Hi everyone,
I was able, by following vyap's instructions, to create an XDA Developers custom splash screen for the Raphael.
Follow this link to vyap's thread if you want the instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431161
The files included below are a preview of the image, a 24bit bmp file if you would like to edit it to your liking, and also a .zip of the custom RUU and the signed .nbh file for instant upload to your own Raphael.
If you have any ideas, requests, or comments please let me know and I will be glad to help or try and create more images for our Raphaels.
-THANX, Travis Evans
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The primary purpose of this thread is so that you can post your WM06 (and WM05) themes and splash screens; we will link this in the wiki. Over the next several days, I will be posting some simple instructions on replacing your splash screen and boot graphics, however that information can already be found in the wiki. Feel free to attach any today themes, splash screens, instructions etc.
When you post, please attach a picture so we know what we are downloading and zip file of the graphics so they are not resized by the server.
To get started I have attached a template for making a windows splash, as well as my template I personally use on my device. The "silence of the lambs" style picture hopefully scares the person into returning my device if lost or stolen. I included the templates in the zip file; you can edit your name and contact info; portrait version only. More to follow.
-mix
How do I change my windows splash screen?
Create or download the splash screen of your choice, it can be up to 320x320 and 96 dpi. Save the file as welcomehead.96.png and save it to the /windows directory of your device. You may need Resco Explorer or a similar tool to overwrite the current file.
The image should appear when you reboot.
I will attach some splash images below over the next several days.
How do I change the boot splash? From this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1140696&postcount=6
A method for 1.01 MFG can be found on the wiki; if you do not want to SuperCID your device permanently though, you need to use SSPL-HERM.exe.
Requirements
nb_image_converter.exe, e.g. from Hermes SplashScreen_Pack.zip
nbhgen.exe, e.g. from this forum topic
any official ROM image
Full steps
Create a BMP file in paint, size must be 240x320.
Save it as BMP 24bit.
Load it on nb_image_converter.exe and save it as splash.nb
open a cmd.exe command prompt on the folder where you saved your splash
run this command
copy /b splash.nb+padding.nb finalsplash.nb
Check that filesize of "finalsplash.nb" is exactly 262144 bytes.
create a samples.txt with the following contents
HERM200
HTC__001
1.23.707.6
USA
600,finalsplash.nb
601,finalsplash.nb
You may need to adjust HERM200 to HERM100 or HERM300 based on your model).
And you can have a different subsplash if you repeat steps 1 to 5 with a different file.
run the following command on a shell in the same folder:
nbhgen.exe sample.txt
extract the ROM image, e.g. with WinRAR
rename the .nbh file inside that folder to .bak
move your newly generated RUU_signed.nbh into the same folder
put SSPL-HERM.exe onto your device
run SSPL-HERM.exe on the device
check that the Tricolor screen will appear and show SPL-1.09.ds
run ROMUpgradeUt.exe
List compiled from three different existing tutorials - credits go to those! - and tested successful yesterday From CCRDude
I have only included files that I have created in this first post. If you would like your files added, please let me know. Both the PNG and JPG are included in the zip.
-mix
How do I add today themes to my device?
You can simply drag and drop the .tsk files into the my documents folder on your device using activesync.
kyphur has a page loaded with great themes
Feel free to post your favorite today theme's.
-mix
This post left open for uploads.
Something from me
Hope some one likes it
Radical_MT said:
Hope some one likes it
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The skull picture is exactly the same as one made by a moderator on a well known pocket pc warez site for use as a theme!
I wonder why some people are so obsessed with skulls.
Here is a welcomehead.96.png file (to replace the windows 96 startup screen) for all you Mac users who have to use windows for your mobile environment, (for now, at least).
backfindpost
sorry, just an ordinary bvp
m-unit said:
sorry, just an ordinary bvp
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To quote Chris Farley: I'm sorry, I don't speak Japanese.
boz said:
The skull picture is exactly the same as one made by a moderator on a well known pocket pc warez site for use as a theme!
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I took this skull pic from somewhere msn themes. Sorry if i'm stealing someone else pics. Lol. What about this one?
Hi there!
Liked a lot this Skull!
Can you provide in a CAB format?
thanks
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Doubt...
Could someone help me?
I dind't understand what I have do to in this part:
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run the following command on a shell in the same folder:
nbhgen.exe sample.txt
extract the ROM image, e.g. with WinRAR
rename the .nbh file inside that folder to .bak
move your newly generated RUU_signed.nbh into the same folder
put SSPL-HERM.exe onto your device
run SSPL-HERM.exe on the device
check that the Tricolor screen will appear and show SPL-1.09.ds
run ROMUpgradeUt.exe9
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I'd like to create a new splash screen with HTC official logo:
I created a finalsplash.nb and the .txt, but now I don't know what I have to do... :\
Hi,
Look here http://www.molski.biz
Click on How to and search for the Molski development Kitchen ROM. You find answers to this and more doubts you may have!
