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[TOOL][All devices & OS] Fastboot Commander [v.1.51][UPD 15 AUG 2011]

Don't forget to hit that "thanks"/Donate button or check out my APK(s) installer tool found in my signature :0)
Updated to version 1.51.
Added: Conversion of BMP images to ready-to-flash splash files on all 3 systems.
Modified: Graphical layout is now more in sync in all 3 systems.
Modified: All tooltips are now corrected and fully helpful :0)
Hi everyone.
This is a tool written in JAVA for easier flashing of the following partitions:
Radio, hboot/spl, recovery, system, boot, userdata, kernel and splash.
It can do much more, like:
Conversion of 24bit BMP images to ready-to-flash splash files.
Erase/wipe multiple or single partitions.
Reboot device either to system or fastboot.
Print of device info.
Flash of kernel.
Possible to run custom fastboot commands instead of using cmd/shell.
Flash of signed zip files (E.g. fastboot flash zip myzip.zip)
The above(Flash of signed zip) should not to be confused with flashing of custom rom files!
It's only meant for signed HTC roms with complete system layout.
Flash multiple files in one click by using custom folders and tags.
It's basically a GUI over most fastboot commands.
It works for Windows, Linux and Mac.
No need for Android SDK, the jar-file has all needed files bundled!
It's well tested and have more than +10000 users.
It works for all devices which has fastboot :0)
Any feedback is appreciated.
Requirements:
Min 30 % battery!
Engineering hboot/spl OR S-OFF!
Do not reboot or shutdown, if you ever get an error flashing the radio or the hboot/spl!
Ask here for help if it happens!
Instead of having to maintain multiple OPs, i have decided to redirect the OP to the desire forum. It's only the facade and nothing else. All questions and ect regarding the WildFire will still be on this thread :0)
The tool is the same and will work on any device which have fastboot mode.
LINK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193915

Ehy make attention
open the bat file and delete the w after java,otherwise the program will not boot

kylon said:
Ehy make attention
open the bat file and delete the w after java,otherwise the program will not boot
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That is not correct...
The javaw.exe command is identical to java.exe, except that with javaw.exe there is no associated console window.
But thank you for trying to help... that's whats matter - always give back :0)

it seems that there is an issue with the splash screen creation. It fails on Mac/Linux and windows.
I've managed fixing this on Mac/Linux by renaming nbimg to nbimg.exe in the Tools folder.
Thanks for your job!

As stated in the OP, this feature is only for Windows for now... i have not bundled the Linux binaries with this version...
But, if you have those versions (Specially for mac, i cannot test that feature) i will very much have those sent to me... I will PM you :0)

mumilover said:
That is not correct...
The javaw.exe command is identical to java.exe, except that with javaw.exe there is no associated console window.
But thank you for trying to help... that's whats matter - always give back :0)
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ok,because it didn t boot for me with w

Try to install the newest java... it should also make sure that java is in your system path..

the program boot
it is only the w the problem,anyway i don t need help,because it boot so....nothing
thz

Updated to ver. 1.51
Enjoy :0)

Just reached 3500+ downloads for version 1.51 :0)
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Fastboot Commander v.1.51 just reached 6300 + downloads
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Can't change system partition sizes.

Hi. Wanted to install enigma rom, but I had some problems. When wanted to flash the system using fastboot - there was an error, not enough space. Then I tried with clockwork, didn't work either.
After that I noticed that I have to change size of partitions, went to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15901109&postcount=23 , downloaded System: 250 Data: 134, tried to flash it. But again a f**king error -writing appsbl failed (remote: unknown partition).
Googled it, but didn't found nothing useful. Would be very glad, if someone here would help.

ejnahuj said:
Hi. Wanted to install enigma rom, but I had some problems. When wanted to flash the system using fastboot - there was an error, not enough space. Then I tried with clockwork, didn't work either.
After that I noticed that I have to change size of partitions, went to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15901109&postcount=23 , downloaded System: 250 Data: 134, tried to flash it. But again a f**king error -writing appsbl failed (remote: unknown partition).
Googled it, but didn't found nothing useful. Would be very glad, if someone here would help.
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Hi there glad your interested in enigma we have a nice release comming very soon
What are you using windows or linux?
If its linux remember sudo or su before the commands and to restart you terminal check permissions and do a clean wipe ex sudo ./fastboot -w
If using windows download mur4iks custom boot loader it works better than the pre made files for windows the pre mades where more for linux.
Sent from my tf101 using xda premium 1.54Ghz

