I don't understand why this won't work. I'm running the stock 2.2 rom and I've tried all the correct directories like system/media or system/customize/resources and still the boot screen won't change. Somewhere along the way I lost my original boot screen too, so now all I have it the words "android" when it boots up.
Any ideas on how to make this work other than doing a restore?
Umm, you should have the PB zip file in the SD card, go to bootloader, have it update, and then it should work. o.o
AKHincredible said:
Umm, you should have the PB zip file in the SD card, go to bootloader, have it update, and then it should work. o.o
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Negative. Bootanimations are not flashed as a PB31IMG. You're confusing it with Splash1.
OP- what are you naming the zip? VZW_bootanimation.zip or bootanimation.zip? If you're stock 2.2, it should be the former and placed in system/customize/resource, IIRC.
Problem solved, flashed incredibly re-engineered rom. Used adb to push bootanimation.zip. It worked. Pushed android_audio.mp3, didn't work. Its probably needing to be named VZW_Droid.mp3 or something, but I don't really care for sound.
All else fails, flash a custom rom.
PS: A ideas why xda's search function hasn't worked for days? EPST doesn't work at all in this rom and I'm being forced to use qpst, which lacks some of the features I'm looking to edit.
The audio needs to be named boot_audio.mp3 for it to work correctly.
got bored and tried pushing a new boot audio. So far boot_audio.mp3 doesn't work, nor VZW_Droid.mp3. I'm still trying more names
rotaryboots said:
got bored and tried pushing a new boot audio. So far boot_audio.mp3 doesn't work, nor VZW_Droid.mp3. I'm still trying more names
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I use root explorer to do things like this, and it's very simple. Let me know if you make progress! I don't see how it's not working....
More than likely, its going to be named VZW_Droid on the inc.
regarding your first un-edited post, no I'm not adding .mp3 to the mp3's file name. I'm simply using adb push boot_audio.mp3 /system/customize/resource
Just tried putting it in /system/media, no dice
rotaryboots said:
regarding your first un-edited post, no I'm not adding .mp3 to the mp3's file name. I'm simply using adb push boot_audio.mp3 /system/customize/resource
Just tried putting it in /system/media, no dice
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If you want it that bad, spend the 4 bucks and get root explorer, and try that method. Couldn't hurt, and root exp is a great tool to have if you're rooted. That is my suggestion, sir
your kidding right? Or I could just use terminal and use commands like mv, chmod, rm, cd, ls, ls -l, etc. Been using linux commands since redhat came out. I could also just use adb shell, then cd /system/customize/resource, ls, mv boot_animation.mp3 VZW_Droid.mp3, then ls, cd /, umount /system, (command C), adb reboot, and then check to see if it works.
root explorer doesn't offer me anything I can't just do with adb or terminal on the phone.
rotaryboots said:
your kidding right? Or I could just use terminal and use commands like mv, chmod, rm, cd, ls, ls -l, etc. Been using linux commands since redhat came out. I could also just use adb shell, then cd /system/customize/resource, ls, mv boot_animation.mp3 VZW_Droid.mp3, then ls, cd /, umount /system, (command C), adb reboot, and then check to see if it works.
root explorer doesn't offer me anything I can't just do with adb or terminal on the phone.
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Just letting you know of the hands down simplest way to do it, bud
Related
How would it be able to do this? I've seen terminal codes floating around, but none of them look like they'd be replacing the proper files for a cupcake build (old RC33 builds I believe, long lost now!)
I'm running TheDude's 1.3 RC2. I've seen plenty of ADB commands, however I've never been able to get ADB to work on my computer, and I don't feel like putting more pointless hours into it
So how would the terminal commands work, and what would the pre-requisites for the files have to be? Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693 Im pretty sure all you need is fastboot not adb for splash1 the animated splash just requires you to resign an update.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693
crotalusfreak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693 Im pretty sure all you need is fastboot not adb for splash1 the animated splash just requires you to resign an update.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693
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I'm pretty sure it uses ADB, hence why I'm asking...Fastboot IS ADB
yea fastboot is the only other way that I know of!!
this is where i downloaded the tools for creating your own boot image!
http://www.modmygphone.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1471&act=down
this is the link that teaches on how to make one and im pretty sure there is one here in the forums!
http://modmygphone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10461
if you need help PM me ill take you step by step!
or email [email protected]
lukekirstein said:
I'm pretty sure it uses ADB, hence why I'm asking...Fastboot IS ADB
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it wont use ADB, fastboot is like an alternate route...
