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Hey guys,
I'm so sorry if this is a topic which has been resolved before but I am kinda new at all this (this is my first post) , I was on YouTube and came across some videos of how to apply custom boot animation on an HTC desire WITHOUT ROOT.
I didn't fully understand the procedure and was wondering if this is possible on an un-rooted wildfire as well. And if yes, then how?
I am currently running the official android 2.2.1 update, obviously without ROOT.
Thanks in advance
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Right, I would also love to know.
After searching about on Astro I found the picture files for the boot animation. There was also a very short script. I worked out which bit told the device the screen resolution and fps but the rest was gobbledy gook
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....to me. The filepath to the folder was:
\system\customize\resource\bootanimation.zip
Can't access it? Try downloading Astro file manager from the Market.
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Alright, i have access to the folder, now what?
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do u have write permission on that folder???
If so, then you have to replace the bootanimation.zip with the bootanimation u want..
You can find the custom bootanimation in the same forum..
So basically, I access the folder with boot animation, and replace it with the custom boot animation i want right? This is all through the computer right?
I'm so sorry if I'm asking obvious stuff but I'm new at all this
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yeah thats right... have you rooted the phone???
You cannot modify the system folder without root. I wasn't even aware that it was possible to change bootanimation without root. Ill check that video out and try to help you.
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Alright. The video showed a Droid incredible and the person used a Mac and entered some code into the terminal, that is basically command prompt on windows.
So yeah check it out and see if you understand it.
Thanks in advance
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You need root access to change the system zip I showed earlier. Put the animation in separate folders in the zip folder eg:
HTC
TMOB
I recommend you use a simple name for the folder.
Then you need to rename the image files to:
Foldername_240x320_15fps_0001
Foldername_240x320_15fps_0002
Foldername_240x320_15fps_0003
Etc...
This isn't essential but is good practice. You must include the 0001 at the end though so the animation images are in the right order.
REMEMBER THOSE SPECS ARE FOR HTC BUZZ WILDFIRE.
Now you need to edit the desc.txt script.
***FROM HERE ON I AM NOT 100% SURE AND DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE***
desc.txt:
240 320 15
p
p
Now I figured what the top line is; resolution and fps. But the lines with p on confuse me. They have some numbers after and the the folder name.
Will update later when I find out.
Hope this helps.
th3ant
Please thank if you found this helpful.
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Right guys, I think I found out somit...
First I need to correct a mistake from earlier, when I said to rename the pic files, it seems you need to start from 0000 not 0001:
Foldername_240x320_15fps_0000
Foldername_240x320_15fps_0001
Foldername_240x320_15fps_0002
Next, I'd like to say what I found out about the desc.txt file.
Mine looks like this...
240 320 15
p 1 45 android
p 1 1 TMI
I explained the first line earlier. Now look where it says "p 1 45 android".
The p is absolutely necessary, I don't know what it stands for, maybe play?
The "1 45" were the question. I think they tell the phone how many frames there are. But the thing that confused me is that the android folder has 1 file and the TMO folder has 45. But the script says the opposite. Can you make any sense of this?
And last but not least, the "android" at the end of the line is the name of the folders holding the different animations.
Did that make sense?
Alright, thanks man
Will try it out in a few days, got exams
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Good luck with those. I think I'm on to something with the script... will update previous post shortly.
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I won't be posting updates until i have made a full set of instructions
gearhead10 said:
Alright, thanks man
Will try it out in a few days, got exams
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Oh, how are you going to try it out when you are running 2.2.1 and don't have root access? I did mention you need root access to modify bootanimation.zip as it is a system folder
I know its annoying.... i'm just starting to get the full grips of all this rooting malarky a couple of months ago and guess what I did before I knew about not being able to root Android 2.2.1.... yes I updated
So now I cant test any of my new ROM's, Hacks and Tweaks until unrEVOked get a move on
I will try and make a website with help on in the future as I am now making quite a few tweaks and people need to know this stuff! Will post full instructions for bootanimation tweak in the coming future....
Good Luck to anyone who does try anything!
th3ant
Yeah, even I didnt know that the official 2.2.1 for wildfire for not rootable I got an alert for the official update and installed immediately without any research.
So yeah im stuck too
Anyways thanks for the reply
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Wasn't sure if this was posted before, but these would be pretty cool boot animations if anyone were to want to work on them. I know I'm not the only one who would appreciate these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c4WYzr30B0
I second this. Would be crazy. Followed by an android man popping out!
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There is actually already a particle boot animation based on this same video!
I've looked for bootanimations in the search many times but don't find one based on this vid, can you point me to a link?
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I've looked for bootanimations in the search many times but don't find one based on this vid, can you point me to a link?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770500
Its called Particle Start Up.
Hit the thanks button if I helped
I believe its the first Particle clip from the video you posted.
Thats it!! Thanks and thanks ::hits thank button::
Link doesnt work for me...? Can anyone throw it up?
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Here ya go
http://www.multiupload.com/R0LPTJDI3Y
So now how am I supposed to install this boot animation?
It's not flashable through CWM..
