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Rooted Evo 4g - Boot Animations not seeming to work, black screen result.

Hey guys. I am quite new at the forums and I currently own an EVO 4G which I recently rooted with S-Off and also have Root Explorer installed.
I seem to be having an issue with replacing my Boot Animation. I have searched google far and wide and tried different methods of replacing the animation and have had no luck. I see the EVO 4G HTC white screen and then either a blank black screen or the default flashing "Android" symbol until my phone finishes booting up and Im sent to my main page.
I have tried placing files initially into my Data/Local page but then realized that my boot animation files are located in my system/customize/resource file under the name "spc_bootanimation.zip. The first time, I renamed the original file, but then replaced it when the new zip file did not work. I have tried replacing that file countless times with three to four different renamed boot animation zips with turning "write" and "read only" settings on and off, changing all sorts of capitalizations, ect. None have had any luck. They replace just fine, but have no effect on the phone's animation. Ive also deleted the "Final" mp3 and one of the jpg backgrounds that were in that folder. I also adjusted the permissions to what they need to be and still no luck.
These are the current animations Ive tried.
Red Rage
Linux Droid Log
Chaos Plain Black
Honeycomb with Tron
The last played the audio but nothing else happened.
Any help on this matter would be appriciated. Im hoping it is just something simple I overlooked.

Put this in the search box...."custom boot help"
It explains in this page on how I successfully booted up a boot animation. If I helped you hit the thanks button
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Im going to try putting the spc_bootanimation.zip in my data/local folder and the SPC_animation_final.mp3 file in the system/customize/resource folder. This is what you did, right? Just to make sure?
Also, did you change the permission on the bootanimation file? Thank you again. I really want to get this working.
Update: I tried the above instructions and it still didnt work. Instead of the black screen, im getting the stock flashing android one. Also, the sound effect cut out. When I put both back into the system/customize/resource folder, I get the blank black screen and the sound cuts back on. I still dont know how to get the animation to work though. Any ideas?

if using root explorer
you need to unzip it and take out the bootanimation.zip and android_audio.mp3, the mp3 file gets move with root explorer to system/customize/resource and the Htc_bootanimation file gets moved to data/local.

Permissions permissions permissions... rw-r--r--
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ruben1221 said:
if using root explorer
you need to unzip it and take out the bootanimation.zip and android_audio.mp3, the mp3 file gets move with root explorer to system/customize/resource and the Htc_bootanimation file gets moved to data/local.
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My files are named a bit different but I did as you did putting the spc_bootanimation.zip in the data/ local folder and the mp3 in the system/ customize/ resource folder and still nothing. I get three flashing android symbol meaning it does not recognizea replacement file at all. .
I did play with the permissions and used the same pattern everyone else has been using. It is all three in the first Collum checked and then the next one to the right on the "user" tab. Is that right?

all i did was put bootanimation.zip into /system/customize/resource/ and it worked fine

That was the first thing I tried.. sadly it didn't work. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong as I've tried it quite a few different ways. I either get the blank black screen or three android flashing screen

What Rom are you using ? Or is it stock ? I have it under data/local named hTC_bootanimation.zip the other Rom I used I had it under system/custumize/resource named just bootanimation.zip. notice that spelling and caps count.
I can't post pictures but the permissions should look like an upside Down "L" or a flip flopped "7"
Hopes this helps. Don't know what else to say
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Rename the file to the bootanimation. Use es file manager [make sure r/w is enabled from the settings menu] or root explorer [enable r/w from the button at the top], then reboot. You may have bad files, because I know that one works, as I'm currently using it.

I'm currently using s-off. I made sure to keep the permissions in that order. I've also tried renaming files and nothing works even after checking spelling and case. My stock boot animation was listed under "spc_bootanimation.zip". I renamed each of my downloaded ones that and replaced. I have tried all case of 'spc'. . I've even taken "spc" out of the name completely. Was I supposed to rename the zip something else?. Also, the desc file is supposed to be in the zip file right. Mine all are but I wanted to check

