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[Bootanimation] droid bootanimation for G1

i went ahead and resized the droid boot animation to fit the G1 and it look great and works well. may do droid x and incredible later on. for ppl with the x and incredible plz extract the boot animation.zip file and send it to me by using adb
Code:
adb pull /system/media/bootanimation.zip C:\users\[your name]\desktop
here is the link
Download
add it with adb by typing in:
Code:
adb push C:\[file location]\bootanimation.zip /data/local/bootanimation.zip
to remove it to go back to the original boot screen, use adb and type:
Code:
adb shell rm /data/local/bootanimation.zip
this does require root for the purpose of installing eclair/froyo to use it.
happy modding

im having a small problems, that i hope you can clear for me.
(not with the process of sending a new bootanim to the phone)
sooo.. steps im doing...
create frames of animation (24bit PNG files, 220x220)
put them in two different folders,
create conf file,
pack up into bootanimation.zip and adb push it to the phone...
yet all im getting is black screen...
are my png files not correct?
zip program? (im using winrar to zip it to bootanimation.zip)
http://muziol.us/misc/g1/bootanimation.zip

he3r0 said:
im having a small problems, that i hope you can clear for me.
(not with the process of sending a new bootanim to the phone)
sooo.. steps im doing...
create frames of animation (24bit PNG files, 220x220)
put them in two different folders,
create conf file,
pack up into bootanimation.zip and adb push it to the phone...
yet all im getting is black screen...
are my png files not correct?
zip program? (im using winrar to zip it to bootanimation.zip)
http://muziol.us/misc/g1/bootanimation.zip
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I PM'd you your working boot animation. Let me know how it goes.

he3r0 said:
im having a small problems, that i hope you can clear for me.
(not with the process of sending a new bootanim to the phone)
sooo.. steps im doing...
create frames of animation (24bit PNG files, 220x220)
put them in two different folders,
create conf file,
pack up into bootanimation.zip and adb push it to the phone...
yet all im getting is black screen...
are my png files not correct?
zip program? (im using winrar to zip it to bootanimation.zip)
http://muziol.us/misc/g1/bootanimation.zip
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sorry for not responding. didnt realize i had my old email in my profile so the email notifications werent working.

Thank you
Thank you, it looks pretty nice on my Mytouch 3G...
Best regards

This is awesome! Thank you for putting this together for everyone. I do wish that I could have the cool "droid" voice on bootup (while the animation is going) but I will have to do some more research on how to do it correctly. If anyone wants to take a stab at it, the soundfile is available via the zedge app. If I get it working I'll zip it myself and put it up here for the dev to add to the OP.
Thanks again!
Sent from my HTC Dream SparksMod using XDA App

darthlukan said:
If I get it working I'll zip it myself and put it up here for the dev to add to the OP.
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it actually needs to be in a separate folder (the sound bite) but afaik it doesnt work with the G1 or MT3G

can i install it via terminal emulator

No you would need root manager or ghost droid
Sent from my Droid using XDA App

[Q] can't flash loading screen

Hi guys,
I recently rooted and S-OFF'ed my Desire. Really amazing. Everything went fine.
Really enjoying my phone more than ever before.
Now trying to flash my splash screen and boot loading screen.
I'm using Android Flasher 1.8.0 as suggested in the Noob tutorial section.
Splash screen went fine. Automatically reboots into fastboot. And flashes.
The tutorial doesn't actually doesn't go deeper into flashing the loading screen and whether or not it's supposed to automatically reboot into fastboot.
When i manually reboot into fastboot sometimes it can't find the process fastboot.exe and sometimes it can.
When it can it says it can't find my device when it's trying to flash the new loading screen. I don't understand why. Everything else i have tried works fine (except the first time i tried to S-OFF, it also said it couldn't find my device)
It did actually remove my RCmix-S loading screen. So now i only get a black screen when starting up. Everyhing still works fine though. Boots normally.
What should I do?

