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Hi,
I am a total newbie to streakdroid. (also to dell streak). I previously had mytouch 4g. The icons on the home screen as well as the applications launcher are too small for the streak at par with mytouch4g. Is it possible to increase the icon size and also the the font size?
I did install my streakdroid with the 1.61 option enabled
TIA
Look for an app called LDC Density and chane the size to a larger number. Maybe 180 or 200. You may notice things do not line up as you get larger and larger.
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thanks that worked like a charm
I tried the LCD density changer app however after a reboot the system reverts back to the previous settings of the icon size. Anyone have insights on this?
Regards
found the soultion over at android forums
Method 1 - ADB
1. Download LCD Density w/ 2.2 market Fix - This also contains the 2.2 market fix (without the stagefright)
2. Put the build.prop in your android-sdk\tools folder
3. Connect your phone via usb, make sure it shows up with adb devices
4. adb remount
5. adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
6. adb reboot
Method 2 - Root Explorer
1. Copy the build.prop to the root of your SD card
2. Long press on build.prop
3. Select "Copy"
4. Navigate to /system
5. Click R/W in the top right corner
6. Paste, and overwrite
7. Reboot
Your screen will now look like this, giving you much more space. And If using ADW launcher, you can use 6 X 5 rows of icons!!
Now if you really like to do things yourself, in the build.prop..
Change
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
to
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
push, reboot.
If you want to revert back, just push this Stock Build prop back into place
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It's possible change the default (unknown) caller picture on the Arc?
search on google android market yourself.............
Yes it possible.
I don't running stock rom right now so I can't test it, unknown contact picture found in sony ericsson contact apps.
Yes, its possible
You need to open the (ROM).zip that you are using and edit an .apk and then use ADB to push it back to the phone.
I'm using Virtuous Unity 1.3.1. I've done it successfully on a few other ROMs too.
You'll need a graphics editor (I used MS Paint), Android SDK with adb, 7-Zip.
Here's how I did it...
As always, MAKE A BACKUP! Its not my fault if something goes wrong.
1 - Open the .zip copy of the ROM that you're using
2 - Extract a copy of /system/app/Phone.apk
3 - Open Phone.apk using 7-zip and copy the following files to your desktop (don't close the 7-Zip window):
-phone_default_270.png
-phone_default_300.png
-phone_default_incall_270.png
-phone_default_incall_300.png
4 - Find a picture that you want to use and resize it to 300x300 and 270x270. Save it as the above file names.
5 - Copy the 4 files back into the Phone.apk archive and exit 7-Zip
6 - Copy the new Phone.apk file into your adb directory (Android SDK, usually in the platform-tools folder)
7 - Connect your phone to your computer and ensure its in charge-only mode with USB debugging enabled
8 - Open a command prompt window, change to your adb directory, and run the following commands:
adb devices {to make sure the device is connected}
adb remount {sets it to read/write}
adb push Phone.apk /system/app/Phone.apk {replaces the Phone.apk file}
9 - Disconnect your device and reboot
10 - Enjoy!
-Kyle
abhisheak.bansal said:
search on google android market yourself.............
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there is no program on the market, that mod default contact picture on SE-vanilla ROM. read carefully the question next time............
datagubben said:
there is no program on the market, that mod default contact picture on SE-vanilla ROM. read carefully the question next time............
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My Bad....
Is there a way to get this without rooting/custom rom? Much appreciated if someone could give me step-by-step instructions as I'm still a noob.
BestInGalaxy said:
Is there a way to get this without rooting/custom rom? Much appreciated if someone could give me step-by-step instructions as I'm still a noob.
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You need to be rooted and deodexed at a minimum. Stock roms out there that just deodex and root with no other changes. Reason is you need CWM to flash the modified framework-res which would be easiest since your not used to all of this. Also deodexed is a must in order to theme roms.
Here is rough instructions if your on stock rom with root and is deodexed:
First download APK Multi Tool and extract it to a folder on your desktop
Download APK Multi Tool
Download Notepad++ google for the download
Download this update.zip from my ICS theme.
Open the Multi Tool folder and open folder Place-apk-for-modding-here.
