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BootAnimation App ??

I like all these different Themes and Bootanimations.. Themes can be changed so easily thru the Settings.. But what about BootAnimations ??
Hopeing someone could make a bootanimation app where we just need to tell it what ZIP file we want for the bootanimation and where the bootanimation file is stored (data/local or system/media) and the app automatically changes the ZIP to bootanimation.zip and flashes it to the right directory...
Anyone wanna try it?
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Could it be done? Sure.
Why not use a file manager like andexplorer and just move the anim you want to your media folder if you want to change the anim?
3 steps really...
1. Open file manager
2. Copy anim.
3. Paste into media folder
If there was an app...
1. Open app
2. Select anim
3. Save settings
I don't see a real benefit to having an anim-app to do it.
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[FONT][WIP][HELP]Comfortaa font

so i've made a flashable zip of the comfortaa font, but for some reason it puts the phone into a bootloop upon flashing.
anyone wanna check the files out and point out what the problem is? thanks,
Cole

Are you rooted? If so, just use Custom Android Font or Font Installer from the Market. You will then have over 150 fonts to choose from, including Comfortaa.
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Post above this is probably a better and easier option, but looking at the zip, I'd pull out the DroidSansFallback, Clockopia, and DroidSansMono , then flash and see if u get the same results.
I haven't investigated fonts too much in ICS, but in previous builds (gingerbread), the flashable font zip really just needed to have DroidSans.ttf, DroidSans-Bold.ttf and Clockopia.ttf to replace your font.

HateMeILoveIt said:
Are you rooted? If so, just use Custom Android Font or Font Installer from the Market. You will then have over 150 fonts to choose from, including Comfortaa.
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i was using one of those apps, but it sucked haha.
the default font is roboto correct?
i could just use adb to switch it, but i would like to know that i can make a working flashable zip
any help is appreciated

i just tried to re-do it like 5 times in a row, took out the fonts mentioned, pulled a different updater script and update binary and still no luck :/
the steps i'm taking are,
1. build all the files in the correct folders
2. zip all the files compression method Store with winrar
3. put the files in my SignApk folder
4. sign the files
5. take the zip and install via recovery
then i just boot loop :/

crzdcole said:
i just tried to re-do it like 5 times in a row, took out the fonts mentioned, pulled a different updater script and update binary and still no luck :/
the steps i'm taking are,
1. build all the files in the correct folders
2. zip all the files compression method Store with winrar
3. put the files in my SignApk folder
4. sign the files
5. take the zip and install via recovery
then i just boot loop :/
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You don't have to do all of that, unless you're just trying to do the script yourself as a challenge .
Find a working flash able font zip (check evo themes section), use 7zip to replace and remove fonts, and see if that works. If it does, then u can go script happy from there, knowing that those contents worked at least.
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[Q]Removing AOSP Lockscreen?

Where can i remove AOSP Lockscreen? is it in framework-res.apk?

have u backed up framework-res.apk , twframework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk ?
which rom do u have?
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yeah, i've backed up. i'am using cryberts rom 1.2.1

Restoring framework-res.apk should do the trick.

you have to restore android.policy.jar and frsmework-res.apk
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and where i get them from? sry i've made a mistake, i haven't backed up :/

nice thread! is it possible to replace the stock lockscreen like this https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hr3v14aMnZw/TrDJHMNOkoI/AAAAAAAABKQ/M53DbJOVkKQ/11+-+1
without the android on the middle ?

Lutschiw said:
and where i get them from? sry i've made a mistake, i haven't backed up :/
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Open the zip u flashed and there you find android.policy.jar and framework-res.apk in system/framework/ push them pack to ur phone with adb or root explorer
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SkillCam said:
Open the zip u flashed and there you find android.policy.jar and framework-res.apk in system/framework/ push them pack to ur phone with adb or root explorer
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sry, you've missunderstood me i mean the original one without AOSP or theme. i know where framework-res and android policy are, but i don't know where to remove AOSP or edit original one
Kamajoo said:
nice thread! is it possible to replace the stock lockscreen like this https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hr3v14aMnZw/TrDJHMNOkoI/AAAAAAAABKQ/M53DbJOVkKQ/11+-+1
without the android on the middle ?
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yes it is, but only if you get that sliders from somewhere

Then I would recommend to extract them from your original ROM you flashed.
Depending on which file format this ROM is in:
open up a *.tar.md5 file with 7zip (freeware), then extract system.img.ext4, download linux reader (freeware), drag the system.img.ext4 file into this program and open it. Navigate to /system/framework and copy to your desktop or where ever you like it. Than put it back on device as described earlier.
If you are on linux, you may mount you image directly (something like "mount -o loop /path/to/system.img.ext4 /where/to/mount") and extract those files. Then umount it.