You cannot flash a new bootanimation with android flasher or fastboot. You have to replace the bootanimation.zip in /data/local or /system/media. You are s-off, so you can do this in os. Just use an explorer with root access (e.g. root explorer), mount /data or /system as r/w (read write) and replace the existing one with yours (but make a backup of the old before and make sure you used the correct resolution).

Okay that was kind of confusing then.
Still weird it's not recognizing my phone but is finding fastboot.exe
Anyway I got root explorer mounted /data/local and put a bootanimation.zip in the folder. It doesn't work though. Does it also have to be in /system/media
or just in one of them??
Thnx

It only has to be in /system/media.
SwiftKeyed from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App

i got a weird error trying to flash a new splash screen
"sending splash1...OKAY"
"writing splash1"...FAILED <remote not allowed>
phone is recognised in fastboot etc...
any ideas?
thanks

00mpollard said:
i got a weird error trying to flash a new splash screen
"sending splash1...OKAY"
"writing splash1"...FAILED <remote not allowed>
phone is recognised in fastboot etc...
any ideas?
thanks
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Do not post in a thread which has nothing to do with your problem! And use the search.

I tried putting it only in /system/media and only in /data/local.
Both don't work.
My loading screen is still total black. I don't get it. What am I doing wrong. Is there some other file interfering. Do I have to delete something else....

PixelApocalypse said:
I tried putting it only in /system/media and only in /data/local.
Both don't work.
My loading screen is still total black. I don't get it. What am I doing wrong. Is there some other file interfering. Do I have to delete something else....
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It does not have the correct resolution. It has to be 480x800.

Actually it has. I checked.
They are 480 x 800, 24 bit *.PNG. Downloaded these in the splash screen thread.
I got it sort of working now.
I renamed the zip to bootanim.zip instead of bootanimation.zip. Don't know if it should matter but now i'm getting a loading screen.
It's just text reading "Android" with a animated glow going over it.
This is not the one i put on the phone though. Not the pictures in the zip.
Is this some kind of default loading screen?
Which means it's still not working....

Which rom do you currently run? If a sense one, the bootanimation has to be in /data/local. If aosp one, it has to be in /system/media. That's the basic. Furthermore, in your bootanimation.zip has to be minimum two parts:
- one folder named part0
- one file named "desc.txt" (description file)
In the folder named part0 has to be the png files in the correct resolution (480x800x24). In the desc.txt you have to put the following ouput:
Code:
480 400 x p 1 0 part0
'480' is the width (not variable)
'800' is the height (not variable)
'x' is here just a placeholder. You have to replace with a number. This number sets the frames (your choice, what you set)
'1' is the count how often the bootanimation loops (your choice)
'0' sets the a pause (max 10 possible)
'part 0' sets the folder in which the bootanimation files are (not variable).
Source: http://android.modaco.com/topic/338...nimationzip-futurama-bender-bootanimationzip/

Woooot it's working!!
I'm using RCMixS_v2.0_A2SD+_BravoHboot which is a sense rom.
I put it in /data/local.
The animation was only 6 frames. Which was incorrect in the desc.txt.
Also using NO compression when zipping was the key.
Not knowing this is probably key to many people not getting this to work.
Maybe it's a good idea to have that tutorial be made a sticky or include it in the "Complete upgrading guide"
Thnx a lot MatDrOiD!

PixelApocalypse said:
Woooot it's working!!
I'm using RCMixS_v2.0_A2SD+_BravoHboot which is a sense rom.
I put it in /data/local.
The animation was only 6 frames. Which was incorrect in the desc.txt.
Also using NO compression when zipping was the key.
Not knowing this is probably key to many people not getting this to work.
Maybe it's a good idea to have that tutorial be made a sticky or include it in the "Complete upgrading guide"
Thnx a lot MatDrOiD!
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No problem. And you could make very happy if you press the thanks-button.

CRT Screen Off Mod

Here is an interesting article that will help you if you want CRT screen Off animation like in Nexus S:
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/enable-crt-animation
Worked with no problems on my SGC with Rogers ROM.
I actually used NinjaMorph to package the modified resources.arsc into framework-res.apk, but I assume the original method will work too.

