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Has anyone figured out how to change the boot animation?
It seems it's stored in /system/media/bootanimation.zip
I tried replacing the .PNG images inside the archive and that didn't work, although I might have messed up something. I'm just glad to be rid of that dreadful SE color splash until someone else finds a solution.
finished playing with this a little while ago... when you replace the files you must use no compression, ie store. i've attached one with the android robot waving (cropped from nexus) simple, but at least the splash is gone
toreador514 said:
finished playing with this a little while ago... when you replace the files you must use no compression, ie store. i've attached one with the android robot waving (cropped from nexus) simple, but at least the splash is gone
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Thanks for this! Looks so sweet!!
strange... I replaced one frame to see if it changed and saw nothing ( i put a big red X across one image ). I did use no compression ( kept the zip open in winrar and saved )
will try again!
morning_wood said:
strange... I replaced one frame to see if it changed and saw nothing ( i put a big red X across one image ). I did use no compression ( kept the zip open in winrar and saved )
will try again!
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i finally found it for sure...from the zip above extract them all put your images in an then add in a zip file all of them again but you have to rename it as bootanimation.zip and you have to choose at winrar compression method store...its final and you can put anything you want...
Thank you for helping me sort this out.
Here's GLa’DOS "Android Scribble" animation for the x10 mini.
Apparently anim2 lasts a couple of seconds, and anim3 last the longest.
I lost my first x10 mini, so I added a name and telephone number for my animation after posting (and a lock screen for the phone).
if anyone want me to make any anime feel free...
here is my first one and of course greek...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f172/enormous101/Untitled.gif
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f172/enormous101/Untitled1.gif
http://www.mediafire.com/?abm54nd13pocn1d
Noice one peeps.
Simplified it a bit down to one folder now though.
Got mine working now (needs 24bit png)
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Hi Guys.
I've been trying to change the bootanimation, but as
I'm a little slow to understand, I have no doubt
to decompress it and stuff.
Who can explain me the luxuries of details please?
It would be a great help ...
FreddyStark said:
Hi Guys.
I've been trying to change the bootanimation, but as
I'm a little slow to understand, I have no doubt
to decompress it and stuff.
Who can explain me the luxuries of details please?
It would be a great help ...
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1 root your phone
2 download rootexplorer(<---and install it) & any bootanimation.zip you want
3 open rootexplorer and go to your sdcard hold down your finger and choose copy
4 then go to system/media
5 at the upper of your root explorer its a button that says mount r/w make it says by pushing it mount r/o
6 push the button paste and then when it says ovewrite push yes
7 reboot and you r ready!!!!
if i make it a single file you will not have the option when the first animation is over the second to be anime it will be a still picture if you want that just leave one image in the second folder..because it have 2 phases of animation..!!!!(if you remember first when the colours where mixing and then the still image with sony ericsson logo and letters)
I've been trying to edit the desc.txt file so I can have a little more flexibility but even if I save it without making any changes it stops working.
After a look around the interwebs someone mentioned saving in the UNIX format, so I used Notepad ++ in UNIX and tried editing/saving in that but there's still problems, sometimes it doesn't work at all and sometimes it only shows the first folder.
Also, are there any limitations as to framerate and how many files can go in the part0/part1 folders (revision of enormous101's bootanimation.zip).
Finally, is it ok to add a part2?
do not use compression - use Winrar and select "store"
Mitchio said:
I've been trying to edit the desc.txt file so I can have a little more flexibility but even if I save it without making any changes it stops working.
After a look around the interwebs someone mentioned saving in the UNIX format, so I used Notepad ++ in UNIX and tried editing/saving in that but there's still problems, sometimes it doesn't work at all and sometimes it only shows the first folder.
Also, are there any limitations as to framerate and how many files can go in the part0/part1 folders (revision of enormous101's bootanimation.zip).
Finally, is it ok to add a part2?
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as i mentioned part 2 is when the bootanimation of sony ericsson stays frozen you can add anything you want and its safe to play with part two.. no limitation except your internal storage!!!!what exactly are you trying to do with desc?may i help you?if you find my preview posts at the first page you will find to download the bootanimation.zip with two parts so unzip it and when you add your images zip it with winrar at store compression mode...
morning_wood said:
do not use compression - use Winrar and select "store"
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Already doing that.
Maybe a stupid idea, but... has anyone tried to use transparent images?
I want to watch the kernel booting
edit: Forget this.
Nice thread!
I was wondering about the desc.txt file. I am using the Rogers 2.1 firmware and I want to remove the Rogers screen that shows up just before desktop loads. The PNG file for the Rogers screen is located in Anim5 and I was wondering if I just removed the entry for anim5 in the desc file, would that do the trick? I've already moved the original bootanimation.zip file onto my computer so it is backed up but I was just wondering if this would work. I am using a X10 but it seems like the file system is the same which is why I'm asking here. Any help would be appreciated!
hope helped
JDwan said:
Nice thread!
