Any interest in a Warm Theme for skyraider? I have started one for my phone and it's looking pretty good, even though I've only edited like 4 APK's. I was wondering if I should bother making it into a theme for you guys, or if people won't like the look.
Yes.
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Yes is the short answer..
Umm... Warm was my favorite Rom for the OG DInc... So.............. YES!
I hope to have an initial release out tonight if I can have some help with making it flashable. LOL.
Amphibliam said:
I hope to have an initial release out tonight if I can have some help with making it flashable. LOL.
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open up the updater-script in the meta folder on another inc2 theme and look it over...should show give you an idea of what needs to be done to create a flashable zip
edit: a theme zip script should look something like this for sense (assuming its flashing /system only)
run_program("/sbin/mount", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p25", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
unmount("/system");
I'll work on it later. Thanks for the help!
OK. Got the Update Script figured out. What's the update binary? Is it necessary? I'm gonna release what I have once I get it all zipped up and finished. I will take any suggestions to make it better, as there will be some, I'm sure.
Also, is there a way to make a theme install a wallpaper?
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Also, is there a way to make a theme install a wallpaper?
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install how? do you mean add it to the htc wallpapers, change the default wallpaper, install an image to the sdcard to select in gallery or something else?
One more question: How can I make it flash fonts?
Sorry didn't see your post. I mean add it to the HTC wallpapers and set it as the default one.
And do you have gtalk to avoid cluttering up the thread?
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One more question: How can I make it flash fonts?
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Sorry didn't see your post. I mean add it to the HTC wallpapers and set it as the default one.
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And do you have gtalk to avoid cluttering up the thread?
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to flash fonts just put them in /system/fonts folder just like you would with an app in /system/app
to add them to htc wallpapers you would have to replace existing ones by naming them the same as ones that exist in /system/customize/resource
to add them you would have to edit default.xml in /system/customize/mns
im never on gtalk, just irc during the work day...but forums are the best way to communicate
Thanks so much. I'll let you know how it goes.
Test flashing now, will let you know how it goes. If all goes well, it will be up within the hour.
Not looking so hot. Flashed but won't boot. Stuck on splash. Any ideas?
Theme is on its way. Less than 15 min.
You have my interest.
Can we get some screenies?
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I want to make metamorph work on my device without givving me fcs after i reboot. This happns when i try to change the boot animation by writing to framework-res.apk. i have a working busybox and nandroid backups so i am willing to try anything...please help.
i have tried running fix_permissions which didnt help
i have tried the linking solution
the process works fine because u can see the new boot animation load up fine but the phone gets a billions force closes for almost everything as soo as i unlock.
please help me out because i have searched the very depths of the internet onl to come out empty handed. i know many people are facing this issue so it would be nice to give them a step by step fix.
stericson did a good job with the app from wat i hear and once working is supposed to be an essential app.
pleas helppp
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I want to make metamorph work on my device without givving me fcs after i reboot. This happns when i try to change the boot animation by writing to framework-res.apk. i have a working busybox and nandroid backups so i am willing to try anything...please help.
i have tried running fix_permissions which didnt help
i have tried the linking solution
the process works fine because u can see the new boot animation load up fine but the phone gets a billions force closes for almost everything as soo as i unlock.
please help me out because i have searched the very depths of the internet onl to come out empty handed. i know many people are facing this issue so it would be nice to give them a step by step fix.
stericson did a good job with the app from wat i hear and once working is supposed to be an essential app.
pleas helppp
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Mine does too.
ahhhhhhhhhhh
What build are you using?
You gotta be careful with what build you are using and what you are changing.
Don't boot animations usually go into /system/media?
1.6 use shine and mask logos
2.x use Boot animations
They are different so...yeah...be careful.
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You gotta be careful with what build you are using and what you are changing.
Don't boot animations usually go into /system/media?
1.6 use shine and mask logos
2.x use Boot animations
They are different so...yeah...be careful.
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This is true, but! Also their are two Apk's that always give problems when themed (Wrong). MetaMorph doesn't replace files that don't exist, meaning, if the two different roms have two different locations for boot files example: System/media or framework-res.apk/assets/images/ and neither are present. It will skip over both and not copy. So conclusions state that maybe one or more of the images are not accepted by the Android System.