Safe to flash
this?

Aquethys said:
Safe to flash
this?
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Probably no. Most likely you will end up with phone freezing on the Samsung logo at boot. framework-res.apk files are not interchangeable between models, maybe not even between firmware versions for the same phone.

Can you post a step by step guide then? I can't really understand anything here

The step-by-step instructions from the link in the first post are pretty much what i did. Read the comment by ravenstark - if you mount the filesystem with root explorer there will be no need to execute the commands in red in section 8.
The instructions from the link in your post cover steps 3-7. You still have to download the file to your PC (1), decompile it (2) and upload it back to the phone once you are done with it (8).

For the first step which terminal do you use??
(Free Your Android guide)

adb. If you don't have you can download it from here. It is part of the SDK and probably the most essential tool.
The command is exactly as written there

Aquethys said:
For the first step which terminal do you use??
(Free Your Android guide)
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What do you mean? If you're using a Windows PC, then just open up a cmd prompt. You should read the guides at the beginning of that page so you know how to setup adb and the apk tool.
The big picture is this. Connect your pc to computer, pull file from phone to PC using adb, modify file on PC, push file back to phone using adb.
For what it's worth, here's a thread I wrote quite a long time ago, some is not applicable for the Glide, but most of it still applies. If you're going to be mucking around in your phone it's best to know how to do a few things first. Read Before Flashing.

When I try and open SDK or AVD (what's the difference :| ) then I just get a quick terminal screen that closes.

It would be appreciated if someone could just create a flashable CWM version >_<

I hate my inexperience @ this. It keeps saying this isn't "adb" isn't recognized, but I've downloaded it! How can I check?!

Aquethys said:
I hate my inexperience @ this. It keeps saying this isn't "adb" isn't recognized, but I've downloaded it! How can I check?!
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Ok, so what have you done so far?
What should be done. Assuming you're using Windows, install the Android SDK. Once installed, launch the SDK Manager. Then from the list of installable options, choose the Platform Tools and I always like to get the drivers. Once done, you will have this path, CrogramFiles(x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools, now you could add this path to your variables in Windows, which would be easiest, or copy the Platform-tools folder to C:. Then plug in your phone via USB to your computer.
Now, if you added the Path to your variables, just go Start>Run>cmd, and at the cmd prompt type adb devices. If you see a device you're good.
If you copied the Platform-tools folder over, then Start>Run>cmd, and in the cmd prompt type,
C:
then
cd platform-tools
then
adb devices
Beyond that, can't really help, never use apk tool. Good luck.

Aquethys said:
It would be appreciated if someone could just create a flashable CWM version >_<
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Attached to this post is a CWM update with CRT Screen OFF and battery icon with percent for ROGERS ROM. I'm not sure this will work on AT&T ROM.
Make a backup before applying this update so you can restore if you end up stuck on SAMSUNG logo on boot.
Apologies to the author of the battery mod - I couldn't find his post to link to here...

Aquethys said:
I hate my inexperience @ this. It keeps saying this isn't "adb" isn't recognized, but I've downloaded it! How can I check?!
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Hopefully the file tcfx44 posted works for you. Either way, I highly suggest you learn how to use adb and some other tools if you plan on flashing your phone in the future. It could prove useful some day.

Will this apply over OsiMood? I really am not sure if I am using the Rogers, but apparently I am because in XDA App it says I927-R and same with a benchmark.

Doesn't work for OsI mood 2.1.30 or whatever version was released today. I don't want to give up the amazing UI and stuff of OSi. I'm working fine though, so doesn't look like the install failed or bricked. Any revisions?

Aquethys said:
Doesn't work for OsI mood 2.1.30 or whatever version was released today. I don't want to give up the amazing UI and stuff of OSi. I'm working fine though, so doesn't look like the install failed or bricked. Any revisions?
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I changed a bit the CWM mod. Hopefully this one will work. Make a backup of your current ROM - I'm not sure if this mod is compatible with OsiMood.

tcfx44 said:
I changed a bit the CWM mod. Hopefully this one will work. Make a backup of your current ROM - I'm not sure if this mod is compatible with OsiMood.
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CRT Screen Mod -- Works with Rom manager..
Addition
Default Battery Indicator Changed.. Shows Percentage in steps of 5%..