I was wondering about the desc.txt file. I am using the Rogers 2.1 firmware and I want to remove the Rogers screen that shows up just before desktop loads. The PNG file for the Rogers screen is located in Anim5 and I was wondering if I just removed the entry for anim5 in the desc file, would that do the trick? I've already moved the original bootanimation.zip file onto my computer so it is backed up but I was just wondering if this would work. I am using a X10 but it seems like the file system is the same which is why I'm asking here. Any help would be appreciated!
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if you dont know how to change desc.txt then dont...unzip the bootanimation.zip change the images inside anim5 folder and then zip it but at compression mode use ''store'' instead of everything else and just put it in your phone...i cant change your desc.txt and make it into two folders because i dont own x10...
enormous101 said:
if you dont know how to change desc.txt then dont...unzip the bootanimation.zip change the images inside anim5 folder and then zip it but at compression mode use ''store'' instead of everything else and just put it in your phone...i cant change your desc.txt and make it into two folders because i dont own x10...
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Thanks for your response! From what I've been reading, it seems that if I remove the entry for anim5 in the desc.txt, that it won't load that animation. It just seems easier to do this than to replace the image in that folder. Though the problem would then be making changes to a UNIX based txt file using a Windows OS and then the phone not recognizing the desc.txt file based on it being in the wrong format.
Anyway, I suppose I could just copy over the last image in anim4 and replace the one in anim5 with that and that would be the easier solution (as per your suggestion).
Here is the thread I was reading where it describes the desc.txt file and how to modify your boot animation.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-hacks/33932-bootanimation-zip-file-explained.html
I was wanting to know if anyone out there knows of a working Boot Screen Animation Changer for the A70/101IT that can successfully change the boot screen without crashing over and over?? It would also be even greater if anyone knows of one that also allows you to download new boot screens within the same app too!?
Lastly, if it really is possible to change the boot screen animation on the A101IT to something different... what is a good site that has them AND what file format ending (like .gif or whatever) should I look for? Also, are all custom boot screens for other Android devices (like Android cell phones) compatible with the A101IT?
spicy_puerto_rican said:
Lastly, if it really is possible to change the boot screen animation on the A101IT to something different... what is a good site that has them AND what file format ending (like .gif or whatever) should I look for? Also, are all custom boot screens for other Android devices (like Android cell phones) compatible with the A101IT?
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Yes it's possible to change the boot screen animation. See here
And yes most boot screen animations from other devices will work.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=android+boot+screen+animation
Awesome, thanks a ton! You rock! You're very helpful and informative! Much appreciated.
This is cool thanks. Will this work on the 70 as well . Also, Would you happen to know the dimensions for the images. I doubt that the bootanimations from a phone will have the right size images. If someone knows what size they need to be for the 101 and the 70 that would be some good info.
saprano614 said:
This is cool thanks. Will this work on the 70 as well . Also, Would you happen to know the dimensions for the images. I doubt that the bootanimations from a phone will have the right size images. If someone knows what size they need to be for the 101 and the 70 that would be some good info.
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Any size smaller than the display size will work. I believe the images are automatically scaled down to fit the screen but not scaled up. Some tests need to be done to find a good size.
This may help http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/56647-boot-animation-gallery.html
wdl1908 said:
Some tests need to be done to find a good size.
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OK so this works great on the 70. I used 800x480 for the images and they fit perfect.
You 101 users should try 1024x600. this is the resolution of the 101 screen. that is how i came up with the size for my 70 so it should work.
I read somewhere on here the size of pics needed for the A101IT needs to be 1200x1024 for the best quality but i have yet to test those exact dimensions. When I read about it from somewhere in here like 3 other people all confirmed the 1200x1024 dimensions as well.
(It may be the same for the A70IT too but probably not due to the 70 and 101 size difference)?
As a side note, getting bach to the bootscreen animation, how would I go about applying a new bootscreen because I downloaded a new one and thought it would apply itself but didnt, any ideas?
spicy_puerto_rican said:
I read somewhere on here the size of pics needed for the A101IT needs to be 1200x1024 for the best quality but i have yet to test those exact dimensions. When I read about it from somewhere in here like 3 other people all confirmed the 1200x1024 dimensions as well.
(It may be the same for the A70IT too but probably not due to the 70 and 101 size difference)?
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1200x1024 is the size of the wallpapers the max size of the boot animation should be 1024x600 for A101IT
spicy_puerto_rican said:
As a side note, getting bach to the bootscreen animation, how would I go about applying a new bootscreen because I downloaded a new one and thought it would apply itself but didnt, any ideas?
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copy bootanimation.zip to /data/customization/
Ahhh, I see! Very much appreciated (wdl1908) for all your help! You know your $hit, thanks!
