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[Continuum General] torque240:
Sorry to bother everybody once again but i ran into a little problem.

i tried restoring my image file from cwm and it just froze into the samsung screen, i tried clearing all the data,cache and dalvik and still wont work.

so i tried to flash odin files dj20 system and kernel and it worked for a while but when i restarted the phone it keeps going to the recovery screen, i do not know what else i can do. i tried so many searches on this forum and google and i cant find a way that works for me, so i am stuck at the recovery screen. please help.
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
Did you try my Magical Fix? (in General)
[Continuum General] torque240:
yup and it wouldnt work, it kept telling me it failed, other people are telling me i have to repartition my phone and that i need a pit file but when i asked where do i get it they just told me to look for, i have been and i been at this for 4 hours now.
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
Did you re flash the old original recovery? Because there wouldn't be a failed error in the original one....
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
Oh, and I have the pit if you need it.... But eh, I don't think you'll need it..... XP
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
Just in case: http://www.mediafire.com/?7k4d3830rr4hvcg

Sent from my Continuum :)
[Continuum General] torque240:
well i tried everything and somehow i got it to boot up again, but....no wifi or 3g network works, so im guessing the radio file got deleted, is there a way to fix that or am i screwed

hardware version i400.0.6

model number SHC-I400

Firmware version 2.1-update1

baseband version S:i400.0.6v.DL17

kernel version 2.6.29

SHC-I400.DJ20
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
Yup, that's normal... re flash the cwm recovery through imnuts guide, and restore your backup :)

If you don't have one, then flash the DL17 clean rom...

Your radio is fine, btw xD

Oh, and also btw, be honest... After you followed the magical guide to the T, was that what you thought got it to work, or did you try something else in between? :) if you did something else, then I'll add it to the magical fix post xD thanks in advance :D

Sent from my Continuum :)
[Continuum General] torque240:
i dont think my radio is fine anymore, i was too impatient that i flashed the dl09 radio.

well i did alot, i cant really tell you what i did in exact order because there was too much at 4 in the morning after working on this for 6 hours but here we go:

odin cwm recovery

used new update.zip from cwm forum

tried flashing adryns rom and imnuts kernel

tried flashing dj20 system and kernel

fixed permissions

tried nandroid restore

used "magical fix"

had to reinstall my drivers for samsung because of magical fix

repartition device via odin

reflashed dj20 system and kernel via odin

radio file not working so i flashed dl09(because i was too impatient and panicking)

turned on, set up phone, turn off, download mode,

odin cwm recovery with former update.zip

cwm flashed adrynalynes rom and peanutbutterjelly kernel

rebooted, then rebooted back to recovery,

restored nandroid backup

phone works once again

i do not know if that helps, well thats all i did, and i believe it was it that order
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
You officially just tbagged your self now when it comes to updates xP

I told you nothing was wrong with the modem :P

Yes, a fascinate modem might work on our phone, but Now if we get an update, your not going to be able to flash it xP lol...

if this doesn't bother you, that's okay xD but if it does, there might be something you can do ;) (aka... Pm me xP)

Sent from my Continuum :)
[Continuum General] torque240:
I know! Ahhh! I read that right after I had already flashed the radio. It kind of does bother me so I, pm'd you

Sent from my mind
[Continuum General] samuelhadams:
You'll be able to flash an update via Clockwork when a ROM is created so I wouldn't worry too much.
[Continuum General] trailblazer101:
Not unless someone modifies the update xD all you would have to do though is delete the modem-delta file xD

Sent from my Continuum :)
[Acer Iconia A500] upparoom:
Picked this up from a guy who said he bought it and went to an ipad instead

everyone I've seen on here that mentions their model shows something like

Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1

My build is

Acer_A500_1.109.02_PA_DEMO

am I behind a ROM?

I'm trying to root but I cant even install a file explorer because everything I download fails to open
[Acer Iconia A500] themono:
Nope, you've gotten a store demo model. If you can't even root it... you're in trouble.
[Acer Iconia A500] :
He said he couldn't root because he can't install anything. Check your free space. I've mentioned it before on this forum that Honeycomb needs at least 3GB free space for the installer to work. If you have less than that, you will just come up with an "installation unsuccessful" message. Google is aware of the issue.
[Acer Iconia A500] upparoom:
Just bought this thing a couple hours ago so I'm pretty noobish.