Next open the ZIP for the rooted/deodexed ROM your running. Browse to System > Framework and drag framework-res.apk from the ZIP to the Place-apk-for-modding-here folder.
Now in go one folder to the main folder of Multi-tool and click script.bat at the bottom of the folder. It will open a cmd prompt click continue to bring up the menu.
Type in option 25 and hit enter.
Type in 1 hit enter(you've selected framework-res)
Now type in 9 and hit enter to decompile. Give it a few minutes when your back at main menu and its waiting for input minimize the cmd prompt(do not close it).
Open projects folder then browse in this order framework-res.apk > res > values. In values folder open bools.xml with notepad++.
With bools.xml opened in Notepad++ browse to Line 16: it should look like this:
<bool name="config_animateScreenLights">true</bool>
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Change from true to false and save XML.
Now open Multi apk cmd prompt type in 11 and hit enter. Give it a few you will be asked if its a system apk input Y then hit enter. Next screen input Y and hit enter. Let it do its thing and you will see a small paragraph stating pretty much delete what you've changed and delete resources.arsc if you've edited an XML.
Anyhow dont hit any keys leave that paragraph up for the moment. Minimize cmd prompt then get to main folder of Apk multi tool you will see a keep folder. Inside the folder delete only Resources.arsc then pull back up CMD prompt. Hit any key let it finish up.
Now minimize cmd prompt and go back into Place-apk-for-modding-here folder you will see unsignedframework-res.apk.
Delete original framework-res.apk and rename the unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk.
Open the ZIP package you downloaded from my theme browse to System > framework.
You will see only framework-res.apk in there drag the modded one you just did into there and then drag this zip to your SDCARD and flash from CWM.
What in the world... my head hurts LOL. Um what does deodexed mean and how do I know I'm "deodexed"?
BestInGalaxy said:
What in the world... my head hurts LOL. Um what does deodexed mean and how do I know I'm "deodexed"?
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Google sir. That is a step by step I typed up. I recommend ignoring it until you learn more about the phone though.
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K, I'm willing to learn. Uh, let's start with baby steps, lol. If I root my device, will I be able to update to ICS 4.0 when it becomes available?
In short, yes. There are other threads that answer that fully.
You will always be able to take your phone 'back' to stock like it was when you first got it, to be able to install ICS from At&t.
Though you will be able to install ICS before it is released from At&t by installing a custom rom. It's not a possibility, it's a fact. Just be patient.
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jivy26 said:
You need to be rooted and deodexed at a minimum. Stock roms out there that just deodex and root with no other changes. Reason is you need CWM to flash the modified framework-res which would be easiest since your not used to all of this. Also deodexed is a must in order to theme roms.
Here is rough instructions if your on stock rom with root and is deodexed:
First download APK Multi Tool and extract it to a folder on your desktop
Download APK Multi Tool
Download Notepad++ google for the download
Download this update.zip from my ICS theme.
Open the Multi Tool folder and open folder Place-apk-for-modding-here.
Next open the ZIP for the rooted/deodexed ROM your running. Browse to System > Framework and drag framework-res.apk from the ZIP to the Place-apk-for-modding-here folder.
Now in go one folder to the main folder of Multi-tool and click script.bat at the bottom of the folder. It will open a cmd prompt click continue to bring up the menu.
Type in option 25 and hit enter.
Type in 1 hit enter(you've selected framework-res)
Now type in 9 and hit enter to decompile. Give it a few minutes when your back at main menu and its waiting for input minimize the cmd prompt(do not close it).
Open projects folder then browse in this order framework-res.apk > res > values. In values folder open bools.xml with notepad++.
With bools.xml opened in Notepad++ browse to Line 16: it should look like this:
Change from true to false and save XML.
Now open Multi apk cmd prompt type in 11 and hit enter. Give it a few you will be asked if its a system apk input Y then hit enter. Next screen input Y and hit enter. Let it do its thing and you will see a small paragraph stating pretty much delete what you've changed and delete resources.arsc if you've edited an XML.