Kai_Wolf said:
I'm currently using s-off. I made sure to keep the permissions in that order. I've also tried renaming files and nothing works even after checking spelling and case. My stock boot animation was listed under "spc_bootanimation.zip". I renamed each of my downloaded ones that and replaced. I have tried all case of 'spc'. . I've even taken "spc" out of the name completely. Was I supposed to rename the zip something else?. Also, the desc file is supposed to be in the zip file right. Mine all are but I wanted to check
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Once u download the zip file, extract it and take out the bootanimation file place it in data/local and then take the audio clip out and make sure to change the last letters to mp3 and set that into the system/customize/resource. That should do it. And make sure those permissions are set to what it needs to be. Let me know if that works.
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ruben1221 said:
Once u download the zip file, extract it and take out the bootanimation file place it in data/local and then take the audio clip out and make sure to change the last letters to mp3 and set that into the system/customize/resource. That should do it. And make sure those permissions are set to what it needs to be. Let me know if that works.
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Just tried it. All I get is the flashing android logo. No dice. Im not sure why it isnt working.

Kai_Wolf said:
Just tried it. All I get is the flashing android logo. No dice. Im not sure why it isnt working.
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And you deleted the the other bootanimation file right? or named it differently so it won't read the current bootanimation.
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Yes indeed, sure did. I did this yesterday as well and it no longer recognizes my bootanimation file in the data/local folder, which is why I think the stock android one comes up. It only seems to recognize it in the system/customize/resources folder. Maybe it is specifically for the EVO. Im not sure.
ruben1221 said:
And you deleted the the other bootanimation file right? or named it differently so it won't read the current bootanimation.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
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Kai_Wolf said:
Yes indeed, sure did. I did this yesterday as well and it no longer recognizes my bootanimation file in the data/local folder, which is why I think the stock android one comes up. It only seems to recognize it in the system/customize/resources folder. Maybe it is specifically for the EVO. Im not sure.
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Try a different file to download. Maybe its not meant for the EVO. If it was it could be a bad download file. But i am running out of ideas. For sure it has to be the file.
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I just downloaded another boot animation specifically meant for the evo and it came with a folder called META-INF that you are supposed to put into the root of your SD card. I did that and it worked! The animation I am trying to use though does not include this and maybe that's why it wont work.
I wanted to know if anyone has an EVO 4g and can see if this boot animation works for you.....This is the animation that does not work that I am trying to use. It is the animation that would not work for me. Maybe someone can see why it wont work for the EVO.

Where in the hell did you get that it has trafficview.apk in it and an mp3 file and a desc but no Bootanimation.zip
Heres what I got when I dl'ed it
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
brought to you by the little voices in my head

dased14 said:
Where in the hell did you get that it has trafficview.apk in it and an mp3 file and a desc but no Bootanimation.zip
Heres what I got when I dl'ed it
brought to you by the little voices in my head
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Yikes, I must have forgotten to put the bootanimation in the zip. This is ALL that came with the download. I zipped it into the spc_bootanimation.zip. It came with a desc, part0 folder, and traffic app file.
Let me know if anything can be altered to make it work on the EVO. Thanks again.

here try this i resized them, ran through pngoptimizer and fixed the desc.

[MOD][THEME][APP]Original Samsung Galaxy S II Boot Animation and Shutdown

This is the boot animation with audio and shutdown with audio from the original samsung galaxy s II. in my opinion they are much cleaner, and classier than some of the others... I like a simple clean look.
Here is the boot animation. I have tested and it works for stock roms, custom roms version was tested and works. SSConceptz zipped it for flashing. Thank Him!
*I am not responsible for any damage to your device*
Stock Touchwiz Based Roms
http://dev-host.org/pimwksnc20zi/SGS...Stock_Roms.zip
Custom Roms - CM9/AOKP, ect.
http://dev-host.org/jk9k05ecloxk/SGS...ustom_Roms.zip
I am Not Resposible for anything that happens to your phone. ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MAKING ANY MODS!!!
Directions:
Install with custom Recovery - CWM.
Attached files for placement in system files if zips do not work...
ENJOY!

I think you forgot to include the download link.

LordFan21 said:
I think you forgot to include the download link.
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Sorry Guys, I thought they were done uploading, apparently not...
I love the power on and power off animations, clean, simple, and no carrier branding...

Thanks was really looking for a replacement to Sprints splash during shutdown.