Drizzy Drake Rogers said:
yea fastboot is the only other way that I know of!!
this is where i downloaded the tools for creating your own boot image!
http://www.modmygphone.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1471&act=down
this is the link that teaches on how to make one and im pretty sure there is one here in the forums!
http://modmygphone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10461
if you need help PM me ill take you step by step!
or email [email protected]
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Step number two of those directions: "2. Get ADB setup and working. Read here. "
Let's clarify. I cannot get ADB to work, at all, on my computer. Fastboot doesn't work because I can't get ADB to work. Moreso, I just realized that I can't even find my data cord.
Either way, the point of my post is to find a way to change the boot animation at start up, without having to use anything but the phone and maybe some photo editing software.
So how can we do this?
You do not have to have the whole sdk(adb etc..) for fastboot to work you do have to have a driver running for android found in the sdk or here http://dl.google.com/android/android_usb_windows.zip .
The boot animation is found in /system/framework/framework-res.apk/assets/images,android-logo-mask.png and android-logo-shine.png are the images you wanna edit.Dont believe you can get it back on your phone without the sdk set up with adb working though as you will either have to resign an update or push the edited files back somehow.
Edit:without a data cord I think this is an impossibility I dont think you can go through the process needed on your phone,dont hold me to that though good luck man.
crotalusfreak said:
You do not have to have the whole sdk(adb etc..) for fastboot to work you do have to have a driver running for android found in the sdk or here http://dl.google.com/android/android_usb_windows.zip .
The boot animation is found in /system/framework/framework-res.apk/assets/images,android-logo-mask.png and android-logo-shine.png are the images you wanna edit.Dont believe you can get it back on your phone without the sdk set up with adb working though as you will either have to resign an update or push the edited files back somehow.
Edit:without a data cord I think this is an impossibility I dont think you can go through the process needed on your phone,dont hold me to that though good luck man.
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Alright, I just confirmed the location on the phone. So if I upload a file onto my SD card, and overwrite it through Terminal, what do you think that'll do? I'm not big into the Themes section, I'm into the Development section, so I'm not sure what overwriting will do to my phone.
Actually you might be able to get away with that.Try backing up framework res in terminal type:
$su
#mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
#cp -r /system/framework/framework-res.apk /sdcard
Now the .apk you want is on your sdcard root pull that onto a computer unzip it with 7zip.In the framework-res folder there are some more folders go to assets then images edit those two images to your liking.Then go back to your framework-res.apk that you backed up add .zip to the end,right click it and choose open or explore navigate back to the images folder and paste your edited boot images in there.Now remove .zip so it is framework-res.apk again put that back on your sd cards root.Go to terminal and type
$su
#mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
#cp -f /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework
#reboot
If all goes well that should work.
crotalusfreak said:
Then go back to your framework-res.apk that you backed up add .zip to the end,right click it and choose open or explore navigate back to the images folder and paste your edited boot images in there.Now remove .zip so it is framework-res.apk again put that back on your sd cards root.
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Lost you at naming it as a .zip. I can't explore or open the file, as Windows Vista doesn't know how to handle it. Any ideas?
lukekirstein said:
Lost you at naming it as a .zip. I can't explore or open the file, as Windows Vista doesn't know how to handle it. Any ideas?
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right click-> open with -> WinRAR
Or go to Folder Options and uncheck "Hide extensions for known filetypes" (you should do that for all folders.... its a bad idea not to because a virus may look like *.doc instead of *.doc.exe anyways its also more convenient)
does anyone know how to change the boot image for a rogers g1 none of these things work for me i bricked my last phone a week ago cause someone said it would work
jokefox said:
does anyone know how to change the boot image for a rogers g1 none of these things work for me i bricked my last phone a week ago cause someone said it would work
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Well if you're bricking phones, I wouldn't recommend trying it again
Please delete this thread.
I like it.
I also like your boot animations, but i do not have the required tools to install them. I've tried, but my older pc just can't handle it.
