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Animated boot screens

Hello fellow XDA'ers.
I am trying to make animated boot screens for the second boot screen that shows op. You know the boot.gif thing where you specify images in the boot_animation.xml file.
Problem is, the phone garbles up ALL the animated gif images that I have created. The original ones from HTC works fine, but not my own. What am I doing wrong here?
I have a sample here: http://ostebaronen.dk/android/2nd_splash/domo-kun/
The domo-kun is supposed to move his mouth, but on the phone it shows all garble, like it cannot animate the file properly or something. I tried both interlaced and non-interlaced.
Any ideas?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467693&page=2
^^^ seems like the place to look

No it isn't that thread is about the first splash screen witch I perfectly know how to convert images to and flash them on the phone. However this thread is about the animated boot screen that you can change on the HTC build ROMs, where the files reside in /system/media. I have been through the whole Dream - Themes and Wallpapers forum, without any luck on this matter.

Seems that they must not contain transparency and maybe not very large, but investigating the last claim.
Finally got the domo-kun splash to move its mouth, lol

I am having the same problems on the Hero rom for the Dream. I have tried nearly every setting in PhotoShopCS4 can you tell us how exactly you got your gif to animate properly???

I am using gimp, I made 3 images for the domo-kun boot screen which can be found here: http://ostebaronen.dk/android/2nd_splash/domo-kun/
Nothing in the image can be transparent, so if you have a single pixel which has a transparent background the image will not load properly at all. Afaik photoshop does that to GIF images to save space, which is quite annoying, at least it did that last time I tried.

Sweeeeet. Going to try this when I get home, as I tired for HOURS the other day to get this right. There's another thread we had about this, Ill link it to here, as this is at least progress!

Please keep us updated on your progress on this development.
As someone with limited graphical skills, I like the fact that someone is figuring out the hard parts for me =P

Well this would only work on the hero rom am i Correct or would it work for Cyan 4.0.1?

This does not work for Cyans ROM's

"How to" Edit Swype Keyboard

First off, I take no credit in doing this, this is meant to help people if they want to try it. And I am only making thread at request of others members.
If you break your phone I am not responsible, if you have questions though I am more than willing to help as much as I can but this was the first project I did.
There may be easier ways to do this but this is how I did it. If there is, feel free to comment the other ways!
I would like to say thanks to maddoggin and illinois08 for there help in getting mine figured out!
Requirements:
winrar (this is what I prefer but you can use any of your choice)
Original Swype.apk (included in thread and swype needs to be already installed)
image editing software (I personally used gimp and coreldraw) and experience in them.
common sense
What you are actually changing:
To change the look of swype is fairly simple, meaning all you are changing is some .png files in the apk itself to whatever you want them to be.
The only downside is trying to make sure the letter spacing is correct. That is the reason I used coreldraw first to do the spacing and then the background with my flames was in gimp.
First Step:
Using winrar (7zip, etc) open up Swype.apk (I placed on desktop for easier use).
The first folder should say assets. Open up assets. After you open assets, there should be a folder named keyboards. Drag the keyboards folder to desktop.
Once you open the keyboards folder, you will see multiple image files. You have found the files we need to edit! Make sure every png stays in there even if you decided not to edit one of them.
Files SwypeRef_LS_Blue_Shifted_WVGA.png (LS is landscape keyboard) through SwypeRef_PT_Standard_wBlue_VGA.png (PT is portrait, most important for me)
I only edited 4 of the images because these are the main 4 I use and don't use landscape. If you wish you can edit all of them or just 1 .
Second Step:
Using Gimp/or CorelDRAW, you will need to make new images that are 480x320 pixels. At this point, it is totally up to you to get the placements correct and make the image how you want it displayed.
I personally imported the images I was editing to Corel, and basically started a fresh one on top of it so I could get the letter placements correct. You need to make sure when you are done that the image is still 480x320 with the letters not being the end of the size. I made an outline that was 480x320 and placed the letters inside and exported the image that way so it stayed the right size. I would also try to keep the images around 50 kb because mine are around 90 and you noticed some lag when it switched between pngs...
As you are exporting your images, make sure to name them their appropriate names (shifted, capitals, lower case, etc.) which makes it easier to rename them after wards.
Third Step
Once you have all of your images done how you want, I would place them all in their own separate folder.
Now, you will need to open the keyboards folder from earlier and match the images you edited to where they go in "keyboards" and rename your files to the appropriate name and delete its' counter part. Meaning make sure only your image is in keyboards with it renamed to what mode your png represents. And make sure the folder contains every png it did before. They all serve a purpose.
After you have removed all the old pngs and replaced with your renamed images, you will need to open Swype.apk back up and go to assets-> and delete the original keyboards folder. After deleting, move your keyboards folder with your images under assets.
Swype is now edited with your keyboards how you want them!!
Fourth Step:
The only thing left is either adb push Swype.apk to system/app or place on sd card and install with astro,ez,etc.
Another way that is very easy and the way I do it. If you are using a theme, open up on your desktop with winrar. Go to folder system/app and place Swype.apk in app folder. Now flash from recovery and your new and improved swype is ready for action.
I have attached what I made mine look like. Some people may not like how basic it looks and how some of the things are not sized or off correctly but I like it and it works!!
I also added a picture of my custom dropdown which I made in Gimp. If you would like to know how to do one like this send me a PM.
And if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I may not be the best at explaining things thoroughly !

