so, I decided to try and create my own bootanimation. It worked, but my problem is with the text portion of the zip. Here are my numbers in the text
624 352 30
p 0 0 part 0
I only have one folder, part 0, but I thought the animation would play indefinately until booting was done. The animation played, but only once, then stayed on the last pic until the phone finished booting. I enjoy tinkering with my phone, but am definately out of my comfort zone. Any help with the setting would be appreciated. Thanks in advance...
Did you compare your custom zip with that of others that work already?
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I briefly looked, but I am only using one folder with animation images, all of the other zips that I looked at have two folders with animation images..I just started this process over the last couple of days...I'll eventually get it figured out, just thought I would come to the pros:laugh:
snp304 said:
I briefly looked, but I am only using one folder with animation images, all of the other zips that I looked at have two folders with animation images..I just started this process over the last couple of days...I'll eventually get it figured out, just thought I would come to the pros:laugh:
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Well then the second folder is probably the second half of the animation or some part of the cycle to keep it going, you'll have to do it like the others for it to work like the others unless you mod the system to do otherwise.
I think I may have found my issue...
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/04/13/how-to-create-a-droid-custom-boot-animation/
from this page...
The part0 folder contains .png files which boot but do not loop. The part1 folder contains your .png files which will loop over and over again. The desc.txt are the settings you can tweak including how big you want your custom boot animation to display.
I was only using the part0 folder..will try again tomorrow...if anyone wants to chime in with advice, have at it...
snp304 said:
I think I may have found my issue...
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/04/13/how-to-create-a-droid-custom-boot-animation/
from this page...
The part0 folder contains .png files which boot but do not loop. The part1 folder contains your .png files which will loop over and over again. The desc.txt are the settings you can tweak including how big you want your custom boot animation to display.
I was only using the part0 folder..will try again tomorrow...if anyone wants to chime in with advice, have at it...
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A little research goes a long way.
well, back to the drawing board...that didn't work for me..played with it for about an hour, tried several different changes...nothing but a black screen...
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was playing around a bit with the build-in dell boot screen. since i want my own i tried figuring out how.
in system/media there is a file called bootanimation.zip
i tried many different pictures and such and all i get is a black screen.
no idea what is the problem. i altered the text file on the phone itself. did this on windows but it seems that additional characters are added.
in the end i found out that 72dpi 24bit 480 800 16 color files should do.
but over and over again i get black screen. in the end i tried a bootanimation.zip from a friends G1 that runs this droid x r2d1 theme. and guess what.. it works ??
attached it down here.
anyone got any idea what can be the problem with this bootscreens ?
as soon as i change the zip file it wont work anymore but if i leave it as it is it works fine, allthough it has different screensize and such.
use 7zip... set it to STORE and no compression. Make sure you dont have any thumb files in there after and retry
template for bootanimation.zip
cue_32 said:
use 7zip... set it to STORE and no compression. Make sure you dont have any thumb files in there after and retry
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was using winrar for it. on normal compression. im gonna try what u suggest
edit : that worked used winrar and set it to STORE instead of NORMAL compression.
it seems the bootanimation.zip should be in /Data/Local/ as Android operating system looks here first and then when it doesn't find it there it looks in /System/Media/
it doesnt have any problem with different bootanimation.zip in both dirs, it just loads the one in /Data/Local/ first.
use this template zip i made for your own creations
desc.txt file :
480 800 16
-> size of screen 480x800 and FPS that the stuff should play @
p 1 0 part0
-> p is for part dir. this lets android know which dir to use first to show the pictures. the first number 1 is 0 or 1 repeat on/off. the second is pauze time. part0 is foldername where pics are to be found.
p 0 0 part1
-> p is for part dir. this lets android know which dir to use next to show the pictures. the first number 1 is 0 or 1 repeat on/off. the second is pauze time.part 1 is foldername where the pics are to be found.
If pause = 10, it will show the last frame and then it will sleep 10/fps seconds before continuing with the animation.
you can add as many pictures as you like as long as they follow up in numbers . i.e. yourname_0001.png yourname_0002.png yourname_0005.png yourname_0025.png .. and so on. as long as the files have increased numbers its fine.
awesome, thanks!
now we cant start debranding this thing
any idea about boot sound?