Thanks will try these when I get home.
Sent from my Epic 4G Touch.

Thanks for this, but your instructions are either incomplete, confusing, or both.
joshbeach said:
Video Boot Animation: bootanimation.zip
paste in system/media folder - may need to be renamed sanim.zip
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There is no bootanimation.zip or sanim.zip in this folder currently. Does that matter? If you have it installed how do you not know which name is correct for it to work?
Also, there is a bootsamsung.qmg file in here, I would think that is the animation file?
joshbeach said:
Boot Audio: PowerOn.wav -paste in system/etc folder
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There is also a PowerOn.ogg file in this folder. Does it matter?
joshbeach said:
Video Shutdown:shutdown.qmg - Paste in system/media/video/shutdown folder
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You have 2 shutdown.qmg files in the zip. One in the root Galaxy S II Shutdown folder and another in the video/shutdown folder. In addition there are a ton of .png files in this folder you don't explain what to do with.
joshbeach said:
Audio Shutdown: PowerOff.wav - paste in system/media/audio/ folder
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This file doesn't exist in this folder currently. That normal?

UPDATE!
satur9ine said:
Thanks for this, but your instructions are either incomplete, confusing, or both.
There is no bootanimation.zip or sanim.zip in this folder currently. Does that matter? If you have it installed how do you not know which name is correct for it to work?
Also, there is a bootsamsung.qmg file in here, I would think that is the animation file?
There is also a PowerOn.ogg file in this folder. Does it matter?
You have 2 shutdown.qmg files in the zip. One in the root Galaxy S II Shutdown folder and another in the video/shutdown folder. In addition there are a ton of .png files in this folder you don't explain what to do with.
This file doesn't exist in this folder currently. That normal?
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I am running Midnight ROM 2.2, with Kernal that came with it...
What Rom are you on? - I guess I should have been more clear... If you are stock rooted, this may not work, depending on what kernal you are running. the Kernal needs to support boot animation. Unfortunately I dont have the original Galaxy S II qmg files. I am sure they are out there, but the only way to test them is to install the bootsamsung.qmg from a GSII in the same location, and overwrite the existing. do you have cwm on your phone? can you make a backup first? I highly recomend you do that!~
As far as power on, just replace the poweron.ogg file, or you can convert the wav file i included to an ogg file with a converter, I dont think that will matter. the sound should work either way.
as far as the shutdown animation and sound...
I am updating the OP Now~ sorry for the confussion...

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You have 2 shutdown.qmg files in the zip. One in the root Galaxy S II Shutdown folder and another in the video/shutdown folder. In addition there are a ton of .png files in this folder you don't explain what to do with.
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I updated the download zip, those were extra files from a different animation I was working on... you can delete them, they arent needed...
all you need is shutdown.qmg and the poweroff.wav
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This file doesn't exist in this folder currently. That normal?
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Do you have any shutdown animation currently? or does it just say powering down when you turn it off? if it just says powering down or off... then you dont have a shutdown animation, which is why it isnt there...
Post Back your results!!!
All I can say is try it, if it doesnt work delete it. just remember, these are the locations...
Video Shutdown:shutdown.qmg - Paste in system/media/video/shutdown folder
Audio Shutdown: PowerOff.wav - paste in system/media/audio/ folder

Thanks for the shutdown animation Op.

joshbeach said:
I updated the download zip, those were extra files from a different animation I was working on... you can delete them, they arent needed...
all you need is shutdown.qmg and the poweroff.wav
Do you have any shutdown animation currently? or does it just say powering down when you turn it off? if it just says powering down or off... then you dont have a shutdown animation, which is why it isnt there...
Post Back your results!!!
All I can say is try it, if it doesnt work delete it. just remember, these are the locations...
Video Shutdown:shutdown.qmg - Paste in system/media/video/shutdown folder
Audio Shutdown: PowerOff.wav - paste in system/media/audio/ folder
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Okay, thanks for some clarification. I am on Stock Pulled kernel with CWM5. I was able to get it working with a minor change to your steps.
Here is what I did to get it to work:
1) Download Original SGSII without boot animation support.zip file in OP
2) Unzip contents to location on phone (internal or external is fine)
3) Nandroid backup in CWM5 just in case
4) Using Root Explorer, copy bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg to system/media. Fix permissions to be like other files.
5) Copy PowerOn.wav to system/etc. Fix permissions
6) Copy shutdown.qmg to system/media/video/shutdown. Fix permissions
7) Copy PowerOff.wav to system/media/audio/ui (this is different than stated in OP) Fix permissions
8) Reboot and should be good to go.
Also, just a note, the PowerOn.wav file is exactly the same as the one that already exists on the stock rom. It is already the Samsung sound so no need to really copy that file if you are on stock.
Thanks for helping us get rid of the ugly Sprint boot animation!!