Anyhow dont hit any keys leave that paragraph up for the moment. Minimize cmd prompt then get to main folder of Apk multi tool you will see a keep folder. Inside the folder delete only Resources.arsc then pull back up CMD prompt. Hit any key let it finish up.
Now minimize cmd prompt and go back into Place-apk-for-modding-here folder you will see unsignedframework-res.apk.
Delete original framework-res.apk and rename the unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk.
Open the ZIP package you downloaded from my theme browse to System > framework.
You will see only framework-res.apk in there drag the modded one you just did into there and then drag this zip to your SDCARD and flash from CWM.
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Wow that's one hell of a step by step, and here I was Modding apks in 7zip
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You're good Jivy26
hey there Jivy.. i'm a Sensation noob, but all was going too well with your step by step process parameter, untill i got the following error
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
am i missing something?????
d.durrani said:
hey there Jivy.. i'm a Sensation noob, but all was going too well with your step by step process parameter, untill i got the following error
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedframework-res.apk
Could Not Find C:\Users\SUMICO\Downloads\Apk_Multi-Tool_Alpha_02\Apk_Multi-Tool\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedframework-res.apk
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
am i missing something?????
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Do you have java installed on your computer?
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I have searched this but can't find my particular issue. I just flashed CM7 (previously had bionix). I followed the instructions on the CM7 wiki and all works smoothly and fine except in call volume.
It is extremely loud when I make/receive a call. When I adjust the volume it adjusts to what it is set to. How do I set the in call volume or solve this issue?
This may work with CM7's stock kernel. But I do know that if you flash a custom kernel like Glitch for say, then you could download a Call Script... http://androtransfer.com/fascinate/90call_vol.zip... With this file you can tweak all the call volumes to your liking.
Instructions (if you have Glitch kernel running):
1. Download the Call Script.zip
2. Extract the .zip
3. Move the file to your phone's internal SD card
4. In Root Explorer hit the "Mount R/W" button
5. Still in Root Explorer move the 90call_vol from the /sdcard to /etc/init.d
6. After it has been pasted into the init.d folder long press on the 90call_vol file and hit "Open in text editor".
7. Once the file is opened, the file will take you through the rest of the steps.
8. Once you have tweaked the settings in the file do a reboot and test out your phone. It may take a bit to find the perfect balance but with a little patience you will .
Thanks for the advice and guide. I just went through the steps and it is still way loud. When i place/make a call it is way loud and if I adjust the volume with the rocker buttons it goes to what the volume is "supposed" to be and what the screen is showing (hope that makes sense). Please help, I was stoked to run CM7 and this is making me want to do something else
sokey70 said:
Thanks for the advice and guide. I just went through the steps and it is still way loud. When i place/make a call it is way loud and if I adjust the volume with the rocker buttons it goes to what the volume is "supposed" to be and what the screen is showing (hope that makes sense). Please help, I was stoked to run CM7 and this is making me want to do something else
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I was having the same issue on Glitch. Even if you're not on Glitch, I suggest flashing another kernel.
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sokey70 said:
Thanks for the advice and guide. I just went through the steps and it is still way loud. When i place/make a call it is way loud and if I adjust the volume with the rocker buttons it goes to what the volume is "supposed" to be and what the screen is showing (hope that makes sense). Please help, I was stoked to run CM7 and this is making me want to do something else
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No problem. But did you try these steps w/ the Glitch kernel (because I don't think the stock CM7 kernel supports Call Script)? I was having the exact same issue and the Call Script fixed the issue for me. I'll upload my Call Script (already tweaked) in a few. In the mean time I would suggest you look into Glitch, much better then the stock kernel in terms of battery, stability, and color. Plus it will allow you to fix the horrible loud distortion present in CM7.
Yes, I installed Glitch and edited the file as explained and still had the issue. even a screen of your file would be good, I tried all different settings from 0-3 and each started off way loud and then when I adjusted the volume it went to where it was supposed to be.
each time you edit the script, you want to reboot the phone for the settings to take effect. also, make sure all permissions are checked by longpressing on the script using root explorer, select permissions and check all selections.
with glitch kernel, set all incall boost to 0. the highest would be 1. settings 2 and 3 cause distortion. in any other kernel, i've found setting 3 is the same as setting 1 in glitch.
