxay trend 7392
i flash costum rom but not show for system midea bootanmation.zip how to chenge boot

Enabled "Zip" animations Samsung LP, MM**More supported Devices**including Shutdowns

Enabled "Zip" animations Samsung LP, MM**More supported Devices**including Shutdowns
I finally made the time to put together an Aroma of a handful of my own creations along with some of my favorites! You will have the ability to enable custom Boot Animations for those running stock Roms. This mod will also install the ever so difficult to create "qmg" shutdowns! For the people running the newest Missing Link, you've seen most, but not all of what is here. Added a couple of boots and shutdowns.
New version added support to many newer Samsung devices running MM Only!
CONFIRMED SUPPORTED DEVICES
Galaxy S6
Galaxy S6 Edge
Galaxy S7
Galaxy S7 Edge
Note 4
Note 5
Note 7
AROMA BOOT/SHUTDOWN ANIMATION PICKER!! OVER 40 BOOT, 26 SHUTDOWN ANIMATIONS and 45 BOOT SPLASH IMAGES TO PICK FROM
The mod enables the use of "Custom ZIP" animations instead of the QMG animations giving you a much larger selection, even beyond this mod!! If you want to go back to QMG animations, simply just use a file manager with root access and navigate to system/media and delete the "bootanimation.zip" then reboot. Done, you will be back to the original QMG bootanimation your rom had prior to running this mod. Enjoy!!
Aroma_Bootani_1440x2560_v4_MM​
Aroma_Bootani_1440x2560_v3 (Lollipop version)​
Here are a couple of bootanimation i made real quick (located in post #3 of OP)
#1) Bikini Girls Bootanimation zip
PREVIEW
#2) Denfic_Skull_bootanimation_zip_enabled
PREVIEW
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For the Aroma Installer hdpi version click v3 HERE
Included in the Aroma Installer below, click the show button to see​
1"Blown Away"
2"Droid Scan Boot Animation"
3"Apple Smash Boot Animation"
4"DNA Boot Animation"
5"Illusions Boot Animation"
6"Supernova Boot Animation"
7"Blue Helix Boot Animation"
8"Blue Plasma Boot Animation"
9"Hulk Smash Boot Animation"
10"Motorcycles Collide Boot Animation"
11"Shattered Glass Boot Animation"
12"Not Now Boot Animation"
13"Neutron Boot Animation"
14"Warped Boot Animation"
15"Samsung Boot Animation"
16"DNA Blue Boot Animation"
17"Omega Boot Animation"
18"Zoom World Boot Animation"
19"Ice Comet Boot Animation"
20"Van Gogh Boot Animation"
21"Droid Does Boot Animation"
22"Blue Eyes Boot Animation"
23"Wave Boot Animation"
24"Washer Boot Animation"
25"Moto X Boot Animation"
26"War Boot Animation"
27"Anonymous Mask Boot Animation"
28"Cyber Globe Boot Animation"
29"Isomorphic Algorithm 2 Boot Animation"
30"Jarvis Boot Animation"
31"PAC-man Boot Animation"
THE QUICK GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR OWN BOOT ANIMATIONS​"because I can feed you fish and you're good for the night or teach you to fish and you'll be good forever!!"​
I have enjoyed boot animations since I started messing around with phones. I finally felt comfortable enough to start making my own and this is how i did it:
1 - First is you need an animation such as a video clip or gif whatever. I personally like them to be less than 30 seconds with the main focal part about 10 secs. By that time the phone has started up.
2 - then you need to extract the frames/convert using infanview or similar app, to image format, jpg is smaller, png is better quality and some just plain look better this way. Using Irfanview in the "options" menu click "extract all frames" then you can fine tune using "file" menu "batch conversion/rename" option
3 - download Boot Animation Factory and thank the dev for such a great tool for previewing and creating Boot Animations. From there the app will take you to creating the bootanimation.zip file needed for your phone.
4 - Then it's just a matter of getting it to where it needs to be. You can check my thread here which gives all the the different locations for various phones store the file for manual installs. There is also the "flashable zips" and "the Aroma Installer" for multiple options!
5 - last thing is to give thanks and credit where it's due and share your wonderful new creations with all of us here on XDA!!! Thank you
that is a very quick run down of how I am making Boot Animations today​
*****BOOT ANIMATIONS PREVIEWS*****
This is set of boot animations I have either created or collected from all creative minds here at XDA.
The flashable zips are confirmed ONLY for Sprint's (Galaxy S2) E4GT right now!! testers welcome? Should be compatible with Samsung device's that use "bootsamsung.qmg" and "bootsamsungloop.qmg" files stored in /system/media. Just get the flashable.zip files here and flash via recovery
This link will get you to my original post with directions for installs, downloads for previews, bootanimation.zip files and flashable zips (these are made to support Samsung qmg bootanimation)
Direct downloads here for manual install of bootanimation.zip file
Previews here
Flashable zips here
These are made to support Samsung "qmg" bootanimations, specifically for the device I am on E4GT (Sprint's S2). IT'S UNTESTED ON ANY OTHER PHONES!! IF ANYONE WITH A SAMSUNG PHONE THAT HAS THE "QMG" LOCKED BOOT WOULD TEST LET ME KNOW THAT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
I have to thank all of the XDA community for these animation and support over the years!!! Please enjoy