Anyone having problems powering off and crashing GO Launcher? (then run through media scanner, etc..)
Could you remove the battery mod? I don't like it compared to OSiMood battery >_>
Finally, sorry for demanding so much, could you also put CRT on and ICS animations here?
Sorry!!!!!

Having serious problems turning off. This then affects my underclock.

Change your bootanimation

Make sure your device is rooted and has a working rom with usb debugging enabled!
How to change it:
download the android SDK and make sure its updated
go to the platform-tools folder
place bootanimation.zip in it
open cmd go to the platform tools folder at cmd and fill in these commands (make sure you got a rooted device and have usb debugging enabled NOT IN FASTBOOT)
adb device (if you see your device its good and get to the next stap)
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
reboot your device now and you will see the new boot animation
Jellybean boot animation from Kickedface downloading here: http://www.kickedface.blogspot.in/p/downloads.html
Android SDK is availible for download here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Techwolf12 said:
Make sure your device is rooted and has a working rom with usb debugging enabled!
How to change it:
download the android SDK and make sure its updated
go to the platform-tools folder
place bootanimation.zip in it
open cmd go to the platform tools folder at cmd and fill in these commands (make sure you got a rooted device and have usb debugging enabled NOT IN FASTBOOT)
adb device (if you see your device its good and get to the next stap)
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
reboot your device now and you will see the new boot animation
Jellybean boot animation from Kickedface downloading here: http://www.kickedface.blogspot.in/p/downloads.html
Android SDK is availible for download here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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Nice idea, but not totally correct.
The path that you gave is correct for some roms, not all. Stock sense roms have bootanimation in system/customize/resources,
The path you gave works if custom bootanimation location is enabled in kitchen while cooking your rom.
So just search a little bit more, widen your tutorial and everything will be perfect.
Plus, in my oppinion there are a few easier ways to change bootanimation.
Sent from my HTC Desire via flashes and thunders

Here's on how to do it WITHOUT a computer.
Prerequisites :-
Rooted phone
An application that allows root exploration (root explorer, ES File explorer)
A rom that allows custom bootanimation.. I think all roms allow it, but I might be wrong here. Do search it up before attempting.
Bootanimation.zip
Step 1 : Copy your bootanimation to your phone (if you're using a computer)
Step 2 : Navigate to /data/local (for AOSP) or system/customize/resources (for sense. Not sure if path is correct but the poster above mentioned it is.)
Step 3 : Rename the original bootanimation.zip to something else, like bootanimation.zip.bkup, Just incase you need it next time.
Step 4 : Copy the bootanimation you want to /data/local
Step 5 : Reboot
Step 6 : Profit.

JunyuT. said:
Here's on how to do it WITHOUT a computer.
Prerequisites :-
Rooted phone
An application that allows root exploration (root explorer, ES File explorer)
A rom that allows custom bootanimation.. I think all roms allow it, but I might be wrong here. Do search it up before attempting.
Bootanimation.zip
Step 1 : Copy your bootanimation to your phone (if you're using a computer)
Step 2 : Navigate to /data/local (for AOSP) or system/customize/resources (for sense. Not sure if path is correct but the poster above mentioned it is.)
Step 3 : Rename the original bootanimation.zip to something else, like bootanimation.zip.bkup, Just incase you need it next time.
Step 4 : Copy the bootanimation you want to /data/local
Step 5 : Reboot
Step 6 : Profit.
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Yes, that's native location of bootanimation for sense roms, but it can be change during process of making of rom (same as AOSP). Also all of this doesn't work for MIUI.