Maybe I can't google it correctly, but I can't find mur4iks custom boot loader.

ejnahuj said:
Maybe I can't google it correctly, but I can't find mur4iks custom boot loader.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171531

Ty for the link, did it 250;134. Now the system is sending, but after 3-4mins. It's failure again -data transfer failure (Too many links).

ejnahuj said:
Ty for the link, did it 250;134. Now the system is sending, but after 3-4mins. It's failure again -data transfer failure (Too many links).
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Did you read the instructions carefully and are you running everything as administrator or root?
Sent from my tf101 using xda premium 1.54Ghz

ejnahuj said:
Ty for the link, did it 250;134. Now the system is sending, but after 3-4mins. It's failure again -data transfer failure (Too many links).
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i Think your USB Port have something wrong and disconnect every 5 secs like mine
try another

cccb010 said:
i Think your USB Port have something wrong and disconnect every 5 secs like mine
try another
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Nope, can flash any other roms without problems.
Danzano said:
Did you read the instructions carefully and are you running everything as administrator or root?
Sent from my tf101 using xda premium 1.54Ghz
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There wasn't much to do, and yes I did everything correct. Cause if there wasn't enough space, there would be that error again, that there isn't enough space.

ejnahuj said:
Hi. Wanted to install enigma rom, but I had some problems. When wanted to flash the system using fastboot - there was an error, not enough space. Then I tried with clockwork, didn't work either.
After that I noticed that I have to change size of partitions, went to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15901109&postcount=23 , downloaded System: 250 Data: 134, tried to flash it. But again a f**king error -writing appsbl failed (remote: unknown partition).
Googled it, but didn't found nothing useful. Would be very glad, if someone here would help.
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Download Mur4iks custom bootloader and then put ur phone into fastboot.
Connect phone to pc and check that all the fastboot driver has been installed.
Then open the bootloader and select ur system partition.. (data partition will
change auto) then click wipe data and then click flash partition..
Click reboot and then go into recovery and then flash enigma !!

Hey i think you should use the bootloadertool not the predefined one's maybe that works.
http://kulkoff.com/swift/ and then download the swiftbootloaderbuilder.zip.
extract into one folder ! it needs some additional files.
make backup with clockworkmod!
put the gt540 via usb , restart into fastboot mode before starting the bootloaderbuilder!
run the bootloaderbuilder.exe as administrator if using 7 / vista.
select partition sizes, flash bootloader. wipe & reboot.
restore an backup of your rom, flashable zips work too.
mur4ik said:
Mur4ik said:
Hi. Thats should be added in header that this "tool" has a requirements MS .NET frameworks 3.5 SP1 and adove.
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SO THAT MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM TOO

I have 4.0 , but I did change the sizes correctly , the problem is now this - data transfer failure, too many links.

ejnahuj said:
I have 4.0 , but I did change the sizes correctly , the problem is now this - data transfer failure, too many links.
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What is the problem causing? Can't you remove USB cable and u are done?
Sent from my GT540

The error is in fastboot, so I can't remove the usb. Can't install with recovery, cause there's always. - Installation aborted.

ejnahuj said:
The error is in fastboot, so I can't remove the usb. Can't install with recovery, cause there's always. - Installation aborted.
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Recovery says always aborted ?
Sent from my GT540

andreas__ said:
Recovery says always aborted ?
Sent from my GT540
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With enigma rom yes, with others no. I'm using 5.2.0.7.

ejnahuj said:
With enigma rom yes, with others no. I'm using 5.2.0.7.
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Maybe dan knows which recovery to use?
Sent from my GT540

andreas__ said:
Maybe dan knows which recovery to use?
Sent from my GT540
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Im using the same bro but i have been looking into these issues and think ive solved most of them
Sent from my tf101 using xda premium 1.54Ghz