I thought I saw bootanim.raw
and part1.raw
and part0.raw
in root explorer
any ideas?
I managed to change it, but I am unable to change the first dell logo splash screen that pops up.... grrr...
can we change the splash screen yet?
droidpiss v1 bootanimation
I made my first conversion of a bootanimation i found somewhere on a forum
it is called : droidpiss v1
shows my appreciation for apple
installcode for adb :
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
chrisrotolo said:
any idea about boot sound?
I thought I saw bootanim.raw
and part1.raw
and part.raw
in root explorer
any ideas?
I managed to change it, but I am unable to change the first dell logo splash screen that pops up.... grrr...
can we change the splash screen yet?
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splashscreen is in loader in the firmware/bios
i found somewhere where to put the audiofiles..
/system/customize/resources/
I have /system/customization..inside there is an MMs and a Wallpaper folder
no /system/customize/resources.
should I create it, what should the bootsound be named bootsound.mp3? or .ogg?
Thanks
ya know whats weird, is i bought an at&t version from bestbuy and i have yet to see any sort of branding at all aside from the network block...
nothing. no logo on the phone or boot screen or menus etc..
i entered an unlock code already and as best i can tell its the same as the unlocked dell version other than i can taked it back to best buy for 30 days and get a new streak as opposed to sending it back in for a refurb which is what you get straight through dell.
of course after 30 day thats what i have to do as well..send it back in for a refurb...
chrisrotolo said:
I have /system/customization..inside there is an MMs and a Wallpaper folder
no /system/customize/resources.
should I create it, what should the bootsound be named bootsound.mp3? or .ogg?
Thanks
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i dont see the bootsound service in init.rc so i presume there isnt going to be audio until there is a script playing it.
in the desc.txt add these line
s bootsound.ogg
and add a bootsound.ogg in data/local
put the bootanimation.zip also there and delete all other instances of the file.
didn't work for me, added line at end of desc.txt, and bootsound.ogg in /data/local and removed any other my backupanimation.zip from the /local folder..
nothing...
I would just be satisfied to get the first splash screen changed without too much trouble.
chrisrotolo said:
didn't work for me, added line at end of desc.txt, and bootsound.ogg in /data/local and removed any other my backupanimation.zip from the /local folder..
nothing...
I would just be satisfied to get the first splash screen changed without too much trouble.
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yu, it requires a service to play the audio file, which isnt there. so it wont play any sound. maybe someone with some android knowledge can implent it.
This bootanimation is created by eyesonlybob
just thought I would share the working version on here since I had to do some digging online to find the working non blank version for our respective device
preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jdkh5kKJzo
Instructions:
refer to amazinglarry's boot audio enabler here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016208 for sounds
1. use root explorer to copy bootanimation.zip
2. navigate to /system/media on RE, mount rw and paste the bootanimation.zip overwriting the existing one
3* if you have bootanimation sounds enabled using the above audio enabler. paste the android_audio.mp3 again overwriting the existing one
4. reboot, enjoy and hit thanks
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?oebay2beoixf5e6
included a matching audio if you have boot animation sounds enabled.
Wow real nice
it doesnt loop
mrmako777 said:
it doesnt loop
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it won't be as appealing if it loops... and looping was giving me issues such as the android just disappearing and a black screen staying on till boot. anyone wanna edit the images and add more animations? Maybe a CRT turn off animation similar to the portal boot animation, and then put a text saying Android or something?
_ice_ said:
it won't be as appealing if it loops... and looping was giving me issues such as the android just disappearing and a black screen staying on till boot. anyone wanna edit the images and add more animations? Maybe a CRT turn off animation similar to the portal boot animation, and then put a text saying Android or something?
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i tried to make it loop as well and couldnt figure it out. as far as i understand the part1 folder is the one that loops. i copied the images from part0 to part1 and renamed them in sequential order and got nothing. maybe one of the pros on here could help us out?
mrmako777 said:
i tried to make it loop as well and couldnt figure it out. as far as i understand the part1 folder is the one that loops. i copied the images from part0 to part1 and renamed them in sequential order and got nothing. maybe one of the pros on here could help us out?