I have been getting a lot of PM asking how to edit swype ...
Are my instructions to complicated? If so, let me know and I will try to revise them a bit and sorry!

Nah it's cool man. I mean i get it. idk about everyone else. I haven't got around to trying it yet but this lets me know what to expect.

Ok well that is good! Thanks for the reply...
I hope that post didn't come off as rude, if you sent me a PM I more than willing to help everyone! I just wanted to make sure it wasn't bad instructions ...

Dude this is really nice, I like how you changed the letters to diferent font. Nice job! You should make some more!
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Thanks man! Like I said since this was my personal one I didn't go all out and it was kind of sloppy but it suits me fine.
I was thinking about it but not sure what people would want! If some people gave me some ideas of what kind of background or font, I would have no problem making it for them.
Now that I know how to do it (with your help) it won't be as painful as before, just time consuming.

I'm not a user of Swype but I certainly commend the effort that you put into this. It came out great.

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I'm not a user of Swype but I certainly commend the effort that you put into this. It came out great.
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Thank you!

This is GREAT!! Thank you for putting this together.

Your are welcome! Let me know if you have any questions!

Just so everyone is clear, the Swype.apk attached to post is the original swype, not my customized one . Because that is what you have to edit.
Just so no one gets confused.

Thank you for this help. I've wanted to be able to change the way mine looked but have been stuck trying to find someone else's work that suited. I've just started modifying mine and what I've got looks awful but that's because I need to learn how to utilize the imaging programs better. I'm sure I can get it and thank you again for the starter.

ficjay said:
Thank you for this help. I've wanted to be able to change the way mine looked but have been stuck trying to find someone else's work that suited. I've just started modifying mine and what I've got looks awful but that's because I need to learn how to utilize the imaging programs better. I'm sure I can get it and thank you again for the starter.
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Awesome! Im glad it helped you! Im sure you will and hope you share with us the finished product!
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jkrough0728 said:
First off, I take no credit in doing this, this is meant to help people if they want to try it. And I am only making thread at request of others members.
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Im thinkin that pull needs a lil animation......

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jkrough0728 said:
I have been getting a lot of PM asking how to edit swype ...
Are my instructions to complicated? If so, let me know and I will try to revise them a bit and sorry!
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I haven't tried yetyet but I get It fine... great job
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Worked great on my3VO thanks.

