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Changing or disabling Boot logos/sounds

Since installing Raidroid 1.1 I had the concern of an extremely LOUD boot sound.
I decided to find out how to turn it off and let everybody know how.
It turned out to be much simpler than I thought. The method, I believe, will work with all ROMs.
There is a file in /system/media/bootscreen called boot_animation.xml - this contains the script that runs on startup.
First you need to copy that file off your phone for editing. Use any method you wish, I used adb
adb pull /system/media/bootscreen/boot_animation.xml boot_animation.xml
Now, in your current folder, you will have a copy of that file. You can edit it in notepad.
Here is mine:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<!--
* Copyright © 2008 HTC Inc.
*
-->
<!-- For new bootup animation
<BootConfiguration>
<BootAnimation
image="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.gif"
audio="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.mp3"
screenX="100" (optional)
screenY="130" (optional)
useAudio="0" // 1: true ; 0:false (optional)
/>
</BootConfiguration>
-->
<!-- For cropped version -->
<BootConfiguration>
<BootAnimation
image="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.gif"
audio="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.mp3"
screenX="40"
screenY="0"
useAudio="0"
/>
</BootConfiguration>
<!-- For full screen version -->
<!--BootConfiguration>
<BootAnimation
image="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.gif"
loopimage="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.gif"
audio="/system/media/bootscreen/boot.mp3"
useAudio="0"
/>
</BootConfiguration-->
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You will see, I've highlighted the changes I made in bold.
I've disabled the audio completely but I could, for example, change the image or audio to anything I wanted. If you choose to change the image or sound file, be careful. This script runs at startup and I'm guessing that if you configure it wrongly that you may not be able to boot the phone.
Once your phone is edited, you now need to upload the amended file back to the phone. Again, I used adb. (thanks DarthOps for the remount help)
adb remount
adb push boot_animation.xml /system/media/bootscreen/boot_animation.xml
All done, now reboot your phone to test.

Thanks for sharing..works for me..

[Q] [HELP] Deployment error

I am trying to install 3rd party xap file on to my device. but deployment application keeps on giving me following error.
"Installation of the application failed. Run time error has occurred. Fix the Capabilities in WMAppManifest.xml file"
in WMAppManifest.xml file following are only capabilities i am using ...
Code:
<Capabilities>
<Capability Name="ID_CAP_NETWORKING" />
<Capability Name="ID_CAP_SENSORS" />
<Capability Name="ID_CAP_MEDIALIB" />
</Capabilities>
I tried to remove all the capabilities but still having same problem. Does anyone know how to get around this issue?

munna07 said:
I am trying to install 3rd party xap file on to my device. but deployment application keeps on giving me following error.
"Installation of the application failed. Run time error has occurred. Fix the Capabilities in WMAppManifest.xml file"
in WMAppManifest.xml file following are only capabilities i am using ...
Code:
<Capabilities>
<Capability Name="ID_CAP_NETWORKING" />
<Capability Name="ID_CAP_SENSORS" />
<Capability Name="ID_CAP_MEDIALIB" />
</Capabilities>
I tried to remove all the capabilities but still having same problem. Does anyone know how to get around this issue?
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My guess is you've removed one that is being used (that you're not aware of). The deployment/running procedures won't mind extra caps being listed, but will complain if they're used but not listed.
Try using the capability detection tool in the WP7 Developer Tool October Update.

Universal Registry Update

It looks like there is a universal registry tool somewhere on either the phone or available during update. I extracted this from my logs during the Mango Update:
Code:
**** Starting Registry Update @ 16:47:36 ****
Checking to see if shadow order changed.
Checking to see if any reg files changed.
Shadow order has changed, Registry files have changed. Registry update required.
building new ROM hives
succeeded
copying default.hv (simulation)
copying user.hv (simulation)
copying default.hv
copying user.hv
completed ROM hive file update
importing RAM hive changes
exporting/reimporting RAM hive changes to maintain key enumeration order
RegUpdate succeeded
Update Application - Completed Registry Update @ 16:47:55
I have yet to extract a rom successfully with a full file structure. If someone could prodive me with one or instructions on how to do it I could find out more. I have a feeling we have more access to the phone when you start the phone in update mode by holding down volume down, camera, power. But that is just a thought.

nice try...!!

Well it looks like the *.hv files are the registry files. I just need to get a rom dump from my dell venue pro. I still can't figure out how.

Ok, How would I get a cab file with a provxml file containing
Code:
<wap-provisioningdoc>
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install">
<parm name="MaxUnsignedApp" value="2147483647" datatype="integer" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>
sorta like the one attached. The one attached is supposed to allow you to upgrade to mango (dont try it). If we can inject that code there we could inject any registry update we wanted.

