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HTC Magic Ringtones & Alarms

I rooted my HTC Magic today and I loaded the RAv1.1.0 custom rom. Its a great rom, but the ringtones are a bit boring and i really liked the htc ones. So i extracted the files from a Hero ROM and pushed it to my phone.
If anyone wants these media files, i have packaged them toagther and made a small python script to install it automatically for you, you just need to run just run push.py file.
Let me know how it goes, it works great for me
Cheers
spatali
PS: Reboot the system after running the script. Otherwise they wont show up until next reboot
Tutorial & .bat (for windows) by TikiiTorch
For people who don't have python install in Windows
1) extract the above .zip file into your "android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3\tools\" directory (wherever that might be)
2) get on your command line and cd to the "htc_media" directory you just created.
3) enter the following commands:
Code:
adb remount
adb push alarms /system/media/audio/alarms/
adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/rigntones/
adb reboot
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or use push.bat in the zip
DOWNLOAD
Ringtones & Alarms
thanks TikiiTorch

didn't download. requires login to download.

Rroet said:
didn't download. requires login to download.
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No it doesnt.. just click the request ticket link above the file... then do the same when it changes to download.

Thanks
Flashed the Drizzy TF3D rom and was seriously missing the stock notifications.
Thanks for tracking this down and sharing!

Any idea why now under ringtones it list every ring tone twice, yet there is only one copy of each file in the directory?
thanks
Okay never mind, I deleted them, rebooted, copied them back, rebooted and now only one is showing up. That was very strange.

So how does one go about installing these ringtones to the phone? A myTouch 3G specifically using Cyanogen's 4.0.1 ROM. I guess I'm a little confused as fas as running the python script itself....any help would be absolutely appreciated! Thanks everyone!

juanavila said:
So how does one go about installing these ringtones to the phone? A myTouch 3G specifically using Cyanogen's 4.0.1 ROM. I guess I'm a little confused as fas as running the python script itself....any help would be absolutely appreciated! Thanks everyone!
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Im guessing you are on windows without python installed, so you will want to:
1) extract the above .zip file into your "android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3\tools\" directory (wherever that might be)
2) get on your command line and cd to the "htc_media" directory you just created.
3) enter the following commands:
Code:
adb remount
adb push alarms /system/media/audio/alarms/
adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/rigntones/
adb reboot
OR Download this zip (same as spatali's above but with my .bat file included) and double click the push.bat file thats in there.
Let me know...

@TikiiTorch this is great, i'll include your tut and .bat file in the first post
ps: I dint know push command works for entire folder ^^

i'm not an expert, but isn't the reboot commando:
Code:
adb shell reboot

unirox said:
i'm not an expert, but isn't the reboot commando:
Code:
adb shell reboot
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Whoops, you're right. Re-upping now with the correct code.. Thanks unirox!
... upped .. OPs link above includes correct commands lol
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@Spatali thank you, you did all the hard work!

Ringtones on sdcard
There is an easier way
Just create on your sdcard a "media\audio" folder and copy into it notifications, ringtones and alarms folder.
Disconnet your phone from the pc and new medias will be detected automatically

castorjunior said:
There is an easier way
Just create on your sdcard a "media\audio" folder and copy into it notifications, ringtones and alarms folder.
Disconnet your phone from the pc and new medias will be detected automatically
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But with this method, don't those files remain on the SDCard rather then becoming part of the system?

TikiiTorch said:
1) extract the above .zip file into your "android-sdk-windows-1.5_r3\tools\" directory (wherever that might be)
2) get on your command line and cd to the "htc_media" directory you just created.
3) enter the following commands:
Code:
adb remount
adb push alarms /system/media/audio/alarms/
adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/rigntones/
adb reboot
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I think you mean "adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/ringtones/"
(ringtones)

Cyalintz said:
I think you mean "adb push ringtones /system/media/audio/ringtones/"
(ringtones)
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I fail... horribly...
yes, thanks, must have been a bad finger day

TikiiTorch said:
But with this method, don't those files remain on the SDCard rather then becoming part of the system?
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You're right, the files remains on the sdcard but it doesn't really matters as they are detected and used automatically, the same way as if they are part of the system

how do i get on my "htc_media" directory i just created

castorjunior said:
You're right, the files remains on the sdcard but it doesn't really matters as they are detected and used automatically, the same way as if they are part of the system
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if using SUFBS with root and mounting system RW, does it not write to system when copying file from sdcard folder to system/media/notifications?

lpasq said:
if using SUFBS with root and mounting system RW, does it not write to system when copying file from sdcard folder to system/media/notifications?
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Yes, it would indeed move them there if you used the above method.