While searching around I found this site with a lot of boot screen animations http://cid-11d05b676a3170c4.office.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public/Android/bootanimations
Enjoy.
does anyone know if you can add sound to the animation? and if so how?
Here is the bootanimation i made for my 70.Just rename it to bootanimation.zip and paste in the /data/customization folder. (if that folder does not exist then just make it) I have more if you would like them let me know.
To Saprano614, WDL1908, or anyone else....
How do I apply a new custom boot screen animation??
I've tried numerous times putting new bootscreen animations in .zip folders in the /data/customization folder I had to create and I'm confused with how it's supposed to be applied?! Do I put it in the /data/customization folder and reboot... because I've done exactly that, time and time again but I still get nothing and it still loads the same boring factory bootscreen? Do I need to do something different or additional?? = ( Also, do I extract the bootscreen out of the zipped folder and put it in the /data/customization folder or just keep it zipped and copy there?
spicy_puerto_rican said:
To Saprano614, WDL1908, or anyone else....
How do I apply a new custom boot screen animation??
I've tried numerous times putting new bootscreen animations in .zip folders in the /data/customization folder I had to create and I'm confused with how it's supposed to be applied?! Do I put it in the /data/customization folder and reboot... because I've done exactly that, time and time again but I still get nothing and it still loads the same boring factory bootscreen? Do I need to do something different or additional?? = ( Also, do I extract the bootscreen out of the zipped folder and put it in the /data/customization folder or just keep it zipped and copy there?
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you leave the zip as it is, but you have to edit a line and put a line in
/init.rc
first (in init.rc) undocument
Code:
# export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
to
Code:
export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
then, after this existing lines
Code:
service media /system/bin/mediaserver
user media
group system audio camera graphics inet net_bt net_bt_admin net_raw
ioprio rt 4
insert ( or in the newer uruk versions, undocument) the lines
Code:
service bootanim /system/bin/bootanimation
user graphics
group system audio graphics
disabled
oneshot
this gives you the animation after message "switching to rootfs" till the homescreen appears
its also possible to remove the urukdroid logo, but therefore initramfs.cpio.gz has to be edited
(/etc/scripts/init_lib.sh in initramfs)
the second part of uruk animation is in
/system/bin/show_logo.sh
it also can be deactivated by editing the file (but do not delete it, because its used for other things too)
I use the app su file manager & terminal. Conect you tab to your pc paste the bootanimation.zip to the root of your sdcard. Then unplug the usb. Then with su file manager or another superuser permited file browser copy thr bootanimation.zip and then browse to the /data/customization folder. Make sure that it is in the correct /data folder. There is one on the sdcard and one on the device. if u use the file browser I do then hit back button till it asks if you want to exit but hit cancel. Then look for the Data file. That is the one you need. Then reboot. Again must be in the /data/customization folder not the /sdcard/data/customization folder.
woti23 said:
you leave the zip as it is, but you have to edit a line and put a line in
/init.rc
first (in init.rc) undocument
Code:
# export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
to
Code:
export ANDROID_BOOTLOGO 1
then, after this existing lines
Code:
service media /system/bin/mediaserver
user media
group system audio camera graphics inet net_bt net_bt_admin net_raw
ioprio rt 4
insert ( or in the newer uruk versions, undocument) the lines
Code:
service bootanim /system/bin/bootanimation
user graphics
group system audio graphics
disabled
oneshot
this gives you the animation after message "switching to rootfs" till the homescreen appears
its also possible to remove the urukdroid logo, but therefore initramfs.cpio.gz has to be edited
(/etc/scripts/init_lib.sh in initramfs)
the second part of uruk animation is in
/system/bin/show_logo.sh
it also can be deactivated by editing the file (but do not delete it, because its used for other things too)
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Ok this is only needed if you are using uruk. If have rooted using churli's method then my above instructions are all yoi need.
saprano614 said:
I use the app su file manager & terminal. Conect you tab to your pc paste the bootanimation.zip to the root of your sdcard. Then unplug the usb. Then with su file manager or another superuser permited file browser copy thr bootanimation.zip and then browse to the /data/customization folder. Make sure that it is in the correct /data folder. There is one on the sdcard and one on the device. if u use the file browser I do then hit back button till it asks if you want to exit but hit cancel. Then look for the Data file. That is the one you need. Then reboot. Again must be in the /data/customization folder not the /sdcard/data/customization folder.
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i followed these instrustions yet i still cant get the animation to work im new to all of this but i have done well with my evo lol it cooperates much better than this 101 does though lol please help.
you have root? make sure to copy the .zip file to the /data/customization folder. also it must be named bootanimation.
