yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] roots81:
i have a motorola atrix and i treid with terminal emulator and with my pc (adb shell)

always the same error: tried to mount -r-w but didnt work. maybe wrong command!?

maybe somebody can help thanks

$ su

su

# sh bootsnd.sh

sh bootsnd.sh

grep: not found

Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/etc/init.local.rc: read-only file system

touch: not found

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/bin/bootsound: read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/bin/bootsound: Read-only file system

No such user 'root:shell'

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/build.pro: read-only file system

bootsnd.sh: cannot create /system/build.prop: read-only file system

Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
The system partition isn't mounted as read/write. You have to do that fist. Here's the command:

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
[Android Themes] tigrutza:
Thanks for this tutorial! It helped me much!
[Android Themes] NamNamNom:
Hey guys, can any1 help me with this??? i just get the first part to work, the 2nd part don't even show up. It's a kind of nooby-ugly animation :-D
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
There a couple things that might make a difference here.. Firstly, you should rater have the images in part0 and part1 named differently, so in your part1 folder, change the names from "f000.png,f001.png..." to "f100.png,f101.png...".

Second, as noted in the opening post: the desc.txt file needs a blank line at the end, so after the "p 0 0 part1" line, create a new line and save it.

Lastly, this shouldn't prevent the images from loading, however the images in your part1 folder are 32bit while those in part0 are 24bit. It would probably result in a smoother animation if they're all 24bit PNGs.

Hope this helps. :)
[Android Themes] NamNamNom:
Thanx :) but how do you get them to 24 bit?

Edit: loooove you man, it worked!!!
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
Gee... Uh... Thanks, I think. :) Lol. Depends on what image editor you used, but when you save the image as a PNG you should have options for bit depth (among other settings). Otherwise, if you have access to PhotoShop, use the "Save for Web and Devices" option. The images come out much smaller in file size, so the animation runs more smoothly.
[Android Themes] ivaneris:
hi despotovski01, i have same problem with roots81..i'm on CM7 unofficial tom3q for spica...but first typing

$ su

# sh bootsnd.sh

it says 'mount: can't read "/etc/fstab" no such file or directory

and the if i retype sh command again, it shows like roots81 says

have tried

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

but still the problem exist...

can you help me?thanx in advance
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Use Boot Animation Changer lite from the Google Play Store to install boot sound, it's far easier. This method in the tutorial for adding boot sound is not mine, so I don't know how to help you, sorry, but Boot Animation Changer should do the job. :)
[Android Themes] ivaneris:
ok..i'll take a look now :)
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Boot Animation Factory

I finally released Boot Animation Factory! :D:D:D here's the link to the official thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26674583

All the best,

Aleksandar
[Android Themes] beston94:
Could anyone tell me what's wrong with my bootanimation? I'm going to attach it in the attached files.

I would like to use the pictures in the folders for a loop in order for it to be a boot animation of a blackscreen with google in white written in the middle. That's all :D

Thank you!
[Android Themes] Kaptinkrunk:
hey man it dont get any image when im making them ive saved in png and jpg ive changed the sizes of the images i start with and nothing fail after fail can you help im on aokp 37g

Factory gave me 2 errors over and over
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
I'll take a look at it later today. :)

Did you put your frames in 'part' folders, and the 'part' folders into one empty folder?
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Hi mate, I fixed your boot animation. The problem was with the desc.txt file. It wasn't named properly. It was desc.txt.txt, so I just renamed it. You can find it in the attachments below. :)
[Android Themes] Kaptinkrunk:
do you want me to upload what i have so far? im pretty sure im doing it right, i have the folder named BOOTS then 2 folders one being part 0 and the other part 1 then my images are in there part 0 doesnt loop while part 1 does right? well thats how they are
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Yes, it would be good if you upload it. :)
[Android Themes] Thatgrass:
You're doing great man, and so kind for helping people with their ani's, GREAT!!
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Thanks dude! BTW I see you got a Galaxy SIII. It's a great phone, isn't it?
[Android Themes] circleofomega:
What am I supposed to name the files inside part0 folder?? Also, if I want my boot animation to work...do.;I need 2 folders or one is enough?

Sent from my RaZr NeXus.
[Android Themes] SupaKid:
Like this, mate! Like this!
[Android Themes] T-Macgnolia:
First I want to say to despotovski01, great job on the Boot Animation Factory. It is a great little program, simple to use, and makes putting bootanimation into a zip file very quick and easy. The ability to preview the bootanimations is a big help too.

Now over the past two days I have read all of this thread but non of the suggestions in the thread have helped me. I will list the things I need help with if someone can help me.

