I know this is probably not the right place to post this, but I am trying to figure out how to install a boot animation on my vibrant. I have cm7 installed and found a forum that helped but all I get is a black screen or the plain android logo. I used super manager and moved the zip file to /system/media. And set the permissions to what it told me to. When I reboot nothing. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I have become quite savvy with my phone. Thanks.
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You didn't exactly say this but, is the file named simply bootanimation.zip? Not talking down but trying to help. Other than that seems good.
The original file was named bootanimation.zip and I found a transformers one that I wanted and it was named bootanimation_transformers.zip. I tried leaving the file name, got the android logo. Renamed it and got a black screen.
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search the Vibrant forum on custom boot animations... download a flashable zip boot animation file from one of the great devs on here then swap your images in place of theirs, re-zip it and flash it with CWM... worked for me like a charm!
One question, how do I replace images? Super manager won't let me unzip files. Do I need to use the PC for that or is there a simpler way?
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My vote goes to PC
I used PC for everything as well...
Unzipped and re-zipped with 7zip and modded images with Gimp...
Thanks, I will give that a try when I get home and let you if it worked. Just to maybe clarify. Would I have to unzip both the original file and the new file and replace the new files with the original file and rezip and put back? Cause that is what I am going to try.
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Can someone tell me how to install them on my vibrant. I don't know where to put the file. It's rooted with Bio v1.2
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what do you mean?
What kind of .zip?
is it flashable?
If not, extract it on PC or androidzip on phone, and use the wallpapers?
im not sure what kind of .zip your talking about.
The honeycomb wallpapers were in the forums about a week ago. I have the file on my phone but I don't know how to install. I tried doing it from recovery but it gets stuck on the installation screen.,
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Don't do that. Just open the zip on your computer and see if you can pull the images out.
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Don't do that. Just open the zip on your computer and see if you can pull the images out.
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What he said^^^ I just make a folder on my internal sd called backgrounds and put my wallpapers in them.. I think if you long press on a zip file on your sd it will also extract it to a folder called extracted on your phone.
Just unzip and set the image as wallpaper.
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So I am very new to all this and just recently rooted my Vibrant with the ClockWork Rom and saw that I am able to upload new boot images instead of the Galaxy S logo.
I am not very artistic and was wondering if anyone would be able to throw one together for me using a hockey team logo or combination of logos. I will even reimburse!
Not sure if this is do able or if someone is willing to do this, but thought I would ask.
PM me with the team(s) you would like and I'll see what I can do.
check it! hokey boot up i made .
http://www.multiupload.com/O9UT0UT78U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm6W7GIw8E0
Nice! I'm just looking for something using the Canucks logo(s) and how ever someone can be creative. Flash of some players numbers in the color and font then the logo? IDK. Just want something other than the basic Samsung ish
Mine has a samsung logo but its custom and hokey anyway sounds like it is differant than your looking for.
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auburn tigers
try this, hope it's what your looking for. Had no idea who the auburn tigers are, so i just googled them. Hope it's the right team....It's flashable, but I obviously take no responsibility to anything that happens to your phone.
For other stuff check out
http://www.androidmods.net
Not sure about Auburn Tigers... I was looking for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL.
I'll check it out though and see how it looks.
Could I change the pictures in those files to the ones I am looking for and have that work?
I can work on that later. Your pm said auburn tigers???? I was confused too because you wanted hockey
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Interesting... I can't find the sent message now, but I did it through my phone so i wonder if it corrected my typing?
Sportslogosdotnet has clean images for logos. Could you throw the 40th Anniversary in at the end?
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I can work on that later. Your pm said auburn tigers???? I was confused too because you wanted hockey
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actually, i was the one that requested the auburn tigers boot animation.
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Interesting... I can't find the sent message now, but I did it through my phone so i wonder if it corrected my typing?
Sportslogosdotnet has clean images for logos. Could you throw the 40th Anniversary in at the end?
