Hello there,
I'm kinda new to XDA forums.. Not sure if this thread is on right place? Or if it contain relevant information that is worth enough to populate subjects in here. After all admins can just delete this then I will know.
It's easy to change the default bootup animation. This procedure will not change the "Sony" splash screen though, just the "Xperia" inital screen and the following animation:
1- Go to /system/media and download "bootanimation.zip"
2- Extract files on computer. You will see some folders. Inside folders search for the JPEG images of the animation and the "Xperia" splash screen. Tweak images there and put any JPEG you want 9must be same size. You can delete images as to make a shorter animation. I didn't tested placing more frames though, so not sure if it will work.
3- Now comes the trick: Zip all the files again to the new bootanimation.zip but using compression method "store". It will not work using standard or other compression methods.
4- Upload new bootanimation.zip back to /system/media
That's. Enjoy your new boot animation
this thread must be in general
its more easy to create...see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678540
Change Boot Animation
DanDare_77 said:
Hello there,
I'm kinda new to XDA forums.. Not sure if this thread is on right place? Or if it contain relevant information that is worth enough to populate subjects in here. After all admins can just delete this then I will know.
It's easy to change the default bootup animation. This procedure will not change the "Sony" splash screen though, just the "Xperia" inital screen and the following animation:
1- Go to /system/media and download "bootanimation.zip"
2- Extract files on computer. You will see some folders. Inside folders search for the JPEG images of the animation and the "Xperia" splash screen. Tweak images there and put any JPEG you want 9must be same size. You can delete images as to make a shorter animation. I didn't tested placing more frames though, so not sure if it will work.
3- Now comes the trick: Zip all the files again to the new bootanimation.zip but using compression method "store". It will not work using standard or other compression methods.
4- Upload new bootanimation.zip back to /system/media
That's. Enjoy your new boot animation
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Hello Sir...
1. (zip but using compression method "store) What is it means? Zip using other compressor... How to Compress...?
2. if i Modify the images and also the Xperia Splash JPEG, and again compressed and place the original directory , it will work or not... i mean it will brick my phone ??? or switch on my cell with out Animation??
3 . Any chance to Brick My phone?
PLzz... HElp....
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Hi,
I have been playing around with the apple pissing and apple bashing boot screens.
As they were not in the order i wanted i decided to try and make my own bootanimation.zip. To do this i downloaded the .gif files and converted them to .png.
I then put these into folders called "part0" and "part1" and zipped it up with desc.txt which looks like this
Code:
480 800 30
p 1 0 part0
p 0 0 part1
However when I flashed it by putting it on my SD and selecting the flash zip option in recovery nothing changed.
I think this is because my .png files are animated. Does anyone know how to convert them to normal .png files with an image for each frame?
Or anything else i could have done wrong?
I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=623960
I have included the files as well.
Thanks
Update
Iv been playing around a bit more and have now managed to get the animated .gif into individual .png frames.
Iv renamed them, put them into part0 & part1 and created my desc.txt
I then zipped it into bootanimation .zip.
I booted into recovery and did
Code:
adb shell mount /system
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media
adb reboot
When it rebooted the startup animation was replaced by a black screen.
Can anyone help me, as obviously other desire users have managed to create custom boot animations.
Iv attached my bootanimation.zip file.
Thanks
Right its definitely something to do with unzipping/zipping.
I know this because i downloaded one of the animations from the themes and apps section, unzipped it and zipped it again. This have me a black screen like whats happening with mine.
What procedure/program are other people following/using to create the bootanimation.zip?
Thanks
the ZIP needs to have no compression
you must choose STORE method when you are compressing it....and how did you mnaage to export the gif into png ????
I have been compressing it using the STORE method with Z-zip.
I can't remember exactly what i used to extract the frames as the .exe is on my work computer and im off today. I can post it up tomorrow for you.
Iv uploaded a screenshot showing the size before and after zipping.