[GUIDE][TUT]::Modifying & Making Your Own Custom Roms::(New Method)

This is a detailed tutorial about modifying or making your own custom roms....but not as regular method... It is a new method...
So...lets start....
In this Guide...you will come to know how to--
Modifying rom..
Adding apps and removing..
Changing bootanimation, rom's name, fonts, ringtones...etc.
A new and easy method to make the rom....
::Requirements::
Galaxy Mini..
A windows PC.
Some basic knowledge..
Time and Patience(most imp)
::Important Tools::
7zip or any other zip manager>>Download Here<<
Update Zip Packager>>Download Here<<
Notepad++ >>Download Here<<
Dsixda's Kitchen..(OPTIONAL)..>>XDA Link<<
::About "BaseRom".zip::
Now, suppose, your base rom is CyanogenMod7.zip...
So...when u will extract that zip...u will see there...
META-INF (Folder)
system (Folder)
boot.img
META-INF :
This folder contains the files which are related to your recovery....in simple words...these files guide your recovery to flash zip, set permissions and some other things...
So...the change that we want here is to add the text that our recovery shows while flashing the rom...look in the extras for the tut...
boot.img :
This file contains Kernel of ur rom....and it also contains splash screen of ur rom....which u can edit...!! Look in extras..
NOW, the main thing..
::Main Tutorial::
Download your base rom and flash it....(without editing anything).
Flash Gapps..
Flash some other material such as Bravia Engine, Audio Enhancements, Scripts, Tweaks, etc
Flash each n every thing that you want in your rom...
Flash any theming material..which u want in ur rom
If you are modifying some system apps such as phone.apk, systemui.apk, framework-res.apk....then modify them one by one and flash them..
When you are done your theming, tweaking, and rest of the things...(now, you are running your rom having your desired theme, scripts, tweaks...)
Now....go to CWM recovery and do a Nandroid backup..
After the backup is completed...locate to the folder in sd-card where the backup file is created..(SD-Card>clockworkmod>backup>.....)
In this "backup" folder...you will see a folder named as the date when you have taken the backup..
In that folder...you will see a file - system.ext4.tar.
Copy that system.ext4.tar file in your PC...
Extract the file...you will see a folder - system
Now, this "system" folder is your Rom's system folder.. having all scripts, tweaks and theming...
Just delete the folder "lost+found" in that system folder and take this folder to the folder where your META-INF and boot.img are...
IMPORTANT:You have to delete "xbin" folder from the extracted system folder and then u have to copy and paste the original xbin folder to that folder..
::Extras::
Editing build.prop :
Locate to the system folder....open build.prop and edit it as you want by adding lines to it...refer this link...
Adding and Removing Apps :
Under system>>app folder copy the apps that you want to add to your rom...also remove the apps that you want...but click here to know the list of apps that can be removed...
Adding UI print to the meta-inf :
Locate to the file updater-script (META-INF>com>google>android>updater-script).
Open the file updater-script with Notepad++...
Scroll down to the last line of the matter...
Copy and paste the following code exactly below the last line
ui_print("Have A Nice Day");
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You should type your own desired text at the place of Have A Nice Day..(with "....")
Done!!
After u have done....leave the META-INF folder as it is....for now..
Editing Splash Screen :
Extract the boot.img by using dsixda's kitchen....it is very easy...
After that....refer to this LINK for editing boot splash screen......and then repack the boot.img again using dsixda's kitchen
Editing boot animation of rom :
Download your desired bootanimation.zip.
Rename it "bootanimation.zip".
Now, locate to the folder system>media
You will see a file bootanimation.zip there..
Replace that file with your desired boot animation..(renamed)..
Done!!
Adding ringtones :
Take your ringtone file...it should be in .ogg format..If not then convert it to .ogg..
Locate to the folder system>media>audio>ringtones>
Copy and paste your .ogg files here in ringtones folder..
You can also change notifications, alarm and UI tones like this..
Changing the Fonts :
Take your desired font.ttf file and rename it as DroidSans.ttf..
Locate to the folder system>fonts>
Now, replace the file DroidSans.ttf with your desired DoridSans.ttf...
To change the lock screen clock font...replace the Clocktopia.ttf with your desired one..(rename first)..
Changing the ROM's name :
Note: It will be shown in settings>about phone>
Open build.prop with Notepad++
Find the line-
ro.cm.version="Base rom's name"
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Type your rom's name instead of "Base rom's name"..
Save..
Done!!
Theming Your Rom :
Refer to the following links for theming guides-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422116
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342895
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821638
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469987
Now you have your MODIFIED : -
META-INF (folder)
system (folder)
boot.img
::Creating your ROM.zip::
Extract the provided UpdateZipPackager.zip
You will see->>placehere(folder)
>>others(folder)
>>script.bat
Now, copy your modified META-INF, system and boot.img in the folder "placehere" in UpdateZipPackager..
Run the script.bat in UpdateZipPackager..
It will ask something...type "n" and press enter..
Now, you will see a list in the script window...
Choose option 2 and press enter..
It will create an update.zip...
This is your roms zip..
Flash your rom and upload it to XDA..!!! Enjoy..!!
Plz...press thanks if I helped you with this guide...