This worked perfectly for me! Glitch kernel on MIUI SGSII rom.
Thanks!
Se7eN43 said:
each time you edit the script, you want to reboot the phone for the settings to take effect. also, make sure all permissions are checked by longpressing on the script using root explorer, select permissions and check all selections.
with glitch kernel, set all incall boost to 0. the highest would be 1. settings 2 and 3 cause distortion. in any other kernel, i've found setting 3 is the same as setting 1 in glitch.
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Question....I can't get this to work. I notice in the file it says, "just be sure you do the chmod and chown commands below in any case." I think that's the piece that people are missing, and I can't seem to figure that out. I tried to go into terminal emulator and say
Code:
chmod -R 750 /etc/init.d/
and
Code:
chown -R root:shell /etc/init.d/
...but for both commands, I get that the operation is not permitted. I think this is what is causing my changes to not apply correctly, and I can't seem to figure out how to do these two commands. Both the etc and init.d folders are set to r/w/x, as well as the file itself
Are these commands extremely necessary and if so, what can i do to more easily make them work?
Perhaps someone would be so awesome as to create a flashable script for linux dummies like myself?
jakemg said:
Question....I can't get this to work. I notice in the file it says, "just be sure you do the chmod and chown commands below in any case." I think that's the piece that people are missing, and I can't seem to figure that out. I tried to go into terminal emulator and say
Code:
chmod -R 750 /etc/init.d/
and
Code:
chown -R root:shell /etc/init.d/
...but for both commands, I get that the operation is not permitted. I think this is what is causing my changes to not apply correctly, and I can't seem to figure out how to do these two commands. Both the etc and init.d folders are set to r/w/x, as well as the file itself
Are these commands extremely necessary and if so, what can i do to more easily make them work?
Perhaps someone would be so awesome as to create a flashable script for linux dummies like myself?
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You don't need to use Terminal Emulator. It's 100.1% easier to use Root Explorer. Here's what to do. These are similar to the steps I posted above, but I simplified it to make it easier for yah...
Instructions (While on Glitch):
1. Download the 90call_vol (To make it easier use mine which is already configured)
2. Move the file from your PC to your phone's internal SD card
3. In Root Explorer hit the "Mount R/W" button
4. Still in Root Explorer move the 90call_vol from the /sdcard and paste it into /etc/init.d
5. Now the most important step... REBOOT
6. Done! Now test your device
Yep, that's exactly what I was doing and still, when I make or receive a call, the in-call volume jumps up to max unless I turn it down. T. Then if I make or receive another call, the in-call volume jumps back up again. This cycle constantly repeats itself. No matter what, the actual in-call volume keeps jumping up to max.
Thanks for trying, though.
And you're on the Glitch kernel right?
Yep. Glitch V13...
Boo. First off thanks for the help and guide but unfortunately it does not work for me. I've tried this twice now on cm7 and miui fresh installs. Neither worked and I followed the steps exactly. Man this is lame. Is there a previous version of either miui or cm that doesn't have this issue?
N00B_IN_N33D said:
You don't need to use Terminal Emulator. It's 100.1% easier to use Root Explorer. Here's what to do. These are similar to the steps I posted above, but I simplified it to make it easier for yah...
Instructions (While on Glitch):
1. Download the 90call_vol (To make it easier use mine which is already configured)
2. Move the file from your PC to your phone's internal SD card
3. In Root Explorer hit the "Mount R/W" button
4. Still in Root Explorer move the 90call_vol from the /sdcard and paste it into /etc/init.d
5. Now the most important step... REBOOT
6. Done! Now test your device
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This did not work for me.....
You all are selecting ALL permissions in the script with the script in the /system/etc/init.d folder correct? the permissions must be done while the script is in the init.d folder. If you make the permissions before moving the script over to the init.d folder, it will not work. It should look like rwxrwxrwx (Read Write eXecute) for the User, Group & Other fields.
How do get to the permissions? I didn't see that. Also, does anyone have a link to the original cm7 kernel to replace glitch if it doesn't work again?