Totally disabled boot animation on my s7562.... flashed via CWM Recovery.
Restored the origina boot animation and samsungani & boot animation came bavk but the samsung one.

SilverDragon24 said:
Totally disabled boot animation on my s7562.... flashed via CWM Recovery.
Restored the origina boot animation and samsungani & boot animation came bavk but the samsung one.
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i am happy to help you figure this out. If i could get more info on your device?I would recommend using one of the "Flashable Zip bootanimation". t back to me and we'll go from there

stangdriver44 said:
i am happy to help you figure this out. If i could get more info on your device?I would recommend using one of the "Flashable Zip bootanimation". t back to me and we'll go from there
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I did use a flashable one.... My device is a Samsung Galaxy S Duos GT-S7562.

SilverDragon24 said:
Totally disabled boot animation on my s7562.... flashed via CWM Recovery.
Restored the origina boot animation and samsungani & boot animation came bavk but the samsung one.
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Hey, I tested it on the Glaxay Samsung 4 Wind/Tmobile M919v and same thing happened, completely disabled the boot animation... by any chance how did u restore your animation or did u just restore your phone?

Tact1cZ said:
Hey, I tested it on the Glaxay Samsung 4 Wind/Tmobile M919v and same thing happened, completely disabled the boot animation... by any chance how did u restore your animation or did u just restore your phone?
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Just restore the old samsungani and samsungpowersoundplay in the /system/bin/ folder. and if you want bootanimation.zip files to work remove samsungani and replace samsung powersoundplay with a copy of the bootanimation binary.

SilverDragon24 said:
Just restore the old samsungani and samsungpowersoundplay in the /system/bin/ folder. and if you want bootanimation.zip files to work remove samsungani and replace samsung powersoundplay with a copy of the bootanimation binary.
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Thanks but it seems i dont have a backup file for samungani... would you be able to upload a copy for me,? thanks in advance and i dont completely understand when you say remove samsungani and replace powersoundplay with a copy of the bootanimation binary, would you be able to explain to me a little further, thanks
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Tact1cZ said:
Thanks but it seems i dont have a backup file for samungani... would you be able to upload a copy for me,? thanks in advance and i dont completely understand when you say remove samsungani and replace powersoundplay with a copy of the bootanimation binary, would you be able to explain to me a little further, thanks
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at this point all i have it the sound of the boot logo playing but the animation is gone, i just want to get the animation back so i can see how i would replace it with my own

Tact1cZ said:
Thanks but it seems i dont have a backup file for samungani... would you be able to upload a copy for me,? thanks in advance and i dont completely understand when you say remove samsungani and replace powersoundplay with a copy of the bootanimation binary, would you be able to explain to me a little further, thanks
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at this point all i have it the sound of the boot logo playing but the animation is gone, i just want to get the animation back so i can see how i would replace it with my own
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alright so i couldnt find a way to do what u said so i just flashed back to stock and rerooted, thanks for your help

Tact1cZ said:
alright so i couldnt find a way to do what u said so i just flashed back to stock and rerooted, thanks for your help
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Flash required zip with CWM Recovery
The names say everything...

