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[Q] how to make custom boot animation

Hello!
I have searched but have not found an answer that works, so here goes:
I can't make my own boot animation. Here are the steps I've taken:
1 started with animation downloaded from the themes & apps section (the animation works fine as is)
2 unzipped in root explorer and replaced the .png's with my own .png's, taking care to make sure they were the correct size.
3 rezipped the files (all files were unchanged except for own .png's)
4 flashed in cwm. Just a black screen on boot.
5 tried moving the bootanimation.zip file to system/media. Black screen again.
What am I doing wrong/missing?
Thanks!
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There are a couple of things that could be wrong. The first and most suspect is that when you re-zip the file, you are using some sort of compression; boot ani's won't work if there is ANY compression at all. I don't know if there is even an option to turn compression off with any of the android based zip apps. The second is that the new bootanimation.zip file is too large. I've had problems when using files over 20mb in size, be sure your .png's are optimized.
The best way to work with creating your own ani's is to do it on a pc, use 7zip (no compression), and AndroidSigner (at ppcgeeks) to create a flashable .zip. You can also use a program like DroidExplorer or MyPhoneExplorer to copy the bootanimation.zip file directly to system/media.

Awesome- thanks! I was using root explorer to rezip the bootanimation, so that's probably the problem. I'll try 7 zip and report back on the results.
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I can't seem to get 7 zip to zip without compression. there's no setting for "no compression". Forgive my ignorance, but any tips on creating an uncompressed zip? (tried winrar too, but to no avail...
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In your file manager, select the files/folders that you want to add to the zip. Right click on any of them, under the 7zip options select "add to archive". Once the 7zip interface opens, name your zip, and under "compression level" select "store".

leatherneck6017 said:
In your file manager, select the files/folders that you want to add to the zip. Right click on any of them, under the 7zip options select "add to archive". Once the 7zip interface opens, name your zip, and under "compression level" select "store".
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That did it! Thank you!

No problem, one of these days I'll get around to making a 'how to make custom boot animations' tutorial.

leatherneck6017 said:
No problem, one of these days I'll get around to making a 'how to make custom boot animations' tutorial.
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When are you gonna make me one
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mysteryemotionz said:
When are you gonna make me one
Sent From Da Hood.
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Sorry man, totally been meaning to do that! I haven't done any animation work lately, been crazy busy with other stuff...

leatherneck6017 said:
Sorry man, totally been meaning to do that! I haven't done any animation work lately, been crazy busy with other stuff...
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Just busting your balls man.
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readermo said:
unzipped in root explorer and replaced the .png's with my own .png's, taking care to make sure they were the correct size.
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What is the right size? I've been trying to convert .jpg's into .png's but they won't run in the shutdown animation. I can take other .png's from various animations and they work, but not the converted .jpg's

tpronewbie said:
What is the right size? I've been trying to convert .jpg's into .png's but they won't run in the shutdown animation. I can take other .png's from various animations and they work, but not the converted .jpg's
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dont compress them lol

patalo said:
dont compress them lol
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A "How to Boot animation for Epic 4G" would be an awesome thread.

Unzipping and zipping apk files?

I unzipped a apk file to change some of the images in the drawable-hdpi folder, how do I zip it back into an apk file to reinstall it on my phone. Or can I flash the zip file? I dunno how that would work...
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Can you get another copy of the apk?
If you can then the best thing to do is use winRAR or 7zip to open/explore the apk just like with a .zip file. That way you never unzip it and don't run into that issue. Using those allows you to delete and add files. You can also do the same thing on your phone using root explorer or something similar.
As far as correcting what you've done already (assuming you can't get a copy of that apk) I've completely forgotten since I never have to do it. I know if you look on the android sdk's site you can find the answer though.

adamtheindien said:
I unzipped a apk file to change some of the images in the drawable-hdpi folder, how do I zip it back into an apk file to reinstall it on my phone. Or can I flash the zip file? I dunno how that would work...
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An apk is just a zip file with the apk extension, once you zip it up change it from a .zip to a .apk
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i changed what i wanted and rezipped, changed the extension, tried to install it, says problem parsing the package?

adamtheindien said:
i changed what i wanted and rezipped, changed the extension, tried to install it, says problem parsing the package?
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It can also depend on which APK (system vs non-system) and which images (.9 images can be tricky to replace if you don't know what you are doing). Sometimes, you also need to re-sign the APK, depending on what you modified (there are tools to re-sign in the SDK or you can use something like APK Manager).
You should try the opening the APK directly in WinRAR/7-zip and replacing the images method. In my experience, if you are just replacing simple images, you usually don't have to re-sign when doing this (it leaves the existing signature intact).

ok i mainly just replaced images and and edited a couple. i dont know how to use all that adbsdkwhatever stuff.... -_- i know i should but im too lazy. so i dunno how to re sign it...

all im trying to do is edit the quick search bar images. maybe i dont have to do this if there is somewhere to find themed search bars?