Anyone have a link to the nexus s4g version
I want to edit my swype to look like that
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I forgot all about this thread lol
I just edited my 3D's swype today because of you guys posting on it and it made me think to do that so thank you

jkrough0728 said:
I forgot all about this thread lol
I just edited my 3D's swype today because of you guys posting on it and it made me think to do that so thank you
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I just themed one today. HOLY CRAP IT'S NOT EASY!

shane6374 said:
I just themed one today. HOLY CRAP IT'S NOT EASY!
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I know it can be a pain sometimes... Really depends if you want different font that is the hardest thing ever lol
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[Boot Animation] Googly Colours

Well my first(actually my second) Boot Animation
Anyway. It is pretty simple and basic.
Googly Colours
http://www.mediafire.com/?jbt11ckfq3ngc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxOg0ON2324
Oh if you want a laugh at my total noobynoob-stupidity check out the other one in that folder.( its bios/post and red dwarf based.. )
Edit: Ah decided to upload the video for the silly one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kBYqmOhQFc

You might want to put the last picture of the bios in to the part1 folder and have it loop 90 or so times, so people can enjoy the bios look. Also, you may want to drop the framerate down to about 22 or 20, because I think you may have put it to 30 and thats why its just speeding right through it. I can't really tell at the moment because I can't download it, you need to put the direct download link not just the link to your file folder, which isn't the best idea if you start to use mediafire to store some of your not so public files.

AFAinHD said:
You might want to put the last picture of the bios in to the part1 folder and have it loop 90 or so times, so people can enjoy the bios look. Also, you may want to drop the framerate down to about 22 or 20, because I think you may have put it to 30 and thats why its just speeding right through it. I can't really tell at the moment because I can't download it, you need to put the direct download link not just the link to your file folder, which isn't the best idea if you start to use mediafire to store some of your not so public files.
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Thanks for your advice. I will check it out when I can. I am having some problems with the nexus7 at the moment. It starts controlling itself at random
I might join another storage site to share these....
EDIT: I can not work on them again because I sold the nexus. It had a fault on the screen. I paid £70 and managed to get £80 for it so am happy with that at least. But I will upload them some place else if they are wanted...

[SHARE] Any Boot Animations you want

Use this thread to share with all any animations you have made.You can select any subject matter (subject to XDA's rules).
The following is not a deal breaker but it would be nice if you could submit anims which are recovery flashable and if you attach an animated GIF everyone can see what they are getting.
I'll kick it off with one I built, it's flashable in recovery.

Ok I'll give you another one ..... This is also a recovery flashable zip ..... click on the GIF to see the action ..... anim plays slightly slower than the GIF.

Just a simple one for any Homer Simpson fans ..... flashable in recovery ..... tap on the GIF to see it.

James Bond theme ..... flashable in recovery ..... tap the GIF to watch it.

metpolds said:
Use this thread to share with all any animations you have made.You can select any subject matter (subject to XDA's rules).
The following is not a deal breaker but it would be nice if you could submit anims which are recovery flashable and if you attach an animated GIF everyone can see what they are getting.
I'll kick it off with one I built, it's flashable in recovery.
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it's AUTHORIZED.. just to make it looks more legit :good:

For any Marvel Fans ..... flashable in recovery ..... tap the GIF to see it - the white bars at top and bottom of the GIF are not in the animation.

@metpolds I'll explain what I was talking about as clear as possible so you DICKHEAD can understand..
so... back to your CIA boot animation, there I saw "Authorising User ..... Authorised!"
Thing is authorize is the standard spelling in American and Canadian English. Authorise is standard in all main varieties of English outside North America.
Do you have any idea where CIA is located?? it's in US !!
That is why I suggest you to use "authorize" instead of "authorise" to make your sorry ass boot animations looks more like CIA..

Flashable in recovery ..... click on the GIF to see it.

