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[Android Apps and Games] Mioze7Ae:
The touch pad is unresponsive on Motorola Milestone XT720 after installing the 1.9 live dmesg (paid). I don't think the release notes indicate there was anything tried to fix this, but I tested it anyway. (Previously)

The live dmesg displays and it boots to the lockscreen, but it doesn't respond to touch. Replacing /system/bin/bootanimation with /system/bin/bootanimation.backup using adb from recovery restores touch on next boot.

I tested on a fresh install of 2.1-update1 (latest from Motorola for this device), rooted using UniversalAndroot-1.6.2-beta5.apk and with OpenRecovery installed (OpenRecovery on XT720 is bootstrapped via /system/bin/sh hijack). When I tested the previous release of live dmesg, I didn't install OpenRecovery but had the same problem.

Let me know if you have any advice on how I can debug this more efficiently. So far I've compared dmesg output and don't see any differences. I'll try comparing logcat's next.
[Android Apps and Games] zelendel:
The update took care of my problem. Went off without an issue. thanks man
[Android Apps and Games] GchildT:
Finally! It's about time. I almost attempted to kind-of probably do this myself :rolleyes: I'm glad someone with skills beat me to the punch!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
I'll look at the delay issue, hopefully a fix by Monday. I can replicate it on one of my tablets, but not on any other devices I have.

Do you have both logcat and dmesg installed ? Try uninstalling one, see if the problem persists. If it disappears, I know what the issue is.
[Android Apps and Games] Mioze7Ae:
The problem's there with only live dmesg installed (that's what I've been testing after I reflashed to stock). Also in the stock ROM, if I remove /system/media/bootanimation.zip, I see the default android boot animation, but I also get the same touchscreen problem (I can replace /system/media/bootanimation.zip with a different animation, just not remove it). So, I'm thinking these are the same problem somehow and that moto's bootanimation binary is doing something sneaky or whatever is supposed to end the boot animation isn't working but I haven't figured it out yet. Any suggestions are welcome, but I'll keep poking around. It's added to my ever-growing list of reasons Motorola can die in a fire.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Hmm from what you write indeed, it doesn't sound to me to be a dmesg problem, but more a problem with the firmware in general. It's certainly strange though.
[Android Apps and Games] easye420:
Dang Mioze7Ae you beat me to it. I shoulda read the thread past the first post. :( I was just so excited I had to have it. Broke the touch on xt720 MIUI also. Must be a hardware problem. Since this works on milestone.
[Android Apps and Games] Mioze7Ae:
Hmm. I wonder if it works on any Motorola OMAP phones that don't have keyboard (Defy?)... time to go sbf hunting. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] psychuil:
I gotta say i LOVE the idea, but it just looks bad.

If you could somehow tweak it to look better I'd but it in a heartbeat.

Can't think of any suggestions though :\
[Android Apps and Games] Mioze7Ae:
Workaround: run motorola's bootanimation after yours.

I had to do two things to make this work:

1) Make /system/bin/bootanimation.backup executable:

chmod 755 /system/bin/bootanimation.backup

2) Modify /system/bin/bootanimation to run bootanimation.backup

#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/boot-dmesg
/system/bin/bootanimation.backup

The result is that /system/media/bootanimation.zip will play once before the lock screen comes up the first time, but the touch screen does work! Just don't make any changes without re-editing that file ;)

Maybe there's some way to make these changes persistent?
[Android Apps and Games] shinigamis:
semi working?

logcat work but dmesg not working

samsung galaxy s froyo 2.2.1 speedmod kernel k13-e Darky rom 9.5
[Android Apps and Games] dateno1:
it strange on my xt720

it not color highlight on logcat

and not work spritmode

i can fix touchscreen (xt720 need original binary on boot time)

/system/bin/bootanimation.backup&

/system/bin/boot-dmesg

sleep 1

killall bootanimation.backup

also use 1frame/s bootanimation.zip

blink just 1time per 1sec
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
what do you mean "bad?" plain text is what all underlying code looks like...cant really make code look "pretty" aside from the logcat colors. XD guess its just not for you then.
[Android Apps and Games] szallah:
wicked! i've been waiting for something like this for ages! :)

works flawlessly on my desire s... :)
[Android Apps and Games] verrox:
Works great on LG GT540 @ CM7
[Android Apps and Games] Pxoeb6mU:
It was working fine with v3.5.0 and older of WGSpoelstra's Gingerbread Edition (for LG O2X: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1073135 ).