Good luck!
hiroshi.rio said:
Could someone help me?
I dind't understand what I have do to in this part:
I'd like to create a new splash screen with HTC official logo:
I created a finalsplash.nb and the .txt, but now I don't know what I have to do... :\
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Thanx a lot, but...
epimazzo,
Thanx a lot, but it didn't work...
I already read this tutorial here on forum, but the problem is: I wanna change only the first splash screen, not the 1st n 2nd.
Can I use this program to create only the first splash screen with HTC's logo? Cos the 2nd splash screen I'm using this:
I just made this for my 8525 startup animation.
Now all I need is a scary laugh to replace the standard wav..
hiroshi.rio said:
Could someone help me?
I dind't understand what I have do to in this part:
I'd like to create a new splash screen with HTC official logo:
I created a finalsplash.nb and the .txt, but now I don't know what I have to do... :\
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This is what you have to do...
* YOU NEED BOOTLOADER 1.01MFG ON YOUR DEVICE FOR THIS TO WORK *
For full instructions see:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_BootloaderMFG
Hermes Splash Screen Howto
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Create a BMP file in paint, size must be 240x320.
Save it as BMP 24bit.
Load it on nb_image_converter.exe and save it as splash.nb
open a cmd.exe command prompt, go to folder where you saved your splash
run this command:
copy /b splash.nb+padding.nb finalsplash.nb
Filesize of "finalsplash.nb" should be exactly 262144 bytes.
Now put your phone in bootloader mode (side ok + power button + softreset)
Connect to bootloader using mtty.exe and load splash screen using these commands:
For first splash screen (MainSplash):
USB> task 32
USB> lnb finalsplash.nb 500e0000
USB> task 8
For Second splash screen (SubSplash):
USB> task 32
USB> lnb finalsplash.nb 50140000
USB> task 8
You dont need BOOTLOADER 1.01MFG,
Read MrVanx's guide http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=27
and follow it word for word.
If you dont want to replace the second splash then either dont include the SubSplash or use the existing one you have.
I followed his guide yesterday and it worked perfectly for me and ive got SPL:2.10.oli
I downloaded a screen splash on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=292014
I changed the second splash screen to WM crossbow only with a simple .cab. Can I create a .cab to install on device? It seems more easy... :?
was wondering if someone could tell me where to find the nk.nbf from dcd's 2.2.x roms...want to cook up some custom boot screens, but have NO idea where to find it (or get it from). thanks
You need to extract the nbh from the installer (you can use procmon from sysinternals.exe to find out where the installer extracts it).
After that you need to decompile the NBH using various tools, in which will present you with a 00_OS.nb.
After doing that, you need to extract the splash images from other roms, or create your own, then recompile the NBH.
EDIT: wow first post since 2006, you can tell ive been a leech, glad to give back to the community lol...
I was going to post the contents of the readme file that i'm trying to understand...in order for you to see what i'm being told to do, but I really can't decipher it all that well, so i'm going to attach it. This is what I'm being told to do...
Have you looked in to this: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=16939
Yeah I read through that...
Thing is...with dcd's latest roms, the only file you get when you extract his nbh is 00_OS.nb
I have my splash.nb already made from the image i chose, but I'm not sure what to do with 00_OS.nb and splash.nb
Make an NBH from them.
You can use Dutty's NBH Tool patched for the Titan.
Since I can't find the original thread where I got it (took me forever to find in the first place) I uploaded it to fileshex.
Download here
I don't have to name my splash.nb something specific when creating the new nbh? It will just know that it's the splash?
Edit: nevermind, after opening duttys tool it's clear on how it works...thanks
Ahhh..one more question...
Is it possible to just take my splash.nb and make an nbh out of that. Then put it into the RUU and flash just the splash? Or must it be merged with the entire rom and flashed?
I have no idea.. I never did it. I want the original Verizon splash screen back instead of the static Verizon logo.
Try it and let us know if it works.
Can someone upload VZW_Startup.gif from \Windows somewhere I can download it?
I'd appreciate it very much
Confirmed.
Just took splash.nb and created an nbh just including the splash fields. I then inserted it into the RUU, flashed, and worked like a charm, no need to include any other part of the OS or anything.
Looks badass...for any help let me know...now that I know what I'm doing
P.S. It WILL hard reset the phone though upon flashing...
I put all the necessary files in a zip and I'm working on an easy step by step readme...so if anyone wants to change their bootscreen send me a pm.
The thread I got the idea from can be found here: Credit goes to Gla'DOS for the scribble boot animation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=48024033
I'm not sure if 2.1 builds support bootanimation.zip files so I extracted the png's, renamed them, edited the .cfg file and it works flawlessly on my phone.
In the provided zip is the shutdown.png files, the .cfg file and a readme file. The readme file explains how I did it so everyone can do it.