??
Guys which is the easiest method now ? I'll update the first post accordingly

spatali said:
Guys which is the easiest method now ? I'll update the first post accordingly
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The easiest way, obviously would be to just put these files onto your SD and let the device recognize them.
If you want to properly replace these ringtones onto a ROM that does not have them, then what you have posted is the correct way.

[Q] Boot Animation Troubles

UPDATE: SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much thanks to everyone, esp Zerf!
Okay, So I spent about half the evening last night trying to figure out how to change my boot animation, and I can't get it. I was able to do it before I moved up to Froyo (8.1 leak), but now, nothing. I tried the fix posted elsewhere in these forums, and it didn't work.
So here's what I want. I want the "rotting apple" boot animation from droidboots.com, and I want the "droid" sound to go with it.
First person that comes up with a zip file of only the boot ani, nothing else changes, that I can install in Clockwork Recovery that works, I'll donate $5 to their beer fund. Bonus happy points if you tell me how you did it.
I'm tired of failing, and would just rather it work. PLEASE HELP!?!

Nobody wants to make an easy $5?

I will admit I am much too lazy to actually go out and find the files, but chances are if you've been working at it, you've got 90% of the work done already. Since you've got CWM installed, this should be cake.
1. Boot into CWM recovery, and go to partitions
2. Mount /system
3. go to your desktop, and copy your bootanimation.zip (rotten apple) and android_audio.mp3 (droid sound) files to the same directory as your ADB install
4. Open a command prompt, go into the directory with ADB+the files just mentioned are located, and copy/paste (or just type) the following items:
a. adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/
b. adb push android_audio.mp3 /system/media/
5. Reboot your phone and enjoy.
6. Donate the $5 to ihftp69's SkyRaider beer fund.

partizan81 said:
I will admit I am much too lazy to actually go out and find the files, but chances are if you've been working at it, you've got 90% of the work done already. Since you've got CWM installed, this should be cake.
1. Boot into CWM recovery, and go to partitions
2. Mount /system
3. go to your desktop, and copy your bootanimation.zip (rotten apple) and android_audio.mp3 (droid sound) files to the same directory as your ADB install
4. Open a command prompt, go into the directory with ADB+the files just mentioned are located, and copy/paste (or just type) the following items:
a. adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/
b. adb push android_audio.mp3 /system/media/
5. Reboot your phone and enjoy.
6. Donate the $5 to ihftp69's SkyRaider beer fund.
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They actually don't go there anymore...they go in /system/customize/resource and they need to be named differently...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746875
Otherwise the steps are good.

phikai said:
They actually don't go there anymore...they go in /system/customize/resource and they need to be named differently...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746875
Otherwise the steps are good.
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Odd, when I flashed SkyRaider 2.2, the files were located there, and when they were replaced in the same location with new files the animations changed properly.

The problem is, for whatever reason, when it changed locations, they changed the file name format. It should have been a simple name change, but it's not, ADB push does nothing but give a blank boot up. I screwed with it for about two hours the other night, and came to the conclusion that I'm:
A) Not knowledgeable enough to do it myself
B) Too Stubborn to let it go and use the Generic one
C) Not going to screw up my phone by not asking for help.
So, thanks for the try!

What flavor of ROM do you have? skyraider needs bootanimation.zip to go into /system/media.. I believe for the original 8/1 leak it's under /system/customize/resource
If you have ROM Manager installed, then go to download ROM and under Ihtfp69.. choose Goodies for 2.2 and you have an option to download a few different boot animations.. with or without sound..
try one of these first and see if you are able to make a switch.. if yes.. then report back.

I'm running the 8/1 froyo update, I've been trying under system/customize/resource with VZW_bootanimation.zip as the file name, as it was stated in another thread that this is the proper way to do it on the 8/1 leak..... I even went so far as to completely copy the "stock" animation, and move all the images, rename them, and make sure all the settings are correct, and trying it that way, nothing.

I JUST did this and it worked for me. I am on the 8/1 2.2 leak as well.
Plug in phone
reboot to recovery
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Once booted in to recovery do
Code:
adb shell
mount -a
It will give you this error. Thats fine (It's just saying it couldnt mount the sdcard which we dont need right now.)
Code:
~ # mount -a
mount -a
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk1 on /sdcard failed: Invalid argument
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 on /sd-ext failed: No such file or directory
now type exit to get back to your computer prompt.
Now push your bootanimation.zip you want to /system/customize/resource
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
now now get back in to adb shell and type
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cd /system/customize/resource
then ls *.zip and it should look like this. l = lowercase L
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/system/customize/resource # ls *.zip
ls *.zip
bootanimation.zip VZW_bootanimation.zip
Now we want to rename the vzw boot animation to .back to save it
Code:
mv VZW_bootanimation.zip VZW_bootanimation.back
Then we want to rename the new bootanimation to the vzw bootanimation
Code:
mv bootanimation.zip VZW_bootanimation.zip
OPTIONAL STEP: IF YOU DONT WANT THE DROID SOUND ON BOOT
Code:
mv Droid.mp3 Droid.back
type exit and adb reboot . It should now boot with your new boot animation.

