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[Q] How to re-enable the "S" start up animation on my GALAXY S?

Hi guys,
I recently rooted my Galaxy S (JF5) and installed ROM Manager & applied lag fixes, I managed to brick it and somewhere along the line when I got the phone working again, the "S" start up animation disappeared when I switch on my phone, all it displays is the Samsung Galaxy S GTi9000, then screen went dark until it reappears with slide to unlock screen and then asking for SIM pin code.
Any ideas why this happens? I tried factory resetting it but doesn't solve the problem, any help would be appreciated please?

well can't really help but can say the exact same thing is happening to me. I mean it does the shutdown animation but no longer does the startup animation.
Just stays on the static Galaxy S, Samsung white text on black background and then plays the boot up sound but no animation and then goes to the "slide to unlock" screen.
Really rather strange, i mean its not harming me in anyway as the phone works like a dream just no animation, but i do kind of miss it and also it always scares me that my phone is just frozen/looping when it stays on that first galaxy s screen for a while lol.

Why do you even care if its not there. The reason is because you installed lag fix. It moved it
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

ickyboo said:
Why do you even care if its not there. The reason is because you installed lag fix. It moved it
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Because it looks nice most likely lol, anyway of putting a custom boot animation in its place?

Pro boot changer from market sounds right but have no idea where to get the anims from.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

same thing happened to me...
but i think there is a way to get it back. We just need someone who has got the default bootanimation and is kind enough to make a back up using Boot Animation Backup from the Market ( file wil be placed on your sd card) and then just upload it on forum

peexell said:
but i think there is a way to get it back. We just need someone who has got the default bootanimation and is kind enough to make a back up using Boot Animation Backup from the Market ( file wil be placed on your sd card) and then just upload it on forum
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If you grab my one click lag fix app off the market, it has an option to restore the default boot logo.
EDIT: If you just want the file, it is the 'playlogosnow' file that you can find here:
http://code.google.com/p/oclf/source/browse/#svn/trunk/QuickFixLagFix/res/raw

were should i move the file (is it /system/media ?) and how should i name that playlogosnow file?

May have found the file under sdcard/ase/resources/playlogo1, is this the right one? If so where should I move this to?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

RyanZA said:
If you grab my one click lag fix app off the market, it has an option to restore the default boot logo.
EDIT: If you just want the file, it is the 'playlogosnow' file that you can find here:
http://code.google.com/p/oclf/source/browse/#svn/trunk/QuickFixLagFix/res/raw
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if done the lag fix 2.2 using the old way (via pc) how should i go about restoring this boot logo then?
*ADDITION* Decide to "unlagfix" via the way i lag fixed it (using pc) caused me a bootloop. Sigh... had to flash again and decided to re-partition everything. need to now install everything again, least i got my animation back hahaha. Always look on the bright side huh?

makamiso said:
if done the lag fix 2.2 using the old way (via pc) how should i go about restoring this boot logo then?
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Easiest way would be to install the app off the market, then in the menu select 'restore boot logo'
Other than that, the boot logo should be here if you have no lag fix/start scripts:
/system/bin/playlogos1
or here if you have a lag fix or similar:
/system/bin/playlogosnow
And make sure that it has execute permissions.

RyanZA said:
Easiest way would be to install the app off the market, then in the menu select 'restore boot logo'
Other than that, the boot logo should be here if you have no lag fix/start scripts:
/system/bin/playlogos1
or here if you have a lag fix or similar:
/system/bin/playlogosnow
And make sure that it has execute permissions.
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If I restore my bootlogo could it interference or destroy the lag fixes I using ?

lajson said:
If I restore my bootlogo could it interference or destroy the lag fixes I using ?
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Yep... although depending on what lagfix you are using, copying the file to /system/bin/playlogosnow should work.
I guess I should make my restore boot logo thing a bit smarter to pick that up and do it for you... hmm..

hi folks,
i have rooted and lagfixed my I9000 and JPC Firmware...
it works fine (quadrant means ~1950 -at JM1 it was > 2100 , but it's okay for now-),
but i miss the bootanimation!!!
i tried the "Restore Boot Animation" option, but it only says:
"You appear to have a lagfix installed! Replacing the bootlogo in this case could cause your deice become un-bootable. (free space on /data matches/data/data)"
Is there no chance to get the beloved bootanimation back?
Thx for answering
michael
PS: if there is a chance, i need a detailed "step-by-step"-instuction because i am a poor android beginner :-( but i want to give my best and try to learn ;-)