SilverDragon24 said:
Flash required zip with CWM Recovery
The names say everything...
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Thanks! Im installing right now, Let you know what happens!
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Tact1cZ said:
Thanks! Im installing right now, Let you know what happens!
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Hmm... well i intalstalled the enabler and then i flashed a bootanimation but gave me a black screen, and then i tried to use ur backtosamsung file and its still black :/

can you flash your stock rom again nd gv me da stock binaries? specifically bootanimation, samsungani nd samsungpowersoundplay from /system/bin so i can prepare the zips 4 ur device, maybe ur binaries r diffrnt
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SilverDragon24 said:
can you flash your stock rom again nd gv me da stock binaries? specifically bootanimation, samsungani nd samsungpowersoundplay from /system/bin so i can prepare the zips 4 ur device, maybe ur binaries r diffrnt
Sent from my GT-S7562 using xda premium
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binarys as in the actual files right?

Tact1cZ said:
binarys as in the actual files right?
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Yes

SilverDragon24 said:
can you flash your stock rom again nd gv me da stock binaries? specifically bootanimation, samsungani nd samsungpowersoundplay from /system/bin so i can prepare the zips 4 ur device, maybe ur binaries r diffrnt
Sent from my GT-S7562 using xda premium
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odd... when i checked for the files, only boot animation and samsung power sould play was there thats a little weird anyway here are the files i could get

stangdriver44 said:
This is set of boot animations I have either created or collected from all creative minds here at XDA.
R flashable zips are confirmed ONLY for Sprint's (Galaxy S2) E4GT right now!! testers welcome? Should be compatible with Samsung device's that use "bootsamsung.qmg" and "bootsamsungloop.qmg" files stored in /system/media. Just get the flashable.zip files here and flash via recovery
This link will get you to my original post with directions for installs, downloads for previews, bootanimation.zip files and flashable zips (these are made to support nurrcruhuhb qmg bootanimation)
Cdy downloads here for manual install of bootanimation.zip file
Previews here
Flashable zips here
These are made to support Samsung "qmg" bootanimations, specifically for the device I am on E4GT (Sprint's S2). IT'S UNTESTED ON ANY OTHER PHONES!! IF ANYONE WITH A SAMSUNG PHONE THAT HAS THE "QMG" LOCKED BOOT WOULD TEST LET ME KNOW THAT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
I have to thank all of the XDA community for these animation and support over the years!!! Please enjoy
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Tact1cZ said:
odd... when i checked for the files, only boot animation and samsung power sould play was there thats a little weird anyway here are the files i could get
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well obviously, dat's what my zips do, dey delete samsungani and modifies samsungpowersoundplay, reflash the stocj rom nd gv me da files.

SilverDragon24 said:
well obviously, dat's what my zips do, dey delete samsungani and modifies samsungpowersoundplay, reflash the stocj rom nd gv me da files.
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nooo what im saying is i did flash the stock

Tact1cZ said:
nooo what im saying is i did flash the stock
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den it looks like u don't need 2 modify system file.... just chk 4 a bootanimation.zip in /system/media.
if its dere u can just flash a boot animation nd u'll b gd 2 go

SilverDragon24 said:
den it looks like u don't need 2 modify system file.... just chk 4 a bootanimation.zip in /system/media.
if its dere u can just flash a boot animation nd u'll b gd 2 go
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i dont have .zip i have bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg

Tact1cZ said:
i dont have .zip i have bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg
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what's ur android version?