I did this as well but still no boot screen I'm wondering if the kernel I'm using doesn't support custom boot animations PR if that has anything to do with it at all
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dalton1091 said:
I did this as well but still no boot screen I'm wondering if the kernel I'm using doesn't support custom boot animations PR if that has anything to do with it at all
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App
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nothing to do with the kernel, you must edit the /init.rc and enable the bootanimation, as written above
Hi guys. I have spent a lot of time to make a boot animation for a rom based on froyobread who some guys are making. But it wont work. I have make exacly like the old one. Same nane on the picture, maps and in the text dock. But it wont work. So i have post the boot animation here and perhaps some nice guy wil help me fix it. Bescause its a relly nice boot animation i think, so please help me. It will make my day
PS : when i put the bootanimation_by.Baronen.zip into media folder in my phone i renamne it to bootanimation_cm6.zip, just like the old one.
Can post download link :/
So i describe instead. I have made it exactly like the old one. And i have butted it where the old one was putted. In system>Media. But it wont work. PLEASE HELP IT WILL MAKE MY DAY
I have that problem too.. I have FroyoBread 23b and i CANT change my bootanimation to BIOS boot animation for xperia x8..
It not working
Denoo said:
I have that problem too.. I have FroyoBread 23b and i CANT change my bootanimation to BIOS boot animation for xperia x8..
It not working
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froyo bread have 2 bootanimations named bootanimation-cm6.zip and bootanimation-cm7.zip! you need rename bootanimation.zip to bootanimation-cm6.zip and bootanimation-cm6.zip and replace it!
I know but it dont work . Please help :/
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
Place it to data/local
is your desc.txt correct?
240 320 30
p 1 0 part0
p 0 0 part1
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Dark red is resolution
Dark Green is name ofthe first folder that plays just one, lime color is name of the folder that loops
"30" is fps.
Dare-Devil Inside said:
Place it to data/local
is your desc.txt correct?
Dark red is resolution
Dark Green is name ofthe first folder that plays just one, lime color is name of the folder that loops
"30" is fps.
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it is correct the desc.txt (for xperia X8 its "320 480" without quotes) also the folders are correctly named and the zip file is in /data/local with the right permissions aswell.
using "adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local"
all that i end up with is a quick boot logo then black screen until the keypad for pin code comes up.
Here is the bootanimation file btw: Bootanimation.zip
UPDATE: saw now it said "part1" and "part2" in desc.txt even tho i didnt type that, so i changed that, pushed file and still same same but lil different =/
Btw ive searched all over XDA and i found a post that said it can be placed inside /system/customize/resource/
is that correct is it it way way waaaay off ?
Yeah we have tried alot off stuff but nothing helps. So please someone help us !!
Problem is your desc.txt
You need to use linux to edit it (or any editor that doesn't use CRLF for separating lines)
Don't make separate lines between the data.
Attachment may help.
I used the Text Editor in Root Explorer, but maybe the problem is, that the bootanimation.zip has to be a store-only-zip,compressed ones won´t work
doixanh said:
Problem is your desc.txt
You need to use linux to edit it (or any editor that doesn't use CRLF for separating lines)
Don't make separate lines between the data.
Attachment may help.
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Thanks for help dx, tho it went to a complete black screen as before.
im using ubuntu 11 on a virtualbox inside wintendo btw.
no idea why this dont work as intended but curse the one who ever gives up, through hard times you learn
Use notepad++ (or Linux )
Use STORE method when creating zip.
@Baronen, I'm responding to your PM here so i can help others too.. the problem with the animation you sent me by PM is that it's compressed.. When you pack it you need to be sure that the compression is set to "0" or "store", depending on what program you are using..
quoting goonsquadx8
all that i end up with is a quick boot logo then black screen until the keypad for pin code comes up.
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This happens when the desc.txt has an error or is malformed.. As DX said, you need to use a specific editor, notepad won't do it.. You can use notepad++ but you have to configure it so it treats text like unix.
PIC: http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7074/notepadj.png
Some other tips:
Always convert your images to 256 colors
Don't use more than 12/15 FPS
Try not to use the native device resolution (320x480), even with low fps the animation will get slow.. take the ones on froyobread for ex, they are slow because the images are at 320x480 (yeah i will fix them when i have a bit of time)
EDIT: goonsquadx8, just saw your desc.txt file, you have blank lines between the arguments
Nikkopt said:
@Baronen, I'm responding to your PM here so i can help others too.. the problem with the animation you sent me by PM is that it's compressed.. When you pack it you need to be sure that the compression is set to "0" or "store", depending on what program you are using..
quoting goonsquadx8
This happens when the desc.txt has an error or is malformed.. As DX said, you need to use a specific editor, notepad won't do it.. You can use notepad++ but you have to configure it so it treats text like unix.