You sir, are a GOD.
DM me your email, and I'll papal you the $5, or send it to wherever you choose!

[Q] Boot Screen

Ok so i have looked at all the other posts on how to change the boot screen animation, but none of them seem to work. My phone is running on Android 2.2. Does anybody have any ideas on what i should do?

I JUST did this and it worked for me. I am on the 8/1 2.2 leak as well.
Plug in phone
reboot to recovery
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Once booted in to recovery do
Code:
adb shell
mount -a
It will give you this error. Thats fine (It's just saying it couldnt mount the sdcard which we dont need right now.)
Code:
~ # mount -a
mount -a
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk1 on /sdcard failed: Invalid argument
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 on /sd-ext failed: No such file or directory
now type exit to get back to your computer prompt.
Now push your bootanimation.zip you want to /system/customize/resource
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
now now get back in to adb shell and type
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cd /system/customize/resource
then ls *.zip and it should look like this. l = lowercase L
Code:
/system/customize/resource # ls *.zip
ls *.zip
bootanimation.zip VZW_bootanimation.zip
Now we want to rename the vzw boot animation to .back to save it
Code:
mv VZW_bootanimation.zip VZW_bootanimation.back
Then we want to rename the new bootanimation to the vzw bootanimation
Code:
mv bootanimation.zip VZW_bootanimation.zip
OPTIONAL STEP: IF YOU DONT WANT THE DROID SOUND ON BOOT
Code:
mv Droid.mp3 Droid.back
type exit and adb reboot . It should now boot with your new boot animation.

Ok so i just did that twice and every time i try to all it does reboot my phone and its all the same nothing changed

Check where I've been posting. Somewhere along the way I was in a thread that worked for me. I just can't remember where.

Utopia73 said:
Ok so i just did that twice and every time i try to all it does reboot my phone and its all the same nothing changed
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so you have a bootanimation.zip downloaded to the folder you have adb at? and you followed my steps EXACTLY?
So is it still just showing the stock boot animation?

zerf said:
so you have a bootanimation.zip downloaded to the folder you have adb at? and you followed my steps EXACTLY?
So is it still just showing the stock boot animation?
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Yes i have everything in the right spot, and followed the steps exactly. I did once more and the animation was gone, now all there is, is a black screen.

Utopia73 said:
Yes i have everything in the right spot, and followed the steps exactly. I did once more and the animation was gone, now all there is, is a black screen.
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boot your phone to recovery and then adb shell then run this for me and paste in your output.
Code:
ls -l /system/customize/resource/*.zip

zerf said:
boot your phone to recovery and then adb shell then run this for me and paste in your output.
Code:
ls -l /system/customize/resource/*.zip
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Ok did that. Nothing happened

sorry forgot to tell you to either run mount -a or go in the partitions menu of your phone and mount /system

zerf said:
sorry forgot to tell you to either run mount -a or go in the partitions menu of your phone and mount /system
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Ok sweet that worked! Although its not the animation i downloaded hmm... oh well this one is cool too.

Utopia73 said:
Ok sweet that worked! Although its not the animation i downloaded hmm... oh well this one is cool too.
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haha ok.. not sure how you got an animiation you didnt download.... but glad its working. Im guessing you missed the step at the top of my instructions that says mount -a after you adb shell in the first time but anyway let me know if you have any more issues.

zerf said:
haha ok.. not sure how you got an animiation you didnt download.... but glad its working. Im guessing you missed the step at the top of my instructions that says mount -a after you adb shell in the first time but anyway let me know if you have any more issues.
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Well i saw that...maybe its another mount but instead of mounting in prompt i just went to the partitions menu and did it there. Thank you very much!

Ok i have one last question.
So now that the boot screen has been changed this is what i get when i try to change it again...
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cannot stat 'bootanimation.zip' : No such file or directory
And i can see the file in the folder....so now what?

Utopia73 said:
Ok i have one last question.
So now that the boot screen has been changed this is what i get when i try to change it again...
Code:
cannot stat 'bootanimation.zip' : No such file or directory
And i can see the file in the folder....so now what?
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where are you seeing this (what directory) and what command are you trying to run?