But the update to v3.7.2 seems to have broken something (yes, I *do* know that I need to install live dmesg / live logcat again after flashing the new rom. I've done so and it shows as installed when I open the app from the app drawer, but I just see the LG logo during booting).
[Android Apps and Games] spences10:
Are you able to tell us which builds it is incompatible with?

I have a LG Optimus 2x running CM7 and it doesn't work I just get the LG logo come up until it finishes booting

Also, when turning the handset on I can see a glimpse of text I have the CM7 screen animation on both on and off and I only see it when turning on

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Sorry, no. I know some CM builds do the bootanimation in such a way it is not interceptible, that is all.
[Android Apps and Games] spences10:
So is there anything else you can do? Do you want my /init.rc file?
[Android Apps and Games] Pxoeb6mU:
It used to work fine up to and including WGE 3.5.0. Some change in 3.7.2 broken it.
[Android Apps and Games] spences10:
Hi, what's WGE?
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Updated to v2.0

live dmesg and live logcat, both free and paid versions, have been updated to v2.0. Should fix a number of outstanding issues. Let me know!

Changes (as stated on Market):

Some changes made to the surface renderer and associated permissions. This SHOULD fix the boot delay issue, and MAY fix several other issues. If after this update you are still having problems, please RE-report them - preferably in the thread on XDA. If a problem was fixed by this update, please let me know as well. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] k4p741nkrunch:
Awesome job!

I just rebooted after the update and the boot time is significantly improved! (Down to 15s from 45s)

Unfortunately the latest update DID break touch functionality for me.

I'm on an HTC Evo running Myn TwoPointTwo RLS5.

I have both live dmesg and live logcat purchased and installed.

Honestly the boot time is more important than touch functionality, but it's definitely something that you can have an interactive bootloader!

Thanks for all your support Chainfire, we really appreciate it!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Interesting, I will see if I can reproduce and fix the touch issue (v2.1 coming up then, hehe)
[Android Apps and Games] DillonDarko:
Very nice feature. Working on a rooted Xperia Arc.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Issue should be fixed in v2.1, which has just been released.
[Android Apps and Games] k4p741nkrunch:
Thanks a bunch! The touch functionality is working as designed.

Unfortunately, this sent me right back up to a 50 second splash screen delay.

The delay on the boot must have a direct corelation to the touch functions.

Don't kill yourself over it! I reboot my phone typically twice a day maximum, so it's not extremely pivotal to re-gain 40 seconds of phone usage. Really it's just when I'm showing off my awesome boot screen that the boot delay is an issue.

It's kind of like showing off your new ferrari and having to let it warm up before you drive it. It still drives and you're still rich.

Thanks again Chainfire!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Interesting! I did have the delay before on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v, which was fixed by v2.0. v2.1 then fixed the touch problem, but the delay did not return for me. Weird that it would return for you.

Even if you don't reboot your phone that often, I am determined in finding out what the problem is.

Can you reboot the phone, then immediately produce a logcat, and post that ?

EDIT: Also, when you don't have the delay, the boot sequence takes just as long as without live dmesg / logcat, but you still get it at lot longer then with the delay. At least that's how it works on my 10.1v, all my other devices never had the problem in the first place.
[Android Apps and Games] k4p741nkrunch:
I attempted to get a logcat as soon as the phone booted, but it seems like the logcat started around wifi initialization which shouldn't be until after the boot screen completely. Is there a way to add log saving functionality to your program? Or would that be too difficult considering the SD card isn't mounted?

It might be easier to get a dmesg after boot, as there seems to be significantly less activity. I'll try setting the output filter to errors and fatals only and see if that gets me a good report.

Edit: I set the output level to errors, but the first entry is a DHCP_DISCOVER entry, so it obviously only logs AFTER the boot process with the 'aLogCat' program. If only I had bionic eyes so I could read the boot time logs in real time!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
I sent you a test version through PM, let me know how that one works out.
[Android Apps and Games] k4p741nkrunch:
Epic win sir, +1900 internets for you!

Seriously, great job and utterly epic response time. My boot time is now down to 20 seconds from 51 and touch functionality is flawless. Glad I bought both of these applications! I rebooted a couple times to check consistency and it is spot on 20 seconds EVERY time. Now I can properly show off my Ferari, hopefully putting a couple more bills in your bank ;)

Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Great, thanks for the assistance. Apps have been updated to v2.2 on Market, hopefully it's the last we see of these issues !
[Android Apps and Games] Zeigster:
Hmmm. This is weird.