Awesome... Glad you got it working!
I wish I knew how to compile a flashable zip for CWM. It would be easier for others if they could just flash the corresponding zip for the ROM they were on...
I am not a dev, but learning more about android, and modding every day...

satur9ine said:
Okay, thanks for some clarification. I am on Stock Pulled kernel with CWM5. I was able to get it working with a minor change to your steps.
Here is what I did to get it to work:
1) Download Original SGSII without boot animation support.zip file in OP
2) Unzip contents to location on phone (internal or external is fine)
3) Nandroid backup in CWM5 just in case
4) Using Root Explorer, copy bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg to system/media. Fix permissions to be like other files.
5) Copy PowerOn.wav to system/etc. Fix permissions
6) Copy shutdown.qmg to system/media/video/shutdown. Fix permissions
7) Copy PowerOff.wav to system/media/audio/ui (this is different than stated in OP) Fix permissions
8) Reboot and should be good to go.
Also, just a note, the PowerOn.wav file is exactly the same as the one that already exists on the stock rom. It is already the Samsung sound so no need to really copy that file if you are on stock.
Thanks for helping us get rid of the ugly Sprint boot animation!!
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Thanks for clarifying... I didnt have any sounds, which is why i needed to place it. the sound was removewd from the midnight rom.

satur9ine said:
Okay, thanks for some clarification. I am on Stock Pulled kernel with CWM5. I was able to get it working with a minor change to your steps.
Thanks for helping us get rid of the ugly Sprint boot animation!!
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Thanks for the modified install procedure. Works for me now.
I replaced the PowerOn.wav with a .wav file I found at freesounds.org. It's quite different and fresh/new!
Let me know if you want the file, ahhhh screw it, I included it here for you...
Just rename it PowerOn.wav of course...

That's exactly what I am looking for since wiped rom a long time ago.Thanks a lot for sharing.

Thanks for posting this and working on it! Working great on stock rooted ROM and stock kernel.

satur9ine said:
Okay, thanks for some clarification. I am on Stock Pulled kernel with CWM5. I was able to get it working with a minor change to your steps.
Here is what I did to get it to work:
1) Download Original SGSII without boot animation support.zip file in OP
2) Unzip contents to location on phone (internal or external is fine)
3) Nandroid backup in CWM5 just in case
4) Using Root Explorer, copy bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg to system/media. Fix permissions to be like other files.
5) Copy PowerOn.wav to system/etc. Fix permissions
6) Copy shutdown.qmg to system/media/video/shutdown. Fix permissions
7) Copy PowerOff.wav to system/media/audio/ui (this is different than stated in OP) Fix permissions
8) Reboot and should be good to go.
Also, just a note, the PowerOn.wav file is exactly the same as the one that already exists on the stock rom. It is already the Samsung sound so no need to really copy that file if you are on stock.
Thanks for helping us get rid of the ugly Sprint boot animation!!
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I tried the steps outlined by satur9ine, but wasn't able to successfully change the boot/shutdown animation. I'm using root explorer; and copying the files over to the named locations but still no dice. My current boot animation (android) remains. Any suggestions?

satur9ine said:
Okay, thanks for some clarification. I am on Stock Pulled kernel with CWM5. I was able to get it working with a minor change to your steps.
Here is what I did to get it to work:
1) Download Original SGSII without boot animation support.zip file in OP
2) Unzip contents to location on phone (internal or external is fine)
3) Nandroid backup in CWM5 just in case
4) Using Root Explorer, copy bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg to system/media. Fix permissions to be like other files.
5) Copy PowerOn.wav to system/etc. Fix permissions
6) Copy shutdown.qmg to system/media/video/shutdown. Fix permissions
7) Copy PowerOff.wav to system/media/audio/ui (this is different than stated in OP) Fix permissions
8) Reboot and should be good to go.
Also, just a note, the PowerOn.wav file is exactly the same as the one that already exists on the stock rom. It is already the Samsung sound so no need to really copy that file if you are on stock.
Thanks for helping us get rid of the ugly Sprint boot animation!!
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Followed these steps, mainly the Audio Shutdown directions and now I have the shutdown audio.