I found the thread with the stock roms, created an updated.zip which I put on the SD card using my DroidX. Then I was able to boot into recovery mode and upgrade it to 1.104.05_COM_GEN1

turning into a non demo unit.

after that, I was able to connect to the market, etc.. etc..

long story short, Ive got a non demo rom now and I'm fully rooted
[Acer Iconia A500] themono:
Wow, did not think that would work. Congrats!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
Hi guys,

I picked up an I9100 SGS II the other day and decided to extend my development of the SGS boot screen MOD to it and was able to port it the same day as not much as changed in the way the param.lfs operates. I know this works just fine on the EURO I9100 SGS II in which the param.lfs calls for logo.jpg but if it fails, you can always re-flash a stock param.lfs to restore the boot screen which I have also included. I have written this for (I897, I9000, T959, T959V and now I9100). Per XDA's rules, I'll just attach the RAR package as an upload at the bottom of this post.

If you appreciate my work, just tap THANKS or DONATE me a drink or two if you are feeling generous. Here is the read me in case you don't want to open it with an additional text editor:

Brought to you by MOBILETECHVIDEOS.COM and CONNEXION2005 of XDA-Developers.COM

If the instructions below don't make sense to you,
JUST DON'T DO IT!

To change logo again, repeat the whole process!
=========================================================
| Instructions	|
| ------------	|
| 1. Open Odin	|
| 2. Boot Phone into Download Mode	|
| 3. In Odin PDA select "SGS2_custom_param_lfs.tar"	|
| 4. Click Start	|
| 5. Boot Phone Normally and reconnect USB (dont mount)	|
| You will have a logo draw fail! DONT WORRY!	|
| 6. Rename the Picture you want to use to " logo.jpg "	|
| 7. Run "MobileTV_SGS2_BootScreen.bat" from PC, follow |
| instructions. Keep phone screen ON, allow SU request. |
| 8. Reboot and Enjoy!	|
=========================================================

NOTE about custom images!
480 x 800 and UNDER 100 kB

REMEMBER, THIS SCRIPT INSTALLS THE LATEST BUSYBOX INSTALLER, THIS MEANS IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE BUSYBOX INSTALLED, YOU MUST OPEN THAT INSTALLER AND ACTUALLY INSTALL BUSYBOX. IT INSTALLS AN APK TO USE TO INSTALL BUSYBOX, IT DOES NOT ACTUALLY INSTALL BUSYBOX ITSELF DURING THE SCRIPT.

ONLY USE THE LATEST BUSYBOX BY STERICSON TO ENSURE THIS WORKS BEST. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO USE THE SCRIPT FOR THE LATEST VERSION, BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST FREE INSTALLER OR DONATE VERSION IN THE MARKET BY STERICSON.

If the script doesn't work for you, it should if you have ADB installed, a rooted device plus the latest BusyBox (no offense but it's user error otherwise) just use root explorer to paste your logo.jpg in /mnt/.lfs AFTER running the custom param file via ODIN.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tids2k:
good job there mate !
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sumeshd:
does i9100 replacement logo.jpg also need to be less then 20kb?

also any other way to get out of soft crash except a jig(I dont have one)

and last request can you please also attach the original sgs2 boot screen plz?

thnx in advance..great work u r doing here bro..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] abumhmmd1:
THANKs

I followed all the steps , but without sucsess :confused:

I'm in Villain rom ... does it work with me ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
Does the script complete? Be sure logo.jpg is spelled in all lower case and make sure you don't accidentally have it named to logo.jpg.jpg
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
I've tested with files above 100k but recommend 100k or less. I'm not sure if the SGS II has the same issues with download mode in soft brick scenarios which require a jig. It doesn't hurt to have one just in case. To get the original screen back, simply flash the param.lfs from a regular i9100 ODIN package for your phone... :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] knightnz:
Works well here, I've now got a starfield picture as my bootscreen.