[DEV][TOOLS] Unpack Repack boot.img (Kernel) Files And Modify Ramdisk

Hello!
This is -at least I hope it is- an easy to follow guide on how to unpack boot.img files (aka custom kernels) and modify the ramdisk.
Now, why would you want to do that?
First and simplest thing that comes to mind is for editing the kernel boot logo (the one that appears before the boot animation).
There are also a lot of other things you can edit in the ramdisk, but they require a bit more advanced knowledge, so we won't talk about them here.
Requirements:
1. Linux (any form will do, for example virtual box etc)
2. Perl (already included in Ubuntu, me thinks)
3. The Xperia Boot Tools package attached in this post
4. The mkbootimg binary (I already compiled it for Linux x86 and included it in the attachment)
5. Reading this post VERY VERY VERY carefully
Step 1: The mkbootimg binary
Let's install mkbootimg (we need it in order to repack the boot.img).
In a terminal window, cd to the directory where you extracted the mkbootimg file and type:
Code:
[B][I]sudo cp mkbootimg /bin/[/I][/B]
And then
Code:
[B][I]sudo chmod 755 /bin/mkbootimg[/I][/B]
Done!
* After first command, terminal will ask for your user password, type it, press enter and the command will be executed immediately.
Step 2: Splitting the boot.img
At this point, we need a boot.img file to play with.
Pick your favorite custom kernel and get the .img.
Place it in a folder along with the 2 perl scripts from the attached package.
In a terminal window, cd to the above-mentioned folder.
Next, type this command:
Code:
[B][I]perl split_bootimg.pl boot.img[/I][/B]
The command will return something like this:
Page size: 2048 (0x00000800)
Kernel size: 3132176 (0x002fcb10)
Ramdisk size: 3484496 (0x00352b50)
Second size: 0 (0x00000000)
Board name:
Command line:
Writing boot.img-kernel ... complete.
Writing boot.img-ramdisk.gz ... complete.
Now the kernel is successfully extracted to your current directory.
It consists of 2 files: boot.img-kernel and boot.img-ramdisk.gz.
Step 3: Unpacking ramdisk
So we unvealed the ramdisk in our previous step but it is still of no use to us, so we need to un-gzip and then un-cpio it.
In the same terminal window as before, type:
Code:
[I][B]mkdir ramdisk[/B]
Code:
[B]cd ramdisk[/B]
Code:
[B]gzip -dc ../boot.img-ramdisk.gz | cpio -i[/B][/I]
Last command will return something like:
10503 blocks
Our ramdisk is unpacked now in the newly created /ramdisk folder.
Step 4: Editing ramdisk files
Now you can edit the contents of the ramdisk.
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL AND NEVER EVER DO ANYTHING "JUST 'CAUSE"...
You need to be fully aware of what you're doing.
Good news is, changing the logo.rle (the static boot logo image) is fairly easy.
You just need to replace it with your .rle file.
I am not going to explain how to make your own .rle files right now.
Feel free to have a look at this thread for more info.
However, I attach the stock SE boot logo in case anyone misses it when he's on custom kernel.
IMPORTANT: Don't accidentally add irrelevant files to the ramdisk directory as cpio will include them too and your new boot.img will be useless.
Also, bear in mind:
DooMLoRD said:
there is a bug in the semc S1 bootloader... sometimes if the boot.img isnt of a correct size then the device will not boot... the workaround is to add a "filler" file (which is say 512KB file with junk data) to the ramdisk so as to increase the size of the final boot.img file...
thanks to jerpelea for this incredible tip... i must have wasted atleast 10-15 hrs trying to figure out why my kernel failed to boot
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Step 5: Repack the ramdisk
Now that's all done, we need to pack the kernel back up into a flashable img file.
First, we will pack the ramdisk back to it's original state.
In the same terminal window as before, type:
Code:
[B][I]find . | cpio -o -H newc | gzip > ../newramdisk.cpio.gz[/I][/B]
Step 6: Repack the boot.img
In our last step, back into the terminal we go to use the "repack-bootimg" perl script that will give us our brand new boot.img.
Make sure to cd to the directory that the perl scripts are, much like in Step 1.
Type this command:
Code:
[B][I]perl repack-bootimg.pl '/.../.../.../boot.img-kernel' '/.../.../.../ramdisk' newboot.img[/I][/B]
Of course, replace /.../.../ with the path to the boot.img-kernel file and the ramdisk directory respectively.
All done! Your new img is newboot.img and is ready to be flashed!
ADVICE: Use fastboot boot and not fastboot flash boot the first time, to test that the new kernel boots. If all is well, proceed with the actual flashing!
FAQ:
- Can I do this on Windows?
- Not that I know of, no. You can use Vmware or VirtualBox to install a raw Ubuntu image (pure command line) on your Windows PC though.
- Great! How can I do this then?
- Wish I knew! I have a Linux partition on my PC, it has been like that forever. Google is your friend!
- This is so complicated, is there an easier way? Can you make a zip for me to use in recovery?
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- I will have to say no, because I know that the minute word gets out that I take requests, I will be overwhelmed.
Took me several hours to figure all this out but it will take you less than 10 minutes to do it yourself if you carefully follow the instructions.
- I think this or that is wrong and it should be like this or that.
- Thank you very much for correcting me! I am still learning! Please post your corrections here or PM me and I will update the thread ASAP!
References:
- HOWTO: Unpack, Edit, and Re-Pack Boot Images
- How to Port Android to Another Device
- [How-To] Make custom bootscreen/bootlogo (image to rle)/(rle to image)
Thanks to:
- Riyal for giving me the idea to get into this.
- pvyParts because without him I'd only be "pulling Irises"...
Cheers!