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you want the original bootanimation.zip file that is supposed to loop? its f*cked since the black screen keeps coming on instead of a loop :S this is actually a evo boot animation tweaked for our device (evo takes sh!t long to boot)
I can edit the images but IDK how to do a crt animation on photoshop using different images
Will this work on myt4g with S=off and stock everything?
Yep it should
Rooted/OC'd/De-bloated
For the boot animation loop you have to edit the text file that is for screen size frame rate and how many times to play each folder.
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Is there any chance that this will work on my rooted HTC Incredible S?? I love this mod
Download link is dead, can you please update it?
Hello!
I've made my first boot animation for my phone (atrix 4G)... But I still have a few problems. Maybe someone can help me?
First, when the phone is booting, my animation is displayed but only for a few second (maybe 2 or 3) before a black screen appears until the phone ended to boot (about 15/20 sec.). What I don't understand, is that the animation is normally during about 12 sec... First mistery!
The second one is that no sound is playing during the animation... But I put a .ogg file in system/media folder and entered the command line in the desc.txt file with the right name.
Here is what I have in my desc file:
540 960 25
p 0 0 JM
s JM.ogg
I don't understand where is the problem...
Thanks a lot if someone has an idea.. And sorry for my aproximative english!
misterantrios said:
Hello!
I've made my first boot animation for my phone (atrix 4G)... But I still have a few problems. Maybe someone can help me?
First, when the phone is booting, my animation is displayed but only for a few second (maybe 2 or 3) before a black screen appears until the phone ended to boot (about 15/20 sec.). What I don't understand, is that the animation is normally during about 12 sec... First mistery!
The second one is that no sound is playing during the animation... But I put a .ogg file in system/media folder and entered the command line in the desc.txt file with the right name.
Here is what I have in my desc file:
540 960 25
p 0 0 JM
s JM.ogg
I don't understand where is the problem...
Thanks a lot if someone has an idea.. And sorry for my aproximative english!
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For Gingerbread, the sound file has to be in /system/media/notifications
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could you post the zip? I don't see anything wrong with it, other than the previously mentioned fix for the sound, maybe I could find the problem with a more hands on approach
I have had problems in the past when using upper case to name folders and audio files with boot animations. Never knew why I would have issues, but I always use lower case for everything now just as a matter of course. Also, as previously mentioned, you need to change the location of your audio file.
It may also be because you have only one animations folder. I have done a lot of boot animations, and always have a part0 and part1 folder and haven't had problems.
540 960 25
p 1 0 jm
s jm.ogg
p 0 0 jm2
How are you zipping the boot animations?
Should be using 7-Zip with format set to zip, and compression level set to store.
First of all, thanks for the sound fix, it just works great in the right folder...
It may also be because you have only one animations folder. I have done a lot of boot animations, and always have a part0 and part1 folder and haven't had problems.
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I tried to create two folders... Same issue...
My file is zipping with winrar, using "simple storage" mode. But if there were a problem with the zipping, I think the bootanimation shouldn't work at all. Mine is working... But for a few seconds only!
thewarhawk said:
could you post the zip? I don't see anything wrong with it, other than the previously mentioned fix for the sound, maybe I could find the problem with a more hands on approach
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A attached the zip if someone wants to take a look...
misterantrios said:
First of all, thanks for the sound fix, it just works great in the right folder...
I tried to create two folders... Same issue...
My file is zipping with winrar, using "simple storage" mode. But if there were a problem with the zipping, I think the bootanimation shouldn't work at all. Mine is working... But for a few seconds only!
A attached the zip if someone wants to take a look...
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AFAIK the folders names that contain the main animation and the looping part must be named "part0" for main animation and "part1" for the loop. So not "JM" and "JM0" but "part0" and "part1". But I think your desc.txt goes along with the two folder names that you had, so maybe change it like a regular desc.txt that goes along with the folder names part0 and part1.
Finally I used the original bootanimation folder from ATT and just put my images instead of the ATT's and it just work fine.
I can't understand what's the trouble with my file, but now it's working.
A attached the zip if someone wants to take a look...
AFAIK the folders names that contain the main animation and the looping part must be named "part0" for main animation and "part1" for the loop. So not "JM" and "JM0" but "part0" and "part1". But I think your desc.txt goes along with the two folder names that you had, so maybe change it like a regular desc.txt that goes along with the folder names part0 and part1.
