Hi guys
as the title says, how can I change the background (often blue one) when you view the settings, contacts, etc?
I know it's something about the framework-res.apk, res/drawable-hdpi/semc_bg.png. But I think there's more to edit.
I've got the image to change, my problem right now is what respective files to change in the framework-res. and also how to install it to the phone
Can someone help me? a nice step-by-step process will help me alot, especially for a big noob like me
Thanks a lot, in advance
Replace the semcbg.png file in the semcgenericUxpres.apk
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Thanks dude ^^ You sure it's this one? none at framework-res? how to edit it , and bring it back to the phone?
there has 2 option to do this..
1-use PC/laptop (winrar/7zip,,,and the new image)
2-use your phone (root explorer,,and the image)
with pc/laptop edit the ***.zip (rom) file
just replace all of semcbg.png every where I mean on framework-res.apk
and other framework (i'm not sure which rom and/or sometime other rom has extra framework-res.apk) (that why u i told u to replace all of this thing)
and for the update also
(maybe u use it...like 'screenshoot.zip' it containing it own framework)
goodluck buddy!
semc_bg.png is located in two files, framework-res.apk and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk. Location for that two files is system/framework. In each of that two files u have two semc_bg.png backgrounds, for normal and for landscape mode. Location of that backgrounds in each of previous .apk files is res/drawable-hdpi and res/drawable-land-hdpi. U can edit apk files with 7zip on ur PC.
Enjoy!
Thanks guys!
for example, I finished all the editing stuffs
How will I put it back to the phone? since it is an .apk, will I install that thru package installer? or what? just put the new edited framework-res.apk/semcgenericuxpres.apk in the phone, and reboot and the effects will take place?
You will need to use Root Explorer. Follow these steps:
Make a backup of the original APKs frst!
Copy the edited APKs from your SDCARD to your /system folder. (Yes, the "/System" folder)
Use Root Explorer to set the permissions to RW-R--R--
Once the permissions are set, CUT the files and paste in "/system/framework"
It will ask if you want to overwrite, go ahead and overwrite the files.
Reboot.
Or find empty flashable zip file,put framework files in it and flash via xrecovery.
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Which ROM is that? Did u get a port of the Walkman Z onto the X10?
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First of all... Thanks go to sbong for bringing this to my attention and helping me through it.. including proving me with some of the files I needed to make this work..
Also thanks to the devs who created the util's needed to do this mod.
Ok - So I've already modded my framework-res.apk in UOT kitchen so I didn't want to re-do all those mods... and as much as anything else I wanted to be able to do this myself..
Adding the CRT animation to your phone.
You'll need root access
You'll need this APK MANAGER 4.9 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701 install it somewhere on your PC
You'll need to replace the apktool in the OTHER directory once you've installed apkmanager with the one attached below.
1. Get your framework-res.apk from your phone and put it in the "modding" folder
2. Run apk manager, decompile option 9 [NOT USING DEPENDENCY OPTION]
3. Go into projects\framework-res\res\values\bools.xml [EDIT]
4. Make config_animateScreenLights to false [SAVE and EXIT]
5. Go back to script and select compile option 11.
6. Say y [System app]
7. Say n [don't need to retain anything else]
8. Delete AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from unsignedframework-res.apk
9. Copy and paste AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from original framework-res.apk into unsignframework-res
.......... open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
.......... Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
10. You'll find unsignedframework-res.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
10a. RENAME IT to framework-res.apk
11. Copy the new framework-res.apk onto your phone in the SYSTEM folder
12. Change the permissions to RW-R--R--
13. Move the file into the FRAMEWORK folder.
Reboot...
Done..
Tested and works on my arc. (Finally!)
Video of the animation...
[EDIT - Added the apktool here as the original link is now dead.]
Hi mate, can you upload the jar file again?
Done! 10chrs
hey ice....sent you a pm!
here's my framework....thanks a lot in advance
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First of all... Thanks go to sbong for bringing this to my attention and helping me through it.. including proving me with some of the files I needed to make this work..
Also thanks to the devs who created the util's needed to do this mod.
Ok - So I've already modded my framework-res.apk in UOT kitchen so I didn't want to re-do all those mods... and as much as anything else I wanted to be able to do this myself..
Adding the CRT animation to your phone.
You'll need root access
You'll need this APK MANAGER 4.9 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701 install it somewhere on your PC
You'll need to replace the apktool in the OTHER directory once you've installed apkmanager with the one attached below.