If you can then the best thing to do is use winRAR or 7zip to open/explore the apk just like with a .zip file.
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If your using winRAR click and drag stuff works if its one or two files.
If its a lot of images or a large file like framework-res.apk (I'm thinking your search bar might be in there if I'm not mistaken) then you'll want to make a new ZIP archive with "store" compression (uncompressed pretty much).
(also you shouldn't need to resign the framework-res.apk)
I haven't tested 7zips click and drag but the same principals apply. If its bigger files being recompiled Winrar tends to compress it a bit and sometimes it causes bootloops.
That being said, don't forget to nandroid

82_Z28 said:
If your using winRAR click and drag stuff works if its one or two files.
If its a lot of images or a large file like framework-res.apk (I'm thinking your search bar might be in there if I'm not mistaken) then you'll want to make a new ZIP archive with "store" compression (uncompressed pretty much).
(also you shouldn't need to resign the framework-res.apk)
I haven't tested 7zips click and drag but the same principals apply. If its bigger files being recompiled Winrar tends to compress it a bit and sometimes it causes bootloops.
That being said, don't forget to nandroid
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Well from my experience, 7zip handles the task like a champ. I've taken every image out and put others back in with no issues. The downside is that some apps set certain dependencies in the .xml files so if you delete the wrong things it won't install and if it does, all you get is a fc all day. In that case it helps to know how to convert the xml binary to something readable (unless you're a king a hex editing).

[Q] Help with boot amination install

rooted
stock rom
s-off unrevoked forever
amon ra recovery
tried changing boot animation with adb, pushboot, flashable signed zips.
new files get pushed/flashed to right location system/customize/resources but I'm still stuck with 'Quietly Brilliant' boot.
I was able to change my splash screen, but not the boot animation
What am I missing, or doing wrong.
Suggestions, Please help

I just copy the bootanimation.zip to /system/media over top of the default one using root explorer .....but copy the default first just in case
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techdude54 said:
I just copy the bootanimation.zip to /system/media over top of the default one using root explorer .....but copy the default first just in case
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I usually leave the original where it is but rename it to bootanimation.old then paste the new one in there. Then if you want the original back you just delete the new one and rename the original back to bootanimation.zip.
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kd0axs said:
I usually leave the original where it is but rename it to bootanimation.old then paste the new one in there. Then if you want the original back you just delete the new one and rename the original back to bootanimation.zip.
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Didn't know about that...but great idea
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I usually use Root Explorer (found on market) to copy/paste the bootanimation. Couple thing you may want to check:
Is the bootanimation.zip compressed? If so the extract the files and re-zip using "store" as the compression setting.
Is the animation meant to be flashed or put in manually? Check this by opening the zip... if you see two folders: System, META-INF then its meant to be flashed... check the path to be sure its going to the right location. If you see 1or2 folders named part0, part1 etc accompanied by a TXT file called desc.txt, that is meant to be put in manually
Try the animations listed in my thread and if that doesnt work then post the animation your trying to load on my thread and ill look at it and see what i can do

This should come in handy. Thx!

[Q] xperia play custom boot logo

I would like to know how to make a custom boot logo for my xperia play r800a what i want to do is after the sony erricson splash ball thing comes up after the SONY ERRICSON sign the rogers logo pops up which I HATE. So i want to change the rogers picture to a playstation picture like when the old psx roms boot up. I have gotten a picture put it in the right resolution and stuck it in the boot animation file without unpacking it this did not work the sony erricson stuff comes up but when my psx sign is supposed to it just show a black screen some help would be greatly appreciated