PIC: http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7074/notepadj.png
Some other tips:
Always convert your images to 256 colors
Don't use more than 12/15 FPS
Try not to use the native device resolution (320x480), even with low fps the animation will get slow.. take the ones on froyobread for ex, they are slow because the images are at 320x480 (yeah i will fix them when i have a bit of time)
EDIT: goonsquadx8, just saw your desc.txt file, you have blank lines between the arguments
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First of all im a married man with wife and son, but at this moment in time id frigging kiss ya and hug ya and then make wheel carts for about an hour.
thanks to you and doixanh it is properly working now, i used 0 compression and the desc.txt and its working now.
you two sir's/ma'am's are ma new god's *kneels down and make hail mary's*
goonsquadx8 said:
First of all im a married man with wife and son, but at this moment in time id frigging kiss ya and hug ya and then make wheel carts for about an hour.
thanks to you and doixanh it is properly working now, i used 0 compression and the desc.txt and its working now.
you two sir's/ma'am's are ma new god's *kneels down and make hail mary's*
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LOl, i'll pass but it's the intention that counts xD
NOt work
Hello
this bootanimation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064611
not working on my X8 with Froyobread 23b..
First i tried to put the two same folders named
bootanimation-cm6.zip
bootanimation-cm7.zip into system/media
then i rebooted, nothing happened..
then i get back to system/media and i removed the old
bootanimation-cm6.zip
bootanimation-cm7.zip files..
then i rebooted.. i see there is change! >>>
>>> I see android orange logo .. Then i see ,,android´´ logo..
Then i go to Xrecovery.. custom zip. and i install the x8-bios-boot(updated).zip
and reboot and NOTHING.. still the suck orange logo android.
HELP ME PLS!
Baronen said:
Hi guys. I have spent a lot of time to make a boot animation for a rom based on froyobread who some guys are making. But it wont work. I have make exacly like the old one. Same nane on the picture, maps and in the text dock. But it wont work. So i have post the boot animation here and perhaps some nice guy wil help me fix it. Bescause its a relly nice boot animation i think, so please help me. It will make my day
PS : when i put the bootanimation_by.Baronen.zip into media folder in my phone i renamne it to bootanimation_cm6.zip, just like the old one.
Can post download link :/
So i describe instead. I have made it exactly like the old one. And i have butted it where the old one was putted. In system>Media. But it wont work. PLEASE HELP IT WILL MAKE MY DAY
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I usually put my animation in the media folder in froyo bread and it works...only thing I do is make a copy of the zip file and will name the two zip files bootanimation_cm6.zip and bootanimation_cm7.zip....and will keep these both files in system>media folder....
when making the animation I usually takes the dimensions of the picture around 256x256 pix...also in the text file I write 320 480 as my resolution...this will help to stretch my pic to full screen......
Okey thanks everyone it works fine now !!!!
XDA is the best
Denoo said:
Hello
this bootanimation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064611
not working on my X8 with Froyobread 23b..
First i tried to put the two same folders named
bootanimation-cm6.zip
bootanimation-cm7.zip into system/media
then i rebooted, nothing happened..
then i get back to system/media and i removed the old
bootanimation-cm6.zip
bootanimation-cm7.zip files..
then i rebooted.. i see there is change! >>>
>>> I see android orange logo .. Then i see ,,android´´ logo..
Then i go to Xrecovery.. custom zip. and i install the x8-bios-boot(updated).zip
and reboot and NOTHING.. still the suck orange logo android.
HELP ME PLS!
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I have edited you file and now its working in our x8.....
copy both the attached files to system>media folder...
make sure no other zip files is there in media folder other that these two...(I mean delete old animations).Restart your phone....hope it works for you!!!....take care
Orange logo will come...after that animation starts...
I tried your guide and that happened:
Sony ericcson logo
Orange android robot
,,android´´ logo
NOTHING WORKS
sandy4everyone said:
I have edited you file and now its working in our x8.....
copy both the attached files to system>media folder...
make sure no other zip files is there in media folder other that these two...(I mean delete old animations).Restart your phone....hope it works for you!!!....take care
Orange logo will come...after that animation starts...
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Are you sure that they work? I haven't tried them but i noticed that the desc.txt files have blank lines between the arguments and i'm not sure if android likes those filenames... For ex, you named them xxxx_280x420.png and i think that the number sequence "xxxx" must be at the end of the name, although i can be totally wrong
Anyway, one thing you can do is to reduce the color number to 256 and those 3MB files will drop to half a kilobyte
Hello!
I've made my first boot animation for my phone (atrix 4G)... But I still have a few problems. Maybe someone can help me?
First, when the phone is booting, my animation is displayed but only for a few second (maybe 2 or 3) before a black screen appears until the phone ended to boot (about 15/20 sec.). What I don't understand, is that the animation is normally during about 12 sec... First mistery!
The second one is that no sound is playing during the animation... But I put a .ogg file in system/media folder and entered the command line in the desc.txt file with the right name.