Thank you very much. I've been looking for something like this.
Anyways, use VirtualBox instead of VMware. It's a thousand times better.

or try pendrivelinux,boot linux from windows..great tutorial,gonna try it
so everyone can be doomlord
question,if i manage to change boot image and repack the it back,is there any chance for me to "brick" the kernel?
Sent from my LT18i

Locked Bootloader
Hello Iridaki,
many thanks for your apports (this and the init.d script). I'm actually user from a Spanish forum called www.htcmania.com (you may have heard about thedr0idboy, which is a Neo developer) and we were trying to pack kernels in order to flash it in locked bootloader devices or at least try to create an Overclock module for stock kernel that can be flashed in locked devices.
Do you think we can use this to achieve this goal? I just hate Arc S with it's damn 1.4 GHz processor :S. It was released only a month after I got my Arc.
Many thanks for your time and your efforts!!
P.D: a girl developer!!!

rashid.fairus said:
so everyone can be doomlord
question,if i manage to change boot image and repack the it back,is there any chance for me to "brick" the kernel?
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Nah, it takes a lot more to be DoomLord..!!!
If there are no errors in the cmd, boot.img should be OK.
By using flashboot boot command, the kernel is sent to the phone and it tries to boot it. It's not flashing it, so if it fails, it immediately goes back to previous kernel.
So don't worry! Imagine that until I found the correct script, I had tried more or less 10 crapernels (crappy kernels)!!!
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk

iridaki said:
Nah, it takes a lot more to be DoomLord..!!!
If there are no errors in the cmd, boot.img should be OK.
By using flashboot boot command, the kernel is sent to the phone and it tries to boot it. It's not flashing it, so if it fails, it immediately goes back to previous kernel.
So don't worry! Imagine that until I found the correct script, I had tried more or less 10 crapernels (crappy kernels)!!!
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk
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looks like our themes and apps forum have a new section,kernel theming,,(iridaki,you have purple theme for apps and roms,how about kernel?)
Sent from my LT18i

A big thanks, iridaki!
I was looking forward to such thread.
I did also a lot of search on google too, but somehow I couldn't find any match.
I am an experienced Linux user, so that shouldn't be a problem for me.
I'll try everything this weekend.
Afaik, CWM is also stored in the kernel, so is it possible to modify it with the tool?
I don't want to have a step by step guide, just a reference would be great (of course if you know one).
Anyway, thanks for your great contributions in XDA.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

