[Q] How to change the boot animation - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I would like to change the boot animation on my phone but I can't get it to work.
I've tried putting the .zip file in system/media and data/local but nothing works.
I use cognition rom 1.07. It seems to be either a samsung/cognition software thing... I think. I've asked in the cognition thread to but no one has replied.
Could some one please help me and then I can turn this thread into a boot animation help thread
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I have attached the zip I'm trying to make my boot animation to

y0.o! said:
Hi
I would like to change the boot animation on my phone but I can't get it to work.
I've tried putting the .zip file in system/media and data/local but nothing works.
I use cognition rom 1.07. It seems to be either a samsung/cognition software thing... I think. I've asked in the cognition thread to but no one has replied.
Could some one please help me and then I can turn this thread into a boot animation help thread
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Are you using a kernel like CF-Root that supports custom boot animations?

I dont know pulser, I would have thought so.
This is the rom thread, maybe you can tell from it. It doesn't say that it does.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124396

I've pm'd the dev I just hope he's not to busy and replies.

Well desingear never rpelied so i got nothing lol
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HTC Legend boot animations

Put all the custom boot animations in this thread!
# Energy Star BIOS (Nexus One) http://www.4shared.com/file/sM9UzMeH/BIOS_animation_signed.html
More?
SimDroid said:
Put all the custom boot animations in this thread? Would really like to find this Energy Star bootscreen, anybody who has got it?
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i have it on my sd card, but don't know best solution where i should upload it
here it is
http://www.4shared.com/file/sM9UzMeH/BIOS_animation_signed.html
Thank you!
But this one says 'nexus one' in the boot animation... Im sure there is a version for Legend too. Anyone got it?
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How do I go about installing these?
Edit: done
SimDroid said:
Thank you!
But this one says 'nexus one' in the boot animation... Im sure there is a version for Legend too. Anyone got it?
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okay, i see, you like perfection
Jstyants said:
How do I go about installing these?
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install like a rom
I just know there is a boot animation specially made for Legend.. will find it
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Delete this thread.
I now found this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705279
Seems like the search function in the XDA app for Android does not find all threads...
Petitdroid resized
Hi there, the petitdroid animation is stretched because the size in "desc.txt" is set to 480x800, it should be 320x480. I had troubles to install ist as a ROM, so I just included the file "bootanimation.zip" which contains the animation itself. It has to be placed into /data/local, root needed.
View attachment bootanimation.zip
Of course I am referring to the thread you just mentioned. However, I can't post to dev forums yet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705279
I designed a custom boot animation, but I need some help to get it up and running.
Can someone take a look here please: Why is my custom boot animation not working?

[BOOTSCREEN][Last updated Feb22]_Custom Bootscreens for Wildfire.