1. Get your framework-res.apk from your phone and put it in the "modding" folder
2. Run apk manager, decompile option 9 [NOT USING DEPENDENCY OPTION]
3. [NOT REQUIRED?] Drag twframework-res.apk into the script.
4. Go into projects\framework-res\res\values\bool.xml [EDIT]
5. Make config_animateScreenLights to false [SAVE and EXIT]
6. Go back to script and select compile option 11.
7. Say y [System app]
8. Say n [don't need to retain anything else]
9. Delete AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from unsignedframework-res.apk
10. Copy and paste AndroidManifest.xml and Meta-Inf folder from original framework-res.apk into unsignframework-res
11. U'll find unsignedframework-res.apk in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
12. Copy the unsignedframework-res.apk onto your phone in the SYSTEM folder
13. Change the permissions to RW-R--R--
14. Move the file into the FRAMEWORK folder.
Reboot...
Done..
Tested and works on my arc. (Finally!)
Video of the animation...
[EDIT - Added the apktool here as the original link is now dead.]
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noobish question here mate, hope you can help me.
First: After compiling the framework-res.apk, how do you edit and overwrite meta.inf and androidmanifest.xml? and when you use the apk manager, their is no meta.inf folder when decompiling framework-res.apk
2nd: Do you need to rename your unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk?
just copy and paste the androidmanifest and meta.inf files from your original framework-res.apk into the new one..
and yes - rename it to framework-res.apk
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just copy and paste the androidmanifest and meta.inf files from your original framework-res.apk into the new one..
and yes - rename it to framework-res.apk
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do you mean to extract the apk again then after copying the files, zip the apk again still using the apk manager?
No..open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
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No..open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
Sent from The arc using XDA premium..
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ok thanks..going to try using winrar.
i've tried this but i got a bootloop
I've done a few of these now and it works perfectly.. perhaps worth trying again.. follow the instructions very carefully.
hello.i have small problem using apk manager 4.9 with replaced apktool.jar. problem is when i try decompile file.still i have error.please help.log attached.thanks
i followed your steps to the letter and im getting bootloop but ill try it again and see if i get a different result
"4. Go into projects\framework-res\res\values\bool.xml [EDIT]" should be bools, am I right ?
works like a charm thanks mate, its not that hard when you know what to do thanks again
well spotted!.. yes.. it should!
kondejm said:
hello.i have small problem using apk manager 4.9 with replaced apktool.jar. problem is when i try decompile file.still i have error.please help.log attached.thanks
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Looks like your trying to mod your phonebook.apk...
Nie mo¾na odnale«† C:\Users\Niuniek\Desktop\APK editor\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedPhonebook.apk.
Nie mo¾na odnale«† C:\Users\Niuniek\Desktop\APK editor\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedPhonebook.apk.
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I've just amended the first post...
you need to rename the unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk (ie the name of the original file)..
I thought that would have been obvious.. but perhaps not.
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Just followed the guide, no issues.
Loving the animation
One small thing, can't help feeling that the first post should be edited to include this to make it clearer:
im_iceman said:
No..open the apk files using 7 zip or similar. Do not extract them..
Copy and paste from inside the original apk to inside the new one.
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Done!.....
Just achieved root using azuzu's method and the fist thing I attempted was to get rid of the dull-dark backgrounds on the Stock ROM and use the bright blue backgrounds from the Xperia 1.6 days, which was also ported to 2.1
I modified the framework-res.apk on PC and used RootExplorer to overwrite the existing framework-res.apk but still I dont see any changes in the backgrounds. Any idea what's amiss? Here is a strp-by-step writ of what i did:
1. Use root explorer to copy the existing framework-res.zpk to /SDCARD/
2. Transferred the apk to PC, replaced the existing semc_bg.png and semc_general_bg in the archive.
3. Transferred the modified apk to sdcard.
4. Using root Explorer on the phone, copied the modified apk to /system/
5. Changed the permissions to match the original apk
6. Copied the modified apk from /system/ to /system/framework/ and overwritten the original apk
7. The file gets overwritten successfully - but there is no change in the system background images
Whare am i going wrong? AFAIK there is nothing wrong with the apk (I have learnt that an incorrect framework-res.apk can brick the phone!)
You also need to edit system/framework/SemcGeneralUxpRes.apk
Locate SemcGenericUxpRes.apk (system/framework) and SystemUI.apk (system/app).