Keep up the good work.
theres no need for a pc to install the boot animations... dl it to your sd card, name it bootanimation.zip, and use the terminal (or some root expoler app) to move it to data/local
su
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
reboot
(terminal commands)
adb is just easier
ESKIMOn00b said:
theres no need for a pc to install the boot animations... dl it to your sd card, name it bootanimation.zip, and use the terminal (or some root expoler app) to move it to data/local
su
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
reboot
(terminal commands)
adb is just easier
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I don't know of any 'push' commands. Thanks, I will try this out.
{edit} it worked!
ESKIMOn00b said:
theres no need for a pc to install the boot animations... dl it to your sd card, name it bootanimation.zip, and use the terminal (or some root expoler app) to move it to data/local
su
cp /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
reboot
(terminal commands)
adb is just easier
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Thank you! I'm going to add these instructions on all my bootanimations.
Is it possible to do this with CM 4.2.15.1? If not do you know of another way? Thanks for your time. : )
dudeee, I like everything. Okay, if it's not too hard, I'd like to request this as a bootanimation: the droids walking down the stairs. Would that be possible? It'd be prettyyy sweet.
mattv888 said:
dudeee, I like everything. Okay, if it's not too hard, I'd like to request this as a bootanimation: the droids walking down the stairs. Would that be possible? It'd be prettyyy sweet.
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Possible? Yes.
By me? No.
Sorry.
Thx! Im loving the android robot it looks realistic.u should make more wallpapers using that android
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!
Hey all, ive been trying to change my boot screen to the haters gonna hate one for a few days now but cant seem to get it to work at all, i have full root and tried to the fastboot method and recovery/adb method. no matter what it stays the same as the one i had originally, i never get errors when trying to push the files if someone can give me instructions for dummies haha or another method id really appreciate it sorry for being a noob at all this.
I had the same problem
First of all, what rom are you using? Different rooms pull from different places. I might be able to help you out. If you are running cyan6, try this:
Adb reboot recovery
Adb remount (make sure it remounts. Maybe also do adb root to make sure.)
Adb push blahblah.zip /system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip
Adb push blahblah.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip
Adb push blahblah.zip /data/local/bootanimation.zip
If you want sound, push that to the same locations. Make sure there is only one of each file in each folder. Then, to check,
Adb reboot
Hope this helps
oh yeah sorry i should have included that i am on evios 1.2 beta 2 rom
I'm not familiar on where to place boot on this rom. Try all three locations I suggested. System customize resource. System media. Data local. Tell me if it works out.
I had this animation on EViO. I just pushed it from my desktop to system/media. Worked fine for me.
how do you push it from the desktop? i tried all 3 methods posted above and none worked. i had the file in the android sdk tools folder though...also whenever i try to do adb remount i get "remount failed:invalid argument" and adb root gives me "error:closed" i tried killing adb and restarting but no luck
This might be an obvious question, but do you have USB debugging enabled on your phone? Under Setting>Applications>Development
You arent going to be able to push anything if you can't get ADB running first.
yeah debugging has been enabled the whole time
ok have you been in recovery mode?
try typing
adb shell
su (make sure #comes up.)
exit (retype until you get back to the tools directory)
then do the push commands to system media, system customize resource, and data local.
Just use this program. Its as easy as it gets.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701295
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First of all, what rom are you using? Different rooms pull from different places. I might be able to help you out. If you are running cyan6, try this:
Adb reboot recovery
Adb remount (make sure it remounts. Maybe also do adb root to make sure.)
Adb push blahblah.zip /system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip
Adb push blahblah.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip
Adb push blahblah.zip /data/local/bootanimation.zip
If you want sound, push that to the same locations. Make sure there is only one of each file in each folder. Then, to check,
Adb reboot
Hope this helps
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Putting sound in boot animation doesn't work with cm6. Just to clarify. No one has been able to get it to work unless you found something out to make it work please share as I have hates going to hate also and want to use haters everywhere mp3 and is perfect for it.
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yeah i have also been in recovery mode every time i tried to run a command prompt for adb...i tried that when i hit adb shell i get # but when i type su after the # it says "/sbin/sh: su: not found"
mount: mounting /dev/block/mtdblock4 on /system failed: Device or resource busy
A duplicate file name exists, or the file
cannot be found.