I created a flashable for stock roms and I can post if someone needs it. I can make one for modded roms but I need to know what the difference is and what files aren't required.
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OK OP if these flashables work for everyone, feel free to add to the OP.
Ok here is the boot animation. I have tested and it works for stock roms, custom roms version was tested and works. I did not create this animation, I just zipped it for flashing.
*I am not responsible for any damage to your device*
Stock Roms
http://dev-host.org/pimwksnc20zi/SGSII_Boot_Animation_Stock_Roms.zip
Custom Roms
http://dev-host.org/jk9k05ecloxk/SGSII_Boot_Animation_Custom_Roms.zip

ssconceptz said:
I created a flashable for stock roms and I can post if someone needs it. I can make one for modded roms but I need to know what the difference is and what files aren't required.
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OK OP if these flashables work for everyone, feel free to add to the OP.
Ok here is the boot animation. I have tested and it works for stock roms, haven't tested the custom roms version but it should work on custom roms. I did not create this animation, I just zipped it for flashing.
*I am not responsible for any damage to your device*
Stock Roms
http://dev-host.org/pimwksnc20zi/SGSII_Boot_Animation_Stock_Roms.zip
Custom Roms
http://dev-host.org/jk9k05ecloxk/SGSII_Boot_Animation_Custom_Roms.zip
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Anyone tested with caulk 2.6 ?

Use the custom rom version and just either nand backup or flash the rom again if it doesnt work. If it does lmk.
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[Boot animation] StarGate Bootanimation

Hi!
I've made a StarGate Bootanimation for Galaxy S II. (for Android 2.3.5)
Thanks to crispixfr for the original version (for SGS1).
Actually i resized his version, replaced its sound (the original was too dull), and updated the script for SGS2 Android 2.3.5.
Install:
First of all you have to unrar the two parts. -i had to split the .ZIP with rar because xda forum allows only 8MB attachments.
After that:
a) Install With ClockWorkMod
OR:
b) Install with root explorer (extract the .zip and paste the bootanimation.zip in system/media and PowerOn.wav in system/etc)
I recommend to increase the system volume to maximum for real experience.
(Settings>Sound settings>Volume>System volume)
Previews:

great animation. Have it also in my SGS1. The problem wich i have, is that the sound of locking symbols is to fast.... But maybe our gs2 is to damn fast.
best regards
PS. also i have a power on and off from Transformes wich i love have them on every phone that i own (glad to share with you guys)

hhhans1 said:
great animation. Have it also in my SGS1. The problem wich i have, is that the sound of locking symbols is to fast.... But maybe our gs2 is to damn fast.
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You mean that the sound doesn't match the picture?
Maybe your phone plays the video slower than mine.

no no..you got me wrong...IT MATCH..but it plays fast then i used to sgs1. in sgs1 is more like in the movie (but i think is about that in sgs1 it take longer to boot).
it's like 1.2.3.4.5.6.7 done but no issues about sync video/audio

Looks good will give this a go i was getting a bit bored of the Galaxy Nexus boot animation anyway

Thanks you for to have updating my boot animation !!! Crispix is the best !!! And you too now lol

Just one thing before i flash which part do i flash via CWM or is it both do i flash one and then after it reboots flash the other one or how does it work?
cheers

i have the same question as Jonny68 appreciate answers when possible thank you again
EDIT: Jonny alpha build 6 is out by the way mate

jonny68 said:
Just one thing before i flash which part do i flash via CWM or is it both do i flash one and then after it reboots flash the other one or how does it work?
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As i have said in the first post: First of all you have to unrar the two parts.
So there is only ONE ZIP file, which you'll have after extracting the RAR files.
After that, you only have to flash the extracted ZIP file!