They will also need to be modded for a full theme on GB.
*Edit- Lol, M_I ya beat me to it
Thanks @My_Immortal and AyDee.
I had checked the SystemUI.apk and there was nothing to edit in the package. Checking the SemcGenericUxpRes.apk now, will let y'all know soon!
It worked!!! Thanks guys...my UI looks much lore alive now! http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Also don't forget to replace the image for landscape mode too
here is something I wrote earlier:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16201956&postcount=12
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Also don't forget to replace the image for landscape mode too
here is something I wrote earlier:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16201956&postcount=12
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@riginal : I worked out that bit myself, but thanks all the same.
Posted it here because i need a dev.
I pulled my Framework-res.apk and modified all the icons for everything. I decompiled using apktool.
My question is what steps do i take now (do i need to sign it, what a good tool to recompile it as apktool does and gives me a framework-res.apk but caused my phone not to boot up)..also someone said seomthing about resources.arsc or something..not sure where to go...thanks for your help.
Open ur new apk using 7zip (righr click>7zip>open archive) and do the same with ur old one. Delete the resources.xxxx(i dont know the name by heart lol) and drag and drop the one (by one i meant the resources.xxxx file) from the new zip to the old zip and adb push ur old frameworkres apk and reboot
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Posted it here because i need a dev.
I pulled my Framework-res.apk and modified all the icons for everything. I decompiled using apktool.
My question is what steps do i take now (do i need to sign it, what a good tool to recompile it as apktool does and gives me a framework-res.apk but caused my phone not to boot up)..also someone said seomthing about resources.arsc or something..not sure where to go...thanks for your help.
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sounds more like a question. Use apk manager and or 7zip
how does just that one file carry over all the new pics and stuff i changed...
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What exactly have you edited? If you just change non patch9 images... then you can just drag and drop the new images into the apk (may have to rename apk to zip).
If they are patch9's... you need to..
decompile framework-res.apk (apktool d framework-res.apk)
swap out images
recompile (apktool b framework-res)
Now take the newly compiled apk (in the /dist folder). Open it up and take the edited images (only the ones you need changed) and put them into your original apk.
No need to resign just push it to your phone and verify that it works
If you are editing xml files in /values* or /layout..
do the same as above, except after re-compiling, you're going to swap over the resources.arsc file to the original apk.
This is using apktool... in my experience apk manager doesn't do the job to my expectations... so i just do it manually with apktool.
Lemme know if u need anything more, or if i didnt touch on a specific situation.
Btw, maybe to combat the retarded comments about q&a and being in the right section... maybe turn the OP into a How-To?
preludedrew said:
What exactly have you edited? If you just change non patch9 images... then you can just drag and drop the new images into the apk (may have to rename apk to zip).
If they are patch9's... you need to..
decompile framework-res.apk (apktool d framework-res.apk)
swap out images
recompile (apktool b framework-res)
Now take the newly compiled apk (in the /dist folder). Open it up and take the edited images (only the ones you need changed) and put them into your original apk.
No need to resign just push it to your phone and verify that it works
If you are editing xml files in /values* or /layout..
do the same as above, except after re-compiling, you're going to swap over the resources.arsc file to the original apk.
This is using apktool... in my experience apk manager doesn't do the job to my expectations... so i just do it manually with apktool.
Lemme know if u need anything more, or if i didnt touch on a specific situation.
Btw, maybe to combat the retarded comments about q&a and being in the right section... maybe turn the OP into a How-To?
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Thank you very much..finally...one last question, where do i put the wallpaper so when the system is fully booted it shows the wallpaper i want? Thanks.
kpkimmel said:
Thank you very much..finally...one last question, where do i put the wallpaper so when the system is fully booted it shows the wallpaper i want? Thanks.
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There's an xml edit for it... but forgot it off the top of my head... quickest way is to replace system/customize/resource/shows_over.jpg with your image.
preludedrew said:
There's an xml edit for it... but forgot it off the top of my head... quickest way is to replace system/customize/resource/shows_over.jpg with your image.