Never mind. Got the permissions set and it still starts out loud, this is ridiculous.
wow... sounds like your phone just doesn't like you. haha.. kidding.
another thing you can do is use Script Manager from the Market.
run script manager
navigate to script (doesn't matter what folder the script is in)
select script (window pops up)
select "Su" (android skull & bone crosses icon)
select "Edit"
select "File Editor" (make sure the settings are what you want)
press the phones menu button to save (you may be asked to save again when pressing the back button to go one screen back, of course save it again.)
select "Run" (window changes)
select "Close"
you need not to reboot or set permissions using Script Manager, so go ahead and test.
if this works, you need to set the script to run at every boot using Script Manager by selecting the script again and select "Boot" (gear looking icon) and run again. (Su should still be selected as well)
if you end up tweaking the script again, just select "Run" after you are done editing, then "Close". no need to reboot.
IF this too does not work, then you might want to try a fresh install of CM7+Glitch without any other extras, besides the script just for testing. and if you are not on the latest CM nightly, i suggest you update to it.
Boo, my phone does hate me! It must know that I want a Galaxy 2 lol. Well I tried the script manager and it didn't improve. Right now I am on MIUI and like it but could try the CM7. Both ROMs with glitch 13 gave me the same issue. I wonder if my speaker is messed up or somethingm although previously on bionix it was okay...
Intro:
Another boot animation fix comin at ya. A TON of people want to know how to add and change sounds on custom boot animations on the Droid X2 and like all of them I could not find enough info on the world wide web that I could send a link to them to help out. SO after a little bit of messing around and some help from WugFresh I have the answer.
The apps:
First you will need a couple apps. You will need absolute system, root explorer and file converter. You can get them from the android market, just do a search for them. They're not free but if you know anything about root you probably already have root explorer and maybe even absolute system, but you will need file converter by ice cold apps.
The programs:
Again if you know anything or a decent amount about root you probably already have these programs but if not then download them. You will need 7Zip (preferably 7Zip) because as far as I know it is one of the only if not the only program that can zip files correctly WITHOUT compression which is mandatory because if there is any compression applied to the bootanimatiom.zip file OT WILL NOT WORK! You will also need either GVIM or Editor++ in order to properly edit the desc.txt file in the bootanimation.zip which we all know is what makes the boot animation work and if that is not configured correctly then, well, you're gonna be throwing things.
The method:
1.
Find the boot animation you want and download it using absolute system or from whatever source, whether it be from a forum thread or whatever. If you download it from a source other than absolute system you have to make sure before applying it you have to place it on the root of your sd card and make sure it is not named bootanimation.zip if there are other boot animations on your sd card because if they are named the same, obviously, they will overwrite eachother so name them however you want.
2.
Find the sound you want to use, it can be any sound file as long as it's short enough (or not) to play completely on boot. Download it, place it in your sd card and open the file converter app. Use file converter to find the file and once you've found and selected it select to convert it to .ogg. It MUST be converted to .ogg or it WILL NOT work. Once it is converted find the converted version ("sound".ogg or "whatever you named it".ogg) and use root explorer to move it to /sytem/media and leave it there for now.
3.
Plug your phone in to your computer, make sure USB debugging is enabled, and put your phone into USB mass storage mode once your phone is connected. Open up the files from your sd card on your computer and find the boot animation .zip you are going to change and move it to your computer. Next open up 7Zip and find the boot animation .zip file you just moved. Select the file and extract it to wherever you want to on your computer. Once you have extracted the .zip files with 7Zip go to the extracted files on your computer.
Note: (This next part will save the edited version as the orginal version so if you want to make a backup before you edit it just rename however you want or copy it into a separate folder named desc backup.)
4.