Nice one. No issues at all other than the script complaining about the fact that busybox was already installed.

If the .jpg is corrupt or too big etc. will the boot fail, or will I just get the little green "logo.jpg load failed" message that I saw during the initial boot?

Cheers!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
Ok had time to create the actual SGS II video and added it to the OP... :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Willie_Heckerslyke:
Hi Josh....like your presentation style on your vids (though I'm glad there's a rewind facilty on vids to replay what I've missed that you've just said...very rapid fire, but get most of what you're saying, lol)

Before I go'n flash a new boot animation ( I was always changing it on my last Desire...) Is there a way (or a need) to back up the existing Sammy one, or will it get re-written when flashing back to the custom ROM/FW should I need to send my phone back for warranty purposes?? (BTW....what's the latest with the 'hidden' binary counter that the jig isn't supposed to reset??...any more been discovered about it?)

I made a small donation for ya too btw....(1UE79898RF509935C) good work, and thanks for all your help for us 'numpties' who rely on you clever dudes ;)

Cheers...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hollow.Droid:
Works great thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] AllWin:
Thanks a lot, worked like charm!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] knightnz:
I took a starfield picture I found somewhere and stuck the swirly S with the "Galaxy II" text on it so it looks semi-official, although the quality isn't as high as the real thing would be :)

I like it though, so here you are.

Looks like being in the "Yellow triangle" state over-rides the custom picture as I mis-flashed a zimage and it went away, flashed back to original & then CWM and all is well again.

View attachment 641603
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] blackadder1000:
Worked for me - thanks.

I put my name, email address and home phone number on the screen. That way if it gets stolen it's fixed on the screen at startup.

As knightnz said, yellow triangle will override your image but it comes back if you get rid of the yellow triangle (i.e. proper kernel or samsung jig)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dhaneshje:
Stock param.lfs to flash through Odin

Worked for me,,thanks!

I created my own bootscreen with a Metallica logo and some text,, haha :D

Anyway, I've attached a stock param.lfs file(a tar file that is) to flash through Odin in case you want to return to the stock bootscreen...I've tested it and it works.

I thought, I'll share it with you guys to save you some time...

Grtz Dhanesh
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] leo13aug79:
How about getting Skyraider boot animation working on SGS-2?

Hi Josh, really appreciate the work you are doing there, making learn this all so easily with the help of all those videos and written instructions. I have a further question: -

Is it possible to get Skyraider boot animation work on my SGS-2 instead of stock boot animation "S"?? And also if 'Yes', then is there anyway to save the stock boot animation just in case if want to revert back to it?

Thanks:)

Update:

Got it done already, thanks to BMWpokerAce. Anybody interested go to:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1150281
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] RejjvarN:
Hi, Thank you for the awesome video!

Even though the instructions are very clear, i still seem to have some trouble replace my bootscreen.

After running the SGS2_Custom_param_lfs.tar file in Odin (w/o any errors) i dont get the "logo.jpg draw failed" message that appears in your video, and i still got the same bootscreen as before.

Iam using [CF-Root v4.0] KE2/7/8, KF1/2/3/4 - su+bb+CWM4 with stock rom.

Thank you in advance!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LichtiMC:
Me too...

I experience the same problem...

May you've got a solution for this?

I'm running the Lite'nin Rom 1.5... (simply flashed with ODIN, no changes made... (kernel, busybox, ...))

Thanks a lot... =)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
To both of you guys ^, I'd bet you have a variant of the SGS II that doesn't call the logo.jpg file and instead is calling some other file in the param.lfs. There are several logo files in that directory so my thoughts are that your variant calls for a different picture other than just logo.jpg. Especially if the script does not error out.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LichtiMC:
Thanks, you were right... =)

In my case the file is called logo_tel.jpg...

Now I'd need a SGS2_custom_param_lfs.tar, which "deletes" this file... (Or did you rename it?)