One I use GIMP 2.8 to make all my images, but I have not found any option in GIMP to make sure my images are RGB 8 bit or 16 bit. I do know they are being saved in RGB though. Plus I have not found anything in GIMP to save images for the web or devices. If someone can give me some more insight about GIMP I would be highly appreciative as I am sure it has to be something about how I am either creating or saving my images that is causing my problem.

Now on to my problem, I have been working on trying to create my bootanimation for 4 days now. I have deleted all of my images and started from scratch numerous times. My images do show up at boot and they are animated. My problem though is that it appears like I have a couple of frames that or either not in the right order or just does not match the other images to make the animation smooth. I have checked my images over and over again and they look to all be in order. I also do not see any thumbs.db files in the folders either. Here is a download link if someone does not mind taking a look at it.
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
You can name your frames however you want, but they should be in alphabetical order. Here are some examples:

10001.png;10002.png;...;1xxxx.png

bootanim-001.png;bootanim-002.png;...;bootanim-xxx.png

xxx-0001.png;xxx-0002.png;...;xxx-yyyy.png

You can organize your frames in as much folders as you want or need. Just be sure to make the desc.txt correctly at the end. ;)
[Android Themes] circleofomega:
I have a part0 folder with fp0000, fp0001 etc..

But how do I make a desc.txt tat makes it possible for the system to read it??

I can proved the entire bootanimation.zip, can someone make me a correct desc.txt?? It would be a great favour...

Sent from my RaZr NeXus.
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
That's explained in the first post. If you find that hard, feel free to use Boot Animation Factory. :)
[Android Themes] Kaptinkrunk:
I got it working but factory is still getting errors
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
What error do you get? When do you get the error? Can you provide a screenshot please?
[Android Themes] Kaptinkrunk:
ok ill reinstall it lol and keep up the good work man i couldnt of made it without your prog

ill edit everything else in
[Android Themes] radioflyer.dp:
THANKS!

AWESOME TUTORIAL! thanks a lot!
[Android Themes] jaredw444:
animation

is it possible to take photos off your camera and make them into a boot animation???
[Android Themes] AJ88:
can anybody please make a mortal kombate boot animation for me in 240*320 format.

just flaming mortal kombate logo
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Yes, it's possible. :)

I'll make it for you.

EDIT: I attached it.
[Android Themes] bdubs4200:
Great thread! I know its not for requests but I'm looking for a Google boot ani. Basically identical to the power on screen. All black. And a white (or ics blue) Google logo pulsing in and out real slow... if I find time I'll try to make it :) seems easy, well see
[Android Themes] jaredw444:
OK this kind of stuff isn't really my forte. how do i make my png pics into a boot animation. i know making folders, part0, part1........, and writing the desc.txt and how to set that up.

how do i zip them into store mode and changing pic. size. i'm assuming i need to change them all to 320 480 for the lg optimus v
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Everything is explained in the tutorial. Read it a couple more times and everything will be clear to you. If you find it hard, you can try Boot Animation Factory.
[Android Themes] jaredw444:
ok i got it to work but cant get it to slow down so its more like a slide show wheres theres a couple seconds between pics

have the desc.txt file set at

320 480 30

0 2000(2 sec.) part1

runs fine it just wont slow down
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Your speed is set to 30. Set it to 1 and see if it works.
[Android Themes] jaredw444:
got it. thank you, your program is very useful.
[Android Themes] T-Macgnolia:
I made a post a couple of pages back and never got a response that was indicated it was aimed at me. But non the less this is a great thread, also thanks to XDA Recognized Contributer Behold_this I got my issue resolved.

Now I know it says the following in the OP of this thread.

But this is really not explained as well it should be in my opinion because this was my problem. It needs to be explained why you must name your images in this manor. I will quote Behold_this as he explained it in a simple way but very well at the same time.

I am a firm believer that people should know all everything about what they are doing that way if they run into a problem they have more of a chance to fix it themselves. I hope this post helps someone else out.
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Firstly, I'm sorry you never got a response. Maybe I have missed your post.

You don't have to name the images in that order, but it's best to name them in that order, because it's less likely to get an error. You can name them however you want, but they must be in alphabetical order. Here are some examples:

android_0001;android_0002;...;android_xxxx

bootanim-001;bootanim-002;...;bootanim-xxx

I agree that people should know everything, but I have almost everything covered in the tutorial. I know it's not perfect, but it was created a year ago, when I knew much less about boot animations than today. The only thing left to do is to update the tutorial. In fact, I'm going to do that in the following days.

Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. :)

All the best,

Aleksandar
[Android Themes] area4689:
i need help. im up to the emulator part when i input "sh bootsnd.sh" it will say "user not found (root:shell)". what should i do?
[Android Themes] daniel9522:
i also have the same problem can anyone help

thanks in advance :)
[Android Themes] ivaneris:
i'm using boot animation changer, you can find it on playstore...it does change bootanimation but you can install bootsound too...i'm on Spica CM7 UNoficial tom3q and i can't use bootsound script too..and then i use it and 'voila' it works :D
[Android Themes] daniel9522:
it does't work on cm9
[Android Themes] ivaneris:
oww....i don't think this mod will applicable on cm9...i thought it was for cm7...CMIIW
[Android Themes] htcsens2:
Someone asked me how I made some recent qHd boot animations.

My guide / work flow is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756347
[Android Themes] mousin:
very useful. Thanks
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Well done. :)
[Android Themes] CB620:
Can someone convert this Nexus Q bootanimation for 480X800?

Thanks.
[Android Themes] jaredw444:
I'm pretty sure all you gatta do is change it in desc.txt. put it on your computer, open archive the zip( don't close this window), then drag out desc.txt and change demensions, then drag back into zip file, close window, put back on SD card. ( make copy of original first)

But correct if I'm wrong

Proud supporter of VCFL
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
Looking at the size of the images, you should be able to use it as-is without any problems. The size set in the desc.txt file must match the images sizes, not the screen resolution. If the image is smaller than your screen size, will be centred on your screen, I see from the animation you attached it's the same width (480) but just shorter on the height department.

If you haven't tried it yet, try it first and see if it looks ok.. If you still want it changed, I can help with that. :)
[Android Themes] CB620:
I tried it already didn't work for me. Tried with the default text file and changed it to match my screen resolution, both just result in a black screen. So if someone can edit it for me to work it would be greatly appreciated. I'm never around a computer. 98 percent mobile.

:D

Sent from my SGH-T989
[Android Themes] Ir0nLy0n:
Give me a little bit and I'll see If I can get it working

Edit: Looks like ZaLiTH beat me to it.
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
The 'resolution' in the desc.txt file isn't your screen resolution, it's the size of the images in the boot animation. Either way, I just downloaded to have a look, and instead of "p 2 0 part0" the description file had "c 2 0 part0"... I'm also optimising the PNGs so they're smaller in file size, which should make them load faster. Give me 5 minutes and I'll have it uploaded for you. :)

Edit: Ok, looks like the images were already optimised, so no need to do anything there.. However I did also see the desc.txt file had an extra blank line at the end. Not sure if that would cause any problems, but if I remember correctly, it needs one blank line after the info to work.

Try the attached animation and see if it works.
[Android Themes] andrewking0207:
Awesome!

Thanks man, going to try this right now!
[Android Themes] Z'mnypit:
Can someone check this animation I created it from a video. Ive tried every thing I know of and it will not boot the animation on my galaxy nexus running cm10/Jelly Bean kang. I can install the animations from rom toolbox and they will boot no problem. Im sure im over looking something.

All images were resized 600x800 color is 24bit

bootanimation.zip is moved to system/media desc.txt is 720x1280

What am I doing wrong?
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
Did you compress it with right compression method (store)? Did you leave an empty line in the end of the desc.txt file? These are the most common problems.

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
Your desc.txt file is telling Android that the images are 720x1280px in size, but they're actually 600x800px. It's the most common mistake I've seen in boot animations. The first line in desc.txt is not your device resolution, it's the size of the images.

Also, fix the naming method you use for the images. if you're going to use 5-character length file names, then use 5 characters, don't mix 4- and 5-character length names. So if your tenth frame is 00010.jpg, your first frame should be 00001.jpg (notice: the same length for the file name).
[Android Themes] Z'mnypit:
Oh ok though the first line was the phone resolution no matter the pic size so it would fit to screen. I changed the desc.txt to

600 800 24

p 1 0 part0

p 0 0 part1

Renamed all the pics using 3 characters 001-097 compressed using winrar/zip/store method copied to SD card via dropbox then moved to system/media and rebooted. Still not showing the animation. I just get a screen that says "android'. Any other suggestions? Im re-attaching the updated file I made this morn
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
That's perfect for your bootanimation folder structure. To be honest, you don't really need the part0 folder you have (with only one black frame, looped once in the animation), but it won't cause any problems being there.

I don't see anything wrong with the animation itself, perhaps it simply needs to go into a different folder in order for your device to actually load it as the boot animation? Although, from what I can see, CM9 and CM10 both use /system/media for the location of the bootanimation.zip file..