@OP: why two files?

TecQuality said:
@OP: why two files?
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As i have said in the first post: -i had to split the .ZIP with rar because xda forum allows only 8MB attachments.

Just flashed this via CWM, rebooted and there it makes a noise as it boots but my existing boot animation is still there, tried rebooting again and same thing

jonny68 said:
Just flashed this via CWM, rebooted and there it makes a noise as it boots but my existing boot animation is still there, tried rebooting again and same thing
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R U sure your kernel is version 2.3.5?
BTW, try the second install method!

Hey thanks a lot for this great boot animation Fenyo1, loving it!

Fenyo1 said:
R U sure your kernel is version 2.3.5?
BTW, try the second install method!
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Siyah 2.1.1 so yeah definitely.
I'll try again and report back later.

Fenyo1 said:
As i have said in the first post: -i had to split the .ZIP with rar because xda forum allows only 8MB attachments.
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Put ur file onto multiupload ;-)
Directly from my SGS II using xda premium

Sometimes is not working the regular method (trough CWM). You need to push the files manually.
Choose a file explorer wich can gain read writte rights on system folder (personaly i use root explorer).
Step 1. Unzip the zip file wich doesn't work trough CWM flash, and you will obtain several folders (system/media wich contain bootanimation.zip) and etc/ wich contain PowerOn.wav. Copy this files in a folder inside your internal sdcard or external sdcard. Mainly you are interested on bootanimation.zip and PowerOn.wav
Step2. With file explorer mount with R/W the system folder and copy the bootanimation.zip from your folder to your /system/media folder. If you allready have a bootanimation.zip there, it will be overwritted.
Step 3. With file explorer mount R/W the etc folder, and copy from your folder PowerOn.wav to your etc folder.
Step 4. Reboot. Enjoy.
I think the same steps are also for the other kernels wich use the sanim.zip.
I don't remember in what folder is stored, but it will be like, rename the extracted bootanimation.zip to sanim.zip, and copy the new file to the respective folder. The poweron.wav is going to the etc folder.
If you have a copy error please check if you have read/writte rights on that folder. For default you have Read Only rights.
Hope that helps, and all credits go to the OP for this great animation.
best regards

This is a great animation.
Running on Checkrom Rev 3.1.1 with Green Monkey theme.
Thanks for the effort.
well done

Already answered

thanx man , it's realy good

[Q] ICS and boot anamation

In the good old day when we had so many gingerbread options, if your rom allowed it you could change boot animation simply put zip into system/media now that we are moving on to ICS that no longer works, I did some searching that a second file needs to be made or placed for it to work, I tried toolbox but most of those although they do work are droid themes or lame. So the question is was anyone able to change the boot animation with a ICS rom, without using toolbox, if so please post how you were able to do it. I love the android pissing on apple boot. Does any one have that anmation by chance most links I found were to megaupload which has been shut down.

Once you find the one you want just place it into system\media make sure its named bootanimation.zip
It works with dark side evolution ics. I know because I made a animation from scratch and I run it in my phone.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk

robandcathy said:
In the good old day when we had so many gingerbread options, if your rom allowed it you could change boot animation simply put zip into system/media now that we are moving on to ICS that no longer works, I did some searching that a second file needs to be made or placed for it to work, I tried toolbox but most of those although they do work are droid themes or lame. So the question is was anyone able to change the boot animation with a ICS rom, without using toolbox, if so please post how you were able to do it. I love the android pissing on apple boot. Does any one have that anmation by chance most links I found were to megaupload which has been shut down.
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The problem with the bootanimation.zip file you were trying to use was that when I unzipped and took a look into the desc.txt file, the second line where it states what folder to run first was not named the same as the folder that contained the images. So when you were telling your phone to look in a certain folder it was never found. In case you run into other problems follow these basic steps.
You need to unzip it and make sure that it is filed in the correct order. When a bootanimation.zip is made it consist of a desc.txt and at least one folder with many or few .png images. The folder that contains the .png images must be named the same in the txt file. In order of course of how you want to see it run. All this is stated in the desc.txt.
And to put it on your phone just copy paste into system/media make sure that you can RW in that directory. Then reboot and your good.
Or an easier way just do adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media from platform tools in your SDK.
XDA upload wasn't working so here ya go!