Here is what I have in my desc file:
540 960 25
p 0 0 JM
s JM.ogg
I don't understand where is the problem...
Thanks a lot if someone has an idea.. And sorry for my aproximative english!
misterantrios said:
Hello!
I've made my first boot animation for my phone (atrix 4G)... But I still have a few problems. Maybe someone can help me?
First, when the phone is booting, my animation is displayed but only for a few second (maybe 2 or 3) before a black screen appears until the phone ended to boot (about 15/20 sec.). What I don't understand, is that the animation is normally during about 12 sec... First mistery!
The second one is that no sound is playing during the animation... But I put a .ogg file in system/media folder and entered the command line in the desc.txt file with the right name.
Here is what I have in my desc file:
540 960 25
p 0 0 JM
s JM.ogg
I don't understand where is the problem...
Thanks a lot if someone has an idea.. And sorry for my aproximative english!
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For Gingerbread, the sound file has to be in /system/media/notifications
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could you post the zip? I don't see anything wrong with it, other than the previously mentioned fix for the sound, maybe I could find the problem with a more hands on approach
I have had problems in the past when using upper case to name folders and audio files with boot animations. Never knew why I would have issues, but I always use lower case for everything now just as a matter of course. Also, as previously mentioned, you need to change the location of your audio file.
It may also be because you have only one animations folder. I have done a lot of boot animations, and always have a part0 and part1 folder and haven't had problems.
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How are you zipping the boot animations?
Should be using 7-Zip with format set to zip, and compression level set to store.
First of all, thanks for the sound fix, it just works great in the right folder...
It may also be because you have only one animations folder. I have done a lot of boot animations, and always have a part0 and part1 folder and haven't had problems.
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I tried to create two folders... Same issue...
My file is zipping with winrar, using "simple storage" mode. But if there were a problem with the zipping, I think the bootanimation shouldn't work at all. Mine is working... But for a few seconds only!
thewarhawk said:
could you post the zip? I don't see anything wrong with it, other than the previously mentioned fix for the sound, maybe I could find the problem with a more hands on approach
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A attached the zip if someone wants to take a look...
misterantrios said:
First of all, thanks for the sound fix, it just works great in the right folder...
I tried to create two folders... Same issue...
My file is zipping with winrar, using "simple storage" mode. But if there were a problem with the zipping, I think the bootanimation shouldn't work at all. Mine is working... But for a few seconds only!
A attached the zip if someone wants to take a look...
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AFAIK the folders names that contain the main animation and the looping part must be named "part0" for main animation and "part1" for the loop. So not "JM" and "JM0" but "part0" and "part1". But I think your desc.txt goes along with the two folder names that you had, so maybe change it like a regular desc.txt that goes along with the folder names part0 and part1.
Finally I used the original bootanimation folder from ATT and just put my images instead of the ATT's and it just work fine.
I can't understand what's the trouble with my file, but now it's working.
A attached the zip if someone wants to take a look...
AFAIK the folders names that contain the main animation and the looping part must be named "part0" for main animation and "part1" for the loop. So not "JM" and "JM0" but "part0" and "part1". But I think your desc.txt goes along with the two folder names that you had, so maybe change it like a regular desc.txt that goes along with the folder names part0 and part1.
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I don't think this is the problem because in the original bootanimation, folders are named "ATT", "ATT Freeze", "Intro"... Not Part1, Part 2...
So, I'll put the tread in solved... even if it isn't really! Thanks for your help!
Here is your bootanimation fixed and working fine. I just downloaded your animation, then changed some stuff around, rezipped with 7-Zip, and uploaded again.
Maybe looking at this will help you for the future.
Cheers!
I figured I would share with the community since people are finding ICS a little tricky
*JUST AN UPDATE. I FOUND THAT THE BEATS AND VZW FOLDERS CAN HAVE ANY NUMBER OF IMAGES*
What you need:
boot animation creator.exe (windows program) get it at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1234611 (credit to despotovski01)
7zip (windows program) http://www.7-zip.org/
fotosizer (windows program) http://www.fotosizer.com/
some type of boot animation (youtube video, collection of images, whatever)
the stock VZW boot animation (attached)
file explorer app (root explorer, es file explorer, etc)
Steps:
create a folder somewhere that you will be working from
in that folder, create a folder named VZW
use fotosizer to rename the images.