I'm running Cyanogen Mod 7.0.2.1 on a HTC Evo 4g, and I installed the Dmesg lite boot animation successfully through the market. However, when I tried to override the Dmesg animation with another animation, through the adb method, it fails and shows a blank screen (read: it is a black screen).

I'm not sure how to fix this, but when I reinstalled dmesg lite, it does the bootanimation successfully (again). The problem is I cannot have any other boot animation besides the dmesg lite. All the others show blank screens. The boot animation audio works fine, however.

Please help. :(

P.s. When I uninstalled the application, before trying to push a new boot animation (besides the dmesg lite one), I did not use the option "Uninstall live dmesg lite" before uninstalling the actual application from my device. Could this be part of the problem?
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Yes, the latter is the problem. Install dmesg again, then uninstall from the app, then uninstall the app itself. That should fix the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] Crotha:
Thanks =) Both logcat and dmesg works fine on my HTC Desire HD, running Cyanogenmod 7.0.3

As soon as I get my new CC from the bank, i'll buy you a beer =)
[Android Apps and Games] emelie:
Any reason why this might not work with this configuration:

Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000

DocRom 9.9.5 XWJS8 (2.2.1)

Kernel 2.6.32.9 hardcore@speedmod-k13d-500hz #22

Bought the full version of "live dmesg", the app installed without error.

Directly afterwards I searched for updates for all apps and saw that there was already an update for live dmesg (it was the fast transition from 2.0 to 2.2).

Installed the update.

Opened live dmesg, hit "Install".

Rebooted 3 or 4 times since then.

Still showing the old bootanimation - I should mention that I used the DocRom kitchen and chose a custom bootanimation ("Android Particles", if that does make a difference).

Has anybody got an idea?

Don't want to rant, I'd gladly buy any of Chainfire's apps regardless of functionality ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Post your init.rc :)
[Android Apps and Games] k4p741nkrunch:
Sounds like such a thing would happen if live dmesg didn't get superuser access. Open superuser and see if live dmesg appears in the list and is approved. One other thing I would try is opening live dmesg and choosing Uninstall live dmesg, rebooting, then reopening the program and choosing install live dmesg.

Hope it helps!
[Android Apps and Games] VinceT3:
Works on the unlocked stock Dell Streak 2.2.2.. good work.. it paused on me (which is normal my ubuntu system did this as well), would be nice to have some animation that showed it was still running (maybe like adding a period (.) every second no messages go through?)
[Android Apps and Games] mmarz:
FYI the latest version fixed the dalvik cache issues I was having earlier, but there is another problem. It failed to install or uninstall the boot animation until I manually mounted system as rw. It would just throw up an error and crash otherwise. Seems like there should be a better warning that you need to do this manually. I am using the LG Optimus V.
[Android Apps and Games] emelie:
Superuser -> checked, it's in the list

Uninstall/Reboot/Install/Reboot -> still showing the old boot animation
[Android Apps and Games] emelie:
Here's my init.rc.

Thanks for having a look!
[Android Apps and Games] zelendel:
If you are using a custom boot animation (saman.zp) this has to be removed for it to work. I know alot of the i9000 kernels are set up for this, so might want to check there. Just remove any boot animation zip and reboot
[Android Apps and Games] emelie:
Great idea! Thanks for the hint.

Tried that now:

In the init.rc there's a reference to a bootanimation.sh - that script checks if there's a bootanimation.zip and executes it. The else-clause is "if not play playlogos1"

So I renamed the bootanimation.zip to bootanimation-disabled.zip (checked the contents before, making sure that this is indeed my current boot animation and it is).

Reboot.

No boot animation at all.

Reboot.

Standard Samsung Galaxy S boot animation.

dmesg live uninstall / reboot / dmesg live install / reboot.

No boot animation.

Reboot.

No boot animation.

So I guess that this attempt to fix it failed.