Ok first off big thanks to cesar, I didnt get his post at first and didnt feel like bothering him any more as he has been much to helpful so in lamemans terms, you need it to be in a zip format when you put it into system/media.....within that zip should be a folder containing you pics and a text file (what ever the folder is called should also be referenced in the text file) I was a little lost when I saw boot and tried several different ways till I got it, and now I understand, also I think within the text file you can set the size of video on the first line. Again big thanks to Cesar.

What about power on sound?
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What rom you running?
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Darkside evolution 3 says it on my signature lol
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[Bootanimation] ICS 4.0.4 BIOS

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Spent the afternoon updating the BIOS boot animation from here but has been edited to now show AOKP 4.0.4 (instead of 2.3.6) and some other small alterations to bring up to date.
Instructions
1.Connect your phone to your computer via USB and mount the storage card for file transfer.
2.Copy the bootanimation.zip file that you want to install, to your SD card.
3.Unmount USB storage and launch the file browser of your choice on your phone.
4.Browse to /system/media, copy the existing bootanimation.zip file from there and paste it somewhere safe on your SD card.
5.Browse to the location on the SD card where you copied the new bootanimation.zip and copy it.
6.Browse to /data/local and paste the bootanimation.zip file there to override the default system boot animation without replacing it.
OR
7.Browse to /system/media and paste the bootanimation.zip file there.
8.If you are using Super Manager, you will have to enable its root function first from the settings. Furthermore, you may need to mount the /system partition as read-write first too upon entering it.
Hope all enjoy!
Credit to -
coolstorybro_123 for instructions
animelover - original BIOS boot animation

Thank you! it is my favorite

Jrhoop said:
Spent the afternoon updating the BIOS boot animation from here but has been edited to now show AOKP 4.0.4 (instead of 2.3.6) and some other small alterations to bring up to date.
Instructions
1.Connect your phone to your computer via USB and mount the storage card for file transfer.
2.Copy the bootanimation.zip file that you want to install, to your SD card.
3.Unmount USB storage and launch the file browser of your choice on your phone.
4.Browse to /system/media, copy the existing bootanimation.zip file from there and paste it somewhere safe on your SD card.
5.Browse to the location on the SD card where you copied the new bootanimation.zip and copy it.
6.Browse to /data/local and paste the bootanimation.zip file there to override the default system boot animation without replacing it.
OR
7.Browse to /system/media and paste the bootanimation.zip file there.
8.If you are using Super Manager, you will have to enable its root function first from the settings. Furthermore, you may need to mount the /system partition as read-write first too upon entering it.
Hope all enjoy!
Credit to -
coolstorybro_123 for instructions
animelover - original BIOS boot animation
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Hi, I'm running stock XXLPF 4.0.3 rom, rooted with CWM.
when i went to /system/media directory, i do not see bootanimation.zip there. instead i see wack of qmp file. i do notice a bootanimation.zip on /data/local
placed the dl in both location with no luck. any suggestion?

shuweee said:
Hi, I'm running stock XXLPF 4.0.3 rom, rooted with CWM.
when i went to /system/media directory, i do not see bootanimation.zip there. instead i see wack of qmp file. i do notice a bootanimation.zip on /data/local
placed the dl in both location with no luck. any suggestion?
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Try the new zip that ive uploaded this morning.
I was having similair problems and not sure i packed it right as a zip file.
Working fine now on 4.0.3 here in system\media.
The new zip ive slowed down a little bit to enjoy the animation more!

Jrhoop said:
Try the new zip that ive uploaded this morning.
I was having similair problems and not sure i packed it right as a zip file.
Working fine now on 4.0.3 here in system\media.
The new zip ive slowed down a little bit to enjoy the animation more!
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Thanks dude.. im gonna give that a try. any idea why i do not see a bootanimation.zip in my /system/media dir? as i mentioned i see a lot of qmg files i.e. bootsamsung.qmg but nothing relate to bootanimation.zip
i wonder if stock XWLPF or XWLPG support custom boot animation?
Thanks
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shuweee said:
Thanks dude.. im gonna give that a try. any idea why i do not see a bootanimation.zip in my /system/media dir? as i mentioned i see a lot of qmg files i.e. bootsamsung.qmg but nothing relate to bootanimation.zip
i wonder if stock XWLPF or XWLPG support custom boot animation?
Thanks
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placed bootanimation.zip on /system/media and it didnt work at all. again i'm on stock XWLPF/XWLPG currently trying out to see which one i like and both failed to take bootanimation.zip in system/media. am i doing something wrong here?