USE THESE SETTINGS : Preset size - original, destination folder (the folder you created earlier named VZW, output format - JPEG, file name mask (this is important) render_720x1280_compress %NNN
add your images to fotosizer and click start. it will output the images to the folder you chose all named "render_720x1280_compress xxx.jpeg"
grab the "beats" folder and the "android" folder from the stock animation
place these folders with VZW
open the boot animation creator.exe
choose the folder that contains beats, android and VZW and choose next
HERE IS THE TRICKY PART: the settings have to be like this or it wont work
android - 1 15
beats - 1 15
VZW - X 90 (x can be as many times as you want the image set in the VZW folder to repeat)
width - 720
height - 1280
speed - 15
choose next and save it anywhere you want. The file must be named Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip
Place the zip on your sd card and drop it where ever you ROM has its boot animation (either /system/customize/resource or /data/local or /system/media)
change the permissions to RW-R-R using a file explorer and reboot
IF YOU DON'T WANT THE BEATS ANIMATION:
use fotosizer once again to rename your first 35 images to "Beats Audio Animation as JPG Seq XX" the same way as you did with the VZW folder and place them in the "beats" folder
you will need to redo the naming process again for the VZW folder
follow the same steps for the bootanimation creator.exe program
IF YOU WANT LANDSCAPE
Simply open the folder that your images are stored in, single click on the first image, press and hold the shift key, click on the last image. right click and choose rotate clockwise. proceed as normal.
you can also create a flashable zip (include with the tools and credit Mr.Smith317) with the animation placed in the correct location
(there may be other ways of doing this process, but this ways has always worked without fail)
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Adding sound :
grab your sound file. it must be an mp3 and shouldn't be longer than 15 seconds
rename it to android_audio.mp3
the default.xml file in /system/customize/CID needs to be edited
find this line 3/4 of the way down in the xml file
<BootAnimation animation="/system/customize/resource/Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip"
add this to the end
"audio="/system/customize/resource/android_audio.mp3" audiostart="VZW"/>
the whole line should be
<BootAnimation animation="/system/customize/resource/Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip"audio="/system/customize/resource/android_audio.mp3" audiostart="VZW"/>
*notice "/system/customize/resource/Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip? thats where your boot animation is stored*
place you audio mp3 file in the same folder as the boot animation
change permissions to RW-R-R
reboot
the sound will start to play when the VZW folder images start. if you want to change this edit this part of the line you added
audiostart="VZW"/> to what ever folder you want it to start at
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so i have been asked to create a few custom boot animations. I dont mind doing stuff, but i have been swamped at work. I figured I would share with the community since people are finding ICS a little tricky
What you need:
boot animation creator.exe (windows program, attached)
7zip (windows program)
fotosizer (windows program)
some type of boot animation (you tube video, collection of images, whatever)
the stock VZW boot animation (attached)
file explorer
Steps:
create a folder somewhere that you will be working from
in that folder, create a folder named VZW
use fotosizer to rename the images.
USE THESE SETTINGS : Preset size - original, destination folder (the folder you created earlier named VZW, output format - JPEG, file name mask (this is important) render_720x1280_compress 0%N
add your images to fotosizer and click start. it will output the images to the folder you chose all named "render_720x1280_compress xxx.jpeg"
change the first 9 images so that they are named "render_720x1280_compress 001, 002, 003" etc
if you have more than 100 images rename them as "render_720x1280_compress 100, 101, 102" etc (the goal is to end up with the imaged names 001 to XXX consecutively)
grab the "beats" folder and the "android" folder from the stock animation
place these folders with VZW
open the boot animation creator.exe
choose the folder that contains beats, android and VZW
HERE IS THE TRICKY PART: the settings have to be like this or it wont work
android - 1 15
beats - 1 15
VZW - X 90 (x can be as many times as you want the image in VZW to repeat)
width - 720
height - 1280
speed - 15
choose next and save it anywhere you want. The file must be named Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip
Place the zip on your sd card and drop it where ever you ROM has its boot animation (either /system/customize/resource or /data/local or /system/media)
change the permissions to RW-R-R using a file explorer and reboot
you can also create a flashable zip with the animation placed in the correct location
DOWNLOAD THE TOOLS
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THANK YOU. i wanted to port my boot animation but it wasnt working. i cant wait to try.
I made a ton of boot animations a while back, mostly for the inc and EVO. I opened one of the stock Rezound ones up the other to look around inside at the files. Why are the folders duplicated? The one I looked at has 2 beats, 2 vzw, etc. They seem to have the exact same images in them.
Also. Which animation does what? On a couple if Roma I tried the.boot animation was different depending on how I booted. Doing a full power down and reboot was different than doing a hot reboot.
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Hey man im not sure if you put the wrong thing in there or if i'm retarded, but the "Boot Animation Creator.exe" is a shortcut to the program not the program itself
Let me know if im missing something, thanks dude
who_mike_d said:
Hey man im not sure if you put the wrong thing in there or if i'm retarded, but the "Boot Animation Creator.exe" is a shortcut to the program not the program itself
Let me know if im missing something, thanks dude
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Must have grabbed the wrong icon for the zip. I'm stuck in bed with tbe flu right now. I will try to fix it in a few hours
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silverxbv2 said:
I made a ton of boot animations a while back, mostly for the inc and EVO. I opened one of the stock Rezound ones up the other to look around inside at the files. Why are the folders duplicated? The one I looked at has 2 beats, 2 vzw, etc. They seem to have the exact same images in them.