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I don't think this is the problem because in the original bootanimation, folders are named "ATT", "ATT Freeze", "Intro"... Not Part1, Part 2...
So, I'll put the tread in solved... even if it isn't really! Thanks for your help!
Here is your bootanimation fixed and working fine. I just downloaded your animation, then changed some stuff around, rezipped with 7-Zip, and uploaded again.
Maybe looking at this will help you for the future.
Cheers!
so ive been trying to make my own boot animation but for some reason i just get a blank white screen.
i made the desc.txt and part0 into a zip file via store (not compressed).
triple checked everything, but it still wont work. are the picture files too big? can someone help me out?
i attached the bootanimation.zip
if you must know, thats my gf in the boot animation
SOLVED: i renamed the image to .PNG but did not save it as a .PNG
brianphanz0r said:
so ive been trying to make my own boot animation but for some reason i just get a blank white screen.
i made the desc.txt and part0 into a zip file via store (not compressed).
triple checked everything, but it still wont work. are the picture files too big? can someone help me out?
i attached the bootanimation.zip
if you must know, thats my gf in the boot animation
SOLVED: i renamed the image to .PNG but did not save it as a .PNG
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in his desc.txt delete line 24 480 800 to register and try to go 480 800 15
p 1 15:confused , but I'm not sure
Free program Boot Animation Factory. I lost link, but you can google and download. It will let you preview your zip before you put on phone. It will let you create your own boot animation. It save me a lot of time as I made few mistakes too.
Hiya!
I recently wanted to try and make my own boot animation after reading the tutorial here on XDA.
I followed the steps laid out and created several PNGs of a picture fading into focus.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/create-your-very-own-boot-animations/
I use ES File Explorer, give it R/W permission and succesfully replace/paste the new bootanimation.zip file.
The phone reboots to the Moto logo, then to a black screen, and finally by lockscreen.
The only time I can sucessfully replace it is in the Recovery and flashing one already made.... which i haven't learned to make a flashable one yet.
So, Is there a reason why just replacing the bootanimation.zip doesn't work?
Here is my ROM info:
CyanMobile gingerbread build15 4/6/2013
Android 2.3.8
desc.txt file:
540 960 12
p 0 0 part0
part0 folder(images are set for 540x960 pixels in photoshop):
image00.png
image001.png
etc....
Thanks BodyEvery!
What did you use to zip the file?
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I used 7zip on my pc set to "storage" and i even tried ES File on my phone using the storage setting as well.
If your on Windows Vista/7 try the built in zip. Right click send to zip. That's always worked for me, although your settings in 7zip should have been correct..
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FWIW I had weirdness when doing a bootanimation.zip ... I remember reading more about it when I had an HTC Hero but with the photon I took an existing working bootanimation.zip and modified it until it worked. Some weird things were that I had trouble shortening the total frame count, the dimensions and color depth had to be identical, and I needed two sets of the animation, and at least for me they had to have the same number of frames. I'm not saying that this is right, just what I remember of the steps I took before the thing worked. I posted it in the themes section a while ago, feel free to find that and use it as a starting point.
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FWIW I had weirdness when doing a bootanimation.zip ... I remember reading more about it when I had an HTC Hero but with the photon I took an existing working bootanimation.zip and modified it until it worked. Some weird things were that I had trouble shortening the total frame count, the dimensions and color depth had to be identical, and I needed two sets of the animation, and at least for me they had to have the same number of frames. I'm not saying that this is right, just what I remember of the steps I took before the thing worked. I posted it in the themes section a while ago, feel free to find that and use it as a starting point.
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Cool, Thanks for the info. I was worried about something like this. Every tutorial I have read and viewed made it seem so easy.
I can flash any of the Bootanimations from Jleeblanch post in the Themes and Apps section and they work.
I have even unzip'd two of his files, copied the bootanimation.zip files, and re-zip'd them to paste in the Media folder....
Even that fails and gives me a black screen.... I will experiment this weekend and see what i can do (super noob here) haha.
Maybe i will try to message Jleeblanch and see if he can offer any pointers or tips.