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nice guide dude!
gonna try this wen i m free from my school homeworks!
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ronakmachhi said:
nice guide dude!
gonna try this wen i m free from my school homeworks!
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Ok..bro..but...
I have forgot that word "homework" from...last year...lol...

oj_buddy said:
Ok..bro..but...
I have forgot that word "homework" from...last year...lol...
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bt unfortunately i ll have to concentrate on that as i m in 12th grade-science stream!
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Great tutorial OJ.....
This should help many who want to create their own roms, but I also fear xda will now get flooded with themed or modified roms.

thats an awesome tutorial buddy
Thanks a lot
-Rik(Rittik)

Greats,, its fast to make a custom rom

all app data will be in the rom that we have creat?????causs i don't want my sms and other thing to be in the rom that i will make.....pleazzz anwers....

lackhoo said:
all app data will be in the rom that we have creat?????causs i don't want my sms and other thing to be in the rom that i will make.....pleazzz anwers....
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NO, it won't be there.... ALl your apps and data will not be in this rom as we've not included the data folder data.ext4.tar (which is the one to store all your data).
SO, don't worry much about it.

all app data will be in the rom that we have creat?????causs i don't want my sms and other thing to be in the rom that i will make.....pleazzz anwers....
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Use titanium Backup to backup your apps and Some SMS backup app from market...many of them are available..Then after installing neW ROM just restore
em..thats how i do it
easy and simple
A problem i am facing is..i have created around 2-3 update.zip like the way mentioned above...following every procedure...but while Installing througg CWM it says...Installation aborted
-Rik(Rittik)

yagya said:
Great tutorial OJ.....
This should help many who want to create their own roms, but I also fear xda will now get flooded with themed or modified roms.
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Thanks man...
But...r u serious yagya..?? Only source builds..???... how do you know it..??
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Rittik said:
thats an awesome tutorial buddy
Thanks a lot
-Rik(Rittik)
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Thanks...
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Rittik said:
Use titanium Backup to backup your apps and Some SMS backup app from market...many of them are available..Then after installing neW ROM just restore
em..thats how i do it
easy and simple
A problem i am facing is..i have created around 2-3 update.zip like the way mentioned above...following every procedure...but while Installing througg CWM it says...Installation aborted
-Rik(Rittik)
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Check your framework-res.apk for errors...as well as...check your meta-inf...try with an unedited meta-inf...and also..dont forget to replace that xbin folder with the original one...from base rom...also delete lost + found folder taken from system.ext4.tar ...try everything freshly..dont make anything wrong in update zip packager..in options selection...u will surely get success..
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After I did the nandroid backup and went my backup folder, I only saw a "system.img" file inside the other folder - no "system.ext4.tar" ...what should I do in this case?