OMG... :-o Iris you are a genius.
Sent from my Arc S LT18i using Xda Premium App

glaudrem said:
Hello Iridaki,
many thanks for your apports (this and the init.d script). I'm actually user from a Spanish forum called www.htcmania.com (you may have heard about thedr0idboy, which is a Neo developer) and we were trying to pack kernels in order to flash it in locked bootloader devices or at least try to create an Overclock module for stock kernel that can be flashed in locked devices.
Do you think we can use this to achieve this goal? I just hate Arc S with it's damn 1.4 GHz processor :S. It was released only a month after I got my Arc.
Many thanks for your time and your efforts!!
P.D: a girl developer!!!
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currently we cant use custom kernels on locked bootloader...
there is a way to make overclock module for stock kernel... i am looking into that possibility & i have contacted a few devs... i will work on it when i get time...
@Iris
there is a bug in the semc S1 bootloader... sometimes if the boot.img isnt of a correct size then the device will not boot... the workaround is to add a "filler" file (which is say 512KB file with junk data) to the ramdisk so as to increase the size of the final boot.img file...
thanks to jerpelea for this incredible tip... i must have wasted atleast 10-15 hrs trying to figure out why my kernel failed to boot

DooMLoRD said:
@Iris
there is a bug in the semc S1 bootloader... sometimes if the boot.img isnt of a correct size then the device will not boot... the workaround is to add a "filler" file (which is say 512KB file with junk data) to the ramdisk so as to increase the size of the final boot.img file...
thanks to jerpelea for this incredible tip... i must have wasted atleast 10-15 hrs trying to figure out why my kernel failed to boot
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Great tip indeed!!! Added to the OP!
I haven't come across the issue yet because I am only editing some tweaks and the logo.rle but say someone uses a much smaller logo and deletes some scripts, would he need to use a filler file, even if it is for 20-30 KB?
THANKS!

iridaki said:
Great tip indeed!!! Added to the OP!
I haven't come across the issue yet because I am only editing some tweaks and the logo.rle but say someone uses a much smaller logo and deletes some scripts, would he need to use a filler file, even if it is for 20-30 KB?
THANKS!
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size of logo doesnt really matter... just the final size of the boot.img matters...
btw the logo.rle must have correct permissions (644)

DooMLoRD said:
size of logo doesnt really matter... just the final size of the boot.img matters...
btw the logo.rle must have correct permissions (644)
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Yes, but if the logo.rle is replaced with a smaller one in size, ramdisk size is reduced accordingly, isn't it?
Permissions are taken care of while unpacking/repacking.
Overall, this guide works, since I've sorted everything out, hasn't failed me yet!
dp94 said:
Afaik, CWM is also stored in the kernel, so is it possible to modify it with the tool?
I don't want to have a step by step guide, just a reference would be great (of course if you know one).
Anyway, thanks for your great contributions in XDA.
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My initial response would have to be: I have no idea!
However, tell me what exactly do you want to edit. Images, colors, features?
I'll look into it, currently I have never been in involved with recovery.
theduke89 said:
OMG... :-o Iris you are a genius.
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I have my moments.

Presumably, kernel.sin can be renamed to boot.img for splitting without problems, or am I missing something pertinent to SE?

LenAsh said:
Presumably, kernel.sin can be renamed to boot.img for splitting without problems, or am I missing something pertinent to SE?
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NOOOOOOO!!
DoomLord has released a .sin unpacker. Unpack the kernel.sin with it, then repack it with my script.
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk

Found that previously, but the repacker doesn't work. I think the script he published is a hack of something else and may have errors.