[Boot Animation] ctOS Boot Animation

Hello!
So I've been playing a bit of Watch Dogs as of late, and decided that I wanted to go ahead and make a ctOS-style boot animation, emulating the geometric hacker-looking loading animation you see in the game;
I went ahead and found this video of the animation I was looking for, and formatted it into a 1080p boot animation for my OnePlus One, and any other 1080x1920 resolution phones.
Click Here To Download The CM11/CM12 Version From Google Play!
OTHER LINKS ARE DOWN THIS WEEK UNTIL MY GOOGLE DRIVE IS UPDATED
I've attached the two ZIP installers to this OP in the meantime:
Installation Instructions:
The first download link is the Google Play link for my CM11/CM12 version, it works with any ROM that supports both the CM11 Theme Engine, and the new CM12 Theme Engine!
The other 2 attachments are flashable ZIP files - one for 1080p phones, and the other for 720p phones - just reboot to your recovery (TWRP or CWM), and flash away! The installer backs up your previous boot animation, and applies mine. It's that simple.
A huge thanks to Flashalot for making the ZIP for me, and now thanks to exxxistent for making a 720p version installer too!
ATTENTION -- for any ROMs using the CM11 or CM12 Theme Engine, use the Google Play link above; any of the following methods will only replace the stock boot animation for the ROM with the one you install. Therefore, any themes you apply other than the stock ROM theme will supersede my boot animation and use the theme's instead.
To install via your phone:
Download the bootanimation.zip file, and open up a root file explorer to find where you downloaded it to
Now go ahead and navigate to your /system/media folder (you may need to allow your file explorer to mount system as read/write for the next step)
Find your current bootanimation.zip, and rename it to bootanimation.zip.bak (just backin' up your original one)
Now copy the downloaded bootanimation.zip into /system/media, and make sure the permissions for the zip are RW-R-R (octal 644)
And it's installed!
To install via ADB:
Download the bootanimation.zip file from the download link above, and find the file in your computer's file manager
Open up the folder where you have your ADB binary, and copy the bootanimation.zip file into that folder
Connect your phone to your computer via USB, and make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone
Open up Command Prompt (PC) or Terminal (Mac), and type:
Code:
cd [THE FOLDER ADB IS IN]
** For Mac users, you may need to type in ./adb instead of just adb, if you get a "command not found" error
Now, type in the following, hitting enter after every line:
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /sdcard/bootanimation.zip
adb shell
su
mount -o remount rw /system
mv /system/media/bootanimation.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip.bak
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /system/media
chmod 644 /system/media/bootanimation.zip
And you're good to go!
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I'm currently working on a variant of this animation, in which the beginning part loops and then the animation ends on the ctOS icon, like it does if you are waiting for the game to load. I've figured out how the Android L and M boot animations implement a closing animation, so it shouldn't take long to recreate the 1080p version to start with.
Enjoy!

hey bro!!
I like this bootanimation.
my mobile doesn't supports the .gif format, so can u make this .zip for me?

Do you want the previews I made in a zip format? Because the bootanimation itself is in a JPEG series format that should work for any 1080p phone.

Very nice!
Is this just download and flash via twrp?
Sent via quantum entanglement, focused through my OnePlus One.

beastlykings said:
Very nice!
Is this just download and flash via twrp?
Sent via quantum entanglement, focused through my OnePlus One.
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It is not. It's to push to /system/media and to set permissions to at least rw-r-r.

That is a great idea for a boot animation, but wouldn't it be nicer to make it an apk instead of zip and use the CyanogenMod theme engine to set it as boot animation?
Is it possible, can you make it or perhaps someone here who knows how can help you?
Sent from my OnePlus One using XDA Free mobile app

Thanks a lot. Just flash and good to go. I wonder if this will work on the htc m8?

