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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
I recently started learning how to do some work in the community with splash screens. Initially I just did three as copies of an image from another community member (got his permission), but I seem to be making more and more thus the need for a singular thread.

So far, these are all simply splash screens for the Synergy Roms, however as splash screens go, well it doesn't matter what rom you're running, would just be a bit strange running savaged mod with a Synergy splash, but thats on y'all.

Anyway, as I get better then I'll branch into boot animations or lockscreen mods and maybe even theming roms, but for the moment this is it.

If you have a particular image you want made into one, I can give it a shot. I wish I had more talent as a digital artist, but since I don't then I use images I can find and get permission when at all possible.

Thanks for stopping by.

Instructions for installing any of my splash screens:

1) Remove everything after the "-" from the filename so it is just "PC36IMG" or if you have file extensions set to show, it will read "PC36IMG.zip".

2) Copy it to the root of your SD Card.

3) Reboot the phone into bootloader.

4) Bootloader should automatically detect it and ask you if you want to install it, hit Volume up for yes.

5) A couple seconds later it will prompt you to reboot with another Volume up, go fer it.

6) Your new splash screen will show up, the peasants will rejoice, and peace will reign across the land. Well, can't guarantee all that, but look for one of the above to happen.

Some examples of whats going on in this thread:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Synergy Splash Screens

So this is the set that I took the image from whiterider13 with his permission, they turned out pretty decent.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Some other Rom Splash Screens

More Synergy Screens
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Miscellaneous Splash Screens

Testing out this style, seems to have gotten good reception so far. Will probably tweak it so it doesn't look quite so hacked together a little later, but let me know what you think. I'll probably start sorting through a green and red version later.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Three more I just wrapped up, feels like a step backwards from my last one, but they look decent. I think I did them just to offer variety more than anything.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
Glade you did these maybe now I will switch from the one I made for someone 6 months ago lol
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Next batch

Alright, I gotta admit, these look pretty slick in my opinion, despite the simplicity. Getting the color to change right was a big pain, and I'm still going to work on getting the blue one to look a hair cleaner than it does, but overall I think they look good. Hope you all enjoy.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Mar5hall:
beautiful!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Thank you!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Mar5hall:
would anyone help me make this into a splash screen?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Yep, got it done.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Digital Green

Hello again forum. So I spent quite a bit more time on this than the original blue one, I tried pretty hard to make sure it doesn't look too "busy". I'm still not entirely satisfied with it, but it appears to be coming along as a work in progress. However I do think it looks pretty cool for what it is right now. Let me know what you guys think though, thanks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Crafted a simple signature, nothing fancy, just functional.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] K-Driod:
Great job on the splash screens....I have personally chosen the green swoosh splash as my splash screen...Thanks and once again, great work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Thanks for the support.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ncfastls1:
Damn all of these splash screens look sick! Simple but very elegant looking. I don't know which one to choose lol. Great job watcher
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Lol thanks. Appreciate the compliment.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] scottspa74:
+100

Exactly what i was thinking.

OP, every one of these is beautiful. I will be changing my splash, i guess. I've been using the same one since about august '10. ;)

Thanks for these, and thanks for always offering a blue version. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dmoses1969:
Now if you could add some animation to that it could also make an awesome bootanimation
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Actually that is kind of the plan, gotta fix the way Gimp is processing the font, clean everything up a bit, make a couple of small tweaks to it, generate the red version and reverse produce the final product for the other colors, then animate it. I'm also tempted to do a "noir" version of each splash screen cause I know there's anti-color folks out there. I don't want them to be simple black, white and shades of gray....I'm looking for them to maintain the same feel, just a lot more subtly. But that will be a bit further down the road. Thanks though for all the praise.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Mynions!

Well, took a turn away for a bit from the darker splash screens and wanted to make something a little lighthearted and physically lighter for those that prefer it. This one was just a goofy idea I had, and being that my baby is asleep for a bit, knocked it out real quick. I know alot of people have contributed to the success of these roms, but I just couldn't avoid the play on words.

Enjoy the Mynions of Synergy.

*Edit* Had to update the image and zip, a couple imperfections were driving me nuts. This one is good to go.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Firefly

rood371 commented on the wireframe serenity model in my signature and thought it would be cool to see as a splash. I tried to work it in to my digital splash's for "tech effect" but it never quite seemed right. So I decided to whip out a Serenity/Firefly based splash screen. No mod is named, just a geektastic splash for Browncoats everywhere.