I will try, what is the power on.zip
wow I tried it on cm9 4.0.4, its works flawlessly. I used D4's Bootanimation app for change.. Search it install, backup current, load new than apply. Gotcha

ToucherCD said:
I will try, what is the power on.zip
wow I tried it on cm9 4.0.4, its works flawlessly. I used D4's Bootanımation app for change.. Search it install, backup current, load new than apply. Gotcha
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it seems though STOCK ICS ROM doesnt support bootanimation.zip?

shuweee said:
it seems though STOCK ICS ROM doesnt support bootanimation.zip?
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Did you try with d4's animation app?

ToucherCD said:
Did you try with d4's animation app?
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Touch, can u advise what d4's animation app is?

Thx
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ok kinda answers half the problem,1/2 sorted whats to be done with the poweron does it get put in same folder extracted converted placed in another folder ??? or is this a new guessing game (as it would be nice to get the sound working with the animation) which is very cool

mnzt42yd said:
ok kinda answers half the problem,1/2 sorted whats to be done with the poweron does it get put in same folder extracted converted placed in another folder ??? or is this a new guessing game (as it would be nice to get the sound working with the animation) which is very cool
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Hi,
1. Download the poweron.wav file from the 1st post and place on sd card.
2. Navigate to system/etc using rootexplorer and rename the exisiting poweron.ogg to poweron.ogg.bak (as a backup)
3. Now copy and paste the poweron.wav into the same location (system/etc)
4. Reboot and see if this works
5. If not rename the poweron.wav to poweron.ogg
Attached a screenshot to help -

thanks for quick response was weird though id done search for poweron (root explorer) but id wasent able to find it ( now i know that was me just being "special" ) but once id an idea where to look for it sorted very quickly, just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to read and reply to and helping sort it out

Jrhoop said:
Hi,
1. Download the poweron.wav file from the 1st post and place on sd card.
2. Navigate to system/etc using rootexplorer and rename the exisiting poweron.ogg to poweron.ogg.bak (as a backup)
3. Now copy and paste the poweron.wav into the same location (system/etc)
4. Reboot and see if this works
5. If not rename the poweron.wav to poweron.ogg
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Jr.. what kernel are u using?
this is indeed strange that i do have bootanimation.zip in /system/etc as well as poweron.ogg. took a look at the png files in the bootanimation. it is no where close to the default samesung one that im getting right now when booting up. so i guess stock kernel does not support bootanimation.zip?
gracias..

Im on VK rom and using siyah kernel. Stock should also take the bootanimation if the files are put in the correct place -
bootanimation.zip goes in system/media
poweron.wav(or .ogg) goes in system/etc

Jrhoop said:
Im on VK rom and using siyah kernel. Stock should also take the bootanimation if the files are put in the correct place -
bootanimation.zip goes in system/media
poweron.wav(or .ogg) goes in system/etc
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Unfortunately STOCK i'm using XWLPG/LPF doesnt. placed the zip in the right location with no luck.
downloaded CF-root for XWLPG, flash the zImage using K-TOOL. Woola.. bootanimation now working
Thanks for ur BIOS, i gone a long way just wanting this boot animation. thanks for your help.

shuweee said:
Unfortunately STOCK i'm using XWLPG/LPF doesnt. placed the zip in the right location with no luck.
downloaded CF-root for XWLPG, flash the zImage using K-TOOL. Woola.. bootanimation now working
Thanks for ur BIOS, i gone a long way just wanting this boot animation. thanks for your help.
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Sorry i should have made myself clearer - stock rom .........but also with a supporting bootanimation kernel. ie CF root in this case.
Glad you got it working in the end.

Hey , Where to paste the Power on sound in CM9?

This is just awesome dude really thx

Does this actually draw information from your system or is it all pre-made?