dont forget a little thing called change permissions
Sent from my HTC Desire

nlooooo said:
Yes, that's native location of bootanimation for sense roms, but it can be change during process of making of rom (same as AOSP). Also all of this doesn't work for MIUI.
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Meh, MIUI has a built in changer.
jmcclue said:
dont forget a little thing called change permissions
Sent from my HTC Desire
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Done this on all my phones, never needed to change permission..
ALSO I'VE NOTICED, some bootanimations are FLASHABLE zips, so do check before you replace it. If you replace the bootanimation with a flashable bootanimation the phone MIGHT NOT boot.

yh, i was going on the fact of not using a computer and moving to data/local, and that way u have to change permissions
Sent from my HTC Desire

jmcclue said:
yh, i was going on the fact of not using a computer and moving to data/local, and that way u have to change permissions
Sent from my HTC Desire
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Not necessary, cause when you put something in folder it aquires permission of it.
Sent from my HTC Desire via flashes and thunders

u sure? coz iv often had to change permissions
Sent from my HTC Desire

Never changed it and worked always.
Sent from my HTC Desire via flashes and thunders

JunyuT. said:
ALSO I'VE NOTICED, some bootanimations are FLASHABLE zips, so do check before you replace it. If you replace the bootanimation with a flashable bootanimation the phone MIGHT NOT boot.
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thats why im using adb so i can access the files at recovery

[Q] KF2: Unable to boot into CM10 - Any help appreciated

Hi Guys,
Firstly, thanks so much for the info on this community. I've followed loads of the threads and almost all of what I need to know is here.
I have a KF2 @ v10.3.1. I've rooted it and applied the 2nd bootloader using a homemade lead (thanks to the thread on that!). I started in Windows but switched to Kubuntu after getting driver issues etc.. To compound the problem, the KF2 is blocked by Amazon, which didn't help as I couldn't load apps whist it was stock. (It's not stolen or otherwise illegally obtained. Amazon sent it in error, and despite me contacting them to ask how to return it, they've never replied)
Anyhow, After following THIS thread, which appeared to go OK, after rebooting I'm unable to boot into Recovery. The blue screen just stays there. I can still boot normally, but I would like to load CM10 which is loaded as per the thread, along with gapps, both in zip format. I have read many threads about being stuck on the blue screen, but these are always locked and need to be restored, but I have no problem booting normally and the KF2 is not locked. I've searched this site and googled plenty.
I don't expect an exact answer, but if someone could just point me at what to look at, I'm sure I can find the rest of the info I need on here. :good:
Oh, also. Another quick question. I see that the CM10 images are constantly being updated, if (when I get mine working) I want to use one of these, is it simply a case of copying the zip file over? Or is there more to do than that.
Many thanks in advance.

You can boot normally? Into stock, I assume.
Run the apk tool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463
Should get you fixed right up
The zip file will have to be flashed from recovery. So, its a matter of copying the zip file (and gapps) over. Boot into recovery. Wipe data, cache, dalvik and system. Then flash rom first, the gapps.
Also, be VERY CAREFUL and make sure you have a GOOD DOWNLOAD by checking the md5 on the file. If you wipe the system (which deletes the stack file) you will not be able to boot into recovery or anything.
I still recommend that you purchase a fastboot cable.
Edit: also, when booting into recovery you might have to hit the power button a couple of times.
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Sent from my mind to your screen.

Cheers mindmajick. I've tried to do this but still having a few problems.
If I use the wired version, the runme.bat does not have permissions to the data/app folder. I can't seem to run it in Kubuntu as it says I can't run a binary file if I make it executable, but says I don't have permission if I remove execute. (I'm looking into this - but I'm not very good with Linux, so lots of Googling!!...lol....) Also I see that there are some issues with this version with the wireless version being favored. Unfortunately as I'm unable to log onto my Amazon account, I can't use this method.
I will continue to try, I'm almost there now, thanks for you help so far.