Thanks for the idea rood371.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
So for some reason I'm hooked on this splash set I keep calling digital. I finally made the red version, and have got things looking alot closer to what I want the final one to be, though still not quite there. Anyway, I like the look of this one, the red seems a little strange, but still has a pretty cool look on the actual phone vs. just the image on the computer. Check it out and let me know what you think.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] scottspa74:
That is coming along nicely. I think that looks better than earlier versions.

Thanks for your your contributions.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] scottspa74:
Just flashed the blue capsule. Love it! Thanks for your work :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
No problem, glad they're getting good reception around here. Going to start working on a few general EVO splash screens and maybe a couple of Syn-King ones as well. Again though, thank you very much.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] redtrk:
very nice.... keep up the good work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rekoj.0916:
This ones pretty sick, would love to see the green variant.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Green one was on page 2 here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15996870&postcount=12 and the red one is here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16029827&postcount=23. Thanks for the compliment and hope you enjoy them.

I will say, I know I'm supposed to think all the stuff I do is some kind of great, but something doesn't sit quite right with me on the red one, just seems too busy and I think I need to calm it down a little more. The green one is probably my favorite of the three but the advantage to doing all these is that everyone has their taste and all I can hope for is everyone finds something that works for them. I also want to find a way to integrate a little more variety to the "single color" splashes without drawing away from the "theme" effect. Basically I recognize that some people focus their phones around a color like red, green, blue or black, and I don't want the splash screen to draw away from that, but to work with it. I just dont want it to be a singular color, want to leave the "feel" of the color and splash with a little more "life" to not make it so strong. Anyway, still figuring out my style and what people are looking for, and I'm always willing to help people learn how to do this and/or make any splashes that people may want. Thanks again.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] PhantomHacker:
Nice work with these.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Blown away

So this one is based off the original Maxell ad campaign and this particular version is from sonos about their android app to control their sound systems. I was trying to work with the original photo of "blown away guy" but its a work in progress. The background is being problematic and the fact that the pic just isn't quite right for size for a splash screen unless I consider releasing it as a "landscape" splash screen. My touches to this are purely amateur hour as I sort through the best way to generate creative (but not gaudy) text to enhance the picture and not make it look as plain as it does now or as stupid as some of the crazy text generators out there. Anyway, looks decent for now and think its kind of funny for those of us old enough to remember the classic ad (the first truly viral ad). Hope you all enjoy.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dakoellis:
Really great work on these. They all look great, but I personally like the "Digital" ones, and would love to see if you do an animation for them!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mfknboss:
Fukin A!! Good job :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] thesssfactor:
Thank you for the info on how to load a splash screen
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Marines!

So I used to be in the Navy. Having been in the military, and been assigned to a marine unit for a short bit in Japan, I have an innate, deep found respect for Marines. I'll say I have respect for every branch of the military (still fun to poke fun sometimes) but the Marines really took care of me when my ship left me high and dry in Japan. My ship sent me there for Tsunami relief and were supposed to square away my housing, food allowance, all that stuff. The Gunny I ran into when I checked on the base figured out my stuff was completely not squared away, meaning I would have to pay out of pocket for food and housing. Within fifteen minutes he was on the phone with my ship and got stuff moving for me to get money for food and lodging the next day. In the meantime, he set me up with officers quarters on base and free meals until everything came together.

Anyway, there's bad apples in every bunch, but I can honestly say I haven't had the experience of meeting one in a Marine. Every Marine I've met/worked around/hung out with has been professional, hardworking, and KNOWS how to play in the off time. Good group to know and outstanding group to work with. This is a simple splash screen I made that I feel truly embodies the spirit I found in the Marines I worked with during my time in Japan.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mfknboss:
whooo raaaahh!!!! :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EindhovenOne:
Another big OORAH! to you, Watcher, from a former Marine. That splash screen looks sick to say the very least! Is there any way that you might find the time to make that one minus the quote at the top and bottom so it's just the EGA with the lettering across is and the subdued Flag in the background? Thank you for all your work and thank you for your service.

-From a once and always MyAssRidesInNavyEquipment
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
I will absolutely and happily do that, here ya go Marine.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EindhovenOne:
Thank you for the swift reply! I am going to flash it now and I'm sure it will look awesome on the screen! What was your MOS?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EindhovenOne:
Aaaaaaaaand it looks awesome! :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
I was an ET (Electronics Technician), some of the old school Navy guys would call us Twidgets.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Navy

So as stated, going through the four branches of military for splash screens. Ended up with two Marine versions based on a request, so did two Navy versions. One is a little more busy than the other, I prefer simple so the single Tread on me image is my fave, but they're both here for all.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
That is beautiful reminds me of the time I spent in the army on TQ an seabees and maine post in Iraq. I miss it
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Going to be making the Army and Air Force ones a little later.