If chainfire doesn't have another tip I just wait until I flash the next time (which might sadly be a bit in the future - no time right now to reset the device and put everything back etc.). And this time choose no silly boot animation and just wait until I install dmesg live on a fresh device.
[Android Apps and Games] lamebmx:
Seems to cause high CPU usage in rcmix kingdom (htc inspire). Usage went back to normal after uninstalling both.
[Android Apps and Games] sd73ta:
now that the aria is s-off i tried this and it works : )
[Android Apps and Games] $omator:
ive noticed that after flashing some cwms it makes the bootscreen black (setting the permissions part breaks it) and its a bit of pain in the ass to reinstall it and fix - could you make something like 'fix the files' in app menu?
[Android Apps and Games] MoonRaven:
Hmm I can install the boot animation, I can uninstall it but for some reason it still claims it is installed. Clicking uninstall again does nothing. Can't install again. How can I manually uninstall?

Galaxy S II

Lite'ning Rom 1.5

Edit: I tried another rom, it seems the problem is within Lite'ning rom.
[Android Apps and Games] irisgenx:
Works Perfectly on Google Nexus S on CM7 Nightlies. Been dreaming of this ever since the BIOS Animation came out. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Pxoeb6mU:
Hasn't been working for a while now on CM7 nightlies for LG Optimus 2x (P990).

In the past when booting (without having live dmesg/logcat installed) first there is a white on black LG logo, then the CM7 bootanim. Installing live dmesg/logcat replaced the CM7 anim.

For a while now (without having live dmesg/logcat installed) it changed to: BW LG logo then fancy shaded LG logo with lens flare or whatever then CM7 logo.

Since that time, installing live dmesg/logcat just makes the CM7 logo not show up, instead the fancy LG logo remains till boot is finished.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Running into the same problem with Lite'ning 1.5 and with SkyRom 1.0 which is a remake of Lite'ning rom.

If i knew the files which i could delete manualy with root explorer of with ADB to get all cleared and try to install again.

Already tried a full wipe of the GS2, but didn't help any.

@chainfire which files can/need to be delete manually to get live logcat and dmesg fully cleared of the GS2?
[Android Apps and Games] KciNicK:
how can i install this manually? i have a SGSL, thanks...
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
I'm nowhere near my dev pc this weekend and unfortunately I do not know from the top of my head. I'll respond to this Monday with the info you need - feel free to PM me if I forget.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Thnx CF and if you forget........... i wont ;)
[Android Apps and Games] jaacosta06:
Works Great on my SGS4G
[Android Apps and Games] bitmaster2000:
I have the same issue in the same setup. I didn't want to uninstall, but I did it to be sure things would keep working when I switched from the lite version to paid. I ended up now with a grey Install button in the paid version, while dmesg no longer shows up on boot.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Ok, can you guys check if the following files exist ?

/system/bin/boot-dmesg

/system/bin/libcfsurface-dmesg.so

/system/bin/*.backup

/data/local/bootanimation.bin

/data/local/*.backup

Let me know :)
[Android Apps and Games] bitmaster2000:
Existing:

/system/bin/boot-dmesg

/system/bin/libcfsurface-dmesg.so

Not existing:

/system/bin/*.backup

/data/local/bootanimation.bin

/data/local/*.backup

My /data/local/ only contains:

tmp/immvibed.lck - 0 bytes

tspreq - 0 bytes

tsprsp - 0 bytes

My init.rc, just in case (I heard you ask for it before):

http://pastebin.com/QcUiV1XN
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Thanks, but I don't think that's the full init.rc, could you try copy and pasting it again ?
[Android Apps and Games] bitmaster2000:
You were right, I copied it in the SGS2 but didn't give it enough time to paste in the browser. The link is corrected.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Right, I think I have found the issue.

Manually deleting:

/system/bin/boot-dmesg

/system/bin/libcfsurface-dmesg.so

Should fix the problem. Will update the app from market soon to fix this properly.
[Android Apps and Games] bitmaster2000:
Indeed it did! Installed again and works. Thanks for looking into it. I bet this will help the previous posters too.
[Android Apps and Games] :
That counts for me as exact the same, since bitmaster already posted the init.rc, think you won't need mine.

Deleting the 2 files solved the issue and is installing as it should.

Thnx
[Android Apps and Games] LilRico:
I loved this app on my EVO 4G, but it doesn't work on the EVO 3D with S-Off and root, everything is un-readable... I can't wait for an update!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Same issue appears to exist on Sensation / Sensation 4G. Somebody on these devices please run the following for me (with either or both live logcat / live dmesg installed):

adb shell
su
/system/bin/boot-dmesg debug

And copy/paste the output. It'll run for 30 seconds and muck up your screen. Turn screen off/on to restore proper display (and maybe open an app or something). Extra credit if you can provide a screenshot (which is tricky due to flickering) - of the display, not of the log. This method does not work on all devices, so crossing fingers it'll work on yours.
[Android Apps and Games] il Duce:
I can try from my phone, using catlog app and terminal emulator. Unless this actually reboots the phone, then catlog will fail. Let me know.