Is it possible for you to create one? Or could you explain how to do it myself? (I would love to know more about it... :) )

Thanks for your answer... =)

EDIT:

I just built a JIG for my galaxy s2, cause I thought I'd may need it some time... And when I tried if it works, I realized, that not only the phone boots into download-mode and resets the Custom Binary counter, but it also sets the source for the boot-logo to default... (in my case from logo_tel.jpg to logo.jpg)

So now I was able to change the bootlogo with your SGS2_custom_param_lfs.tar! :)

Maybe it also works for others... try it out... there's nothing to loose... :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] RejjvarN:
Havent had time to check if its the same scenario for me. But i´ll guess if your right, it prolly easier to create/buy a JIG then get a custom .tar file.. :) Thank you for sharing the information!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carlos67:
Yellow triangle question

I am very interested in doing this . I did it previously on Desire with a screen containing my contact details in case it ever got lost. The video howto looks easy enough but I have a question for the OP

I first need to get rid of the yellow triangle I have (am using insecure kernel).

If I bought and used a jig, I know this resets the binary counter, but does it also remove the yellow triangle too at the same time? Or are further steps necessary to get rid of it. I want to keep the (Nimphetamine 2.0.1) kernel I am currently using. How do I get rid of it whilst continuing with my insecure kernel?

Thanks and much appreciated. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sumeshd:
Just swtch off the phone and put the jig wait for 10 seconds and wave your lovely yellow triangle bye.bye..everything else(kernel) stays the same..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carlos67:
Man.....It can't be THAT easy, can it???

Yellow triangle gone just by putting the jig in and counting to ten.

Will try it and thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] JupiterdroidXDA:
If anyone fancies the Nexus S Splash, here it is;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Omnomnom25:
Excellent job OP. I now have a lovely Aperture Science bootup.

Files attached for those interested.

Orange logo.jpg

Blue boot animation

Edit - Any idea when this sort of thing will be available for a shutdown animation?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carlos67:
Guys, here's my boot splash screen. I know its not pretty but it's functional and gives me half a chance of getting it back if I lose it or it gets stolen. :eek:

Took me 15 minutes to knock up in paint.net
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] JupiterdroidXDA:
Does not work when using CM7!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pierro78:
OT : good plain old linux boot text messages ?

sorry for the OT here but anybody knows/could point me to a solution to remove boot screen and boot animation and just replace them with good plain old linux boot text messages ??

(old nolstagic linux user here ;) )
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
That's a pretty good idea as these phones are very valuable right now!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carlos67:
@OP

btw...great video, very comprehensive. Thanks.:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] inkyadrian:
Can someone jig mine: It's dead. Nothing, no recovery, no download and windows says it is an unknown usb device. GALAXY S! Bricked with gingerbread 2.3.4, before it came out, with Odin

Adrian.

SGS2 I9100

Lite'nin rom 3.2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] edward0504:
I used the usb jig........

Its work!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] adz63:
thanks so much for the tutorial and programs to do this . only had my s2 a few days and now its fully customized

followed the video with phone in hand and worked 1st time

thanks button clicked . you rule
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] carlos67:
Thanks OP,

Just done it and it works like a champ:D

My filesize was 103kb (a tad over what you suggested) but it's fine.

You Da Man.;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] PeterK1990:
Nice work!!! Very nice guide ;), thank god i suscribed or else my phone would be on fire right now!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] connexion2005:
^ Yes it is. It's a shame when they catch on fire after not SUBSCRIBING... :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MacAdder:
I have an I9100T which was bought in Thailand, I have had no problems with flashing roms, modems and kernels but i cant for the life of me get the boot logo to change.

