When installing a custom boot animation can i just use Root Explorer to move the .zip to /System/Media folder ... And will that work? do i need to remove anything?
Root Explorer FTW! That's what I always use to move my animations. I found it a good practice to delete or move the previous bootanimation.zip because I had a suspicion that overwriting it with the new one didn't always work properly. I didn't do a lot of research on this however, but, I figure, better safe than sorry. Why not eliminate potential problems before they arise? Just make sure the original bootanimation.zip isn't in the /data/local file as that is another place the animation can be stored and work from. I actually think it looks in that folder first before browsing the /system/media folder. Hope this helps.
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is it possible to pull a boot animation from another Rom? if so how do i do it?
Yes you can do it. I won't get too in depth cause there are several threads explaining how, but copy whatever bootanimation you want to SD card first. Then depending on what ROM you have the bootanimation could either be in /data/local, /system/media, or in stock ROM i believe /system/customize/resource. Rename the stock bootanimation to bootanimation.zip.bak in case you want to revert then copy your new bootanimation to same folder and make sure the filename is bootanimation.zip and the permissions match what the previous one was which is (rw-r--r--). Reboot and your done. Same thing can be done with the downanimation also.
Thanks found an animation from another ROM I liked and wanted to put it on ROM I like using
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dirtyfingers said:
Yes you can do it. I won't get too in depth cause there are several threads explaining how, but copy whatever bootanimation you want to SD card first. Then depending on what ROM you have the bootanimation could either be in /data/local, /system/media, or in stock ROM i believe /system/customize/resource. Rename the stock bootanimation to bootanimation.zip.bak in case you want to revert then copy your new bootanimation to same folder and make sure the filename is bootanimation.zip and the permissions match what the previous one was which is (rw-r--r--). Reboot and your done. Same thing can be done with the downanimation also.
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Thank you! worked perfectly. other than verizons bootanimation is named VZW_bootanimation.zip. worked great!
I need help with restoring the stock Galaxy S2 boot animation.
This was what happened. I installed jrummy's Root Tools.
In my eagerness, I replaced the original boot animation without backing up!
Now when I want to undo the changes that has been done, many an online search suggested going to system/media and removing bootanimation.zip so that bootsamsung and bootsamsungloop can work their magic...
And here is where the problem is, bootanimation.zip is nowhere to be found!
I wonder if Root Tools had totally overwritten bootsamsung and bootsamsungloop.
All I want is to get back the original bootanimation sequence.
Can anyone help with this? TIA!!!
Here is the original bootanimation
Just unzip the attached zip file and copy and paste the attached bootsamsung.qmp and bootsamsungloop.qmg to system/media and you are done..
BTW is your poweron sound intact??
Thanks bro! The poweron sound is still present.
I have resolved the problem. Apparently, I have been going at it wrongly.
I had been using Astro as file manager but it didn't allow me to access data/local where bootanimations.zip was.
After I switched to RootExplorer and removed the offending file, voila!
chetan_mohanty said:
Here is the original bootanimation
Just unzip the attached zip file and copy and paste the attached bootsamsung.qmp and bootsamsungloop.qmg to system/media and you are done..
BTW is your poweron sound intact??
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do you have original off animation? im using branded 3 ROM, the shutdown animation look so ugly
or if u dont mind, u can upload your system/media folder thx :good:
Thanks for that, i was looking for that also
I have installed Kangs CM9 ICS and absolutly love it. Thank you Devo Team for all the work that you all do and definite thumbs up on all.
I would like to change my boot animation and i have followed the directions of some posts and it has not worked.
Applying zip from sdcard in CWM recovery. Renaming the animation to bootanimation.zip and moving to the system folder under media and it wont move or work.
I am using the CWM touch that i have found in the forums and using CM9 like i said.
What can i do to change the animation?
If you have a bootanimationn.zip file just use root explorer and copy it into the /system/media folder just overwrite the existing or rename it prior to copying over the new one. Just make sure you mimic the permissions of the original.
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how do i mimic the permissions
Copy bootanimation.zip with Root Explorer, navigate to system/media, enable read/write with Root Explorer when in system/media, paste the bootanimation.zip into system/media, long press on bootanimation.zip, select permissions from menu, set permissions to RW/R/R, then reboot.
Took me hours of reading to figure out something extremely simple. But, hopefully this will save some of the smart people here from having to expend energy belittliing retarded noobs like me.
When I flashed to SHOstock's ICS 2.2.6 I missed the droid animation he had with his GB 1.9.4. So I went searching on how to change it back.
It's pretty simple. All you have to do is.....
1. Get a file explorer with root access. I use ES File Explorer
2. Download any of the custom ROMs in GSII Development
3. Unzip the ROM, open System>media folder. Find the bootanimation zip file and copy that to a folder of your choice on your phone.
4. On your phone, open your file explorer and allow it root folder read/write access
5. Navigate to System>media folder and backup the original bootanimation zip, in case you ever want to replace it.
6. Navigate back to where you put the custom bootanimation zip and copy and replace that zip into the media folder on your phone.
You're done.
If there was audio to the bootanimation it's the same copy and paste process. The .wav file should be located in System>etc. It's named "PowerOn". Once you move that over you may have to change the file permissions to RW--R--R.
To change permissions in ES File Explorer you long press the icon. It'll pull up an "Operations" drop down. Scroll to "Properties". Click "Change". Then make sure User: read/write is checked. Group: read. Other: read Then click ok.
If the sound doesn't work you may have to rename the PowerOn.wav to "PowerOn.ogg"
I'll try and answer any questions you may have but keep in mind i've only had this phone for less than two weeks. I've been lurking and studying on XDA for even less. But i'll do my best.