These two apk's, my friends, are the framework-res.apk and the Launcher.apk...
Many of failed themes from the past proves this theory accurate, ask any old skool themer...
Worse case scenario, check the pictures with the (.9.png) extentions.
wow sorry i really lost rack of this thread sorry
i know specifically that the problem is cause by framework.apk and when i said boot animations i meant mask and shine.
p.s also im using latest build available in market
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This is true, but! Also their are two Apk's that always give problems when themed (Wrong). MetaMorph doesn't replace files that don't exist, meaning, if the two different roms have two different locations for boot files example: System/media or framework-res.apk/assets/images/ and neither are present. It will skip over both and not copy. So conclusions state that maybe one or more of the images are not accepted by the Android System.
These two apk's, my friends, are the framework-res.apk and the Launcher.apk...
Many of failed themes from the past proves this theory accurate, ask any old skool themer...
Worse case scenario, check the pictures with the (.9.png) extentions.
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can u expand a little more on this?
how can i check if the theme im trying to flash will work or how can i fix force closes after metamorph or how can i change the theme so it will work with metamorph?
p.s the actual morph works cause i can see the changes on reboot but as soon as i unlock a get a million force closes
please please reply i desperatly need help
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please please reply i desperatly need help
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What Rom are you using? Cyan?
Who's MetaMorph theme are you using? Enoch?
Have you tried installing all of themes EXCEPT framework-res.apk to see if you still have the forecloses, or one by one to see which ones are causing the forecloses?
Some Homework:
If you want to test framework, try to remove all the foldes from the theme (make backups first). Add 1 folder back to theme, then run the MetaMorph cycle. Leave the png folders for last. When you reach a folder containing png's, add 3 png's at a time to each MetaMorph cycle. So now you narrow down the culprit(s) faster.
Example:
I am trying to MetaMorph my Zelda theme. My framework-res folder change, for some reason shuts down my Market on TheOfficial TMO rom. I can download, but when its about to install the apk it forecloses. But it works accurately on TheOfficial AOSP. (???) So, I am thinking that maybe it the way some roms are built.
im using cyan 4.2.15.1 with ebi1 port and im trying to metamorph the mask and shine at startup that writes to framework-res.apk
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im using cyan 4.2.15.1 with ebi1 port and im trying to metamorph the mask and shine at startup that writes to framework-res.apk
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Are they located in (theme.zip) framework-res/assets/images/???
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Are they located in (theme.zip) framework-res/assets/images/???
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yes they are and they do work cause after reboot i see it but wen i unlock it show a million force closes
any news please?
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any news please?
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Did you do the homework to see which folder the problem was in???
I spent days looking for problems in my themes and other themes to solve the FC's issue. The process of elimination all ways worked out, but time consuming. When you find it, You can post the fix for others with the same problem...
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any news please?
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I am not running a Cyan mod. So I cant do it for you. Sorry! A logcat can help pin point the problem.
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What Rom are you using? Cyan?
Who's MetaMorph theme are you using? Enoch?
Have you tried installing all of themes EXCEPT framework-res.apk to see if you still have the forecloses, or one by one to see which ones are causing the forecloses?
Some Homework:
If you want to test framework, try to remove all the foldes from the theme (make backups first). Add 1 folder back to theme, then run the MetaMorph cycle. Leave the png folders for last. When you reach a folder containing png's, add 3 png's at a time to each MetaMorph cycle. So now you narrow down the culprit(s) faster.
Example:
I am trying to MetaMorph my Zelda theme. My framework-res folder change, for some reason shuts down my Market on TheOfficial TMO rom. I can download, but when its about to install the apk it forecloses. But it works accurately on TheOfficial AOSP. (???) So, I am thinking that maybe it the way some roms are built.
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how can i do the homework when ive only got 1 folder in the theme and it only contains 2 pngs the mask and shine?
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how can i do the homework when ive only got 1 folder in the theme and it only contains 2 pngs the mask and shine?
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??? Its only boot images??? Sorry, I did not know it was only boot images. Are the png's the proper size?
Would you be willing to flash my Zelda boot screen as a test to see if it is the theme. It might be the rom?