HerrDesRinges said:
hi folks,
i tried the "Restore Boot Animation" option, but it only says:
"You appear to have a lagfix installed! Replacing the bootlogo in this case could cause your deice become un-bootable. (free space on /data matches/data/data)"
Is there no chance to get the beloved bootanimation back?
Thx for answering
michael
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Lol...that boot animation is a drag, and the sound! so damn repetetive! you should be happy is gone
By the way, what the S stands for?
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I have the boot animation, but I never have the sound!
Any ideas?

Other than that, the boot logo should be here if you have no lag fix/start scripts:
/system/bin/playlogos1
or here if you have a lag fix or similar:
/system/bin/playlogosnow
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Works for me,Thanks RyanZa

NEW BLACK MMS.APK for VILLAIN ROM 2.4.2/COGNITION S2-15 !

Hello Guys !
NEW UPDATE :
BLACK MMS.apk for VILLAIN 2 .4.2
BLACK MMS1.apk for COGNITION S2-15 (rename to mms.apk to install)
How to install :
1. Put the downloaded File to Main directory of your internal SD.
2. Go to RootExplorerlease, make sure the system is mountet R/W.
3.locate the Mms.apk using RootExplorer in SD internal.
4.Copy the Mms.apk
5.Go now to System/app where the original mms.apk is located and past the new one there, it will say "this will replace" click "ok".
6.Reboot your phone in recovery and Choose: advanced - wipe dalvik cache
5.restart the phone (this will take a long time because the dalvik cache rebuilds)
6.The new black messaging is there! et voila !Enjoy !
P.S the Keyboard as it appears on the screeshot is "Smartkeyboard"with black skin could be found on the Market.
please click "Thanks" ! if meets your needs
PLEASE THEMERS...if you want to add my modded app...a CREDIT would be nice thanks !

Thanks, this is nice!.....we could add it to Lucid port theme!....good job!

Can anyone confirm if this works on odexed ROMS?

this is 2.3.3, not 2.3.4 unfortunately

mrvirginia said:
this is 2.3.3, not 2.3.4 unfortunately
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Did you try and didnt work ?? I think it works on both...

It works, but is better to retheme new one, sometimes changes occur on xmls and because they are depandant of each other, unexpected errors occur, mainly on apks that run idle on background...;-)

doctorcete said:
It works, but is better to retheme new one, sometimes changes occur on xmls and because they are depandant of each other, unexpected errors occur, mainly on apks that run idle on background...;-)
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this

doctorcete said:
It works, but is better to retheme new one, sometimes changes occur on xmls and because they are depandant of each other, unexpected errors occur, mainly on apks that run idle on background...;-)
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True but not in this case

I've been looking for something like this for a while, but now I can't get it to work. I made sure that the system was mounted r/w with an app from the market.. I granted su permissions. Then when I tried to copy mms.apk into system/app... it didn't work. Can someone please help this noob out on how to properly proceed with this...

ibesingh said:
I've been looking for something like this for a while, but now I can't get it to work. I made sure that the system was mounted r/w with an app from the market.. I granted su permissions. Then when I tried to copy mms.apk into system/app... it didn't work. Can someone please help this noob out on how to properly proceed with this...
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what version of android are you running ? 2.3.XXX ?

2.3.4 Cognition 1.42

ibesingh said:
2.3.4 Cognition 1.42
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you can try the new update

I installed this, and the background in my conversations is gray, and the text is black.
And I want white text on black background. Isn't that how it's supposed to be?

ignign0kt said:
I installed this, and the background in my conversations is gray, and the text is black.
And I want white text on black background. Isn't that how it's supposed to be?
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yeah. no one has figured out how to change that background yet unfortunately. believe me, myself and a few others have looked several times and come away with nothing basically.

[A] Mods without hacking APKs or custom rom (multiwindow any app)

Install and run Exploit apk to get root:
Install XposedInstaller-ICS_JB-rc2.apk, follow instructions on post.
Install XposedMultiWindow.apk.
Open the Xposed Installer app (installed in step 2). Click 'Modules', then check 'xMulti Window Mod', and reboot. (activates the run-time patch allowing all apps to be multiwindow compatible).
BTW, there are more cool Xposed modules (like call recording, per-app dpi, and no 100% battery notification) you can download here. Xposedframework eliminates the need for stock rom chefs imho.