Thanks for all your help
same problem here. I think the whole thing is somehow corrupted because the normal unmodified bootanimation doesnt show part 1 just the apple bashing.
agreed, pieing before bashing.
i've been playing with this too, but the result is black screen..
This is my first time trying to create a custom boot animation... I think its going to be great if someone would gladly help me out... I can't figure out what has gone wrong with it and why when I restart its just a black screen.. I appreciate everyone who can help me. Thank you... And Thank You XDA... I would upload it directly to xda but the file is too big... so here is the link to whoever wants to help me...
megaupload[dot]com/?d=7NK0BRHR
i noticed and changed alot with it also with the numbering system and still nothing just a black screen...
is it going to the right place some goto (system\customize\resource) some goto (system\media)
whats that ds.store file have never seen that in a evo bootanimation before
both folders are number the same that may make a differance
thing is hugh may want to cut it down maybe split the bigger one in two and remove the smaller and use later as different anime(even after running it through pngoptmizer still over 24.6 mb
hope this helps some
"quoted from pseudoremora"
After creating your bootanimation -- You need to make sure that a couple things have been done correctly for the bootanimation to 1) Work and 2) Be able to be flashed via recovery.
1) To make the bootanimation work
a. Make sure that after creating the animation itself that the .zip you create has NO compression -- (e.g You use "store" mode, instead of "normal" -- both 7zip/Winrar have this feature)
b. Make sure the desc.txt file is properly formatted and has the correct folder names inside the file. Also make sure you have a carriage return (press enter) at the VERY last line of your desc.txt file
c) Make sure the .png filenames are somewhat sequential and organized. (e.g. BootUp001, BootUp002, BootUp003, etc)
2a) To make a flashable package
a. First create a folder to house the bootanimation and you'll also need to explicitly define the folder names that you want the animation to be pushed to. (e.g -- Inside lets say the "MyBootanimation" folder -- you should have three folders; they're names respectively are:: system/customize/resource or system\media
Inside the resource folder is where your newly created bootanimation.zip will go.
2b) To make the package flashable and work in recovery; you'll need a update-script file which should be in a folder called:: META-INF (ALL CAPS); inside that folder should reside, three more folders:: com/google/android/. The update-script file will go INSIDE the android folder.
So, to get this to work, you'll open the "MyBootanimation folder and inside it should reside to folders (system (and it's subfolders); which houses the bootanimation and META-INF (and it's subfolders); which houses the update-script). You need to select both files and zip them up in NORMAL mode, not "store" mode. This will create your new package, which you then need to sign via whatever method you use. I use command line and I'd like not to explain that if I don't have to.
try this(sense base can get asop if thats need)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9628638/racecar.zip
dased14 said:
is it going to the right place some goto (system\customize\resource) some goto (system\media)
whats that ds.store file have never seen that in a evo bootanimation before
both folders are number the same that may make a differance
thing is hugh may want to cut it down maybe split the bigger one in two and remove the smaller and use later as different anime(even after running it through pngoptmizer still over 24.6 mb
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You can also change from png to jpeg. I redid one recently that was 61 mb with pngs, ended up at just over 4 mb with jpegs. Just a thought. And that ds.store, delete it.
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I was wondering whether or not it was possible to change the boot animation of MIUI with the animation of your choice. I know you can get MIUI boot animations from what I would assume "MIUI store". I wanted to put a boot animation that I have(Barbershop Android/Apple thing). I know you can do it on normal android by replacing it in /System/Media/ but that does not work in MIUI. I really don't like the boot animations from MIUI.
i'm showing thats where it goes is system/media named bootanimation, thats in 1.8.5.
try using root explorer to move the animation that you want to that location and check that the permissions are set to rw-r-r.
Make sure the boot animation is in the /system/media folder, and the name is bootanimation, so the total name will be bootanimation.zip; also make sure all the correct files are inside the zip.