Oj-buddy, I am trying to follow your guide to make a custom ROM, but I find myself in a spot. You said that after I do the nanadroid backup, I'm supposed to go to: sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/(dated folder which contains my rom) where I will see "system.ext4.tar", but that's not what I see ;these are the files I see: android_ secure.img, boot.img, cache.img, data.img, nandroid.md5, recovery.img, sd-ext.img, system.img.....what should I do at this point?

jayrome876 said:
After I did the nandroid backup and went my backup folder, I only saw a "system.img" file inside the other folder - no "system.ext4.tar" ...what should I do in this case?
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You should use latest CWM recovery for it.....
or you can also extract system.img with magicISO tool...
both system.img and system.ext4.tar are same files..

Sweet tooth's killer custom's UPDATED 6/30/14

KEYBOARDS
DIALERS
BOOT ANIMATIONS
VIDEO GAME EMULATION
AND MORE!
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KEYBOARDS
KEYBOARDS (NEW)
Note: These keyboards are build off of aosp format and should be compatible with any ROM out there including rooted stock! If you run into any issues feel free to pm me thanks in advanced! THESE ARE APKS!
MANY MANY MORE TO COME!
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
Edit: if you are on a stock rooted ROM that does not have a asop or Google keyboard you should be able to just install the keyboard with out having to do the method below if it is not working g than you will have to do the method below!
First download the HOPSIN-KAT keyboard you want to use! Next you need to download from Google play ROOT BROWSER now open the app go to DATA then APP and delete anything that says com.Google.android.inputmethod or com.android.inputmethod now go to APP/LIB and look for the same files and delete them next go to SYSTEM then APP and delete the same files and then go to SYSTEM then LIB and delete the same files one last time now reboot your phone! And install the HOPSIN-KAT keyboard you want to install and install it! Make sure you set your input method in settings! NOTE: ALSO DOWNLOAD TITANIUM BACKUP AND DELETE ANY EXISTING KEYBOARD THAT IS ON THERE AS WELL!
NOTE: once you have installed one keyboard you will never have to do the above ^^^^ installation process again just download and install!
ALL KEYBOARDS AND SCREEN SHOTS CAN BE FOUND AT THIS DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW THANKS GUYS!
http://www.mediafire.com/?o6ol2du2styqp

Boot animations
CUSTOM BOOT ANIMATION
I will take requests and make personnel boot animations for you just let me know what device you have and what you want pics are always helpful!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step #1
You'll need a proper root browser. JRummy's Root Browser is a good pick, but you can use an alternative, too
Step #2
Once installed, go to the root folder and navigate through system > media. Once there, locate your current bootanimation.zip file.
Step #3
Long-press your current bootanimation.zip file, and click copy, as we'll want to have a backup just in case. Install it wherever convenient for you, we chose the root folder
Step #4
assuming that you already have a bootanimation.zip file that you want to replace your current animation with. Load it onto your phone (we had it in /sdcard/DCIM/), locate it, and again long-press it. Click move...
*Step #5
Once your new bootanimation.zip has been selected for moving, navigate back to system > media and paste it there. You'll have to overwrite your current animation zip, but that's fine since you have a backup in case something goes wrong. Go for it....
6.
For many of you, the previous step will be the last step. But, if for any reason you're still stuck with you old animation, you can try aligning the permissions of your newly-copied bootanimation.zip file with the permissions in the system/media folder. In our case, those were rwxr-xr-x. Just long-press your new bootanimation.zip file and click Permissions and change them until they fit. The logic behind these abbreviations goes like this: Owner - Group - Other. Read for 'r', Write for 'w', and Execute for 'x'. Save the changes and restart...
DOWNLOADS
(All downloads can be found at the link below thanks guys)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ns1ck08d8yjcf

Video game emulation
VIDEO GAME EMULATION
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
EMULATOR-download and install like a normal apk.
GAMES- download and make a folder named whatever you want and can remember move the games into that folder
BIOS- download and place bios in the emulator bios folder with in the apk
(ALL EMULATORS BIOS AND SOME GAMES CAN BE FOUND HERE AT THE DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW THANKS GUYS)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ibe6p7a364wzr
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custom dialers
CUSTOM DIALERS
I WILL NOT BE WORKING ON THESE TILL ANDROID L IS RELEASED
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