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Thanks you, sorry about the stupid framework-res question...i knew the answer but had been so long forget the simplest of steps....instead of normal compression i was using store instead.....duh.......thank you though for the reminder because 7zip will automatically restore the same it was decompressed with, unlike that crap winrar. Have a good one man and thank you again.
i installed the transparent statusbar mod in my xperia mini st15i.. i just want the original one back. i don't have a nand backup. can someone post the related apks here and tell me how to install them if a specific procedure is to be followed.
gandhar said:
i installed the transparent statusbar mod in my xperia mini st15i.. i just want the original one back. i don't have a nand backup. can someone post the related apks here and tell me how to install them if a specific procedure is to be followed.
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Someone with mini have to help you. But since no one replying, and to save your time from searching all over the web;
To know which apk that has been modified, open the mod that you have applied using archive apps (winrar should do if you are in windows) and see what apk is inside (generally it should be framework-res.apk and/or SystemUI.apk)
To revert back, one of the way is to extract that apk from stock fw file, copy to your /system/ then change permission rw-r--r-- (if you dont know what it means, just refer to any apk inside /system/app/ permission's, they are all the same generally for /system/app/ and /system/framework/ ). Then, move it to appropiate folder replacing the current file (SystemUI.apk into /system/app/ for example. Better to replace systemui.apk first before framework-res.apk to avoid unexpected fc in the process)
Once done, reboot.
Other ways, ask anyone to make cwm compatible zip file for you to revert back to original or wait for someone to post the apk's here for you.
Thats a very good lessons actually, do a backup first before doing/modifying anything. Dont just simply flash any zip file, see first whats inside, backup whatever files that is affected by that zip to your sdcard is the fastest way (but not 100% reliable compare to make a backup in cwm.
Anyhow, good luck. cheers fren.
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Someone with mini have to help you. But since no one replying, and to save your time from searching all over the web;
To know which apk that has been modified, open the mod that you have applied using archive apps (winrar should do if you are in windows) and see what apk is inside (generally it should be framework-res.apk and/or SystemUI.apk)
To revert back, one of the way is to extract that apk from stock fw file, copy to your /system/ then change permission rw-r--r-- (if you dont know what it means, just refer to any apk inside /system/app/ permission's, they are all the same generally for /system/app/ and /system/framework/ ). Then, move it to appropiate folder replacing the current file (SystemUI.apk into /system/app/ for example. Better to replace systemui.apk first before framework-res.apk to avoid unexpected fc in the process)
Once done, reboot.
Other ways, ask anyone to make cwm compatible zip file for you to revert back to original or wait for someone to post the apk's here for you.
Thats a very good lessons actually, do a backup first before doing/modifying anything. Dont just simply flash any zip file, see first whats inside, backup whatever files that is affected by that zip to your sdcard is the fastest way (but not 100% reliable compare to make a backup in cwm.
Anyhow, good luck. cheers fren.
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i got it from a friend, thanks anyway.
this is the fantastic bootanimation from Moto RAZR. it is optimized for defy/defy+ & System Icons
use root explorer and copy&replace the attached bootanimation to /system/media and overrite the existing one or use Motomizer from market
reboot.
enjoy
here the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSKTHwd_ZTs
IF u like it dont forgot to hit the THANKS button
Like it . Thx!
Will it work on cm7?? And the icon pack is flasheable?
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Hairo The Blue Mage said:
Will it work on cm7?? And the icon pack is flasheable?
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yup it will work on any rom and nope icons r not flashable ....but u can use it with desktop visualizer or theme ur phone the way u like
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Like it . Thx!
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u can hit the thanks button instead of saying thanks keeps the thread clean
how can i replace the icons folder?
mckarty said:
how can i replace the icons folder?
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it depends ....u need to have devices rooted. and make sure u make nandroid backup incase if something goes wrong
1.download root explorer from android market and go to system/framework folder and copy blur-res.apk file & paste on computer to any folder
2.dont extract blur-res & rarz icons, just open both files in winrar/zip & keep both windows open side by side
3.now in open window of blur-res.apk go to res\drawable-hdpi and keep it open
4.from open window of rarz icons just select from ic_launcher_accounts.png to ic_widget_wifi.png and pull those selected files to open window of blur-res.apk res\drawable-hdpi and replace them.
5.now u have to push modified blur-res.apk through adb back to system/framework. nd voila enjoy ur new icons ;D
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it depends ....u need to have devices rooted. and make sure u make nandroid backup incase if something goes wrong
now copy blur-res.apk from system/framework folder to computer on any drive.
dont extract blur-res & rarz icons just open both files in winrar/zip.
go to blur-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi.
replace files in same order from rarz icons just select from ic_launcher_accounts.png to ic_widget_wifi.png and pull those selected files to blur-res.apk\res\drawable-hdpi and replace them .
now u have to push modified blur-res.apk through adb back to system/framework. nd voila enjoy ur new icons ;D
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hi i understand for boot animation but not for the icon zip
coelho_ said:
hi i understand for boot animation but not for the icon zip
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what part adb or replacing files ?