Also. Which animation does what? On a couple if Roma I tried the.boot animation was different depending on how I booted. Doing a full power down and reboot was different than doing a hot reboot.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW
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They only need to have one set. Not sure which one you were looking at, but only one set is right
I think fastboot uses a different shortened animation
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Fastboot doesn't show any animation at all unless you full power off as far as I know.
racinwarrior said:
Must have grabbed the wrong icon for the zip. I'm stuck in bed with tbe flu right now. I will try to fix it in a few hours
sent from your mom
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Boot animation creator: http://d01microapps.elementfx.com/Downloads/install_bootanimationcreator.msi
feel better man
MrSmith317 said:
Fastboot doesn't show any animation at all unless you full power off as far as I know.
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I agree.....
Actually I think it uses hTC_bootanimation
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Front page man. Good job.
EmerikL said:
Front page man. Good job.
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sweet.......
If you change "render_720x1280_compress 0%N" to "render_720x1280_compress %NNN" you don't have to go back and add the extra 0 to the first 9 or fix anything over 100.
knuckles562 said:
If you change "render_720x1280_compress 0%N" to "render_720x1280_compress %NNN" you don't have to go back and add the extra 0 to the first 9 or fix anything over 100.
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nice...ill update the OP thanks
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sweet.......
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/make-your-own-ics-boot-animations-for-the-htc-rezound/
Hell yeah man good job!
Sweet!! I wanted to make a boot animation for my phone.
Thanks
FPS?
First of all great guide, and congrats on making the first page. I was wondering if there was any way to increase the FPS (im trying to increase it to 25) of the boot animation, I've noticed that anytime I change it in boot animation creator, my animation doesn't work anymore. If I can't change it in the boot animation creator, what would be the best way to speed up the frames a bit? Thanks in advance.
xarmorx said:
First of all great guide, and congrats on making the first page. I was wondering if there was any way to increase the FPS (im trying to increase it to 25) of the boot animation, I've noticed that anytime I change it in boot animation creator, my animation doesn't work anymore. If I can't change it in the boot animation creator, what would be the best way to speed up the frames a bit? Thanks in advance.
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First of all thank you OP for this walkthrough. I have a Vivid and haven't been able to get bootsounds to work. With a little guidance from post 2, we have bootsound!
Xarmox - In all the animations I've ever made, there should be a desc.txt in your animation's .zip, along with the image folders. In this .txt file, the first line will display "width height framespersecond". You should be able to speed it up/slow it down by editing the fps
Also to OP and anyone else who might be interested - if you leave off the audiostart="folder", it will just start the sound at the beginning of the animation, rather than looking for a specific folder name. This would allow other animations that don't use the same folder structure to utilize the sound. However if you only want your sound to start at a specific roll of images, this is a great addition!
homeslice976 said:
Xarmox - In all the animations I've ever made, there should be a desc.txt in your animation's .zip, along with the image folders. In this .txt file, the first line will display "width height framespersecond". You should be able to speed it up/slow it down by editing the fps
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thank you for the advice, the problem I'm having is that anytime i change the FPS in the desc.txt or in the boot animation program, my boot animation doesn't play on my phone when i boot up, it just shows the splash screen until the phone boots up. Its as if the ReZound won't play any boot animation unless its at 15 FPS.
I tried deleting every other image in the VZW folder and renamed them (I think this would give the appearance of ~30 FPS, when played at 15FPS), which isn't the preferred way, because its gonna make syncing up the sound that much more difficult. Maybe I could figure out a good pattern of frames to delete to give the appearance of 25 FPS.
xarmorx said:
thank you for the advice, the problem I'm having is that anytime i change the FPS in the desc.txt or in the boot animation program, my boot animation doesn't play on my phone when i boot up, it just shows the splash screen until the phone boots up. Its as if the ReZound won't play any boot animation unless its at 15 FPS.
I tried deleting every other image in the VZW folder and renamed them (I think this would give the appearance of ~30 FPS, when played at 15FPS), which isn't the preferred way, because its gonna make syncing up the sound that much more difficult. Maybe I could figure out a good pattern of frames to delete to give the appearance of 25 FPS.
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Don't know if it would matter or not, but are you putting the edited desc.txt back with Store compression (file size and compressed size the same)? I use WinRAR to do this as it allows me to select compression level every time, but have to use 7zip for a lot of the other things I do that don't require Store compression, it seems to just know
Edit: Keep in mind I'm saying this without ever having played with a bootanimation for a Rezound. I have a buddy with one, if you're still having trouble I'll put one on his and see what I can do next time I see him. Or maybe OP can chime in with some knowledge