Amazing
h0tw1r3 said:
Install and run Exploit apk to get root:
Install XposedInstaller-ICS_JB-rc2.apk, follow instructions on post.
Install XposedMultiWindow.apk.
Install MultiWindow Control app (allows you to customize available apps).
Open the Xposed Installer app (installed in step 2). Click 'Modules', then check 'xMulti Window Mod', and reboot. (activates the run-time patch allowing all apps to be multiwindow compatible).
BTW, there are more cool Xposed modules (like call recording, per-app dpi, and no 100% battery notification) you can download here. Xposedframework eliminates the need for stock rom chefs imho.
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Thanks so much this is brilliant!! :good:
So if I installed the new stock deodexed rooted Rom from teshxx (which has the new Tmo multi window update) I can still use the above method to add multiple apps to multiwindow?

britchris1 said:
So if I installed the new stock deodexed rooted Rom from teshxx (which has the new Tmo multi window update) I can still use the above method to add multiple apps to multiwindow?
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Yes, you can use xposed with any rom.

Thanks for this just found this tool today I didnt want to go through the trouble of custom roms so glad we could get this done with just root! One question tho anyway to change it so every able doesnt show on the big multiview app aftee clicking edit I have a bunch of apps and it lags when scrolling.
Thanks again!
♥Galaxy Note ll

How do I know if the multi-window works? I followed all these steps, but what I got is exactly the same as before. Where is the multi-window and how to call it out? Tried long press the return button but nothing happened. Or it does not work for T-mobile device?

I have completed the installation and have to admit that this made my night. Huge props to the person who developed this. Installing on my partners note 2 as well. Looking forward to seeing what else xposed comesbup with
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2

Kuime said:
How do I know if the multi-window works? I followed all these steps, but what I got is exactly the same as before. Where is the multi-window and how to call it out? Tried long press the return button but nothing happened. Or it does not work for T-mobile device?
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Did you do the T-mobile update from yesterday? If so toggle multi window on in Settings--->Display. If you've done that then hold down your back button for a couple seconds the multi window should pop up at the left. You can hold back to hide it again.

Kuime said:
How do I know if the multi-window works? I followed all these steps, but what I got is exactly the same as before. Where is the multi-window and how to call it out? Tried long press the return button but nothing happened. Or it does not work for T-mobile device?
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Updated the subject. As the post above states, you need to be running the newest update.
This situation is an excellent example of why the xposed framework is such a great way to mod.
Had this been a standard flash patch, you would likely have force closes, or worse a soft brick.
With xposed, those problems are a thing of the past. If it can't hook the mod in, nothing happens (just as you are seeing). Hopefully in a future release there will be some indicator if a mod cant be hooked in.

Nevermind... got it working. F'n awesome, thank you!

Thank you for posting this mod. This made my day - I like keeping my phones with stock rom for as long as I can for stability sakes, and this mod is just what I needed.

Are there any draw backs to this mod? I was reading the original Exploit apk post and some are talking about a green camera screen.

dkb218 said:
Are there any draw backs to this mod? I was reading the original Exploit apk post and some are talking about a green camera screen.
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If you just root through the app you'll be fine. The green camera screen happens when you check the boxes to actually disable the exploit.

nmw407 said:
If you just root through the app you'll be fine. The green camera screen happens when you check the boxes to actually disable the exploit.
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Thanks for the reply. Fastest root job I've ever done.

kodochax said:
Thanks for this just found this tool today I didnt want to go through the trouble of custom roms so glad we could get this done with just root! One question tho anyway to change it so every able doesnt show on the big multiview app aftee clicking edit I have a bunch of apps and it lags when scrolling.
Thanks again!
♥Galaxy Note ll
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Can someone please answer this? I don't want to get this mod and have every single app of mine show up on the multi window list, I just want a certain selection of apps
edit: nevermind, I installed it and you get to choose the apps to add to the list if anyone is wondering. They don't all just show up on the bar, you get a list of yours app and you edit the bar to choose what you want to add

Maybe you misunderstood him? All apps will only show when you click on edit. From that edit screen, you can then drag specific apps over to the multiview bar. After you're done editing, only apps you dragged over will show on the bar.
So two different things here: edit screen and the bar itself.