A duplicate file name exists, or the file
cannot be found.
A duplicate file name exists, or the file
cannot be found.
A duplicate file name exists, or the file
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A duplicate file name exists, or the file
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A duplicate file name exists, or the file
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thats what i get when in command prompt when i try to use the program you just posted above
Want a easier way? Use root explorer and copy and paste. Works for my every time. It's in the market. And root explore you can manually turn writeable on and off to move it into system. It's on the top right of screen in root explorer when you go into system folder.
Edit: the command you are tying to put in enables you to push and pull in the system folder. Root explore you can just click a button.
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Good idea
Root explorer works most of the time. If you have the cash, go ahead. You should make site out posted though.
/sbin/sh: reboot: not found
been trying to use adb and i keep on getting that....any of you know a fix?
Like a dummy I tried to rename framework-res while using my nexus so I could replace it with an edited one (deb rooted, stock 4.4.4 rom, franco -17 kernel)
Now Im trying to ADB in to rename the original file so it will boot again.
I'm connected to the nexus in ADB but when I try to pull or rename the file I always get some sort of error.
I was able to adb push a framwork file I downloaded on my computer but it still wouldnt boot. Im assuming it was bad.
Any help is much appreciated!
thanks!
Rhatfield25 said:
Like a dummy I tried to rename framework-res while using my nexus so I could replace it with an edited one (deb rooted, stock 4.4.4 rom, franco -17 kernel)
Now Im trying to ADB in to rename the original file so it will boot again.
I'm connected to the nexus in ADB but when I try to pull or rename the file I always get some sort of error.
I was able to adb push a framwork file I downloaded on my computer but it still wouldnt boot. Im assuming it was bad.
Any help is much appreciated!
thanks!
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The reason it would not boot with the one you pushed to the device is probably because you have to set permissions correctly after the push. Framework res should probably be set to rw-r--r--
Run this after the push, or if the file is still on the phone, run it now.
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk
SwoRNLeaDejZ said:
The reason it would not boot with the one you pushed to the device is probably because you have to set permissions correctly after the push. Framework res should probably be set to rw-r--r--
Run this after the push, or if the file is still on the phone, run it now.
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 644 /system/framework/framework-res.apk
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I will give it a shot the second I get home! Thank you so much for the help. So by default files pushed to the system do not have full read and write permissions?
Thanks again!
Rhatfield25 said:
I will give it a shot the second I get home! Thank you so much for the help. So by default files pushed to the system do not have full read and write permissions?
Thanks again!
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Yes, most of the time, pushed files will copy with bad permissions. Every time I've ever edited a system APK, I've had to subsequently set permissions before it would act correctly. Might not be 100% your issue, but it's definitely worth a shot.
SwoRNLeaDejZ said:
Yes, most of the time, pushed files will copy with bad permissions. Every time I've ever edited a system APK, I've had to subsequently set permissions before it would act correctly. Might not be 100% your issue, but it's definitely worth a shot.
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Well now Ive run into a new problem. When I SU to get root access it tells me that /sbin/sh isnt found.
I rooted the n7 with cf autoroot.
this would be a whole lot easier if twrp would mount the tablet so I could just upload and flash a zip to update it.
Well I was able to sideload the boot animation herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591471 just to confirm that sideload was working. I rebooted and it worked but still will not get past the boot animation.
The framework file simply needs to be put in /system right? so the command would look like
abd sideload framework-res.apk /system
Is that right?
Rhatfield25 said:
Well now Ive run into a new problem. When I SU to get root access it tells me that /sbin/sh isnt found.
I rooted the n7 with cf autoroot.
this would be a whole lot easier if twrp would mount the tablet so I could just upload and flash a zip to update it.
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What about trying to use the terminal emulator in twrp?
Rhatfield25 said:
Well I was able to sideload the boot animation herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591471 just to confirm that sideload was working. I rebooted and it worked but still will not get past the boot animation.
The framework file simply needs to be put in /system right? so the command would look like
abd sideload framework-res.apk /system
Is that right?
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You need to fix the framework file before you can boot. Try running the permission command without su first.