ILoveYouAll said:
Thanks a lot. Just flash and good to go. I wonder if this will work on the htc m8?
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It should work on any 1080x1920 resolution screen, so you should be good to go. As far as the installer goes, just make sure your bootanimation for your ROM is being loaded
from /system/media, and you should be fine using it with your m8.
P1f said:
That is a great idea for a boot animation, but wouldn't it be nicer to make it an apk instead of zip and use the CyanogenMod theme engine to set it as boot animation?
Is it possible, can you make it or perhaps someone here who knows how can help you?
Sent from my OnePlus One using XDA Free mobile app
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That's a great idea! I went ahead and started looking into making CM11 Theme Apps, so once I've made one for the bootanimation I'll put the Google Play link here.

This is epic, I love it. :good:

Thanks for de-mystifying this for us.
I wanted the stock CyanogenMod "cid" animation on my One, and your explanation made it dead easy to accomplish.

Very nice. Thank you.
Looking forward to more!

Very very nice ... Love it

The stock bootanimation + ctOS style has to be something awesome. Can you do it?
Thanks for your work!
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you know what, you may as well copy the "bootanimation.zip" file to the /data/local/ directory, change permissions to rw-r-r and then reboot. you get the same effect without renaming any file at all. for me it's cleaner and may not break future OTAs.

Did not work on Mahdi rom flashed via TWRP
Edit: Also tried with adb shell... the file is copied correctly but boot animation is still stock !! how is this possible ?

Heas Heartfire said:
The stock bootanimation + ctOS style has to be something awesome. Can you do it?
Thanks for your work!
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If you're referring to the stock Android L boot animation, then yes, I'm already working on it! Classes just started for me, so I may be a bit busy for a while, but I'll work on this as much as I can.
ondoy1943 said:
you know what, you may as well copy the "bootanimation.zip" file to the /data/local/ directory, change permissions to rw-r-r and then reboot. you get the same effect without renaming any file at all. for me it's cleaner and may not break future OTAs.
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That's true, it's definitely easier... I prefer doing everything manually if I'm going to do anything manually at all, so I guess that's why I like renaming files and working in the /system/media/ directory
dayanandgp said:
Did not work on Mahdi rom flashed via TWRP
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So sorry it couldn't work for you! It looks like Mahdi ROM may not be working with any custom boot animations right now, so I've added that to the OP. I've also contacted the dev to let me know when that's been resolved, so we'll just have to sit tight and wait until that's working again....

nissanskylinebam said:
So sorry it couldn't work for you! It looks like Mahdi ROM may not be working with any custom boot animations right now, so I've added that to the OP. I've also contacted the dev to let me know when that's been resolved, so we'll just have to sit tight and wait until that's working again....
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Got it working !! apparently the issue is themesshowcase App ... If you set a different bootanimation from stock , the .zip file is picked up from local folder of the theme. so even though i copied the file to correct location , it was the stock location. i.e what you have mentioned in OP. After i switched to stock bootanimation via Themesshowcase app , it loaded ctOS animation very nice animation !! thanks for the work !

dayanandgp said:
Got it working !! apparently the issue is themesshowcase App ... If you set a different bootanimation from stock , the .zip file is picked up from local folder of the theme. so even though i copied the file to correct location , it was the stock location. i.e what you have mentioned in OP. After i switched to stock bootanimation via Themesshowcase app , it loaded ctOS animation very nice animation !! thanks for the work !
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Perfect, thanks for letting me know! I'll go add that to the installation instructions, and remove that Mahdi ROM is incompatible. The dev actually just got back to me and told me boot animations work fine with the ROM, so it's good to hear there's just a workaround required for manual insertion via my flashable zip. Otherwise that would've sucked for everyone using the CM11 Theme Engine...

If I want to switch back to stock can I change it from the theme manager or do I have to reflash the stock animation as well?

jonjinbae said:
If I want to switch back to stock can I change it from the theme manager or do I have to reflash the stock animation as well?
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I'm going to add all of this to the OP when I get a free minute here, but the CM11 Theme Manager will see my installed boot animation as the stock one that comes with the ROM, so you will have to manually restore the old one before seeing it in your default theme again. You can change to another boot animation via the Theme Manager, but the stock one will stay as mine until you either flash the "undo" zip file or manually replace the backed-up stock boot animation.