Hello everyone.
One question on this root process, can we install and use overclock applications such as SetCPU and TunerPro?
And if we had to, can the process be reversed and go back to stock unroot Note II?
Thank you.

maniep said:
Hello everyone.
One question on this root process, can we install and use overclock applications such as SetCPU and TunerPro?
And if we had to, can the process be reversed and go back to stock unroot Note II?
Thank you.
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1. Yes, once you're rooted, you can use apps that request root like SetCPU, Titanium Backup, AdAway, etc.
2. Yes, if you're on stock rom and recovery, you just go to SuperSu > Settings > Full Unroot.

Wow thanks that's the fastest root i have done. ALSO easy to be on Stock rom and have multi Window with every single app. Much thanks
from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk 2

Nellyinda803 said:
Wow thanks that's the fastest root i have done. ALSO easy to be on Stock rom and have multi Window with every single app. Much thanks
from my Galaxy Note 2 using Tapatalk 2
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you guys are lucky . my phone lagged like crazy buttons wernt responding . I unrooted and un installed all the xposed stuff.

nmw407 said:
1. Yes, once you're rooted, you can use apps that request root like SetCPU, Titanium Backup, AdAway, etc.
2. Yes, if you're on stock rom and recovery, you just go to SuperSu > Settings > Full Unroot.
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Remember to uncheck the disable exploit boxes before unrooting, or you won't be able to re-root using the exploit.

AOSP Browser inside (with sync)

Posting stock aosp browser that works with S4 (to me works better then Samsung and Chrome browsers). Move apk to system/app and fix permissions

Use this file along with above if you want your Browser.apk to sync with Chome desktop (dont forget to check sync in settings)

Thanks in advance for your help

I hate to sound I extremely noobish but how do you fix permissions?
Sent From My T-Mobile Galaxy S4

aLdaRiS said:
I hate to sound I extremely noobish but how do you fix permissions?
Sent From My T-Mobile Galaxy S4
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Try without fixing, most likely will work too. I use Root Explorer app to move files and fix permisions. You do need to be rooted.

I've tried moving both files to /system/app and fixing permissions. When trying to launch browser it crashes. I tried both manually fixing permissions in root browser, and trying to fix permissions in recovery. Permissions match that of all the other apps that appear to be in /system/app directory.
I really like the AOSP browser so I'm willing to try other things to get this working. Do you think you could get both files into a flashable zip we could flash from recovery?
I will try to build one myself to see if I can get it working that way.

Follow the directions from this post....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41283596
Haven't had any luck getting flash working on this browser, though.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda premium

Made a flashable zip that got it installed. Bookmarks don't appear to be syncing for me, but then again I really don't use chrome to have anything to sync. Someone want to confirm if that's working?
** Disclaimer Begin **
I'm not a DEV in any way, I just tinker with things. I take no responsibility for what this does or doesn't do to your device. I've tested this on my device, and can confirm it works, however I'm not perfect at these things. Flash at your own risk. As always make a backup first!
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As always make a backup first!
Zip is attached. Following along what they said in that other post.
Find and rename the following apk(inside the /system/app folder): BrowserProviderProxy.apk to BrowserProviderProxy.apk11 (or anything else really).
Do that before you install the zip file.
Just reboot to recovery and flash the zip.
*credits*
kolyan - posting working files
Lantek23 - Used the update-binary and modified the updater-script from Blue Jelly Bean 1.0 theme as a refrence
BigSK225 - linking to that post with info
anyone I missed

Dont know what you guys are doing wrong. I am not a dev. I just moved those 2 files to /system/app/ and I have AOSP Browser and sync works fine (i am rooted on latest firmware by the way)
ps. also moved AOSP Keyboard with Dictionaries and it also works fine

Got sync for bookmarks to work. Forgot to check sync in settings. I think just moving the files probably would have worked if I had renamed the BrowserProviderProxy.apk in /system/app to begin with, but I had already started making the flashable zip. I figure it will be useful to someone at some point.

Thanks for the flashable zip I couldn't get it to work any other way.
My only question is why can I not rearrange my bookmarks? When I'm in the bookmark screen the menu button doesn't give me any options and long pressing on them doesn't give me the option to reorder them.