Unpack the bootanimation.zip open up the folder and find the image you want to replace.
Before you delete it, rename the file/s you want to replace it with, so it's got the same filename as the original.
Now delete original and copy new image/s over. Repack the .zip WITH NO COMPRESSION. And copy back to /system/media/
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AndroHero said:
Unpack the bootanimation.zip open up the folder and find the image you want to replace.
Before you delete it, rename the file/s you want to replace it with, so it's got the same filename as the original.
Now delete original and copy new image/s over. Repack the .zip WITH NO COMPRESSION. And copy back to /system/media/
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so it should say 1% compression when ure done right?
Ps. it didnt work once its extracted it wont work at all unextracted only the file i add wont work

i used one click root doomlord method do i have to unlock my bootloader to be able to do a custom boot animation like you described

psxpetey said:
so it should say 1% compression when ure done right?
Ps. it didnt work once its extracted it wont work at all unextracted only the file i add wont work
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Download winrar, and use that, when you rezip it make sure you choose .zip not .rar and choose store from the compression menu. Finally make sure the .zip is called bootanimation.zip. Not bootanimation.zip.zip or bootanimation.zip.rar
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AndroHero said:
Download winrar, and use that, when you rezip it make sure you choose .zip not .rar and choose store from the compression menu. Finally make sure the .zip is called bootanimation.zip. Not bootanimation.zip.zip or bootanimation.zip.rar
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i did all that and its still not working how weird

Just use the cm9 one from the defy forums its awesome
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bootloop trying to replace framework-res.apk

I've been getting this bootloop for the last 18hours of trying
I'm on stock ROM, with Gin2Ics V1.0 theme, and using Overdose1986 Notification toggle, but I change the wifi icon of Overdose1986 using ApkChanger and it works..
and then I want to change the battery icon of FlorinXstyle (Gin2Ics V1.0) to something like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472766 so I tried decompile the framework-res (should be from Gin2Ics theme) then put some new battery icon from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19938404 , then re-compile and i got bootloop..
Am i missing something or doing wrong here? well actually I just read some of the post here on how to decompile/recompile framework-res but mine always ends up in bootloop.. can somene help me thanks

I think just to replace the battery icons you don't need to decompile, just open the framework apk with 7 zip or winrar, and paste the images in, checking the names match. There might bee more or less, but so long as the names match, shouldn't be a prob.
When done, install as you have been.
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Metallijim said:
I think just to replace the battery icons you don't need to decompile, just open the framework apk with 7 zip or winrar, and paste the images in, checking the names match. There might bee more or less, but so long as the names match, shouldn't be a prob.
When done, install as you have been.
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thanks for reply, after I put the images in, what should I do next? how can I make it again to an apk file without compiling it and how should I install it?
EDIT#1: I still got a bootloop

asderth8000 said:
thanks for reply, after I put the images in, what should I do next? how can I make it again to an apk file without compiling it and how should I install it?
EDIT#1: I still got a bootloop
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To replace images use WinRAR, rename .pngs you have the same as they are in drawable-hdpi (stat_sys_battery_0-100, stat_sys_battery_charge_0-100 stat_sys_battery_charge_full, stat_sys_battery_full, stat_sys_battery_unknown) if they aren't already renamed. So open framework-res.apk with Winrar, go to drawable-hdpi, click Add button, choose all the icons you want, click ok, choose Store compression method and OK. Then you shouldn't have a bootloop.
It won't change from apk to any other file.

n3n00 said:
To replace images use WinRAR, rename .pngs you have the same as they are in drawable-hdpi (stat_sys_battery_0-100, stat_sys_battery_charge_0-100 stat_sys_battery_charge_full, stat_sys_battery_full, stat_sys_battery_unknown) if they aren't already renamed. So open framework-res.apk with Winrar, go to drawable-hdpi, click Add button, choose all the icons you want, click ok, choose Store compression method and OK. Then you shouldn't have a bootloop.
It won't change from apk to any other file.
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I did what you said but no luck, or maybe I'm using incompatible files but all I do is change the png files, and they have the same name already, I'll call it a night maybe try something tomorrow thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374394
Are you changing permissions when you put the framework-res back in the framework folder?

yes I'm changing permissions, rw-r--r--, but always ends up in bootloop, I read somewhere post that after changemjg permission and move to framework folder, if phone reboot itself then there must be wrong in what i' m doing, cause thats what happen after I move the framework-res to framework folder, after finish replacing the one in the folder, phone shutdown and start to bootloop..
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Do you have .odex files in system/app? Also which battery mod are you trying to add?

n3n00 said:
Do you have .odex files in system/app? Also which battery mod are you trying to add?
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i dont know actually about odex files i'll check them later,btw what about odex files?
its jamesgary's battery mod
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i think i dont have .odex files in my system/app folders
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