SportyPorty said:
Cheers mindmajick. I've tried to do this but still having a few problems.
If I use the wired version, the runme.bat does not have permissions to the data/app folder. I can't seem to run it in Kubuntu as it says I can't run a binary file if I make it executable, but says I don't have permission if I remove execute. (I'm looking into this - but I'm not very good with Linux, so lots of Googling!!...lol....) Also I see that there are some issues with this version with the wireless version being favored. Unfortunately as I'm unable to log onto my Amazon account, I can't use this method.
I will continue to try, I'm almost there now, thanks for you help so far.
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Really confused. Pm me with your gmail account and I'll chat you through it
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Cheers, PM'd you.
Sorry if I've not explained it very well.
I tried to use the KF2CM10.zip via the Desktop method. I downloaded and ran the runme.bat file. This is what I get -
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C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\Kindle Fire Root\KF2CM10>ECHO off
Press any key to continue . . .
.
Removing install-recovery.sh to ensure that stock rom does not overwrite TWRP
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
rm failed for systemetcinstall-recovery.sh, No such file or directory
rm failed for systemRECOVERY-AMZN-4430-OTTER2-PROD, No such file or directory
.
Pushing stack
failed to copy 'stuff\stack' to '\sdcard\': Read-only file system
sdcardstack: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Inserting stack override to \system
datalocaltmpstack: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Pushing freedom-boot
failed to copy 'stuff\boot.img' to '\sdcard\': Read-only file system
.
Pushing TeamWinRecoveryProject
failed to copy 'stuff\recovery.img' to '\sdcard\': Read-only file system
.
Writing freedom-boot to \boot via dd
sdcardboot.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Writing TWRP to recovery via dd
sdcardrecovery.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
.
Rebooting
.
Make sure to press the power button during the secondary bootloader to reboot in
to recovery.
.
Give credit where credit is due: Script written by [email protected]
Press any key to continue . . .
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I'm still unsure how to run the runme.sh from Kubuntu command line.
I tried - ./runme.sh
but error is - unable to run a binary file - or something like that.
I'm unable to use the cordless version com.powerpoint45.FMKilo-2.apk due to the fact that as the KF2 is blocked by Amazon, I'm unable to log in and download or install .apk files.
Is there is an alternative way to install .apk files without needing to log in?
Hopefully that makes a little more sense. Cheers

Yes. Download the fmkilo apk from his thread, (use the browser if you have to) then once downloaded pull down the notification bar and tap on the apk link. Also, make sure that the option to install from unknown sources is set in the settings before doing the download
You could alternatively push the file via adb to the system Directory.
Is USB debugging enabled? Are you rooted?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

mindmajick said:
Yes. Download the fmkilo apk from his thread, (use the browser if you have to) then once downloaded pull down the notification bar and tap on the apk link. Also, make sure that the option to install from unknown sources is set in the settings before doing the download
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Yup, that did it. I had overlooked the fact that I was still able to use the browser on the KF2 and didn't really know you could install .apk's using that method anyway. So now I have carried on and installed Jellybean 4.2.2 on there and it works a treat.
Thank you ever so much Mindmajick for taking an interest in my problem, I really do appreciate yours and the rest of the developers time on here. :good:
Cheers
Sporty

fmkilo apk link shows as removed
mindmajick said:
Yes. Download the fmkilo apk from his thread, (use the browser if you have to) then once downloaded pull down the notification bar and tap on the apk link. Also, make sure that the option to install from unknown sources is set in the settings before doing the download
You could alternatively push the file via adb to the system Directory.
Is USB debugging enabled? Are you rooted?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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Went to link for fmkilo apk and, link shows link removed?

galearned said:
Went to link for fmkilo apk and, link shows link removed?
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Correct. Tried to talk them out of removing but it was removed. Only removed so no one uses it stupidly...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

fmkilo apk removed from link
mindmajick said:
Correct. Tried to talk them out of removing but it was removed. Only removed so no one uses it stupidly...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
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Not a problem: Thanks
I think this is a method of pushing the flash and image files to the tablet and then installing using ADB by the way it is described.
I think I have that method copied down some place else.
I have never used this method but, sounds like it would work.
I also presume you need root to do the install via ADB.
Regards Jerry