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yeah I'll look at it, probably won't be until at least tomorrow. Got to do the family time thing for a while... In the mean time I just posted a monster energy boot animation here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001364
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actually, i was the one that requested the auburn tigers boot animation.
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ok my bad well did you like it at least?
Canucks animation
OK here is what I had time for hope you like it.
So I wasn't really sure about the first one, so I changed it up a little. If you don't like that one try # 2
Am I just unzipping the folder and placing the bootanimation in the folder on my phone replacing the previous file? Or is it the whole flashable folder I am placing on my phone
I am completely new at this and want to make sure I place it on my phone properly.
I'm running a Mac as well... not sure if that matters.
So I got the .zip into the system/media folder but it doesn't play the image when I boot the phone up.... any ideas?
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So I got the .zip into the system/media folder but it doesn't play the image when I boot the phone up.... any ideas?
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Sorry I didn't get back sooner. The download is flashable through clockwork recovery. But if you already extracted the bootanimation.zip from the package and placed it in the /system/media folder make sure you set permissions to rw-r--r-- otherwise I would just flash the original package
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Sorry I didn't get back sooner. The download is flashable through clockwork recovery. But if you already extracted the bootanimation.zip from the package and placed it in the /system/media folder make sure you set permissions to rw-r--r-- otherwise I would just flash the original package
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I have those permissions set up but have no success.
How do you flash it? That's where I'm behind.
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I have those permissions set up but have no success.
How do you flash it? That's where I'm behind.
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boot into recovery through you power button (assuming you have clockwork recovery installed and a rom that gives you that option)
install zip from sdcard> choose zip from sd card> [locate zip file and choose] then yes install> after install go back> reboot
also check this out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBX7EBwaVA
I think the rom I am using isn't going to let me do this. I tried downloading the sons of skywalker ROM through ROM manager but after I click on it to download it takes me to a screen that doesn't come up with anything on it. I wait and nothing. Not sure where to find it to flash it when I boot through recovery. I tried downloading Axura and it doesn't save the file as a .zip on my computer. It extracts it and the only zip I can find is the update.zip. Do I go through recovery and install this file?
I don't know if it is the fact I am using a MacBook but just trying to alter some stuff on my phone with no luck.
I did the install in regards to the BootAnimations.zip and it didn't work, so thinking the rom wont let me.
Is it possible sorry for the question but its really easy on an htc phone haven't been able to figure it out for this phone any help would be appreciated
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I don't recall any threads on this, but the kernels like overstock and tigers blood do... Perhaps pm them?
THERE is a way.
You can change it to whatever picture you want.
Its a bit advanced but theres a program for it.
I'll give when I get back from school.
Getting late
Thanks can't wait to try
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There are 2 splash images. One hard coded into the kernel (only changeable through kernel source then recompiling the kernel) and the splash image located in the param.lfs partition.
So changing the param.lfs splash image won't get rid of the kernel splash image.
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There are 2 splash images. One hard coded into the kernel (only changeable through kernel source then recompiling the kernel) and the splash image located in the param.lfs partition.
So changing the param.lfs splash image won't get rid of the kernel splash image.
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I just want to change the vibrant splash screen the kernal splash can stay. It was really easy to do on a htc phone kinda bummed it doesn't work on samsung.
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jriv said:
I just want to change the vibrant splash screen the kernal splash can stay. It was really easy to do on a htc phone kinda bummed it doesn't work on samsung.
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Change it to what? Do you want to make your own splash screen or just use one from another ROM that you liked?
If its using one from another ROM...its easy....
Download RootExplorer.
Open it and go to the "system" folder. then look for the "/media" file (/system/media) then look for the file called "bootanimation.zip"
That is the boot splash screen file.
If you want one from another ROM.
USE YOUR COMPUTER and open the ROM.zip file you want (bionix1.3.1.zip or sweethoney25.zip) could be any ROM.
Now navigate to the same folder "system\media" and copy the "bootanimation.zip" to you desktop.