Here it is if you want to try:
i will flash yours and tell u the results and im currently on cyan 4.2.15.1 with bcrook's ebi1 port and enoch installed (via flashable zip)
edit: i cant even metamorph yours it says there isnt a valid thm file found? what does that mean?
edit2: nvm i figured it out u had an extra directory in the zip but i fixed
btw these themes do they have to be signed in a special way somehow like the zips or no
ps ur boot looks really nice
edit3 : still getting a million force closs after unlock so i wiped and restored
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i will flash yours and tell u the results and im currently on cyan 4.2.15.1 with bcrook's ebi1 port and enoch installed (via flashable zip)
edit: i cant even metamorph yours it says there isnt a valid thm file found? what does that mean?
edit2: nvm i figured it out u had an extra directory in the zip but i fixed
btw these themes do they have to be signed in a special way somehow like the zips or no
ps ur boot looks really nice
edit3 : still getting a million force closs after unlock so i wiped and restored
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Your gonna have to flash the whole framework-res.apk as an update on the recovery to prevent FC's for now.
Post a logcat on this thread so that every one can see and give you ideas...
i was going through the screenshots thread and came across this link for getting transparent widgets:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652661
now, i know it's in the nexus one forums. it mentions "morphing". what is that? i know people are applying that transparency on their evos via this "morph". any help/clarification would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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i was going through the screenshots thread and came across this link for getting transparent widgets:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652661
now, i know it's in the nexus one forums. it mentions "morphing". what is that? i know people are applying that transparency on their evos via this "morph". any help/clarification would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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There is an app called MetaMorph in the market that allows one to apply themes on top of each other. Most themes modify a file called framework-res.apk in the /system/framework directory, and most themes simply overwrite the file. MetaMorph actually unpacks the file and changes only the required files within the package. MetaMorph also does this with other .jar files and .apk files.
The problem with MetaMorph is that is usually reboots the phone or crashes while applying a theme. In most cases, the theme is applied despite the crash. Sometimes it isn't, in this case, the only option is to try again.
Also, some themes are device specific, so caution is recommended.
I recommend you Nandroid before you do any morphing.
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There is an app called MetaMorph in the market that allows one to apply themes on top of each other. Most themes modify a file called framework-res.apk in the /system/framework directory, and most themes simply overwrite the file. MetaMorph actually unpacks the file and changes only the required files within the package. MetaMorph also does this with other .jar files and .apk files.
The problem with MetaMorph is that is usually reboots the phone or crashes while applying a theme. In most cases, the theme is applied despite the crash. Sometimes it isn't, in this case, the only option is to try again.
Also, some themes are device specific, so caution is recommended.
I recommend you Nandroid before you do any morphing.
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ahhh.. awesome, thanks for the explanation! i tried it after backing up. it looks purrrdy lol. thanks again!
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ahhh.. awesome, thanks for the explanation! i tried it after backing up. it looks purrrdy lol. thanks again!
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No problem.
Thanks for the morph resource though. I was looking for some.
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No problem.
Thanks for the morph resource though. I was looking for some.
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haha glad i could be of service..
Making this thread in effort to keep things a little less cluttered in the forum/threads
Post your inquiries here and I'll try my best to answer your questions when time permits... this is a community so hopefully the other experienced senior members will chime in to help.
Overground: can we get a sticky?
reserved for faq
Alrite just a couple questions about theming and customization.
I would like to apply your red sense theme.
-Do I have to use a rom or can I just apply it on my rooted phone?
-If I have to use a rom which do you suggest so I can still use the original internet app that came with the phone?
Thx for all your help!
Sent you a PM about this actually.
Whats the trick to enable transparency? Particularly the notification pull-down. I have already modified framework-res.apk to include the transparent images, however they are not displaying transparent when applied to the phone. I read a few things about hexing, and even found a 'transparency patcher' program from droid-forums. This patcher apparently, does the hex work for you on services.jar. However, it did not do the trick. What am I missing here?
I'm running my own fully deodexed custom rom based on the 2.2 sense leak.
I'm working on Transparency as well...I contacted Xeudoxus at droidforums...hopefully he can help.