Brought to you by my Godly Synergized EVO, the forum lurking Beast.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
If they are anything like these I can't wait thank you
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
In honor of Persnlmgr coming back to the Synergy RC2 and general ROM community fold, I made a splash for him. Anyone that wants any custom work done, let me know and I'll give it a shot. Had to edit out the white outline that gimp couldn't figure out, but think it turned out alright. I really need to figure out something easier than what I'm using for text though, if anyone has their own methods, let me know.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Bronx Phantom Customs

As promised for Bronx Phantom. Had found a different font I liked better than this, but it wasn't playing nicely so I'll revisit these a little later but thought they came out pretty well for getting some basic ones up for ya. Hope you enjoy.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonathan.strunk:
thanks for the spash images... they are all slick
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Condensing/Revamping OP

Working on condensing and revamping the OP for getting this all more organized and have things easier to find. Didn't realize my splashes were going to be this numerous or well received so my thread construction is due for a little overhaul. Its a WIP but will hopefully be able to finish the last couple military splashes tomorrow and wrap up any more OP changes tomorrow as well for cleaning it all up. Thanks for the support folks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] selders59:
Hell yeah! Former Navy here too Watcher. 8 years VA-65 Flying Tigers Attack Squadron. Was assigned to HM14 during the Iran hostage incident. No matter what branch you are or were in we are all still brothers and sisters at arms.

"Hell I don't know"
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] roscoenr:
hooah
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] selders59:
These are sweet Watcher. Great job.

Just d/l'd both.

"Hell I don't know"
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Mudkip:
so could you just put any splash.img in the zip and it will work?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
No you have to convert it first to an rgb filetype from .bmp. If you're interested in making your own, download the attached evosplash.zip. I tried to track down the forum I found it in but can't seem to locate the original.

Anyway, there is a howto in there that will walk you through it step by step.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] selders59:
Watcher put the PC36IMG.zip for "don't tread on me" to root of my sd card, went into recovery, let it run its scan but when it should have asked to select update it didn't. Did I miss something on the install procedure?

"Hell I don't know"
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Make sure you remove everything after the dash including the Dash so that its just PC36IMG.zip. Also, if you're on Win vista or 7, make sure you don't call it PC36IMG.zip because it may end up actually being PC36IMG.zip.zip depending on if you have file extensions set to show.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Bizdady:
You dont flash in recovery you flash before you get to recovery in the HBOOT. The Bootloader will automatically scan for any PC36IMG and ask if you want to update.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vanessaem:
Yeah Watcher07, these are hot. Keep 'em coming. ;)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] scottspa74:
Damn selders, you were a fighter pilot? Wow.

And yeah, You're trying it thru hboot/bootloader, not recovery, right?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Nice catch, didn't notice he said recovery, thanks for taking care of him :)

Thanks! Haven't been doing them past couple of days cause my baby has been having some health issues so I've been taking care of her, but once things calm down then I'll finish trying to get the OP cleaner and easier to see whats going on in the thread and make some more splashes.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] linsalata28:
WOW nice work these look awesome I'm more of a kings ROM user but really nice work just saw your thread looking through TA
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Appreciate the compliment. Alot of these are for Synergy as you noticed, but I'm also going to be putting out more general EVO splash screens and a few for some other popular ROMS so keep an eye out or let me know something specific you're looking for and we'll see if we can find something ya like.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vanessaem:
Hey, take your time. You're doing great work but there are more important things that come first. I hope your baby feels better.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Navyet3:
As a former Navy man myself I can say that I have hated every Marine and loved everyone. When on a ship they don't do a damn thing but get in the way. But there is a certain feeling of security whenever they are around.

If no one has ever experienced what it is like to serve with a Marine, then I can honestly say you are missing out on a great experience.

Any way you can do that splash screen with the navy logo?

And awesome job shipmate!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] selders59:
Thanks biz I miss worded cause I know these aren't flash files. I meant at the start when you do volume down and power.

"Hell I don't know"
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] shadowstalker69:
Beautiful!

Awesome work!!!

Personally love the DNA series - green and red but all are very well done!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] stephenthetech:
HI

I would like to start by saying, WOW watcher07 is a beast. I was wondering if it might be possible to make this a splashscreen...it would make me lol
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Thanks for the compliment. Yeah, splash screens are static images though, not like a boot animation, but I could take a single part of the image and turn it into one.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] stephenthetech:
Oh, so this would replace the white background with the htc quietly brilliant screen?...i want the f'apple gif for my boot animation so could you make this one a splash for me please
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Here ya go.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] stephenthetech:
so i removed everything after the -(wound up with PC36IMG.zip)...added to the root of sd....rebooted in to bootloader and it flashed something in green writing that didnt say the filename i just added, and it never asked for me to reboot or anything and when i did reboot i still had old splash.....did I do something wrong?(obviously I did lol) Running Inspire 4g with Synergy RLS1
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xMODDEDX:
Great work Watcher07! I was wondering if you can please make thesw into splash screens? If possible can you just center them? Cut of the sides till it fits the screen. The second one from the top right corner till it fits. Thanks in advance!