Right click on the extracted desc.txt file from the boot animation amd right click on it. Once you right click you will see an option that says either "edit with Editor++" or "edit with VIM" depending on which program you decided on (I prefer Editor++). Select the option and it will open up the desc.txt in your editor of choice. There may be a lost of guidelines in the desc.txt file for editing parts of the desc.txt but this is usually only in stock boot animations. Decide where you want the sound file to play and comment in the sound file you want to use by adding a line under the part you choose it to play at by typing "s 'sound'.ogg" DO NOT type what I wrote verbatim, the name 'sound' is just to give an example. Here is an example of a desc.txt file that has been edited to have sound:
(The red part is the sound line)
# 540 wide, 960 tall 10 frames per second
540 960 10
# p means we're defining a part
# first number is repeat count, 0 means infinite
# second number is delay in frames before performing the next part
# so if you are playing 15 frames a second 15 would be... one second
# string defines the directory to load files from
# files will be loaded in order but names don't matter
# s defines a sound for a part
# sounds will be loaded from /system/media
# oggs with loop points will loop automatically
# only one sound will play at a time
# timing is driven by the part, not the sounds
# if you want no sound, leave blank
# droid
p 1 0 01_droid
s Fusion.ogg
# fusion
p 1 0 02_fusion
# mobility
p 1 0 03_mobility
# loop
p 0 0 04_loop[/SIZE]
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Notice the name of the sound in the desc.txt file is the same as the one I want to use. I hate to sound like I'm trying to make you feel stupid, which I am most definitely not, I just want to make sure this is detailed enough for anyone to follow.
4. Continued:
Once you have commented in the sound line, and you can add as many as you want just make sure you read the guidelines in the example desc.txt file above, save the file and exit your editor.
5. Open 7Zip and find the extracted boot animation files again with the edited desc.txt file. Make sure that the only files showing up in 7Zip are the boot animation files you extracted including the original desc.txt file that was edited and only that edited one, not the backup if you made one. In the menu bar on the 7Zip program click on "edit" and click on "select all" in the drop down menu that pops up. Next click "file" in the menu bar, move your cursor to the 7Zip option and when the drop down menu pops up click on "add to archive..." Then when the window pops up just change the name to whatever you want, select "zip" in the Archive format drop down menu, select "store" in the compression level drop down menu (you must select store or the boot animation .zip file you are creating will be compressed and as I mentioned above it won't work with compression) and then click "OK" to create the .zip file. Once it is created go ahead and move it onto the root of your sd card.
6. Unplug your phone from your computer and once the sd card is mounted open up absolute system. Go to boot animations and press menu and selct "boot animation editor." Press menu again and select "import from sd card." Find the boot animation you edited and slect it. Pres menu once it brings up the window with all the .png images and select "import" and when the window pops up prompting you to name the bootanimatiom just name it however you want and select "import." In order for the boot animation you edited to show up in your list of downloaded boot animations in absolute system you must first close absolute system and reopen it, go into boot animation editor again and it should be there. Select your edited boot animation and when it opens up the window with all the .png images press menu and select "desc.txt editor" which will open up the desc.txt file in absolute systems own editor. Scroll down untill you see the "s" line you commented in and press on it, this will open up a small window prompting you to choose the file from either /data/local or /system/media. Selct to choos from /system/media and there will be a list of .ogg files to choose from (if there are more than one you put in there). Select which one you want to play for that line. This is just to make sure the bootanimation.zip is using the right .ogg file and so your phone knows where to play it from on boot. You can change these if you want but you cannot comment lines in or out using absolute system. Once you have finished making changes or confirming the sound files press menu and select "save changes." Once it's done saving the changes press back.
NOTE: THIS NEXT PART IS VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE DONE EXACTLY AS I HAVE WRITTEN, IN THE EXACT SAME SEQUENCE I AM GIVING YOU.
7.Sorry for yelling hehe. Once absolute system is done saving the desc.txt file and you have pressed back to re-enter the .png images window in absolute system press home and open up root explorer. In root explorer go to /system/media where you placed your .ogg files and move them again into /system/media/audio/notifications and press home key again. Open absolute system and install the boot animation to /data/local by selecting change install location and selecting "/data/local" and reboot your phone. If the sound does not play, which it should, install the boot animation in BOTH /data/local AND /system/media using absolute system.
You should now have sound along with your boot animation. I hope you all have fun adding crazy sounds to your boot animations. The thanks button is always happy when you press it!
Awesome. The sound always gives me a hard time. Good job on this.
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Nice tutorial!
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Thanks I was surprised and a little aggravated that there is no other instructional thread for this.
