[Q] Plain android boot animation - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can anyone help me with finding the boot animation (see image) Its just the plain ANDROID word in a blueish colour that becomes slightly reflective. If anyone can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
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I saw it on OpenDesire ROM. You can ask AdamG or extract from his ROM.

is the default animation of android. delete /data/local/bootanimation.zip and /system/media/bootanimation.zip and you have. is contained in /system/framework/framework-res.apk

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bartito said:
is the default animation of android. delete /data/local/bootanimation.zip and /system/media/bootanimation.zip and you have. is contained in /system/framework/framework-res.apk
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Do you know how to extract the animation from the .apk file?
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all you have to do is delete all other bootanimations... that one is the default so it cannot be deleted... once you delete the others it will go back to the default one by itsself.

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dhoeglund said:
all you have to do is delete all other bootanimations... that one is the default so it cannot be deleted... once you delete the others it will go back to the default one by itsself.
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I understand, but I am unable to delete the files from /data/local/bootanimation.zip and /system/media/bootanimation.zip There are not write permissions. What is the easiest way to delete these files.
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I could delete bootanimation.zip in /system/media with root explorer and mounting in write mode. BUT the bootanimation.zip just comes back after reboot. So no stock android bootanimation to see. Running on DeFroST5.8 wich is using the NexusOne animation. How can I extract the bootanimation from OpenDesire which is the stock android one? Any hints??
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EDIT: ok, could delete/rename using adb shell when in recovery AND also delete/rename the exiting bootanimation.zip on /sdcard. Details how to do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696235&highlight=boot+animation&page=9 POST #89
NOW I have the stock android bootanimation.
Still, I would like to have it as a zip file I could apply after flashing a new ROM. Ok, I know, I'm lazy

Use adb or s-off to delete files in /system/
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leafdog said:
I understand, but I am unable to delete the files from /data/local/bootanimation.zip and /system/media/bootanimation.zip There are not write permissions. What is the easiest way to delete these files.
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You do understand, that you need root to do this right?
And the reason is, that the system partition is nand locked, so untill you make your phone s-off, you cannot edit it wile system is booted. So alternately you can boot into your custom recovery like clockwork mod and use adb commands to remover it.

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[Q] Change Cyanogen 6.1.2 Boot Animation

So I found a boot animation I like. I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media folder but it does nothing. The cyanogen boot animation still comes up. Is there something Im missing? Thanks.
kbizzle said:
So I found a boot animation I like. I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media folder but it does nothing. The cyanogen boot animation still comes up. Is there something Im missing? Thanks.
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That should be the location it needs to be in.
I always used THIS when I first got my EVO. Requires ADB
dglowe343 said:
That should be the location it needs to be in.
I always used THIS when I first got my EVO. Requires ADB
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I appreciate it. Too lazy right now to use adb. LOL. Its not that important, was just curious why it didnt work by replacing it. I guess Im just wondering where it is still getting the stock boot animation considering I deleted it. Lol.
I'm using CM 6.1.2 and replacing the bootanimation.zip works for me. I always use the Froyo boot one I found.
kbizzle said:
So I found a boot animation I like. I used root explorer to replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media folder but it does nothing. The cyanogen boot animation still comes up. Is there something Im missing? Thanks.
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wrong step
copy bootanimation.zip to /data/local
Rotundjere said:
wrong step
copy bootanimation.zip to /data/local
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Actually, CM places the boot animation in the system/media folder. I routinely change it to my own with ES File Explorer, which has a "root option" under settings. Simply delete the unwanted zip and copy/paste the new one from your sd card ... reboot ... done.

[Q] Restore Evo startup screen

Is there a way to restore the original Sprint startup screen?
I don't have (nor did I want) the sound that went with it, but here's the original bootanimation zip. Just place it in appropriate path (/system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip) and check the permissions. (I can't remember what they're supposed to be but 777 should work.)
A lot of people suggest using adb push commands to change boot animations but root explorer with /system mounted r/w works just as well, just don't forget the permissions!
I sorry, but beiong new to this I do not know how to put the file there or set permissions. Thanks in advance!
Do you have Root explorer?
No I do not. I have never heard of it.
you can download it from the market

[Q] How to put new bootanim or/and downanim?