Remember, before asking questions, searching/reading the forums is your best option. I'm still a total novice but because of this wonderful place i've managed to root my phone, installed several different kernels and themes and flashed two different ROMS
You can also put the bootanimation.zip file in data/local. This way you will preserve your stock bootanimation file.
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Hey I'm not sure if this is recommended but I didn't see any instructions specifically for disabling the bootsound. I did find the location of it in this post so I just removed it and my phone stopped making noises when it boot up. I'll report back if any weird issues start happening.
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Hey I'm not sure if this is recommended but I didn't see any instructions specifically for disabling the bootsound. I did find the location of it in this post so I just removed it and my phone stopped making noises when it boot up. I'll report back if any weird issues start happening.
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Should be ok. Because if the animation didn't have sound to begin with the .wav file wouldn't be there.
Props to chetan_mohanty for the bootanimations.
Most of the links to the ba's are down but the MassEffect one is still active.
MassEffect - http://depositfiles.com/files/f461b8tt3
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W2jWIHSODw
You can thank him here or see his other animations.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20673303&postcount=1
Okay. First thanks to neutopian for the link. First thing you want to do is go and download the boot animation that you prefer from:
http://tinyurl.com/co9ulfv Not sure if you can post the full links here but at least this one is clickable?
(One of the bootanimations I clicked on was bogus so use your brain. The next three brought me right to the file download without visiting a website first.) Then go into ES file explorer On your phone and go into settings and make it writable by placing a check next to Root Explorer and Mount File System. Next I found the downloaded file and clicked into it and clicked Data then Local and found the actual boot animation zip and copied it to the root of the SD card so it would be easy to find. After that I renamed that file to SPC_bootanimation.zip. Now you go into system/customize/resource and delete the file labeled as SPC_bootanimation.(I saved a copy first and this must be done before you copy the file you're pasting in there. Don't know why but once I copied I couldn't delete the stock _bootanimation.zip file). Then I went back to the sd card and copied the renamed SPC_bootanimation file and pasted it in the resource directory where i deleted the original. Bingo, reboot and you will see your new animation. I did all of these steps in ES File Explorer.
Your folder may be in system/media depending on which rom you're using. I am on stock/ ultra smooth lscape Rosie by flex360.
P.S. the way I was messing up first was I was trying to rename the file I downloaded to spc_bootanimation not the bootanimation.zip file located inside of that original download in the Data/Local directory.
Also, I'm not an English major by any means, so if something is spelled incorrectly or the proper grammar wasn't used, sorry. I'm not looking for a lesson just looking to help out. heck if it's bad enough, just click on the donation tab next to my name and maybe I can afford some classes.
I'm using the bluplazmall boot animation. Looks really good.
http://gunnermike53.com/Themers/jaekar99/Galaxy-Nexus-403/BluPlazmaII-403-Nex.zip
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MRBULLRED said:
Okay. First thanks to neutopian for the link. First thing you want to do is go and download the boot animation that you prefer from:
"link removed" Not sure if you can post the full links here but at least this one is clickable?
(One of the bootanimations I clicked on was bogus so use your brain. The next three brought me right to the file download without visiting a website first.) Then go into ES file explorer On your phone and go into settings and make it writable by placing a check next to Root Explorer and Mount File System. Next I found the downloaded file and clicked into it and clicked Data then Local and found the actual boot animation zip and copied it to the root of the SD card so it would be easy to find. After that I renamed that file to SPC_bootanimation.zip. Now you go into system/customize/resource and delete the file labeled as SPC_bootanimation.(I saved a copy first and this must be done before you copy the file you're pasting in there. Don't know why but once I copied I couldn't delete the stock _bootanimation.zip file). Then I went back to the sd card and copied the renamed SPC_bootanimation file and pasted it in the resource directory where i deleted the original. Bingo, reboot and you will see your new animation. I did all of these steps in ES File Explorer.
Your folder may be in system/media depending on which rom you're using. I am on stock/ ultra smooth lscape Rosie by flex360.
P.S. the way I was messing up first was I was trying to rename the file I downloaded to spc_bootanimation not the bootanimation.zip file located inside of that original download in the Data/Local directory.
Also, I'm not an English major by any means, so if something is spelled incorrectly or the proper grammar wasn't used, sorry. I'm not looking for a lesson just looking to help out. heck if it's bad enough, just click on the donation tab next to my name and maybe I can afford some classes.
I'm using the bluplazmall boot animation. Looks really good.
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I done this step by step and when I rebooted, I got a blank screen and other attempts has gotten me the old boot screen back. How can I fix this? Not sure what info you need but I am on HTC Evo 4G lte with all stock software. I am rooted and unlocked bootloader.
Sorry didn't notice this was a guide. I thought he qouted someojes from another thread and posted here. Sorry man.
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the easiest way to find out where the bootanimation goes is by looking at the default.xml in system/customize/CID
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some devs not all change the location and names of their bootanimtions(no motter what rom i run i change mine to bootanimation in the defaut xml and name my animations that)
dased14 said:
the easiest way to find out where the bootanimation goes is by looking at the default.xml in system/customize/CID
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some devs not all change the location and names of their bootanimtions(no motter what rom i run i change mine to bootanimation in the defaut xml and name my animations that)
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I just took a look at my default.xml (running Sinister V11) and it says SPC_bootanimation.zip should be in /customize/resource. Yet, it's not there.
cabbieBot said:
I just took a look at my default.xml (running Sinister V11) and it says SPC_bootanimation.zip should be in /customize/resource. Yet, it's not there.
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Try renaming whatever bootani to that anyway and put it there. Might still work.... Can't hurt, right?