This is a shutdown animation only.
Here is the zip that contains everything, enjoy!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13754978/scribble.rar
Bronk93 said:
The thread I got the idea from can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=48024033
I'm not sure if 2.1 builds support bootanimation.zip files so I extracted the png's, renamed them, edited the .cfg file and it works flawlessly on my phone.
In the provided zip is the shutdown.png files, the .cfg file and a readme file. The readme file explains how I did it so everyone can do it.
This is a shutdown animation only.
Here is the zip that contains everything, enjoy!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13754978/scribble.rar
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So basically you converted the stuff from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8813403&postcount=2
To make a shutdown image?
That's correct. I was going to mention your name in the OP but I wasn't sure if you were the original creator of the scribble animation, my apologies if you were.
Bronk93 said:
That's correct. I was going to mention your name in the OP but I wasn't sure if you were the original creator of the scribble animation, my apologies if you were.
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Naw, "Gla'DOS" is the creator.
I was just tryin to figure out what this was
Bronk93 said:
The thread I got the idea from can be found here: Credit goes to Gla'DOS for the scribble boot animation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=48024033
I'm not sure if 2.1 builds support bootanimation.zip files so I extracted the png's, renamed them, edited the .cfg file and it works flawlessly on my phone.
In the provided zip is the shutdown.png files, the .cfg file and a readme file. The readme file explains how I did it so everyone can do it.
This is a shutdown animation only.
Here is the zip that contains everything, enjoy!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13754978/scribble.rar
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great,i was wondering how to extract boot animations. i rly like the the one with the android logo and a green flash type of thing moving in the back ground.
Yeah its very easy to do. I was searching other forums last night and have a whole bunch of bootanimation.zip files I'm going to convert. I'll post them when I'm done.
No boot video at all...
Is it possible to get rid of the animation altogether and display the Android equivalent of a POST screen, so we can see things getting loaded/activated as it boots?
Only problem with that is the BOOT animation's are not png files rather than qmg files and those are proprietary samsung files I believe. I've read a couple different threads on different boards and it looks like editing qmg files proves to be very difficult.
If you look in the Vibrant Bible sticky on the Development section of Samsung Vibrant, toward the bottom of the OP is the link for the custom boot animation. It's a Think Tank... no one has fully figured it out but it's well on its way to being cracked I'm sure.
Shutdown files are simply PNG files renamed to 'shutdown_##' placed in a folder named shutdown with a cfg file telling it how many frames to run.
Boot animation files they've figured you can create an uncompressed .zip file, place it in the system/media folder and a desc.txt file telling it resolution and how to run.
Shutdown animation link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732311
Boot animation link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779718
Hello, I'm a graphic designer with some interest in learning how to create custom themes for my HD2. Where should I start? Are there any useful tools any of you current skinners use that help speed up the process, ie. templates or psd files with guides in place?
I've seen janneman22's post about creating WinMo themes, but am now curious if there are any differences with the HD2 roms? What I'm really looking for is a screen cap of a device home screen where the editable image locations are outlined and image sizes are listed for to each item. Are there any other good starting points besides janneman22's tutorial?
Thank you in advance for the help!
Hi
Maybe this give you a little help!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689230
EDIT:I forgott something! Download mod9 editor http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464984! Create a folder on your desktop put your manila files you want to work with in this folder. Open mode9 editor root to the folder. Here it is possible to convert the _maila files to PNG files and back.
When you have convert them to PNG you can edit the Grafiks in Photoshop or something like this. Then convert them back to manila files, create a cab or copy them to the Windows folder on your HD2. Restart and now you should see your work!
Hi there
Danke!!! This will help A LOT!
No problem, your welcome!
this tutorial might also come in handy....
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700826
hope that helps
I posted this in the HD2 Android NAND forum...but think it might be better asked here.
cmylxgo said:
I have tried for a couple weeks off and on to convert or create an logo.rle to build into my initrd.gz without any luck. I've searched and tried to follow and use the tools and steps in these threads without any luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=443431
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868109
I will donate to anyone that can either put up a step by step, which includes links to all required binaries or exes, for either Ubuntu or Windows.
or...
I will donate to anyone that can convert my image to a .rle.
Thanks
-CMYLXGO
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did you solve this man?
Yes I need help also.
Hi i am currently taking request for initlogo.rle files
heres how.
1. pm me with your png logo and your screen size (eg. 800x480)
2. i will create your initlogo.rle file and send it back to you
3. if you like what you see please consider making a donation.
and if you cant or dont know how to decompile your boot.img etc i will do the whole process.
heres how.
1. upload your rom or your boot.img
2. pm me with a link to your rom or boot.img and attach the image you want
to replace your logo with and your screen size (eg. 800x480)
3. i will do everything and reupload your rom or boot.img and send you a link for you to download it.
IF YOU LIKE MY WORK PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO KEEP ME MOTIVATED