Just out of curiosity, was there already a bootanimation.zip file in that folder before you put your custom one in? Is it still showing the old bootanimation (after your splash screen) or is it simply not showing any animation at all now? If the animation simply hasn't changed, then it's probably looking at a different folder. If you've got no animation at all now, then the old animation has been replaced, but there might still be something wrong with the new animation (perhaps try PNG instead of JPG for image format?).

Honestly though, I'm running short on ideas here... :confused:

Edit: Last question, have you tried using a boot animation somebody else has made without modifying it? Perhaps something like this one?
[Android Themes] Z'mnypit:
Yeah there was already a bootanimation.zip in the system/media folder. I deleted it and replaced with the new one. After I did that instead of the CM10 bootlogo or the one I created I get a text "android" now so I know that folder is where the CM10 boot animation was. Guess I'll start over with the images being .png files. I'll report back in a sec

---------- Post added at 03:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:24 PM ----------

Just tried that one and it doesnt boot either even moved to data/local. I also changed all my jpg's to png's. Im completely at a loss here. Guess I need to check the Galaxy nexus forums and see
[Android Themes] Z'mnypit:
Ok just downloaded the 7/24 CM10 update, unzipped it, deleted the bootanimation.zip and replaced it with my bootanimation. zip'd it back up and flashed it. I now have my bootanimation. Only problem is it was very glitchy. Guess I need work on my FPS
[Android Themes] imilleson:
Yes, work on fps, resolution and file size per frame. I haven't verified this but you might be able to export the animation as a smaller resolution but use the desc.txt to blow it up to size and you might find a sweet spot :)
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
I verify that for you. You can make smaller frames and upsize them using the desc.txt resolution. I haven't tried if downsizing works though. :)

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m
[Android Themes] imilleson:
sweet! So my only issue now is my final boot animations are like 20 MB for a 20 second animation - suggestions? I think it is my PNG compression method ;(
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
That depends on what sort of images you're using in the animation. Keep in mind JPG is a lossy format, while PNG is lossless (you'll see no 'quality' options for PNG). So if you have images with lots of varying colours and/or shades, then JPG is generally better. If you have images with lots of solid colours or lots of black, then often you'll find PNG is better.

Also, if you have access to Adobe Photoshop, save your images using the "Save for Web and Devices" option. That way it doesn't save all the extra EXIF info as well, so the images are smaller in size. :)
[Android Themes] Z'mnypit:
Same deal with mine. Made from a youtube video then converted to jpgs. (over 100 slides) When I used png It was 14mb. Went back and changed to jpg and it was 3mb
[Android Themes] imilleson:
Thanks man. Yeah I am using after effects and saving my animation as a jpeg and or a PNG sequence. I think I can make it work as a jpeg sequence without it looking too crazy. What should be the largest boot animation without people getting turned off due to running low on space ? 10 mb?
[Android Themes] Osyx:
When Ive made my boot animation when its on the phone it goes well at first but then it starts to lag and then it starts over... What have I done wrong?:eek:
[Android Themes] despotovski01:
You have done nothing wrong. On some phones (especially on slower ones), boot animations lag at first, but then speed up to the real speed. It starts over because you haven't set the last loop to infinite (0).
[Android Themes] Osyx:
Thnx, it wasnt the phone, I had just had forgot to start at 1001 :) but thnx anyway :D
[Android Themes] ZaLiTHkA:
I think something like that would depend on the device.. I've seen some bootanimation files reach about 40 or 50MB before. Haven't tried any of those ones myself, but apparently they still work. Honestly, my animation is only 6 frames, less than 100KB in total. :)
[Android Themes] imilleson:
Haha nice. I've seen some nice lossless ones that rake advantage of transparency and only saving the actual size of the frame which is like 200x200 and since it is transparent you can center it and it looks great. Cool stuff
[Android Themes] AlphaEchoViktorSierra:
If the Android text is showing, it was always a permissions thing for me.
[Android Themes] pnsdhrn:
Hello dear despovski01.Sorry for intruding into this thread, I being a Milestone A853 user.But I highly appreciate your great skill and work.Wish you were available in our Milestone thread.I searched every where in the net who develop a custom bootanimation for our Milestone.But I couldnot find a creative one.It is because of this reason I am approaching you. I hope you will not be in a position to deny my request.I want a bootanimation of a screen licking dog ,if possible with the audio effect also.I am furnishing below the you tube link of this video clip which also has the true audio.And if you decide on any other audio more suitable than this please add that.My phone is having a screen size 480x800 and it is running with CM9 4.0.4 ROM. It is HDPI. Also I want to flash this animation manually,ie,by putting it in the SDCard and pasting it in System/Media.Hoping you might not disappoint me and waiting with thanks in advance,

pnsdhrn

PS : The you tube link is "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ3LuDcAHg4&feature=related"