Hello guys, I wanted to start a collection of bootscreens for Wildfire!
Guide on how to make/use custom boot-screens by melvinchng.
Also a quick guide on how to use these bootscreens in post #3.
Download Link in the images, CLICK THE IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD
Earth Latest Screen (still tweaking on this one)
This is a Bootscreen I did for my buddy daddyspud's Ds ROM
Google bootscreen loader created by djdevine2
This current screen is a first of many that I want to give out to the community.
Lets fire up the phone!
Aurora streak
Here are the N1 style bootscreens
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Download both N1 screens and additional files here
N1 CyanogenMod Bootscreens
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Please let me know what you think of the screens that I upload. Also all suggestions are welcome!
The animated previews you see on this page are low quality animated gif images which are set to loop through the whole sequence, the final files that you get will have good quality animations with proper loops.
Hope you find these useful.
So here is a video of a few select bootscreens. Just wanted something better than the Gif's above, (still not that great) all these look even better on the phone.
How to use these Bootscreens.
First off this is a basic guide, if there are easier/better/correct methods, please do let me know
Please read the full guide before starting.
Theory: So once you have the bootscreen.zip downloaded, you need to send it to your phone's internal memory in a particular location. Generally this location is data/local, but depending on your current ROM the location may differ.
Things required:
Rooted phone
Root explorer (or any similar app that gives you access to edit the internal memory eg: super manager)
Procedure:
Copy the downloaded bootscreen.zip file to your sd-card.
Open root explorer (or anything similar).
(backup) Just in case anything goes wrong or if you want to keep a copy of the original boot animation, copy to bootanimation.zip file you find in data/local directory to your sd-card.
Long press the bootscreen.zip file that you downloaded and copy it. (in root explorer long press open context menu, may change depending on your app)
Navigate to data/local on your phone's internal memory and paste the file. Accept the prompt about replacing the file that already exists.
You're done!
Reboot and enjoy.
Note: If the bootscreen.zip file is not found under data/local run a search through the app or on the ROM zip package that you have installed to get the location.
For those of you running CyanogenMod 7, you dont have to replace the original file, placing the bootscreen.zip file under data/local is enough.
N1 boot animation please .
ZooMas said:
N1 boot animation please .
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sure thing mate! will have it up by tomorrow!
and you can flash this via recovery??
Yes flash buy recovery
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Anhedonix nice one buddies ps are u making them so they can be flashed if so cool if not look on my Rom page for making your own flashable zip because not every one will use root exsplore m will prefer flash zip just a heads
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19martin83 said:
and you can flash this via recovery??
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daddyspud said:
Anhedonix nice one buddies ps are u making them so they can be flashed if so cool if not look on my Rom page for making your own flashable zip because not every one will use root exsplore m will prefer flash zip just a heads
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Sorry guys as of now the files have to be either pushed or added manually...
Will have to go through the procedure in my free time, so no flashable zips at least till the coming week.
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The original HTC quitly brilliant one!
I like that one!
and i thought it was a flashable ZIP... Oh and please include the n1 cyanogen special animation (oh i dont know how its called its bassicly just the n1 animation just cyan )
Anhedonix if ok with ill download them and put them into zips until u figure it for I if u want me to
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ZooMas said:
and i thought it was a flashable ZIP... Oh and please include the n1 cyanogen special animation (oh i dont know how its called its bassicly just the n1 animation just cyan )
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Will try to get the hang of flashable zips soon mate also im uploading the Nexus CyanogenMod boorscreen in a while, enjoy
daddyspud said:
Anhedonix if ok with ill download them and put them into zips until u figure it for I if u want me to
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That will be a great help mate, but only if you are free to do so, and pointing me to a noobs guide for getting started with flashable zip packages in itself will be a huge help (i have found a few threads, but they go in too deep)
Marc. said:
The original HTC quitly brilliant one!
I like that one!
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Will try mate!
The problem is that not every ones bootanimation is in system/customize/resources as making a flashable zip will only push ur files there but if there boot animation is in data/local they need to use root exsplorer but I have link in my Rom thread how to make bootable zips n a video if u need more help just pm me I'm always up for helping we all have to learn
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daddyspud said:
The problem is that not every ones bootanimation is in system/customize/resources as making a flashable zip will only push ur files there but if there boot animation is in data/local they need to use root exsplorer but I have link in my Rom thread how to make bootable zips n a video if u need more help just pm me I'm always up for helping we all have to learn
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Thanks mate, i just went throught your video, also i got a bit of details on the update-script on this forum, guess that's all i need for now to create an update.zip... let me see...
Will see how it goes
Ok no worrys if u need any help just ask
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Marc. said:
The original HTC quitly brilliant one!
I like that one!
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http://www.zumodrive.com/share/a8xDMmM0ZW
not flashable, copy via root explorer
really "Wildfire", i wish u can make some fire to burn apple
Hey I like the N1 animation alot, but it seems to go too fast... if I simply change the 30 fps to say, 20, will that make it slower? and will it take longer to boot because the animation is slower, is there a set amount of times the animations run before you enter the OS itself? Or does the animation run untill the OS loaded up?

Change boot-logo??