Now plug your phone to your computer and copy the bootanimation.zip to your phone....anywhere is good just remember where you put it.
Now unplug your phone and open RootExplorer. Find the "bootanimation.zip" you just copied to your phone and long press it.
Choose the "move" option.
Now go to the "system\media" folder....long press the bootanimation.zip in that folder and choose "delete"...now paste the other bootanimation.zip into this folder.
Reboot!
Viola...you have your bootanimation.
If you want the stock Galaxy bootanimation...just use Rootexplorer and delete the file "bootanimation.zip" from the "system\media" folder and reboot! (this option only works if you see two different files in the folder named samsungboot.qmg and samsungbootloop.qmg...as those are the files for stock bootanimation)
::if this helps feel free to thank me""
Not the bootanimation the splash image at the begining I know how to change bootanimations. The image before the bootanimation. On htc phones you can change that along with the boot
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Sorry guys, I know how to fix it, and change it to any image wanted...
I saw a video on it and tried on my phone and worked while on 2.2
The video is on mobile tech videos or something, but you need to go to their website for software and everything.
I haven't been to a computer in 4 days ,its broken, so I'll try to post link when I can.
Great Info Thank You
Here is a youtube link. The video states only for i9000, but the website has files for the t959 (vibrant) and the process is the same. I have successfully used this method. On my vibrant. Also attached is the image I flashed if you want it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRejS3gXaU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Boot image. Stock vibrant boot with a splash of google...
http://db.tt/xxUUAKn
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Here is a youtube link. The video states only for i9000, but the website has files for the t959 (vibrant) and the process is the same. I have successfully used this method. On my vibrant. Also attached is the image I flashed if you want it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRejS3gXaU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Boot image. Stock vibrant boot with a splash of google...
http://db.tt/xxUUAKn
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This is the one I'm talking about!!
OK so I can't figure out how to add the boot animation and get it to work. I'm putting the unzipped sanim. Zip into the system/media folder with rim toolbox but the boot room won't run.
Any ideas?
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OK so I can't figure out how to add the boot animation and get it to work. I'm putting the unzipped sanim. Zip into the system/media folder with rim toolbox but the boot room won't run.
Any ideas?
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I'm having the same issue. I don't see that file in the media folder to begin with. I didn't think you had to unzip it though.
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Maybe that's my problem. I'll try it without unzipping it.
Edit: nope that wasn't it
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If that does the trick, let me know. I just don't know what file that would be replacing since I don't see sanim.zip to begin with.
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Just an fyi, custom boot animations are not possible if ur running ICS due to no source for the kernel.. If ur on GB, try searching the play store there are quite a few apps that will do all the work for you with a kernel that supports custom boot animations. hope this helps.
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ok so i still am not able to get the cm9 boot animation to work. anyone have any ideas I've already tried just renaming the file and placing it into /system/media but I get nothing. I don't know what else to try.
I'm at a loss. Did a search in ES file explorer and came up with nothing. Isn't that file supposed to already exist, and you're replacing it? In my wife's phone I see it under system/media as bootanimation.zip. Can't find that either.
Edit:she does not have a Note.
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I'm at a loss. Did a search in ES file explorer and came up with nothing. Isn't that file supposed to already exist, and you're replacing it? In my wife's phone I see it under system/media as bootanimation.zip. Can't find that either.
Edit:she does not have a Note.
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Usually the boot animation is located in system/media and named samsungbootanimation.qmg by default.
Now that file is in there, along with what looks like a bootloop file(bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg) So are we naming the new file the same and adding a bak to the original for safe keeping?
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I never really tried, but if I had to go play around with it, that'd be my way of doing it. Just make sure you aren't renaming a .zip file to qmg. That will mess things up severely.
Anyone have any luck with this? Was gonna use rom toolbox. Anyone have success with that?
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Just rename the zip to bootanimation.zip and place it in media folder....thats what works for me
Also delete the samsung.qmg files
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Romtoolbox works for me
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I had to move the zip file into the media folder, but other than that it worked. The only issue I'm having is the animation doesn't take up the whole screen.