I have made a USB Jig which works as expected except for the logo screen. If i flash a rooted kernel the boot up screen will have the yellow triangle but will say I9100, if i then use the Jig the yellow triangle disappears but the model number reverts to I9100T. Maybe i need a custom script. For now i will just have to put up with the stock logo.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] chaoszero112:
Can't get the custom boot image to shoe, but no doubt it's due to the yellow triangle, and the original kernel has yet to be uploaded for the i9100M. Ordered a jig, but I thought someone discovered a way to clear the triangle without needing the original kernel or jig...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] monx®:
mine :D

simple & clean.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Tarek82:
I have the same problem, yellow triangle and a custom kernal. So what your saying is if I would go back to to stock kernal I can then change the boot image, then go back to the custom kernal I am currently running? Would this work?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] knightnz:
In the thread in this very sub-forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193091

Short version, once phone is rooted with CWM, flash a genuine signed kernel via Odin which will remove the triangle, then flash the custom one of your choosing afterwards via CWM. The triangle only appears if a non-signed kernel is flashed via Odin.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] krede:
I have had the same problem as others in this thread; the boot-logo on my variant isn't called "logo.jpg". However, using the USB-jig to get into download mode - instead of the normal method - did the trick for me as well :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Zionator:
hmm i followed all the steps but it didnt work for me and here is the cmd output :

=====================================================
MobileTechVideos.COM SGS II Boot Screen Installer
=====================================================
Press any key to continue . . .
killing any adb instances that are currently running
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Installing BusyBox if needed...
2374 KB/s (2064748 bytes in 0.849s)
/sbin/sh: pm: not found
Busybox Installed. Press any key to continue...
Press any key to continue . . .
Copying New Logo to Phone...
cannot stat 'logo.jpg': No such file or directory
Mounting LFS Partition on your phone...
Preparing to copy new boot screen...
cp: can't create '/mnt/.lfs/logo.jpg': File exists
* server not running *
Enjoy the new boot screen and SUBSCRIBE to my channel! Press any key to EXIT...
Press any key to continue . . .

What did i miss :confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] adz63:
Did you name the pic you wanted logo and put it in same folder as the mobiletv.bat
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jrezin:
power-off animation?

anyone has info about changing the power-off animation? (a kernel the supports it maybe...)

It was branded, and I really hate to see it... it's beyond ugly.

tks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Zionator:
Yes i did i followed the guide so something else is wrong.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] adz63:
you got rid of yellow triangle on splash screen?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KLoNe1:
Works a treat! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Skysurfer77:
Everything works fine till the point the script wants to check busybox.

The script stops at this point:

Busybox is installed at:

/system/xbin

Anyone have an idea?

Thanks

Sky

Edit:

I do have now my own custom logo:

What I did:

- copied my own custom logo.jpg to the sdcard

- Flashed the SGS2_custom_param_lfs.tar via Odin

- Started up Android and got to the terminal app

- su

- cp /sdcard/logo.jpg /mnt/.lfs/logo.jpg

Restart it to enjoy my new bootlogo :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
I gather this did not work for me as I am on a variant for the recently released one in Canada. I9100M, any ideas on how to get the original boot screen back? Unless Josh comes up with a fix kind of bugs me to have the green script with the blank page.....ugh....any ideas would be appreciated!!!

Green script says logo_bmc.jpg If anything could be done it would be appreciated!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] HellcatDroid:
_bmc, huh? That's a new one....

You can try to copy over the new logo yourself:

Copy your logo.jpg to /sdcard and open a terminal (or ADB shell) and fire off the following commands:

su
cp /sdcard/logo.jpg /mnt/.lfs/logo_bmc.jpg

The original will be restored when you flash a new stock ROM via Odin.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Skysurfer77:
You get the original boot screen back by flashing this via odin:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15240325&postcount=14
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
So is this the german stock, does it have english. Will this work on my Canadian SGS2? A bit more information on the stock is needed. Thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Skysurfer77:
The Boot Logo is not country specific, or?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
It is and it is not, my model in Canada is I9100M, I think you guys are I9100T. In some ways it does not matter as I am going to go and either re-root and flash a custom rom. Just do not want to brick my phone over something as stupid as this as it is working just a blank screen that drives me nuts.

Warning to all Bell/Virgin Canadians do not use this process till Josh fixes it you will get an annoying blank screen with green script on the top that says the draw failed!!!!!

Sorry Josh but this needs to be said. I do hope you can fix it.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Skysurfer77:
Why don't you use the solution from hellcatdroid? Just copy the Logo via Terminal app! It works perfect for me!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] caanda45:
Tried it and it did not work. Need to play with it as it gave me a ton of options. Will continue to work it.