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[Q] Boot animation

failed to copy 'bootanimation.zip' to 'system/media/bootanimation.zip': Directory not empty
this is what happens when i try to push the bootanimation to the system/media directory and it gives me this dumb error any idea on how to fix?

UOT KItchen

I recently put together a battery icon and boot loader in UOT Kitchen, if I install the file I edited form zip will it format anything or just change what ever I edited?
I'm running RMK Gingerbreadsense

It should just change what you've edited, but make a backup just in case.

If you flash the .zip it won't modify any other files that are not inside the .zip
Sent from my ADR6350 using XDA App

speaking of this kitchen, i was trying to change my boot animation and found a 'bootanimation.zip' file on my phone....
although kitchen is asking me to upload a system.ui file or some com.htc.resources.apk file
the system file is on my phone but keeps saying it's "read only" and won't let me do anything with it.. and the other file doesn't seem to exist.
that and "kitchen's list" doesn't even show the rom i'm using anyway.
what gives?
[EDIT] actually any of the .apk files in the system/apps folder say "read only".
[EDIT 2] - i found the com.htc.resources.apk file, but i can't get around the 'ready only' on the systemui.apk file - is there a way to remove read only status?
[EDIT 3] - damn terminal won't even allow it: "Unable to chmod /system: Read-only file system"

I have a copy of all the roms I use so I just extracted RMK Gingersense and got the files, put on desktop, then uploaded them with out a problem. I haven't installled customized files though lol I don't want to brick or ruin anything. Might just end up doing it though.

To the person with the read-only problems: were you using root explorer when you were browsing those system folders? You have to mount R/W, there's a button on the upper right.

k_nivesout said:
To the person with the read-only problems: were you using root explorer when you were browsing those system folders? You have to mount R/W, there's a button on the upper right.
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that worked. thank you!

[HOW TO] Change boot and shutdown animation to custom

verified working on p930 stock based ics (the rom in my sig) so it probly works on all roms with root access.
this is all you gotta do.
1. find or create a custom animation. (zip files which contain multiple image files in them, there is one on your phone which you can use as a guideline to make sure they are compatibile they should have similar structure.
On my Phone its bootanimation.zip and customanimation.zip inside the zip is a fodler called part0 or part0 and part1, part0 is run first then part1 if it exists. there is also a desc.txt file i understand some of the sytax but not all.
i understand the first number two numbers are resolution i think the 3rd number is refresh rate (if you make this number bigger it should speed up how fast images are scrolled and vise versa (this is not verified but im pretty sure) not sure what the 4th and 5th numbers are then i think after that you put the names of the folders (part0 part1 etc) 1 space between each argument. the file should look something like this:
720 1280 35p 0 0 part0 part1
if only the part0 folder is found no need for part1, i suspect the two 0's might be the file speed of the other 2 possible folders (allowing for you to change the speed of animation part way through)
2. backup your old animation
-navigate to /system/media
-go to settings of your explorer program (i use es file explorer) and go to root settings and mount system folder. or use console.
-change the filename of the animation you want to change to something like "oldfilename.old" in case there is an issue with your new animation you can restore it.
3. paste your new animation into the folder with the same name as the old animation example : bootanimation.zip
-set permissions to rwx r-x r-x
-unmount system
-reboot and enjoy your new animation.
post custom animations on the thread that are formatted for this phone.
note: if you download the app boot animations (star) root by jrummy apps inc from the play store, there is about 25+ animations labelled "tablet" most of these are 1280x720 and they work beautifully on this phone. i just download them with the app and install them manually.
edit * use this at your own risk
only the shutdown animation is working for me manually, for some reason the bootanimation, i have to use the app boot animatinos to install it, there must be a step im missing to make that one stick.
edit #2 ok so for manual bootanimation install you have to replace the same zip in /data/local and /system/media (i think this is why the 1st one didn't work for me)

[Q] Is there similar rc.local file on Android?

Hy guys. I have a question here. Is there any similar rc.local file on Android? FYI, rc.local is a small script in UNIX system which allow you to start a service when system is starting up.
Perhaps can I create a new file under /system/etc/init.d directory? If I can, I'm worrying about it's file permission.

[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!
-Thanks-

Great! Enjoy the Bootanim!