GaganPla said:
what part adb or replacing files ?
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I think this icon is for blur system dont work for cm7
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I think this icon is for blur system dont work for cm7
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it will work but u need to replace those files in specific apk .i dont know about cm7 since i m on ms2ginger 3.but u can check this guide from neopeek.com website here i paste it
Changing Icons in the Appdrawer
i have not tested this way. be sure what u do and allways make a backup of ur system !
The icons themselves are stored inside the individual apk files. You need to open each one, swap out the icon and reassemble it. It's not nearly as hard as it sounds.
1. Tools you need
7zip Download the appropriate version for your PC.
The original copy of the Fresh ROM you used to flash your phone.
The icons you want to change.
2. Create a working folder on your PC.
3. Using 7zip, open the Fresh ROM zip file. Navigate to the system/app folder inside the ROM. Highlight ALL the .apk files, and drag them into your working folder. Close the Fresh ROM zip file.
4. Decide on which icon you want to change first. I'll use the Browser as an example.
5. Use 7zip to open the Browser.apk you pulled out of the Fresh ROM. Once open, look for the res/drawable folder inside the apk.
6. Inside that folder, look for an .png file named ic_launcher_browser.png . That's the icon that the app uses.
7. Have your new icon ready. It should be 48x48 and a .png file. Make sure it's named ic_launcher_browser.png .
8. Drag the NEW icon into the open 7zip window that's showing the res/drawable folder. Choose yes if it asks you about overwriting the original file.
9. Close 7zip.
The Browser app has now been changed and will show your new icon in the drawer, and on the homescreen if you paste a shortcut. Do the same for each of the apps you want to change the icon of. The icon will always be in /res/drawable, and be named ic_launcher_ **app name**.png
Once you have changed all the icons, you'll have a set of apk files with your new icons. You can push these to the phone one by one from the terminal, or you can create your own update.zip
To push them to the phone (once again Browser.apk will be our example)
1. In your Android SDK/tools folder, make a new folder called icons.
2. Copy the Browser.apk file to the folder you just created.
3. Open the windows command prompt, and navigate to the Android SDK/tools folder. NOT the new folder you just made.
4. Enter the following commands one line at a time:
Code:
adb remount
adb push \icons\Browser.apk /system/app/Browser.apk
5. Do the same for each of the apk files you edited, changing the name Browser.apk to the name of the file you're pushing to the phone.
6. Reboot the phone.
7. done - have fun
hope this helps u
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GaganPla said:
this is the fantastic bootanimation from Moto RAZR. it is optimized for defy/defy+ & System Icons
use root explorer and copy&replace the attached bootanimation to /system/media and overrite the existing one or use Motomizer from market
reboot.
enjoy
here the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSKTHwd_ZTs
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Running MIUI 2.3.9. Replaced bootanimation.zip in system/media and data/local but still shows my old animation. Anyone know of another place MIUI might hide the bootanimation.zip? Tried leaving permissions alone and changing them to match my old animation. Nothing works, just keeps showing old animation. Any help would be appreciated, really want to try this out. Thanks
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Running MIUI 2.3.9. Replaced bootanimation.zip in system/media and data/local but still shows my old animation. Anyone know of another place MIUI might hide the bootanimation.zip? Tried leaving permissions alone and changing them to match my old animation. Nothing works, just keeps showing old animation. Any help would be appreciated, really want to try this out. Thanks
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check this post ....might help u
www.droidxforums.com/forum/miui/33170-fix-applying-custom-bootanimations-miui.html
is the bootanimation zip flashable??
if so,can i flash it on my defy running ics??
abysstheking said:
is the bootanimation zip flashable??
if so,can i flash it on my defy running ics??
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No need,for flashable.zip.....jst use root explorer and rename razrbootanimation to bootanimation and replace the bootanimation.zip file in system/media and change permission mate
thanks mate!!looks awesome!
whenever i try to flash the boot animation, it says aborted
chachoi said:
whenever i try to flash the boot animation, it says aborted
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thats because its not flashable......read 1st post
this is gorgeous