Toastalator said:
Thanks for the flashable zip I couldn't get it to work any other way.
My only question is why can I not rearrange my bookmarks? When I'm in the bookmark screen the menu button doesn't give me any options and long pressing on them doesn't give me the option to reorder them.
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Sorry, I assume that there is some way to order them somehow, but I've never been able to figure that out.

well ****;
after flashing your browser apk;
every timei boot into android, i get this:
(pic attached)
any ideas ?

Rename BrowserProviderProxy.apk. That fixed that error for me.

thehothit said:
Rename BrowserProviderProxy.apk. That fixed that error for me.
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this worked. :good:

anyone has an apk of the flashplayer to reinstall ?

[Q] Lockscreen Wallpaper Not Changing?

I am trying to change the lockscreen wallpaper on my stock, unlocked, rooted Optimus G, and it's not working.. It used to work, but over the past month or so it has not worked.. I go to the Settings app, then to Lock Screen, then to Wallpaper, and change it, but it stays the same as the current one I have, it never changes..
Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks

spatel9114 said:
I am trying to change the lockscreen wallpaper on my stock, unlocked, rooted Optimus G, and it's not working.. It used to work, but over the past month or so it has not worked.. I go to the Settings app, then to Lock Screen, then to Wallpaper, and change it, but it stays the same as the current one I have, it never changes..
Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks
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Same thing happened to me. Follow along and see what helped me (YMMV):
I. If you are running a 3rd party launcher:
1. Reset to stock LG launcher:
System Settings --> Home screen --> Select Home --> select "Home"
2. Clear Lock Screen Cache:
System Settings --> Apps --> All --> Lock Screen Settings --> Force stop --> Clear cache
3. Choose Lock Screen photo:
System Settings --> Lock Screen --> Wallpaper --> make your choice and crop as necessary
4. Profit
5. Go back to your 3rd party launcher:
System Settings --> Home screen --> Select Home --> select your launcher
II. If you are already running stock LG launcher, follow steps 2-4.

signal34 said:
Same thing happened to me. Follow along and see what helped me (YMMV):
I. If you are running a 3rd party launcher:
1. Reset to stock LG launcher:
System Settings --> Home screen --> Select Home --> select "Home"
2. Clear Lock Screen Cache:
System Settings --> Apps --> All --> Lock Screen Settings --> Force stop --> Clear cache
3. Choose Lock Screen photo:
System Settings --> Lock Screen --> Wallpaper --> make your choice and crop as necessary
4. Profit
5. Go back to your 3rd party launcher:
System Settings --> Home screen --> Select Home --> select your launcher
II. If you are already running stock LG launcher, follow steps 2-4.
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Tried this using steps 2-4 (running lifeless with lg stock launcher) and after I force stop the lockscreen, i don't get the option to clear cache... It remains greyed out. Any ideas? Thanks.
Sent from my Lifeless Optimus G

PartimusPrime said:
Tried this using steps 2-4 (running lifeless with lg stock launcher) and after I force stop the lockscreen, i don't get the option to clear cache... It remains greyed out. Any ideas? Thanks.
Sent from my Lifeless Optimus G
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Yep that's exactly what happens with me.. Also the steps did not solve my problem..So the weird thing for me is that if I change the wallpaper to a wallpaper that came with the phone, the lockscreen wallpaper changes just fine, but if I go to change it to something custom, the wallpaper just switches back to a really old one I had a long time ago and doesn't allow me to change it to a new custom one...

spatel9114 said:
Yep that's exactly what happens with me.. Also the steps did not solve my problem..So the weird thing for me is that if I change the wallpaper to a wallpaper that came with the phone, the lockscreen wallpaper changes just fine, but if I go to change it to something custom, the wallpaper just switches back to a really old one I had a long time ago and doesn't allow me to change it to a new custom one...
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My guess... Only a guess now but try two things... Check the properties of the stock papers and try downloading other papers with alike specs and maybe using a root file browser dig into your fines and find where the stock papers are stirred then copy then into that folder

spleef said:
My guess... Only a guess now but try two things... Check the properties of the stock papers and try downloading other papers with alike specs and maybe using a root file browser dig into your fines and find where the stock papers are stirred then copy then into that folder
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I looked into doing that, but apparently the stock wallpapers are stored in the LGLauncher.apk or something, so I would have to extract the wallpapers from that, and obviously I can't easily add wallpapers to that...