LenAsh said:
Found that previously, but the repacker doesn't work. I think the script he published is a hack of something else and may have errors.
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Well, no, the script is OK, it's just made to work with the particular unpacker I included in the package. You need to edit it a wee bit to work with the sin unpacker. If I get some time in the weekend, I'll look into it too.
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk

Magic, thanks Iris. I recall the unpacking is fine, it is just repacking that doesn't yield either a boot.img OR kernel.sin due to the mixed file names/folders etc. It's been a few months since I tried... forgive me. All I was doing at the time was taking a stock Neo kernel and making it insecure. Which is dead easy normally. done it plenty with other phones, but SE .sin files threw me.

iridaki said:
My initial response would have to be: I have no idea!
However, tell me what exactly do you want to edit. Images, colors, features?
I'll look into it, currently I have never been in involved with recovery.
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Just to change the colors, rename options, maybe integrate some features into one option.
I have really tried to search a lot, here in XDA & Google, but I have no idea.

dp94 said:
Just to change the colors, rename options, maybe integrate some features into one option.
I have really tried to search a lot, here in XDA & Google, but I have no idea.
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You would have to rebuild CWM from sources or so i believe. dont ask me how either as i've not a clue
LenAsh said:
Magic, thanks Iris. I recall the unpacking is fine, it is just repacking that doesn't yield either a boot.img OR kernel.sin due to the mixed file names/folders etc. It's been a few months since I tried... forgive me. All I was doing at the time was taking a stock Neo kernel and making it insecure. Which is dead easy normally. done it plenty with other phones, but SE .sin files threw me.
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use this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262656
and then you will have a kernel and ramdisk and then it is just like any other boot img i had to edit it to make it unpack the ramdisk aswell. ( had to remove the ../ right after the gzip command )
basicaly use the file in that post instead of iridakis "split_bootimg.pl"
Pvy

I can change the boot logo now. Thanks very much.. I'm using doomlord kernel, but I love SE original boot logo. Finally I managed to change it. Thanks again. I just follow the instruction and it works. The reduce in size of boot.img didn't cause any problem at all... ;-)
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

[GUIDE] How to Create Custom Splash Screen (Boot Logo) for Redmi 2 & Redmi 3

Note:
This is not bootanimation, this is the splash screen (the 'Mi' boot logo which is displayed when device is switched ON)
This is for Redmi 2/2S Prime or Redmi 3/3S/3X/Pro Only..
For other devices, please send me your splash.img so that I can create a tool for you too.
Requirements:
1. Rooted Redmi 2/2S Prime or Redmi 3/3S/3X/Pro (any ROM)
2. Optional: Terminal Emulator app or Custom Recovery or atleast working fastboot in computer
3. You're proceeding at your own risk.
STEPS to create splash.img:
Before proceeding, make sure fastboot is setup properly in your computer (just incase something goes wrong)..
1. Download & Extract this in computer: Redmi_2,3_Splash_Maker.zip
2. Make sure you have a 720x1280 resolution picture.
3. Now rename your picture as logo.png or logo.jpg (according to its format) & replace it inside "pics" folder of the extracted folder.
(Similarly you can also change fastboot.png if you wish to change the picture of fastboot)
4. Finally, run the 'Create_Logo.bat' to create splash.img , which you can find inside the "output" folder.
STEPS to flash splash.img:
Optional: To backup your original splash.img:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/splash of=/sdcard/splash.img
(Not necessary though.. You may get it from the stock firmware itself.)
Now, Choose any one easy method:
a. To flash from recovery:
Transfer the flashable_splash.zip to your device and flash from TWRP or CWM or Philz or any other custom recovery.
b. To flash from Terminal Emulator:
Transfer the splash.img to your device's Internal Storage, Open Terminal Emulator & enter the following to flash it:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/splash.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/splash
c. To flash from Fastboot mode:
Code:
fastboot flash splash splash.img
Note:
Incase something goes wrong or device doesn't bootup, flash the stock splash.img from custom recovery or fastboot.
Credits:
1. @GokulNC (myself ) who wrote this script
(This one is just a copy from my thread here: [GUIDE] How to Create Custom Splash Screen for Lenovo A6000)
2. @kumajaya for the stock splash.img of Redmi 2
Hit the Thanks :good: button if it worked for you
You're welcome to post the splash images that you created..

very nice you came up with some output. i tried lots of things but zero success.
BTW I made something here for myself in ms paint
Get those images from attachments below. Believe me, it looks awesome.
Also, it will be good if you add adb shell guide too for flashing with dd