For MIUI, you have to add it into your theme mtz or make an mtz with the boot animation and select it from theme manager. MIUI doesn't use the bootanimation in /system/media unless you select the "default" boot animation in theme manager. I'm not sure if you could simply replace the bootanimation.zip and then reapply the default theme boot animation. Try that out, if it doesn't work I'll explain how to make an mtz with the boot animation or if you want I can make it for you.
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Thanks jane. I replaced the boot animation in /System/Media/ and switched it to default, i tried that before but i didn't realize that you had to change it to default.
Thanks a lot.
The miui boot ani's are in mtz format correct? How would I go about making that into a bootanimation.zip?
Eris _2.1_2010 said:
The miui boot ani's are in mtz format correct? How would I go about making that into a bootanimation.zip?
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If you have an mtz with a boot animation that you want to use for another rom, change the mtz extension to .zip. Extract the zip file and you'll see a folder named "boots", inside that folder is the bootanimation.zip
The boot animation itself is not in mtz format, it's still your normal "bootanimation.zip", but if it's a part of a theme then the theme will be in mtz format.
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i was on Huawei x6 variant and while changing the boot animation from theme i ended up putting a corrupt (i guess so) android 4 bootanimation and it was stuck at the boot animation screen.
i was searching google and ended up here which i found useful. thanks
but it didnt help me to resolve .. but shed some light.
luckily i had access to the phone with QtADB
the active boot animation MIUI rom uses is located in the /data/system/theme/boots/
the theme folder itself is the whole modded theme of yours.
so changing the animation (zip file) here will be as good as changing from theme edit option . just wanted to share this
so then how would you go around converting a .zip boot ani to .mtz?
if you have an mtz(have to have the folders right), so use an old one and replace the bootanimation.zip with the one you want to use and when zipping it up(normal in 7zip)
type xxxxx(name you want to call it).mtz and 7zip will make it a mtz that you place on sdcard and then open theme changer and it should be there
Running latest MIUI I have .mtz files for Boot Animations, Fonts, Icon Sets etc in /sdcard/MIUI/theme/ and then go into Settings/Themes and manage it all there with Customize function.
It is hit or miss simply renaming a .zip to .mtz but have found it to work but if it doesn't I have had some serious FC issues and had to restore from last CW backup. I use Boot Manager if I want a virtual ROM I can mess up and restore on the fly without rebooting.
this is how I able to change my boot animation on my galaxy s gti9000 it might help u. (please note me using different phone)
steps
1. take any bootanimation.zip of your choice download it in your pc.
2. In your pc create one folder called boots.
3. put bootanimation.zip in boots folder.
4. take any .mtz file and open it (using win.rar)
5. delete the data of .mtz file keep any 1 file because if you delete everything windows will delete .mtz file it self.
6. now put the boot folder in .mtz file
7. delete remaining 1 file which you kept as it is in step 5.
8. rename the .mtz file as 1bootanimation.mtz (or u can give any name but remember it)
9. now take your phone and connect it to your pc
10. open file explorer in your mobile
11. paste the 1bootanimation.mtz into sdcard/miui/theme
12. now go to theme apps and select 1.bootanimation and apply it
it should change your boot animation and this way you can have multiple bootanimation and apply it whenever you like it.
zailer said:
i was on Huawei x6 variant and while changing the boot animation from theme i ended up putting a corrupt (i guess so) android 4 bootanimation and it was stuck at the boot animation screen.
i was searching google and ended up here which i found useful. thanks
but it didnt help me to resolve .. but shed some light.
luckily i had access to the phone with QtADB
the active boot animation MIUI rom uses is located in the /data/system/theme/boots/
the theme folder itself is the whole modded theme of yours.
so changing the animation (zip file) here will be as good as changing from theme edit option . just wanted to share this
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Good to know thanks for posting this useful information
plainjane said:
For MIUI, you have to add it into your theme mtz or make an mtz with the boot animation and select it from theme manager. MIUI doesn't use the bootanimation in /system/media unless you select the "default" boot animation in theme manager. I'm not sure if you could simply replace the bootanimation.zip and then reapply the default theme boot animation. Try that out, if it doesn't work I'll explain how to make an mtz with the boot animation or if you want I can make it for you.