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@metpolds I'll explain what I was talking about as clear as possible so you DICKHEAD can understand..
so... back to your CIA boot animation, there I saw "Authorising User ..... Authorised!"
Thing is authorize is the standard spelling in American and Canadian English. Authorise is standard in all main varieties of English outside North America.
Do you have any idea where CIA is located?? it's in US !!
That is why I suggest you to use "authorize" instead of "authorise" to make your sorry ass boot animations looks more like CIA..
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You sir need to STFU, if you don't like what you see in this thread no one asked you to come in here and you can get the hell out, that was uncalled for and by no means should have been said to someone that is trying to better our phones, take your sorry ass comments somewhere else, and trust me "MR SPELLING EXPERT" you can look through this entire message and won't find one spelling error, be more respectful to people that are trying to help better our phones or this won't be the last you hear from me...

About 2 years ago I and my very good friend @JaeKar99 were collaborating on bootanimations for the A500 Tab which we both owned. He ported across this "Tron" anim from a friends phone and we ported it to the A500. It's always been a favorite of mine so I thought I would port it to the Motor G. Hope someone will like it.
As usual it's flashable in recovery ..... Tap the GIF to see it.

sir can you make a bootanimation from MotoDemo.mp4 video located in /system/etc/motorola pls?
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk.

metpolds said:
Ok I'll give you another one ..... This is also a recovery flashable zip ..... click on the GIF to see the action ..... anim plays slightly slower than the GIF.
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Udyr's skin from League of Legends nice job mate

@burak144 ..... Sorry I am unable to help you ..... I deleted that folders contents (video plus wallpaper) to give me more space on my phone. If you would like to post back with the video I will give it a shot.

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@burak144 ..... Sorry I am unable to help you ..... I deleted that folders contents (video plus wallpaper) to give me more space on my phone. If you would like to post back with the video I will give it a shot.
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here's the video: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1wXmE0DSn9nVHpsdEFnNnNUOHc/edit?usp=docslist_api
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk.

@burak144 ..... See if this will suit you. I was forced to edit the video somewhat in order to make the animation - the reason for that being that the mp4 file was 13 Mbs which worked out at almost 900 frames which when trying to keep the definition high resulted in a horrendously huge animation. I see that your device is an XT1033, my phone is the US retail XT1034 - the animation works on mine but I cannot guarantee that it will work for you.
The anim is flashable in recovery ..... I didn't make a GIF as you have the video , so you know what it looks like

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@burak144 ..... See if this will suit you. I was forced to edit the video somewhat in order to make the animation - the reason for that being that the mp4 file was 13 Mbs which worked out at almost 900 frames which when trying to keep the definition high resulted in a horrendously huge animation. I see that your device is an XT1033, my phone is the US retail XT1034 - the animation works on mine but I cannot guarantee that it will work for you.
The anim is flashable in recovery ..... I didn't make a GIF as you have the video , so you know what it looks like
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thanks sir. it worked fine
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk.

Here's another one ..... as before it's flashable in recovery ..... The anim runs slightly faster than the GIF and there is a small difference between the gif and the anim due to the fact that making an animated gif when there is more than one part is a problem. The ball runs until it boots.

This one is for @fsith who was unable to post his GIF here so PM'd me.
As usual it is flashable in recovery ..... No GIF attached, @fsith already knows what it looks like.

This one was originally created by my friend @JaeKar99 when we were creating for the A500. I think it's a nice animation so I have tweaked it a little and adapted it for the Moto G. Usual stuff ..... it is flashable in recovery ..... the GIF shows what it's like.

One for the Ghost Rider fans .... as usual flashable in recovery .... tap the GIF to see it.

Dota 2 Bootanimation

So, i´ve been snatching things from this awesome site since i got my first Samsung Galaxy Spica and i felt like it was time to start giving something back (not much so don´t get your hopes too high ). As you might have figured out I´m a Dota 2 fan and I made a bootanimation for my Moto E first gen. based on my 3 favourite characters, nothing too fancy because it´s my first attempt and the original thing wasn´t the same as the final result (i hope to perfect that in later creations). I hope you like it. I used Boot Animation Factory to convert the animated gif (previously created and animated with Gimp) and added sound but it did not play. Feel free to change whatever you want. I uploaded the Gimp file, the animated gif and the bootanimation.zip.
Well, I can´t post external links so if you want the files send a PM untill I get the 10 posts I need.
Cya.