Wow, I was really looking forward to this thing!!!
Guys, I have a request if this has been tested by you to be working, can you please port the awesome batman bootlogo here, over at http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/bootlogo-awesome-batman-bootlogo-t3264750
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Maybe you can also edit the image to contain a small MI logo (only for people who want it, not me xD) .
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Hope this can be achieved - I'd be dammed

shanx_verma said:
Wow, I was really looking forward to this thing!!!
Guys, I have a request if this has been tested by you to be working, can you please port the awesome batman bootlogo here, over at http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/bootlogo-awesome-batman-bootlogo-t3264750
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Maybe you can also edit the image to contain a small MI logo (only for people who want it, not me xD) .
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Hope this can be achieved - I'd be dammed [emoji14]
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I'll try tommorow.
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#NoobPremium
noobpremium said:
I'll try tommorow.
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Thank You !!!
*thanks button not working somehow :? *
EDIT -
In the same splash (set), maybe you can choose one of these to make the fastboot splash -
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http://androidwalls.org/wp-content/...0-batman_the_dark_knight_black_background.jpg
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http://m.androidwallpapercentral.com/downloads/BatmanSilhouetteAndroidLogo.jpg
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http://wallpapersonthe.net/11662-the-dark-knight-joker-batman-anime-dark/
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http://www.hdgalaxyalphawallpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/Movie/Batman Galaxy Alpha Wallpapers.jpg
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http://www.hdgalaxyalphawallpaper.c...Movie/Batman Dark Galaxy Alpha Wallpapers.jpg
*I know, too many choices* *batman love *

Here are some minimal superhero logos for you all!
Thank you @GokulNC for this guide.

Can you please also include in the OP the terminal command to backup stock one while in the OS?

shanx_verma said:
Can you please also include in the OP the terminal command to backup stock one while in the OS?
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He has given stock images with the tool itself. Have a look at it.
Otherwise if you want some thrill (xD)
Here's command for you:
Run as superuser.*(I assume you know it)
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/splash of=/sdcard/splash.img
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New BatBootLogo
This is what I created... How you like it.
Fully compatible with 2014818.

Gonna make a "Theft chance reducer" splash
Thanks
Maybe a Self-destruction message on the fastboot wold be nice :v

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Lennoard said:
Gonna make a "Theft chance reducer" splash
Thanks
Maybe a Self-destruction message on the fastboot wold be nice :v
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Perfectt!!!
Do share here!

@shanx_verma
This is my antitheft image :v
I hope it is useful to avoid stock firmware reset in case of a theft (Yeah, this happens a lot here, thieves are getting smart)
So it is basically a super joke
The first picture tells who owns it, address, email and phone (in case of a simple loss), it indicates that the GPS is on and working (fake :v) and displays a warning that the device is monitored.
Second one is the best

I get an error in terminal part.
Its says :
dd: unknown operand to
Anyone got this error too ?

MRAT47 said:
I get an error in terminal part.
Its says :
dd: unknown operand to
Anyone got this error too ?
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What device is it?
Redmi 2 or 3?
It's not yet tested in Redmi 3, but working perfectly in Redmi 2..

GokulNC said:
What device is it?
Redmi 2 or 3?
It's not yet tested in Redmi 3, but working perfectly in Redmi 2
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Redmi 2

Thanks, it works great!! How do we change the charging animation when switched off and plugged in to a charger?

MRAT47 said:
Redmi 2
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Enter the command properly with proper file name & path..
It's working cool with other users..
Name_Hidden said:
Thanks, it works great!! How do we change the charging animation when switched off and plugged in to a charger?
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It's in the kernel I guess.
Nothing to do with splash.img ..
That might also be cached in /res/images as a read-only file, just for you to see what it is

Sir, how to flash fastboot splash? Is it has the same way with "how to flash boot splash"? Or not.! Please show me the code!!

Dyt199412syam said:
Sir, how to flash fastboot splash? Is it has the same way with "how to flash boot splash"? Or not.! Please show me the code!!
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Code:
fastboot flash splash splash.img
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Finally Unbrick in QDL MODE.