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Hi Could you please temme how to make a mtz bootanimation or is there a tutorial anywhere ....thanks
I've successfully created a QMG version of the Droid Razr M's boot animation using Samsung Theme Designer. It runs smoothly and doesn't lag. I'd like to thank XDA member @Nonta72 for creating a guide on how to convert zip files to qmg for noobs like me
***Requirements***
Backup of your stock boot animations just in case the new one doesn't work
Rooted device
File Explorer (Make sure that you've given it proper root permissions)
***Instructions***
Step 1: Download the attached zip below and extract it to your SD card (or your device storage).
Step 2: Go to your file explorer app and navigate to /system/media, scroll down and you should see three QMG files: bootsamsung.qmg, bootsamsungloop.qmg, and shutdown.qmg. Delete them after you've backed them up.
Step 3: In your file explorer app copy both of the extracted bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg files from your SD card/device storage and then navigate to /system/media. Paste both of these files in this location. Warning! Your phone will boot loop if you don't use the bootsamsungloop.qmg file!
Step 4: While in the file explorer go back to your SD card/device storage and copy the PowerOn.ogg sound file. Put this in /system/media/audio/ui.
Step 5: Reboot your phone. The Droid Razr boot animation should play as normal. If it doesn't check to make sure that you've followed the above instructions and try again, and post here if you need help with anything.
need help
Hello, i tried out a custom boot animation for my smg-361f and i forgot to back up my old animation and the new dident work, so can some one share the original boot animation
thx.
karolis20041 said:
Hello, i tried out a custom boot animation for my smg-361f and i forgot to back up my old animation and the new dident work, so can some one share the original boot animation
thx.
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Here's the stock animation. Which version of the Galaxy Core Prime do you have? Did you delete the old qmg files before you put the new qmg files in /system/media?
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Hi, I'm new to Samsung devices. In my Sony, i just had to create a ziped folder named bootanimation.zip with the part0 and part1 folders with the intro and looped intro images, respectively, and a txt named desc with the resolution and speed. With root explorer I was able to change the system boot animation into any custom one I wanted.
Now, I see that Samsung uses a .qmg file and both parts (intro and looped) are different files. I already changed my images to the device resolution and got them numbered on their names. My question is, how do I change the .zip folders with the images into .qmg ones? I searched for tutorials, but all of them were very old and wanted me to use WSamsung Theme Designer, but I don't think this is supported anymore.
So, how can I turn this images into a boot animation for my Galaxy S20+??
a zip file is an archive its used to compress and store files so you cannot turn a zip into a qmg file.. if u mean take a bootanimation.zip and use the boot ani inside the zip on ur device then try extracting the zip or flashing it.. if the animations are not in qmg format then u need to convert them.. this is assuming ur rooted and unlocked of course.. if not then u cant change ur bootani to begin with
elliwigy said:
a zip file is an archive its used to compress and store files so you cannot turn a zip into a qmg file.. if u mean take a bootanimation.zip and use the boot ani inside the zip on ur device then try extracting the zip or flashing it.. if the animations are not in qmg format then u need to convert them.. this is assuming ur rooted and unlocked of course.. if not then u cant change ur bootani to begin with
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Yes, I meant changing the images inside the .zip file into the proper .qmg file. I don't know what kind of file is .qmg, so I didn't know if images could be converted into that. Anyway, what I mean is, how can I use the boot animation (images) that I used in my .zip file as the boot animation for the Galaxy s20+?
And yes, my phone is rooted and unlocked. Could you provide a guide or link?