MJCS said:
Ok, How would I get a cab file with a provxml file containing
Code:
<wap-provisioningdoc>
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install">
<parm name="MaxUnsignedApp" value="2147483647" datatype="integer" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>
sorta like the one attached. The one attached is supposed to allow you to upgrade to mango (dont try it). If we can inject that code there we could inject any registry update we wanted.
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PM xboxmod
may be able to help

Well I pm'ed him...anyone else know how to. I think this could really work. I might also be able to fix the DVP's missing compass driver by adding it to a cab and using a file copy command!

Please keep trying, but as an expectations-management step, I have to tell you: The phone probably requires that update/install packages (orther than XAPs) be signed. This can be worked around on HTC phones because the bootloaders are (or until recently, were) unlocked, but LG/Samsung/Dell don't seem to have this advantage and will only load signed images.
That said, it's possible this installer avenue doesn't have that protection. Good luck!

Yeah I was afraid of that...A certificate chain could not be built to a trusted root authority

[TUTORIAL]How to change the Carrier Name

TUTORIAL: Change Carrier Name​
PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE, MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MODIFICATIONS LIKE THIS!
This little tutorial is for everyone who had no success using other tutorials like me. (for the GSM Version)
Requirements:
-Root
-A file explorer like Root Explorer to have access to System Files
STEPS to change carrier name:
1) Go to your APN settings and write down your MCC number and the MNC number. (Example: MCC: 262; MNC:07 is for O2 Germany)
2) Create "spn-conf.xml" with the code below this Stepswith something like NotePad or WordPad.
3) Replace "MCCNMC" with your number and replace "Your Text“. (Example for MCCNMC: 26207 for O2 Germany)
4) Save "spn-conf.xml" and copy it to the root of your SD Card.
5) Open Root Explorer or an app similar, copy "spn-conf.xml" from your SD card to "System/etc" directory.
6) Reboot, and Enjoy!
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<spnOverrides>
<spnOverride numeric="[B][COLOR="Red"]MCC[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]NMC[/COLOR][/B]" spn="[COLOR="Red"][B][COLOR="Green"]Your Text[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR]" />
</spnOverrides>
To show you how it looks I chose my xda name "parthipanramesh". - Look at the attachment!!
Hope I helped you. If you have problems following the steps contact me.

Hp 10 plus tablet 2201 root!!

Im sorry if this is the wrong place, I tried to comment on a root conversation where it would apply most, but I couldn't post. Anyway...this device has just been left in the dark, little to nothing about a solid root. I tried Kingroot....and then again and again....im not sure whats going on with a one button root, but my idea was it was doing something over and over making it weaker....I ran it about 10 times and I was suprised it rooted!!! But soon I realided it didnt matter much, cause there are no custom roms or Kernels...so...I don't know, just wanted to let a few guy know, maybe repetition of Kingroot will help them and they can go on to build roms and things! Thanks everyone, this site is the only source I hit for everything android! I have a screen shot...just unsure how to post...on a virgin! My first post!!

Thanks!! Rooted my HP 10 Plus (Australian version) after 3.5 years of trying unsuccessfully.
Rooting wiped all data from the tablet!
It took many restarts of both programming and tablet (forced). I even reinstalled Kingroot several times to get it out of loops.
Your next steps are:
Use EsExplorer to change the root folder (/) permissions from RO to RW.
Navigate to /system/etc/permissions
Here there is a file called "platform.xml"
Open platform.xml
Find the permission block below. It will not have the last line in it. ADD this line
<group gid="media_rw" />
The block will now look like this:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ALTERED THE CORRECT BLOCK EXACTLY AS ABOVE!!
Save the file.
Restart your tablet.
You will now have full write access to your microSD card.
Thanks again.
br, John

Process?
Hi KingRat! Can you share the process you used to Root the HP 10 Plus after adding this file permission?
I would like to install a Linux Distro on mine (Aussie Model as well)
King Rat said:
Thanks!! Rooted my HP 10 Plus (Australian version) after 3.5 years of trying unsuccessfully.
Rooting wiped all data from the tablet!
It took many restarts of both programming and tablet (forced). I even reinstalled Kingroot several times to get it out of loops.
Your next steps are:
Use EsExplorer to change the root folder (/) permissions from RO to RW.
Navigate to /system/etc/permissions
Here there is a file called "platform.xml"
Open platform.xml
Find the permission block below. It will not have the last line in it. ADD this line
<group gid="media_rw" />
The block will now look like this:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ALTERED THE CORRECT BLOCK EXACTLY AS ABOVE!!
Save the file.
Restart your tablet.
You will now have full write access to your microSD card.
Thanks again.
br, John
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