I would just like to know how to manually change my icons and or folders on my home screen and in my app drawer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
I too would like to find out how to change the "Folders" icon from the plain manila to obviously something else.
Tyler 3 said:
Alrite just a couple questions about theming and customization.
I would like to apply your red sense theme.
-Do I have to use a rom or can I just apply it on my rooted phone?
-If I have to use a rom which do you suggest so I can still use the original internet app that came with the phone?
Thx for all your help!
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All root themes will usually only work for the rom they are made for. Sometimes there are big changes to the firmware, sometimes little... a good rule of thumb is to always make a nandroid backup if your an early adopter. So long story short:
1. yes
2. whatever rom i made the theme for... you can only use the original browser app with sense
deficitism said:
Sent you a PM about this actually.
Whats the trick to enable transparency? Particularly the notification pull-down. I have already modified framework-res.apk to include the transparent images, however they are not displaying transparent when applied to the phone. I read a few things about hexing, and even found a 'transparency patcher' program from droid-forums. This patcher apparently, does the hex work for you on services.jar. However, it did not do the trick. What am I missing here?
I'm running my own fully deodexed custom rom based on the 2.2 sense leak.
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I'm working on Transparency as well...I contacted Xeudoxus at droidforums...hopefully he can help.
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I have no idea... If you guys get ahold of Xeadoxus then let me know how its done. I have a feeling he'll tell you to download xUltimate though.
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I would just like to know how to manually change my icons and or folders on my home screen and in my app drawer. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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I too would like to find out how to change the "Folders" icon from the plain manila to obviously something else.
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Changing folder icons/app icons: you're gonna have to theme the rom you're using
basic ingredients in no particular order:
1. update.zip- just download one of themes and the update script in there (META-INF) or make your own if you feel like learning the syntax
2. resigning tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=2
3. 7zip for extracting apks
4. Android SDK
5. Lots of time
Start extracting apks and viewing the contents of res/drawable-hdpi---where you'll find icons
Most icons are named ic_launcher_XXXX.png, some are named app_icon, others are just simply icon... you'll have to look around to find them as there is no easy way to change them. Once you find the icon you want to replace, drop your new icon (with exactly the same name) into the same directory (preferably using 7zip since you don't have to have the directory extracted to replace it) and resign the entire zip file... flash zip and win!
So how much time do you think I would need if I was to do this? Just kidding looks like a pain in the ass. However, doable. Thanks for the link to signing the zip. Thought it just might be a bit easier. Hopefully soon I can change the plain folders to a picture of my girlfriend or something.
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Signal Bars
I have seemed to try everything to change the signal bar(s) colors. I have changed all of the icons to a red theme and the only way I can think thats left is that it has to be hex coded. Important fact is I am running skyraider 2.0.1. Has anyone had any luck changing these?
I created a bulk zip file containing all the sets as seen on this page. atticus182 I imagine, is the guy who made them. I followed his automatic method.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15078-softkeys-softkey-collection-cdmaupdate-22-01/
I included the default softkeys ( gn_softkey_original-liquid.zip ) so you can fall back to it you need/want too. I flashed about half of these so I know they work.
Simple to install, just extract the one you want from the .rar file, copy it to your phone, boot into Recovery, install the zip you uploaded to your phone. Reboot your phone. No wipe or anything needed. You can then go into LiquidControl and change their colors.
Here is the .rar file.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sia212ae3vsu559/softkeys_all.rar
Enjoy
There is similar thread created by atticus182
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413582
And wrong section
LKNim said:
There is similar thread created by atticus182
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413582
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That's for AOKP.
Razer(x) said:
And wrong section
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This isn't an app or a theme, so where does it go?
Flukester69 said:
That's for AOKP.
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You can change softkey image using zipthemer or VRTheme in every ROMs.
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This isn't an app or a theme, so where does it go?
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Why it isn't a theme? It's softkeys PNGs.
LKNim said:
You can change softkey image using zipthemer or VRTheme in every ROMs.
Why it isn't a theme? It's softkeys PNGs.
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Didn't work for me and many others, in the end I preferred flashing it.