Says you need something called pushboot but it says it's for HTC phones only?
So whats the deal?
jwleonhart said:
So now how am I supposed to install this boot animation?
It's not flashable through CWM..
Says you need something called pushboot but it says it's for HTC phones only?
So whats the deal?
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Did you try simply pushing it to system/media or using Root Explorer to copy the bootanimation.zip to that directory?
id be willing to break down any part of this video and put text or anything you like if your interestead send me a p.m
where do you put this?
It's not in System/Media theres no bootanimation.zip to replace... its another place... i haven't changed a bootanimation in a few months... anyone wanna remind me please?
awesome
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xriderx66 said:
where do you put this?
It's not in System/Media theres no bootanimation.zip to replace... its another place... i haven't changed a bootanimation in a few months... anyone wanna remind me please?
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Don't know why you don't have one there, system/media is the correct directory.
Does the rom support bootaninations.zip?
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Dont look in the sdcard folder rider. Make sure you.have root.explorer or.something that will let you into.the system files. Its under system/media. I believe.its also.where.all the default sounds are.
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thegreatcity said:
Did you try simply pushing it to system/media or using Root Explorer to copy the bootanimation.zip to that directory?
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I went ahead and copied the new bootanimation.zip and got rid.of.the old.one... uhm it doesnt work. Now when the phone loads i just have a black screen that says android.
Im using eugene ginger clone rom, aoparently there.is something about not being able to modify things on there? Help anyone
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jwleonhart said:
I went ahead and copied the new bootanimation.zip and got rid.of.the old.one... uhm it doesnt work. Now when the phone loads i just have a black screen that says android.
Im using eugene ginger clone rom, aoparently there.is something about not being able to modify things on there? Help anyone
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Using Root Explorer navigate to system/media and find the .zip you put there. Long press it and select Permissions. It should be set up as follows:
User: Read, Write
Group: Read
Others: Read
See if that helps, though Im not a Gingerclone user so YMMV.
Yes i just figured out its eugenes stupid.gingerclone rom
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ok, I'm trying to delete the default rintones (tmo jingle,etc.) but when I do they are gone for a few min the reappear even though they arent in the /media/audio folder anywhere....anyone got any ideas? I cleared DRM and all the other stuff i could find. Anyone know if the ringtones are stored somewhere besides just /media????? =3
Are you deleting from the the zip pre flash or from the phone after flashed?
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Do you have an unzipped rom on one of your sd's by chance?
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Going to try and test some things ECOTOX. I'll let you know if I find what's up.
no unzipped rom, and i deleted from the rom before flash and after and still there in the menu, and working i might add even though the files are gone???? =/
Weird. Testing now. Is this on your rom?
jneal9 said:
Weird. Testing now. Is this on your rom?
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yeah...been trying to delete them for 2days now =/
I'm downloading your rom now, may not be able to flash it until tomorrow but I'll take a look when I get the chance.
Edit - they are definitely not in the zip file. Ill flash it when I get the chance and let you know my results.
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I do know that android can find the ring tones from other roms, even zipped ones. For the longest time I had 3 or 4 of each ringtone. Turns out I had some unzipped roms on sd/speedsoftware/extracted
Beware of angry gingerbread man
Hey Eco, flashed your nightly 2 this morning, and the only ringtones that showed up for me were the handful that you included. The notification sounds were all there, but I assumed you included those intentionally, separate from the ringtones.
My only thought is that, as adamcooks touched on above, the OS is seeing a folder on one of your sd's titled ringtones, and its adding its contents to the available options.
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Br1cK'd said:
Hey Eco, flashed your nightly 2 this morning, and the only ringtones that showed up for me were the handful that you included. The notification sounds were all there, but I assumed you included those intentionally, separate from the ringtones.
My only thought is that, as adamcooks touched on above, the OS is seeing a folder on one of your sd's titled ringtones, and its adding its contents to the available options.
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Thanks Br1ck'd =) idk why mine is doing that...no folders on my SD so idk =/ ill figure out why though =]
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I made this boot animation for my phone because i hated the sprint portion of it.
I left the motorola aspect in place but changed the ending.
ROOT IS REQUIRED
i just used root explorer to copy the zip to system/media
Make sure it is named bootanimation.zip after downloading
Boot animation Motorola/Nvidia #1
Video
Download
Boot animation Motorola/Nvidia #2
No video of this animation yet make sure to rename to bootanimation.zip
Download
I will be adding more as time permits
Very nice, smooth and much better than stock. I like it better than the new roms that have come out also. Thanks for the post. This is a keeper.
I'm still only 3 weeks into android from blackberry but I love being ably modify everything!! Better than hybrids.
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dschachm said:
Very nice, smooth and much better than stock. I like it better than the new roms that have come out also. Thanks for the post. This is a keeper.
I'm still only 3 weeks into android from blackberry but I love being ably modify everything!! Better than hybrids.