Sent from Evo using XDA app.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Make sure you're not in fastboot and that you're in the main bootloader. It should scan for PC36IMG.zip and ask you if you want to update the file. Volume up for yes. Then it will very quickly (about a second and a half) update the files and ask if you want to reboot, then volume up again. If you're in fastboot, select bootloader to get where you need to be.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Sorry it took a bit. I had to find the originals of the photos you put up. I should say that for splash screens, to maintain the integrity of the image, the source should be close to or larger than 480X800. Its not a big deal, happy to do it and editing the GOW2 Marcus Fenix was probably the toughest. I really wanted to get as much of his rifle in as possible and ended up going with that sort of artistic "half face" to squeeze a little more in. I think it turned out okay but let me know if you want me to redo any of them. Hope you enjoy.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xMODDEDX:
Great! I was about to go to bed but decided to take a look here first. I appreciate you taking the time to make these and even going the extra mile. Thanks a lot! Downloading now.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xMODDEDX:
Wow this one I just put looks awesome! Thanks a lot! Will thank you when I get on my PC tomorrow.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] WhiteiceDMSTech:
I am having this same problem myself.

I got rid of everything like you said and no go. The GoW logo is not working for me.

Whiteice

*EDIT* NM got it. My mistake. Thank you again for this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xMODDEDX:
I tried all of them and they're all PERFECT!!! THANKS AGAIN!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xl VENOM lx:
Oh **** I'm loving these GoW splash screens. Thanks for your work Watcher07.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] crypticlama:
These would make great splash or lockrings
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] crypticlama:
These would be great for both
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] alxrock:
Gundam Splash

any chance of getting this into a flashable zip? It's already sized to 480x800.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
No prob bud, here ya go.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Haven't gotten into lockrings yet and the images are fairly small for turning into splash screens. I'll look at them today and see if I can do anything to make something out of at least one for ya.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] alxrock:
Just flashed it. Looks great! Thanks for the help!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Jhernandez09:
My Bootloader does not detect the file =( and if I try to install via Clockworkmod, it says Installation Aborted
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ogmogul:
cool, very cool
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Make sure you rename the .zip to PC36IMG.zip perfectly otherwise the bootloader won't find it. These wont flash via recovery.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] hevyrockerdk:
Really loving those "digital" splash screens for my Synergized OG EVO. One problem I've noticed though, I've never been able to flash the green one (which happens to be the one I want to use) but I was able to flash the red one just fine. I renamed the green one to PC36IMG.zip exactly, making sure it's not .zip.zip, and it gives me a "heap error" when it tries to read it in the bootloader. Maybe you might want to check the files within your zip for the green copy?

Love the work you do, Watcher. Keep up the great work!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
I just downloaded and flashed the green one with no problem, not sure what could be different between your evo and mine. I've got it on my hw0004 and hw0003. Did you use revolutionary's root with the custom bootloader or were you with the unrevoked crowd? I ask cause so far no one has said anything about an issue with that one. I'll also try to recompile it for you and put up another download to see if its just something with that particular one.

*Edit*

I finished recompiling it. This was good cause there was a tiny gray bar under part of the barcode that was annoying me but since I don't reboot my evo often "out of sight, out of mind". So I fixed that and got it all up and good, flashed it to my phone and everything looks good, so hopefully it works for you. I'm just uploading it as PC36IMG.zip so just download the file, no modification necessary, and do your thing and see if it works for you.

Also, thanks for the compliment. I don't get to do too much as my baby is a little better than 3 months old right now, but since she's sleeping more and such, hopefully I can start getting back into splashes and expand into the boot screens and all that in a few months. But I do appreciate the support.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] hevyrockerdk:
Works like a charm! Not sure what could have caused it, I rooted mine with Unrevoked, so maybe there was an issue under the hood that I couldn't see... Oh well, the "fix" works great and I'm completely satisfied. Thank you!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Watcher07:
Absolutely, glad you enjoy it!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jeffrimerman:
Do you have anything with a Prius?

How bout a fierce panda driving a prius pealing out over an apple=), but I would be happy with a fierce panda.