Hi members,
I know that there are ways to change the boot-animation, but I after I saw the complete Google Nexus boot up I liked It pretty much.
I already got the Nexus animation boot-up but I also want to replace the "Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100" logo for the Nexus "Google" logo.
Is this possible?
Thanks in advance.
Just swap the boot logo png, it's in the same folder as the boot animation (system/media I THINK)
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okmijnlp said:
Just swap the boot logo png, it's in the same folder as the boot animation (system/media I THINK)
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Alright! I will try to find a .png logo and replace It.
Thanks for the info!
okmijnlp said:
Just swap the boot logo png, it's in the same folder as the boot animation (system/media I THINK)
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I can't seem to find a boot .png in system/media ??
Themes section for boot logo .
jje
JJEgan said:
Themes section for boot logo .
jje
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I don't quite understand you jje, theme section on XDA or do I need to find a theme section on my phone?
First one
bootanimation.zip
Of course youre phone needs to be rooted.
Then you take youre bootanimation, often "Bootanimation.zip"
Use for example "Root Explorer" app, that have superuser rights to
youre phone system. "R.E" is like "Windows Explorer" for rooted phones
When you use "R.E" to be able to copy and paste systemfiles, you need to
"Mount RW", Read-Write.
Copy the Bootanimation.zip, and paste it in youre phones filesystem,
/data/local/bootanimation.zip
A good indication youre in right folder, is that some "temp" file is also there.
Reboot phone, and voila!
Good luck man
PS!
A very good post is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905538
frrosasen said:
Of course youre phone needs to be rooted.
Then you take youre bootanimation, often "Bootanimation.zip"
All well and good but you failed to read the post .
it said BOOT LOGO not boot animation .
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jje
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To change your logo have a look at this tutorial I use with no problems at all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136699
JJEgan said:
frrosasen said:
Of course youre phone needs to be rooted.
Then you take youre bootanimation, often "Bootanimation.zip"
All well and good but you failed to read the post .
it said BOOT LOGO not boot animation .
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jje
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Darn, sorry man.
I was to eager to help, that I didnt bother to READ all hehe
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I appericate the help from you al!
Thank you
I will keep this post updated and tell you guys if it worked or not.
from my experience you have to use a non stock kernel as stock kernels dont allow you to change the boot animation .. I may be wrong?
I am already using a costum kernel as you need to have a rooted device to actually change the boot-logo.
Btw, it works like a charm.
Thanks for the help you guys.
L A X said:
I am already using a costum kernel as you need to have a rooted device to actually change the boot-logo.
Btw, it works like a charm.
Thanks for the help you guys.
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Where did you find the boot logo and how did you go about changing it??

[Q] How do I add boot sound into custom ROM with it removed?

Hi, I am using HyDrOG3N-ICS ROM and like many custom ROMS the boot sound is removed. How could I add a boot sound back into the ROM?
Thanks
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Open rom with Win rardo not extract .
Locate and open System then open ETC .
Then from ADD button add POWERon.wav for GB or .OGG if its ICS close and flash the rom .
jje
Thanks for the info, Is there no way to do without flashing ROM again?
Thanks
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jameslheard said:
Thanks for the info, Is there no way to do without flashing ROM again?
Thanks
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Take the PowerOn.ogg sound file, and put it in /system/etc using Root Explorer. Make sure you remount /system as R/W first.
I have tried this already and it is not working for me is there anything else that needs to be done?
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jameslheard said:
I have tried this already and it is not working for me is there anything else that needs to be done?
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You sure the file is good? If you try to open the .ogg file in Root Explorer, does it actually play?
Yes it defiantly had sound and plays. I assume the boot animation uses the system volume?
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jameslheard said:
Yes it defiantly had sound and plays. I assume the boot animation uses the system volume?
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Yes, that was going to be my next question. Is your system volume turned up to an audible level when you boot?
Yes all turned up to max. Is there anything in the bootanimation.zip it's self that affects sound?
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jameslheard said:
Yes all turned up to max. Is there anything in the bootanimation.zip it's self that affects sound?
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I don't think so...
And it turns out this may be related to the ROM after all... when I search the HyDrOG3N-ICS thread for the string "boot sound", I get a lot of results of people asking how to add it in, but no replies on how to get it done.
EDIT: after some searching, I found this post. Maybe you can try using this dev's kitchen app to attempt enabling the boot sound?
Sorry, nevermind. That looks like it is a kitchen app for his specific ROM, and may not work for HyDrOG3N.
EDIT 2: Try adding the PowerOn.ogg file to /etc instead of /system/etc. This folder (/etc) SHOULD be a logical mapping to /system/etc, but sometimes, it just doesn't work that way for some reason.
Still no luck. From further reading it seems boot sound is not supported at all on some roms. I have found suggestions of custom scripts that may work however most seem aimed at cm7. Think I may try some tomorrow. Thanks
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please help me
ctomgee said:
I don't think so...
And it turns out this may be related to the ROM after all... when I search the HyDrOG3N-ICS thread for the string "boot sound", I get a lot of results of people asking how to add it in, but no replies on how to get it done.
EDIT: after some searching, I found this post. Maybe you can try using this dev's kitchen app to attempt enabling the boot sound?
Sorry, nevermind. That looks like it is a kitchen app for his specific ROM, and may not work for HyDrOG3N.
EDIT 2: Try adding the PowerOn.ogg file to /etc instead of /system/etc. This folder (/etc) SHOULD be a logical mapping to /system/etc, but sometimes, it just doesn't work that way for some reason.
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hey friend i am using dark knight 5.5 on my sgs. Does my rom support boot sound? coz i have tried a million things on it but still no boot sound. Or please tell me any other custom gb or ics roms which supports boot sounds.
Thanks.
rahuladsule said:
hey friend i am using dark knight 5.5 on my sgs. Does my rom support boot sound? coz i have tried a million things on it but still no boot sound. Or please tell me any other custom gb or ics roms which supports boot sounds.
Thanks.
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How am I supposed to know? I don't use that ROM, nor am I the ROM chef.
Either ask in the ROM thread, or do some research. Google is your friend.
I don't mean to be short with you, but this is just lazy. Type into google "ics rom boot sound".