Fine, if it's considered a theme then maybe it will get moved to theme's.
ohh really it worked for me i just change the icon for a png one in my gallery, i did it in aokp and liquid
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ohh really it worked for me i just change the icon for a png one in my gallery, i did it in aokp and liquid
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Wanna a hero's biscuit? Seriously some of you need to give your head a shake. If this does nothing for you GOOD FOR YOU! However this was requested of me to post it. THANKS. Next time, I just wont give a $hit.
thanks!
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thanks!
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No prob.
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Hi all! Here I have posted the Sprint Spark bootanimation used on the new ZVA update . You can download it here. AOSP ROMs: You can use it on your LG G2 or other devices running an AOSP ROM by downloading Root Browser (or some equivalent) and going into system then media and then placing the bootanimation_sprint.zip in there. Then rename the bootanimation.zip file already in there to something like bootanimation_old.zip and rename the new bootanimation_sprint.zip to bootanimation.zip. Then reboot, and if done correctly you should see the sprint spark boot logo Good luck! Comment if you need any help or if I confused you in any way
Also, on CM 10.2 when you update it would change back the boot animation to the stock one. Not sure if it still does this, but let me know if it does .
Youdug's directions for ZVA/ZV8/ZV7: Name bootanimation_sprint.zip, push to system/media, rw-r-r permissions
I like switching those sometimes
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I like switching those sometimes
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Yeah. The Google Edition S4 bootlogo I used to use on my S4 before getting the G2. This bootlogo just looks really nice and all of the old Sprint bootlogos really sucked haha. If you're interested I can add some other bootlogos I have saved from some ROMs, they look pretty cool.
These are instructions for aosp based roms.
Sent from my LG-LS980
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These are instructions for aosp based roms.
Sent from my LG-LS980
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Oh sorry, I should add that in the description. Thanks!
youdug said:
These are instructions for aosp based roms.
Sent from my LG-LS980
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Are you running the ZVA update that you posted? If so, do you know the directions for how to do this on there? I can add you in the description for credit and thank you for it
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Are you running the ZVA update that you posted? If so, do you know the directions for how to do this on there? I can add you in the description for credit and thank you for it
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Name bootanimation_sprint.zip
Push to system/media
Rw-r-r permissions
Sent from my LG-LS980
youdug said:
Name bootanimation_sprint.zip
Push to system/media
Rw-r-r permissions
Sent from my LG-LS980
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By those permissions I assume you mean change to readwrite, read, read?
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By those permissions I assume you mean change to readwrite, read, read?
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Yup :thumbup:
Sent from my LG-LS980
You can also install it using romtoolbox by going to boot animations and selecting it from "local" this way it changes the permissions for you, took me like 2 seconds to install this way, worked perfectly!
I actually used rom toolbox pro... not sure if that makes a difference.
I'm not using an AOSP based ROM, but I'd really like to have a more stock boot animation. Can anyone provide the directions for using this with a stock based ROM?
It still should be in system/media and the directions will be the same(just rename to whatever the rom has the bootani named
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etd said:
You can also install it using romtoolbox by going to boot animations and selecting it from "local" this way it changes the permissions for you, took me like 2 seconds to install this way, worked perfectly!
I actually used rom toolbox pro... not sure if that makes a difference.
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By those permissions I assume you mean change to readwrite, read, read?
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Name bootanimation_sprint.zip
Push to system/media
Rw-r-r permissions
Sent from my LG-LS980
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ROM toolbox didn't work for me because it looks like it couldn't overwrite the file that was there.
The directions didn't work either until I figured out how to change the permissions using ES File Explorer. Got it working. Beautiful work people.
Now, my only question is... I've found a bunch of cool looking generic animations. They all have different sizes/resolutions. Which one does the LG G2 use?
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ROM toolbox didn't work for me because it looks like it couldn't overwrite the file that was there.
The directions didn't work either until I figured out how to change the permissions using ES File Explorer. Got it working. Beautiful work people.
Now, my only question is... I've found a bunch of cool looking generic animations. They all have different sizes/resolutions. Which one does the LG G2 use?
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Theoretically a 1080p+ boot logo should be fine, however, it varies. So the best thing to do is try the one you like and see if it looks right. At worst it'll just look out of res and you could replace it.