BANG! from my shooter...
[Android Apps and Games] LilRico:
EVO 3D with S-off and stock ROM. I used terminal emulator to do it and exported the text and the entire screen including the commands you gave me. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.

export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
$ export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
$su
# /system/bin/boot-dmesg debug
DEBUG MODE INITIATED

--- Capabilities ---
ROOT: 1
DMESG: 1
DMESG (lite): 0
DMESG (pro): 1
LOGCAT: 1
LOGCAT (lite): 0
LOGCAT (pro): 1

WARNING: open /dev/tty0

--- Internal variables ---
line_len: 120
line_count: 67
bytes_per_pixel: 4
screen_buf_size: 2073600

--- Renderer: Framebuffer ---

--- Framebuffer information ---
xres: 540
yres: 960
xres_virtual: 544
yres_virtual: 1920
xoffset: 0
yoffset: 0
bits_per_pixel: 32
grayscale: 0
nonstd: 0
activate: 16
height: 152
width: 86
accel_flags: 0
pixclock: 482000000
left_margin: 1
right_margin: 6096
upper_margin: 16
lower_margin: 16
hsync_len: 32
vsync_len: 1
sync: 0
vmode: 0
rotate: 0

--- End of debug data ---FPS: 20
[1] Killed /system/bin/boot-dmesg debug
#
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Thanks. What exactly are you running ? Live dmesg lite ? Live logcat lite ? Live dmesg ? Live logcat ? A combination ? Let me know and PM me your email address, I'll send you a test APK.

DOH, you are running live dmesg + live logcat, both paid. The debug output says so :P
[Android Apps and Games] LilRico:
LOL, yeah, I figured you'd see that.... BTW, PM sent to you with my e-mail address...
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Email sent out.
[Android Apps and Games] Tweezydak1d:
does this work for sensation

edit:just tried the lite version and it almost worked, the boot screen was all scrambled
[Android Apps and Games] LilRico:
I'm more then sure it will!

Chainfire just made some changes and now text is readable to where before it wasn't. Since we have the same screen I'm sure it will work on your Sensation! Just needs a few more tweaks and it'll be good to go!
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Market version update to v2.3, with support for qHD screens :)
[Android Apps and Games] LilRico:
W00t! Get it while it's hot! LMAO! :D
[Android Apps and Games] il Duce:
Nerdgasm, in 3D :D thanks chainfire!

BANG! from my shooter...
[Android Apps and Games] ice_prophecy:
Hi chainfire,

I'm having issues getting this to work. In the past it hasn't been a problem, but since updating to Villainrom 2.3 and subsequently 2.4.2 on the i9100, I haven't been able to get logcat/dmesg boot to work. The app installs and uninstalls the boot animation without hitch, but when the phone reboots the original villainrom boot animation appears.

I have however been able to successfully change the boot animation with absolute system root tools, but can't get your app to change it to the logcat/dmesg boot.

Any help would be great mate.

g
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
Removing the custom boot animation completely should do the trick.
[Android Apps and Games] ice_prophecy:
Worked!

Perhaps add a check to the app to check for bootanimation.zip and renaming it to .bak to install and reverting to uninstall your logcat animation?

Or is it already doing that?
[Android Apps and Games] TRB01:
Thanks for these wonderful apps. I purchased both of them through the market and hey work flawlessly on my Verizon Droid 2 Global w/ Fission.
[Android Apps and Games] Shidapu:
Possible to have it log it all into .txt documents aswell? If i turn up with problems again i'd like to have my logs handy to examine! :)
[Android Apps and Games] bubblewhop:
Had a problem with VillainROM 2.4.2. Boot animation was not working, I had always the damn VR screen.

I deinstalled/reinstalled (from market too) several times. Problem was, the /system/bin files got installed, but not /data/local/bootanimation.bin, despite I mounted it r/w before (superuser rights were ok).

Deleting the /system/bin files manually and install again didn't work either.

So I had to install bootanimation.bin manually.

With cf-root I never had this problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Chainfire:
You can just use the "dmesg" and "logcat" commands in an ADB shell ;)
[Android Apps and Games] lexic4all:
works pefect on SENSATION, just cat download from market b`cos device is not compatible