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Thanks im glad you like it
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Added new animation video will come soon
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I hate the sprint boot animation. Great job on this. Thanks
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mquinn24 said:
I hate the sprint boot animation. Great job on this. Thanks
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Thanks I have some more I've been working on ill post them as soon as I get a chance
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Just want to add, I modified the first Animation to have the Nvidia piece kick in a litter faster. As my phone starts pretty quick, and having the Motorola animation run 4-5 times before the Nvidia animation, my phone would start before I saw the Nvidia tegra animation.
Either way, this works for me
mquinn24 said:
I hate the sprint boot animation. Great job on this. Thanks
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Yea I agree I couldn't stand the sprint animation
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Hi, I am new to android. My MoPho is rooted, i tried to copy bootanimation.zip to location specified using File Expert, it will not allow me to write to any system directories or files. I installed Root Explorer but get a FC message everytime I attempt to load it. Any suggestions?
Elliott said:
Hi, I am new to android. My MoPho is rooted, i tried to copy bootanimation.zip to location specified using File Expert, it will not allow me to write to any system directories or files. I installed Root Explorer but get a FC message everytime I attempt to load it. Any suggestions?
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You have to Root your Photon 4g 1st...
Just follow this site and follow the steps to Root your Phone..
Its so Simple... Just a Click of a button you have your Photon Rooted..
Make sure you enable Android Debugging and Allow Unknown Source in Apps settings..
Root
After than, Just paste the Bootanimation.zip folder in your sd card or internal storage.
( You have to Rename it to bootanimation.zip )
Then Use Root Explorer and go into System/media and paste it over there..
When you get Permission Request on Superuser click Allow..
Thats all..
Reboot and Enjoy your New Boot Animation.
bondarun said:
You have to Root your Photon 4g 1st...
Just follow this site and follow the steps to Root your Phone..
Its so Simple...
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That would be simple if it were not already rooted. (Root checker verified)
I recently discovered how to mount directories with read/write permissions, I did so and it worked like a charm. Great animation BTW. Anyone have others they find interesting?
Can someone please upload the stock boot animation for those of us who needed to restore their devices to stick and lost the original animation?
This looks easy and awesome!
Thanks so much.
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Original Boot Animation
CharFalco said:
Can someone please upload the stock boot animation for those of us who needed to restore their devices to stick and lost the original animation?
This looks easy and awesome!
Thanks so much.
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This should get you back to "stick".
Elliott
After installing your animation I found another I wanted to try out, however yours seems to be here for the long haul.
I've even gone as far as deleting the animation zip entirely and then rebooting, with no luck. Is there some back up that it draws from in the case that the files are not present?
Honestly I keep expecting your animation to say " Resistance is futile".. Any ideas?
The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese...
Have you tried just replacing it with the other boot animation your wanting to use and changing permissions using root explorer. I never had any issues changing the animation
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I installed Absolute system tools and was a able to fix the problem.
The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese...
Elliott said:
I installed Absolute system tools and was a able to fix the problem.
The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese...
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What was the problem and solution in case anyone else has it
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Good job on this man. I was reading thru the posts and saw some were having issues with permissions so before I copied over the new Boot Animation .zip file, I checked the permissions of the original and after copying over I made sure the new one had the same.
Worked without an issue and looks great!!
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Finally I got rid of that Sprint thing, thank you very much!
Jleeblanch said:
Good job on this man. I was reading thru the posts and saw some were having issues with permissions so before I copied over the new Boot Animation .zip file, I checked the permissions of the original and after copying over I made sure the new one had the same.
Worked without an issue and looks great!!
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Thanks for the advice, it worked.
Hello
One of my family member liked my ringtone, and asked me if it was possible for me to get it for her. So I tried, but failed. I only found the whole song. But it is not the one in the device.
So I am asking if somebody could get me the real samsung ringtone . Over the horizon?
Thank you very much.
I'm pretty sure no one on here will help you essentially steal a proprietary ringtone. But if you were rooted and happened to go to /system/media/audio/ringtones yourself, and extract the file, there is nothing anyone could do.
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Wow, copyrighted ringtones ? what will they think up next !
Also: http://www.zedge.net/ringtone/1436885/
Well excuse me for assuming a Samsung ringtone bundled with a Samsung phone might be copyrighted to Samsung. Like touchwiz for example........
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If anyone's interested, if you have a Nandroid backup of your stock Samsung ROM you can extract the files from sytsem.ext4.tar on a PC or Nandroid backup browser. They're under \system\media\audio\
TheStigx said:
Hello
One of my family member liked my ringtone, and asked me if it was possible for me to get it for her. So I tried, but failed. I only found the whole song. But it is not the one in the device.
So I am asking if somebody could get me the real samsung ringtone . Over the horizon?
Thank you very much.
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Go download zedge from the play store and search for it. They have tones. Then get a file explorer to search for the zedge folder you'll find the ringtone in the folder. Then you can send it to your friend
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On my GB it is found in /system/media/audio/ringtones. Use Root Explorer and via Bluetooth send it to the other phone.
The file is an .ogg sound file.
I would have attached the file for you to DL but don't see a file attach option in this app.
I do hope this helps you though.
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You can do this without root
From root explorer you go to
system/media/ringtones
Copy it to you sdcard
Check out these threads you can download it directly
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206622
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204556