Looking for Help Boot Animation

I wanted to know if anyone here had time or knowledge of how to create a boot animation off of a you tube video.
Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNKFMt2xHVg
Thanks in advance
Sorry no knowledge of how to do this myself. If I remember right you have to have a kernel compatible with custom boot animations. Could be wrong. Anyway pm me your info if u wanna play sometime (pc), I have a 325k dps unbuffed barb.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk. now Free
hexitnow said:
Sorry no knowledge of how to do this myself. If I remember right you have to have a kernel compatible with custom boot animations. Could be wrong. Anyway pm me your info if u wanna play sometime (pc), I have a 325k dps unbuffed barb.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk. now Free
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Anyone else able to offer help?
major payne said:
I wanted to know if anyone here had time or knowledge of how to create a boot animation off of a you tube video.
Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNKFMt2xHVg
Thanks in advance
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It's been awhile since I made one but here (updated). I'm on the stock kernel so I can't test it.
Google "How to make bootanimation android" its easy and fun!! This is the link to the tutorial that I used to make them.
Do the search and use the bootanimation in the above link to help you learn by making the proper adjustments you need to get it working properly for you. If you still need help I'll do the best I can.
How to Apply: Go to System/Media/ and paste; set permissions to rw-r--r--
If it doesn't work its one of two things or even both.
One: your kernel doesn't support .zip bootanimation
Two: I made it wrong
If I remember correctly there is an insecure and secure kernel. In order for .zip bootanimations to work you need the insecure kernel.
I'll make this in the qmg format once I learn more about it. In this format it'll play on the stock kernel.
Edit: Let me know how this works. I think I got the QMG format to work. Download here: Diablo3
It's a zip file just extract then place the two files on phone copy n paste in system/media set permission rw-r--r--
Edit2: I made edits after the first bootanimation; if you downloaded it just delete it and dl under updated. This one should work and look better
Good Luck!!!
The stock kernel uses special Samsung .qmg files for the boot and shutdown animations. Luckily, Samsung did release a theming tool for old feature phones that can be re-purposed to make these files. Unfortunately, it a bit of a tedious and cumbersome process. Regardless, it does work and you can convert .zip boot animations to .qmg once you get the hang of it.
Here is the link to the tutorial on how to use the Samsung theme creator to make .qmg files for the boot animation. It is in the Galaxy S Advance section but it worked perfectly on my S4.
ALRIGHT!! No feed back. No problems
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Sorry just checked I'll check it out now
Working great thx
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