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as far as I know... the file name is supposed to be "sanim.zip" and located in "system/media" folder
working custom boot animation on "the unofficial v1.1A2" here
here's more proof of what I'd indicated:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623200
and here's are some already made for our note using the compatible kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554894
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as far as I know... the file name is supposed to be "sanim.zip" and located in "system/media" folder
working custom boot animation on "the unofficial v1.1A2" here
here's more proof of what I'd indicated:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623200
and here's are some already made for our note using the compatible kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554894
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You're absolutely right. You don't have to rename or remove any existing files in the folder. Just place the zip in the media folder and rename sanim.zip. Good to go. Thanks for the info!
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HELLO XDA I WHANTED TO CHANGE MY BOOT ANIMATION FOR ONE CALLED RESIDENT EVIL IM RUNNING A CUSTOM [ROM/MOD][The Collective] Seraphim - Mesosphere - REMIX![IMM76L] AOSP/CM9 6/15/12 69 Attachment(s) AND I CAN CHANGE THE BOOT ANIMATION IVE TRYD FLASHING IT IN CWM IVE TRYED IN THE FILE EXPLORER ROOT METHOD AND IT WHONT WORCK PLEAS HELP
Boot animations must be placed in /system/media and the file must be named bootanimation.zip
Just copy/paste the bootanimation.zip to /system/media using ES File Explorer (make sure Root Explorer is enabled).
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boot animations must be placed in /system/media and the file must be named bootanimation.zip
just copy/paste the bootanimation.zip to /system/media using es file explorer (make sure root explorer is enabled).
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i joust tryed it brow and it did not worck
Try putting it in data/local as well
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What boot animation are you getting on startup? Make sure you delete the existing one(if there is one).
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What boot animation are you getting on startup? Make sure you delete the existing one(if there is one).
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I rename the original to OGbootanimation.zip then I copy the new on into the folder. That way I can delete the experimental file and name the original back if the experimental file won't work. It saves a few steps.
Make sure you're moving the zip file and don't extract it or use CWM on it.
Hm, is it boot animation.zip or sanim.zip?
Have you tried searching the Seraphim thread?
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Like others have said, you just need to rename the zip to bootanimation.zip and place it in your system/media folder using ES File Explorer (what I use) or Root Explorer. Then reboot and wallah.
It's never not worked for me. I'm currently running Unofficial CM9, and I replaced the Cyanogen boot with the Galaxy Nexus ICS boot animation, to keep Android tasting Vanilla...
Make sure the permissions are rw-r--r--
it whont worck by anyway man i deleted the samsung boot animation from the seraphim rom and tryed all the methods you guys sayd and still nothing now im only geting the original samsung boot sound
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it whont worck by anyway man i deleted the samsung boot animation from the seraphim rom and tryed all the methods you guys sayd and still nothing now im only geting the original samsung boot sound
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make sure u have the correct kernal that allows bootanimation, another is to unzip it and rezip as store, there should not be any compression with a bootanimation.zip., if u want to upload it, i will test it.
i have an 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 kernel and how can i upload the bootanimation.zip so you can test it??
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i have an 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 kernel and how can i upload the bootanimation.zip so you can test it??
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Dropbox is really easy to share from.
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mediafire.com also
heres the linck to share it via dropbox hope you can help me i really whant this boot animation http://www.dropbox.com/s/jpg5dx5luw5kjz4/ResidentEvilBootAnimation1CWM.zip
is anyone going to help me
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is anyone going to help me
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Like I said, have you tried also putting it in local/data ??? Put it in both system/media and local/data
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i think i found the issues, i am going to fix it then i will reupload and let me know if it works, i am also going to resize it too
Yes already put them and did not worck also eliminated the stock bootanimation and now im only getting sound a black boot screen dont know what seems to be the problem i havent had this problem on my other phones
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I hope you manage to make it worck let me know send me a pm or post it here
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