I know it's a stupid question :silly:
but how to put boot/down animations on HTC One X with Jelly Bean ARHD v21.0 installed?
i just don't know the directory AND the steps to do it..
here's the bootanim i want to use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737369
also, is it possible to use the same animation for downanim too?
please kindly help this little noob ._.
The bootanimation and downanimation path differs from ROM to rom.. so if it's a flashable zip, Make sure the path is set right! Usually it's under /system/media
If it's not a flashable zip, then mount the system as R/W and put the bootanimation.zip file in the respective path and change permissions to rw-r--r-- and then reboot!
If you ask ROM related things in the ROM thread, you will get a fast and accurate reply!
PS: There's a chance that you might not be able to boot into OS if something goes wrong, so it's better you make a nandroid backup before doing anything!
vin4yak said:
The bootanimation and downanimation path differs from ROM to rom.. so if it's a flashable zip, Make sure the path is set right! Usually it's under /system/media
If it's not a flashable zip, then mount the system as R/W and put the bootanimation.zip file in the respective path and change permissions to rw-r--r-- and then reboot!
If you ask ROM related things in the ROM thread, you will get a fast and accurate reply!
PS: There's a chance that you might not be able to boot into OS if something goes wrong, so it's better you make a nandroid backup before doing anything!
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Um, where is that folder exactly if you don't mind me asking?
i can't find it anywhere -.,-
Briztama said:
Um, where is that folder exactly if you don't mind me asking?
i can't find it anywhere -.,-
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You need to be rooted... and use Root Explorer and navigate to that path... Rename the old bootanimation.zip to something else and follow the steps above...
Don't forget to make a nandroid backup! It's better to be safe than sorry
So i've installed Root Browser app from Google Play..
and i check around the internet to see tips for installing new boot animations
Found this:
"Installation using Root Explorer or any File Explorer:
* Change r/o to r/w (FileSystem as writable)
* Copy the boot & downanimation.zip to /system/customize/resource (or the directory where original files is)
* Change animation permisions to rw-,r--,r--
* Reboot and Enjoy"
i don't get how to change the file system to writable or to change animation permissions
is there someone that would like to explain to me how? thanks!
Briztama said:
So i've installed Root Browser app from Google Play..
and i check around the internet to see tips for installing new boot animations
Found this:
"Installation using Root Explorer or any File Explorer:
* Change r/o to r/w (FileSystem as writable)
* Copy the boot & downanimation.zip to /system/customize/resource (or the directory where original files is)
* Change animation permisions to rw-,r--,r--
* Reboot and Enjoy"
i don't get how to change the file system to writable or to change animation permissions
is there someone that would like to explain to me how? thanks!
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Open Root Explorer... Navigate to /system/media or whichever is your path for the bootanimation.zip
On the upper part of the screen your will this : Mounted as R/O... Just beside this there will be a button which says "Mount as R/W"..
Select that and then copy paste the new zip there...
To change permissions, press and hold the file in root exploer and click on change permissions and set the correct permission...
OH MEN ITS AWESOME!!1!
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Great! Enjoy the Bootanim!

DC-MARVEL Bootanimation.zip [720p ]