Not sure what version of 2.2 you're running. I know on SkyRaider you can't put your boots in resource anymore. They now reside in /system/media. You'd need to:
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/
You can also push a custom sound to the same folder, outside of the zip. I'll also take this as an opportunity to shamelessly plug the boot animation I created for SkyRaider. It can be found in the Goodies section of ROM Manager.

zerf said:
where are you seeing this (what directory) and what command are you trying to run?
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I was trying to run
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adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
Ok, now its saying
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adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
failed to copy 'bootanimation.zip' to '/system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip': No space left on device
So maybe i tried to many times or something.

vbhines said:
Not sure what version of 2.2 you're running. I know on SkyRaider you can't put your boots in resource anymore. They now reside in /system/media. You'd need to:
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/
You can also push a custom sound to the same folder, outside of the zip. I'll also take this as an opportunity to shamelessly plug the boot animation I created for SkyRaider. It can be found in the Goodies section of ROM Manager.
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I tried that too, now its saying
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
failed to copy 'bootanimation.zip' to '/system/media/bootanimation.zip': No space left on device

Not sure what version of 2.2 you're running. I know on SkyRaider you can't put your boots in resource anymore. They now reside in /system/media. You'd
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I tried that too, now its saying
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
failed to copy 'bootanimation.zip' to '/system/media/bootanimation.zip': No space left on device
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You have to push it while in Recovery until we have s-off/full NAND. If you're already doing it in Recovery, make sure you've mounted /system first.
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HOW do I install boot animations

Could someone please give me the best way to install boot animations on my Evo,I've seen nice ones that I would love to install on my phone,and yes.. my phone is already fully Rooted.. Thanks
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There are a couple of ways to accomplish this. Some are already set up as a flashable zip you can flash in recovery. You can search through the Themes and Apps sections for others, but I use this way:
Be sure to have the Android SDK installed on your computer.
Download, and place the bootanimation.zip file in the TOOLS folder of the SDK.
Then the following ADB CODE:
adb remount
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
adb push SPC_animation_final.mp3 /system/customize/resource
adb reboot
You're all set!
If there is no corresponding mp3 file, no need for the 3rd command line

bender1077 said:
There are a couple of ways to accomplish this. Some are already set up as a flashable zip you can flash in recovery. You can search through the Themes and Apps sections for others, but I use this way:
Be sure to have the Android SDK installed on your computer.
Download, and place the bootanimation.zip file in the TOOLS folder of the SDK.
Then the following ADB CODE:
adb remount
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
adb push SPC_animation_final.mp3 /system/customize/resource
adb reboot
You're all set!
If there is no corresponding mp3 file, no need for the 3rd command line
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wouldn't that location be different depending on if it's a sense or aosp rom?

fachadick said:
wouldn't that location be different depending on if it's a sense or aosp rom?
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That I am not sure of, as I have always used sense based ROMS for the 4gees.
I know that Pushboot has a separate batch file for CM6, so I am fairly sure that there is a different dir.

Root Explorer works well for me when ADB is not available.
Just download, rename appropriately, and move to /system/customize/resource (or wherever your ROM stores these things).

fua1 said:
Root Explorer works well for me when ADB is not available.
Just download, rename appropriately, and move to /system/customize/resource (or wherever your ROM stores these things).
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That's what I did way back when. I ran a search in astro for bootanimation.zip first (to find the old one that I was replacing), because I didn't know where to move it to back then.
wow. dejavu.
Sent from my blah blah blah blah

Thank you guys a million!! I use the root explore method,and it work perfect,but I still wanna say thanks to everyone for your help
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

Change bootanimation on any phone (NO ROOT REQUIRED)

Hello all,
This happens to be my first post. This is about changing the boot animation without having the root access to your phone/tablet.
First of all you need to have a bootanimation.zip ready with you that suits your phone's resolution.
Instructions for changing bootanimation:
1. You will need android SDK installed on your PC. For those who do not know what it is, Download android SDK and extract to some folder.
2. Open command prompt and navigate to the folder having adb.exe (previously extracted folder.)
3. Place bootanimation.zip in the same folder.
3. Type the following command:
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
4. DONE.
5. To preview the bootanimation, enter this command:
adb shell bootanimation
Do not forget to hit Thanks if it worked for you

In Sense ROM (no rooted phone) bootanimation is in the folder system/customize/resources ...
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On my wildfire S it only shows "read-only filesystem" and nothing happens...

Me too
yrek150 said:
On my wildfire S it only shows "read-only filesystem" and nothing happens...
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same here

does this thing work