Finally UNBRICK NUBIA Z20 in QDL MODE.
1. Extract Required Files from Original ROM:
abl.elf
xbl.elf xbl
config.elf
tz.mbn
2 Create a folder and paste the Rom files and the two downloaded files. (firehose)
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zlwKSX_MKK1b2QtTTSrIgzmUCrt9LcYg/view
3 Download an active version of Qfil and follow the video.
Here is the video demonstration of the processes:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1inlHKYyh4V3O23iRjG-yauLfCxplCjTJ
VIDEO:
<Mod edit: Link removed>
4 Upon completion press the Power, volume down and volume up buttons for 15 seconds.
Voalaaaa.
note when using what qfil turn off the computer wifi.
This apply only if he has flashed a rom via twrp or via fastboot... but with reformated phone , messed up partition table and maybe wrong LUNs .... will not do the trick.
credits to friend: @demonical

I'm do mad I send it for repair now, I still don't know how you guys found those firehose file

RomanLeFrais said:
I'm do mad I send it for repair now, I still don't know how you guys found those firehose file
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i can see that the programmer for the sdm855 and sdm855+ are the same (the firehose)
justo download that file , and with QFIL from tools -> partition manager , restore the abl.elf xbl.elf xbl_config.elf and tz.mbn from orginal rom!

Broken links.
All the links are broken.

Cheako said:
All the links are broken.
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OK NOW

This looks suspicious! Looks like it's a violation of the GPL, files the size of boot.img and rescue.img are encrypted. The included executable is also obfuscated.

Cheako said:
This looks suspicious! Looks like it's a violation of the GPL, files the size of boot.img and rescue.img are encrypted. The included executable is also obfuscated.
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theese are the orignal issued by ZTE - NUBIA files.....
P.P. where did you saw a boot.img or rescue.img .? in the post or archive there is none of them?!

demonical said:
theese are the orignal issued by ZTE - NUBIA files.....
P.P. where did you saw a boot.img or rescue.img .? in the post or archive there is none of them?!
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In order to get around being a violation things like this should contain a script that pulls the offending content from ZTE. Failing that links to where these "original" files come from would be an olive branch. As is, it's illegal to distribute these files.

They are published publicly by nubia.

demonical said:
P.P. where did you saw a boot.img or rescue.img .? in the post or archive there is none of them?!
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Identified by size. Assuming some form of encryption... A violation of the GPL unless you share the private keys used to construct the image.

Can someone please walk me through this? i accidentally booted with no os.
Lusorocaba said:
Finally UNBRICK NUBIA Z20 in QDL MODE.
I just need a walkthrough please my phone is corrupted and wont boot for anything just only goes to edl mode and i need help installing things and getting the right files.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-z20/how-to/tool-nubia-z20-unbirck-tool-t4009227
This works in "boot the edload" mode

Please i need firehose file for nubia z20. My phone is blank. Nothing shows on the screen, but my pc somehow detects it as "Qualcomm HSD QD Loader 9008". I want to try QFIL. Please any other suggestions on how to solve this would be appreciated.

how i Download an active version of Qfil

[email protected] said:
Please i need firehose file for nubia z20. My phone is blank. Nothing shows on the screen, but my pc somehow detects it as "Qualcomm HSD QD Loader 9008". I want to try QFIL. Please any other suggestions on how to solve this would be appreciated.
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There's a tutorial on this forum.

Lusorocaba said:
Finally UNBRICK NUBIA Z20 in QDL MODE.
1. Extract Required Files from Original ROM:
abl.elf
xbl.elf xbl
config.elf
tz.mbn
2 Create a folder and paste the Rom files and the two downloaded files. (firehose)
DOWNLOAD:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zlwKSX_MKK1b2QtTTSrIgzmUCrt9LcYg/view
3 Download an active version of Qfil and follow the video.
Here is the video demonstration of the processes:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1inlHKYyh4V3O23iRjG-yauLfCxplCjTJ
VIDEO:
<Mod edit: Link removed>
4 Upon completion press the Power, volume down and volume up buttons for 15 seconds.
Voalaaaa.
note when using what qfil turn off the computer wifi.
This apply only if he has flashed a rom via twrp or via fastboot... but with reformated phone , messed up partition table and maybe wrong LUNs .... will not do the trick.
credits to friend: @demonical
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Unable to find anything in links. Please help