British graphic designer Christian Tailor created this awesome animation of stylized Marvel and DC Comics heroes and villains, and now you can use it as the boot animation on your Android device.
It was later turned into default start up animation by Brian Roberts
HTML:
https://plus.google.com/+BrianRoberts
and later into a flashable zip by Ronald Valdes
HTML:
https://plus.google.com/+RonaldValdes
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Now all I did was I took Christian Tailor's bootanimation which was 1080p and converted it into 720p which will fit perfectly on S3 or any 720p devices.
Here is the link to download,
MEGA LINK
HTML:
https://mega.co.nz/#!nlZW1KgK!QRm6Eq4AuNAI1Z6NZzdR0r7YaLwoa1eJ_-M6adM7k2A
DROPBOX LINK
HTML:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bm6xfg1doitjslv/dcmarvel720pbootanimation.zip
Install Instructions:
1. Your device need to be rooted. It won't work if your device is not rooted. How to root? Please check online. I hope samsung device users have custom rom with root and not stock rom with root. I have no idea how it works in other brand android devices, so proceed only if it is similar process as you find below.
2. This is not a flashable file, so you have to copy it into your system/media .
3. Use X-plore, make sure you have root access. To get root access, press configuration. Under Root access, select superuser + mount writable. I only know how to do this in xplore, i don't know how it works in other apps. So sorry. I will let you know how it works in other apps.
4. Now go to root/system/media and you will find bootanimation.zip . Copy it to your internal/external memory.
5. Delete the bootanimation.zip from system/media.
6. Now copy the dcmarvel720pbootanimation.zip to system/media and rename it to bootanimation.zip .
7. Now reboot your device.
8. Now Enjoy.
[By the way, I really don't know if I was allowed to post this or not. If I was not allowed, please comment here, and also I am sorry, I will remove it as soon as possible. If I am allowed then thank you. Please support the original people who did it.]
Hi. Good job bro. But, Can you tell how to install this? I tried via recovery and it failed... Tried putting in system/media and rebooted but the previous boot animation is still showing. I renamed the old bootanimation.zip first before trying.
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vikna said:
Hi. Good job bro. But, Can you tell how to install this? I tried via recovery and it failed... Tried putting in system/media and rebooted but the previous boot animation is still showing. I renamed the old bootanimation.zip first before trying.
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In system/media, remove the previous boot animation. Either delete it or just copy it to your internal memory, but you will have to delete it in your system/media. Now save the dc-marvel bootanimation zip to system/media and rename it to bootanimation.zip
Now try rebooting. Hope it worked.
vikna said:
Hi. Good job bro. But, Can you tell how to install this? I tried via recovery and it failed... Tried putting in system/media and rebooted but the previous boot animation is still showing. I renamed the old bootanimation.zip first before trying.
Thanks
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Update : was using Cm11 theme before and this seemed to be the cause.restored the theme to default and placed the boot animation to system/media and it worked like a charm.
Thank you again
Very cool, but why must it call me a mother****er when I install it?
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Hmmm, when I replace the original bootanimation.zip with the Superhero one and restart, I only get flashing "android" text in the middle of the screen, it's animated so something is happening... but no heroes. Curious. Any ideas?
Thanks for bringing this to the forums btw and resizing it
EDIT: Found out why, I needed to change the permissions to rw-r-r
Demonhotrod said:
Hmmm, when I replace the original bootanimation.zip with the Superhero one and restart, I only get flashing "android" text in the middle of the screen, it's animated so something is happening... but no heroes. Curious. Any ideas?
Thanks for bringing this to the forums btw and resizing it
EDIT: Found out why, I needed to change the permissions to rw-r-r
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so did it work?
yusuf_fareed said:
so did it work?
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It did yes, I used ES file explorer (make it have root permissions) and if you go to more > properties permissions > change and set it to rw-r-r, the bootanimation then works
Haha, it's awesome! The size is a bit big, but that's not a problem. Thanks! :victory:
Didn't work for me?
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k6? said:
Didn't work for me?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Free mobile app
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are you rooted? also are you using a custom rom?
it only works if you use both root and a custom rom,
as said in the instructions, make sure you have given superuser mount writable permissiom. Either delete the bootanimation.zip from you system/media or copy the bootanimation.zip to your internal memory or external memory if available.
now copy paste the dcmarvelbootanimation.zip to system/media and rename it to bootanimation [make sure it is still in zip format which means it is .zip]
now try rebooting.
yusuf_fareed said:
are you rooted? also are you using a custom rom?
it only works if you use both root and a custom rom,
as said in the instructions, make sure you have given superuser mount writable permissiom. Either delete the bootanimation.zip from you system/media or copy the bootanimation.zip to your internal memory or external memory if available.
now copy paste the dcmarvelbootanimation.zip to system/media and rename it to bootanimation [make sure it is still in zip format which means it is .zip]
now try rebooting.
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There we go! Now it works. Thanks
Working On Rooted Galaxy S3 4.3
Hi I managed to get it working on my galaxy s3 jellybean 4.3 (rooted, stock rom)
1. Put the file on your sd card
2.Open root explorer (or some sort of similar app)
3. under System/media move old bootanimation over to external SD card (or remove)
4. Find new bootanimation file, move to data/local
5. Rename file to bootanimation
6.change permissions to rw-r--r--
Restart phone and enjoy
Can someone please upload it to dropbox or google drive.
Its blocked in my country.
abhishekcal said:
Can someone please upload it to dropbox or google drive.
Its blocked in my country.
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hey abhishek, sorry for making it so late, I was quite busy. I am sure by the time you would have found a way to download this. But if in case you didn't here is the link to dropbox
HTML:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bm6xfg1doitjslv/dcmarvel720pbootanimation.zip
I really find it attractive
yusuf_fareed said:
hey abhishek, sorry for making it so late, I was quite busy. I am sure by the time you would have found a way to download this. But if in case you didn't here is the link to dropbox
HTML:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bm6xfg1doitjslv/dcmarvel720pbootanimation.zip
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U are right bro. I have somehow downloaded it. But thanks for taking out time and helping me. Greatly appreciated.
thanks again.
abhishekcal said:
U are right bro. I have somehow downloaded it. But thanks for taking out time and helping me. Greatly appreciated.
thanks again.
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I renamed the zip to bootanimation.zip and copied it to root/system/media.
but I am only getting an android logo as the boot animation, nothing like the stuff shown here.
I am rooted and unofficial cm12.
saggiboy231 said:
I renamed the zip to bootanimation.zip and copied it to root/system/media.
but I am only getting an android logo as the boot animation, nothing like the stuff shown here.
I am rooted and unofficial cm12.
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You have to change the permissions correctly.
oh yeah.. awesome boot animation