spatel9114 said:
I looked into doing that, but apparently the stock wallpapers are stored in the LGLauncher.apk or something, so I would have to extract the wallpapers from that, and obviously I can't easily add wallpapers to that...
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The wallpapers that come stock on the phone are stored in two places. LGHome3.apk for the launcher and LockScreenSettings.apk for the lockscreen. Why they are in both places who knows, but it is kind of a pain to change them. Something that worked for me when getting this problem was doing a factory reset in TWRP, although that was stock based ROMS and not on the original stock. Worth a try if you haven't already.

PartimusPrime said:
Tried this using steps 2-4 (running lifeless with lg stock launcher) and after I force stop the lockscreen, i don't get the option to clear cache... It remains greyed out. Any ideas? Thanks.
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spatel9114 said:
Yep that's exactly what happens with me.. Also the steps did not solve my problem..So the weird thing for me is that if I change the wallpaper to a wallpaper that came with the phone, the lockscreen wallpaper changes just fine, but if I go to change it to something custom, the wallpaper just switches back to a really old one I had a long time ago and doesn't allow me to change it to a new custom one...
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I could only suggest clearing cache first, then force stopping. Maybe also try a reboot before trying to change the wallpaper.
Also, I am not running a custom ROM. I'm rooted an unlocked still running stock just FYI. Don't know if that might make a difference. I saw PartimusPrime is running Lifeless.

signal34 said:
I could only suggest clearing cache first, then force stopping. Maybe also try a reboot before trying to change the wallpaper.
Also, I am not running a custom ROM. I'm rooted an unlocked still running stock just FYI. Don't know if that might make a difference. I saw PartimusPrime is running Lifeless.
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Yeah the weird part is it doesn't give me a cache to clear... I tried going back to my original stock rom and the lockscreen wallpaper changed without issues... Lifeless for some reason doesn't want to change it.
Sent from my Lifeless Optimus G

PartimusPrime said:
Yeah the weird part is it doesn't give me a cache to clear... I tried going back to my original stock rom and the lockscreen wallpaper changed without issues... Lifeless for some reason doesn't want to change it.
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Glad you were able to get it fixed :thumbup: though at the expense of something else. :thumbdown:
Maybe the creator of Lifeless can look into it.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

The problem is probably a permissions issue with the .jpg files that the lockscreen settings replace with the image you choose.
I can't remember the location, but digging around in /data for "lg settings" or "lockscreen" folder for the .jpg files and changing the permissions to writable will fix it.

MikeEx said:
The problem is probably a permissions issue with the .jpg files that the lockscreen settings replace with the image you choose.
I can't remember the location, but digging around in /data for "lg settings" or "lockscreen" folder for the .jpg files and changing the permissions to writable will fix it.
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Okay so I found the wallpaper located at the following path:
/data/user/0/com.lge.lockscreensettings/wallpaper.png
This .PNG was the lock screen wallpaper that wouldn't even change, the custom one. I changed the permissions to allow everything and I was able to change it! So go to that path, go to the properties of the wallpaper.png and change the permissions and it'll work.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app

spatel9114 said:
Okay so I found the wallpaper located at the following path:
/data/user/0/com.lge.lockscreensettings/wallpaper.png
This .PNG was the lock screen wallpaper that wouldn't even change, the custom one. I changed the permissions to allow everything and I was able to change it! So go to that path, go to the properties of the wallpaper.png and change the permissions and it'll work.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app
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Right on the money, thanks! It's been so long since I figured this out and I didn't have the stock ROM loaded. I just couldn't remember.

SUCCESS!!! THANKS!!!
Sent from my Lifeless Optimus G

Glad it was figured out.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app

spatel9114 said:
Okay so I found the wallpaper located at the following path:
/data/user/0/com.lge.lockscreensettings/wallpaper.png
This .PNG was the lock screen wallpaper that wouldn't even change, the custom one. I changed the permissions to allow everything and I was able to change it! So go to that path, go to the properties of the wallpaper.png and change the permissions and it'll work.
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GREAT!
just complementing... the permissions should be -rw-rw-rw- (666)