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Thanks
Good Job on this tut. Im sure it will help others. You have my thanks, others should do the same.
Thanks a bunch I really appreciate it
SBF'd from my tasty X2 MAXX
Did all the steps to the t and still no sound
Sent from my SGH-T839 using xda premium
Thanks for sharing really usefull info
Hello..... Is this method still valid? Does it work with Android 4.0.4?
Kind regards.
will this method work on the Galaxy S4 SGH-M919?
i only want to change the sound,
i already changed the boot animation.
Great thread!!
But,will this work on a Nexus5?
Code:
640 400 30
c 1 30 part0
c 1 0 part1
c 0 0 part2
c 1 30 part3
c 1 0 part4
c 1 0 part5
My desc.txt file is shown like this!!
Where should i add the file name?? What if i insert my .gg file name at the last?
Does this method work for Huawei phones? Someone led me to this post. If so, sound isn't working for me. After every boot the 's name. ogg' tag gets removed. 'Boot animation' is 25 seconds and 'boot sound' is 19 seconds.
I want to play one bootsound throught the entire Bootanimation, please tell me how to do it. I have one sound that i want to play in 11 parts.
Thank you
Pls give me a link for absolute system.Cant find a place to download it?
adarshm4you said:
Pls give me a link for absolute system.Cant find a place to download it?
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The directories being listed are referring to SYSTEM directories (hidden from user-land view). Your phone must be rooted (root access) first. I'd suggest you use a 'root file browser' afterwards.
The "Root Browser" application (unsure if its listed on Google Play at this time) is an excellent one to use. Simple and fast interface. Minor annoyance with banner ads (free copy).
Hope that helps you (albeit a late reply). These forums are a gold mine of information!
In reference to the OP:
Infantry667 said:
6. Unplug your phone from your computer and once the sd card is mounted open up absolute system. Go to boot animations and press menu and selct "boot animation editor."
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It sounds as if you're referring to an application (I will Google it after this post) named "absolute system." It piqued my curiosity. You should be able to use adb strictly to push/pull all files onto the Android phone. I understand this thread was made in 2011. I can only assume times were different back then.
However: Why would you need or be required to place the "bootanimation.zip" (stored) and "XXX.ogg" into both the ./system/media and ./data/local directories? Does Android (for some unknown reason) pull two copies for security verification (stab in the dark)?
On this rooted LG K7 (Android 5.1.1): The ./system/media directory appears to be full of all related boot animation data and the latter is void of life; To reiterate: I understand this thread was from 2011 and the Android version was more than likely significantly lower.
If anyone could shine some light on this subject: I'd heavily appreciate it. I'm attempting to add in sound (a converted *.wav into *.ogg file) to the boot animation (no loop; Simply play it once).
Thank you, future poster.
ObliviousEnigma,
At this point, adding bootanimation zip to data/local will no longer be recognized by android 5.0+. Just /System/media.
Also, considering if you want to add sound to it, I noticed that you have an LG phone. It should be easier for you to change it if you are on a stock ROM. you must go into the directory /system/media/audio/ui. And inside you should find the file called PowerOn.ogg. That is what you want to replace if you want to have different sound along with your boot animation. My recommendation, make sure that the audio is atleast 7 seconds long. I tried to experiment past it and it didn't work for me no matter what phone I used.
For others who are still using the droid x2 but with a custom rom (other devices work too), First off, your best bet is to extract the bootanimation zip first. Secondly, if you want the sound to be played at the beginning, add the sound file to the part 0. Leave the sound file the way it is instead of converting it to .ogg, but make sure to rename it to audio.wav. There are 3 things to keep in mind before moving on:
1) the desc.txt is not required to change.
2) it seems that only a 7 second audio can be played. Any others more than 7 seconds will not play.
3) if there are other existing audio wav files inside any folder of the bootanimation (except the one you placed at), delete it.
Thirdly, once you are finished, rezip the file without compression, whatever app that you use to do it (I use the RAR app by Rarlabs). Fourth, drag the bootanimation.zip back into /System/media. If permissions need to be set, make it rwxr-r-. Lastly, reboot your phone to watch the magic happen!
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