Bootanimation - I changed the correct file, but it's still showing a different one

Latest April update and I have magisk 16.3 with 5.64 manager version. Everything works fine, but now i've hit a snag.
I wanted to change the boot animation, I changed the file /media/bootanimation.zip and set permissions 644 (rw-r-r) using 1)solid explorer 2)root explorer 3)adb shell (using mount-wo remount rootfs / to make the /media partition writable. multiple reboots of course. the files I set are "sticking" after reboot.
It's still showing stock animation.
I found an app that would change it though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.olivermillers.customboot2
I don't know what file it changed but it made a backup of my stock animation, and it was my stock animation (not the one that I had set for /media/bootanimation.zip). I tried to restore the stock animation manually, as described above, but now it just shows the boot animation set by that app, and I can't change it.
Questions:
1. What am I doing wrong and what did that app do correctly, that it was able to change the boot animation?
and/or
2. Is there a substratum module with a black pixel 2 animation? That's all I really want and I can change animations with magisk easily and reliably. Just can't find the one I need.
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
mistermojorizin said:
Latest April update and I have magisk 16.3 with 5.64 manager version. Everything works fine, but now i've hit a snag.
I wanted to change the boot animation, I changed the file /media/bootanimation.zip and set permissions 644 (rw-r-r) using 1)solid explorer 2)root explorer 3)adb shell (using mount-wo remount rootfs / to make the /media partition writable. multiple reboots of course. the files I set are "sticking" after reboot.
It's still showing stock animation.
I found an app that would change it though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.olivermillers.customboot2
I don't know what file it changed but it made a backup of my stock animation, and it was my stock animation (not the one that I had set for /media/bootanimation.zip). I tried to restore the stock animation manually, as described above, but now it just shows the boot animation set by that app, and I can't change it.
Questions:
1. What am I doing wrong and what did that app do correctly, that it was able to change the boot animation?
and/or
2. Is there a substratum module with a black pixel 2 animation? That's all I really want and I can change animations with magisk easily and reliably. Just can't find the one I need.
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EnIXmA said:
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
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Like EnlXmA said, it goes on system/media. Using root explorer, I just place my new bootanimation.zip in that folder, add a .bat to my old animation, and just reboot. No need to change permissions at all. Here's a dark pixel bootanimation if you want/need it :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zStFsJiqq5bLTp5krQnpwlztoJfK_B33/view?usp=drivesdk
EnIXmA said:
I did it using the root browser app and the bootanimation changed.. it's system/media I think
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Like EnlXmA said, it goes on system/media. Using root explorer, I just place my new bootanimation.zip in that folder, add a .bat to my old animation, and just reboot. No need to change permissions at all. Here's a dark pixel bootanimation if you want/need it :good: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zStFsJiqq5bLTp5krQnpwlztoJfK_B33/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
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Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
mistermojorizin said:
Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
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Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ANeiImRWslWN3aY2bLM_1Ps6zCyPua9C/view?usp=drivesdk
mistermojorizin said:
Thanks so much guys. I feel so stupid. i've read your posts on this before, BAdger, even saw that same screenshot and download that same file from your drive. And yet I still thought it was /media, not /system/media. Thanks for the tip that I don't need to change permissions, too, I did not know that.
:good::good::good:
Would you mind posting a copy of the .bak file (the stock boot animation)? In my stupid attempts, I deleted mine.)
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Here ya go bro. Just remove the .bat and your good :good:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nj5cLuziVMjFvE6stmKQhrAcy9tbpMMk/view?usp=drivesdk

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