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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joeykrim:
Great question. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any way to access the memory location where the boot screen is stored. If you see any threads/posts on here which describe a process, feel free to post them up here as a feature suggestion and I'll definitely research!

Thanks for the support!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
I believe the two images (the Google logo and the unlock icon) on the boot screen are located in the sbl partition of the GNex. Have a look at this thread, particularly post 221.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cmoG530:
I really would LOVE it if I could finally get rid of this ugly Google logo. :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joeykrim:
Wow. Great thread. Appreciate the link and specifically your research and helping hand in keeping all that work going/organized.

Post 221 definitely seems to indicate there are JFIF tags (jpeg) images inside the sbl partition. That is a great start, but a lot of work remains.

Would need to analyze and answer some questions such as, if those really are the correct images being displayed on boot. How large are those images, what are the file size limits, how best to move new images into the sbl partition, what offsets to start/end at, and can the sbl be flashed from standard Android mode?

I think if all those questions were answered I would be able to judge how risky the process is and determine how much coding it'd require for me to include in my app, specific support for this device.

Unfortunately, I have too many demands on my time as it is and those questions will have to sit on the back burner for me until I have more time to research/answer. If anybody else has a chance to answer/pursue them or post up research, I'd def be interested. Seems like a project with a lot of potential!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
There actually is an app that allows you to do that. I believe it is called LogoMe. I personally have no need to change the images, but I certainly would love to learn about how to do it.

I'm just dumping here; not expecting anything.

So to list your questions:

1) Are those really are the correct images being displayed on boot?

2) How large are those images?

3) What are the file size limits?

4) How best to move new images into the sbl partition?

5) What offsets to start/end at?

6) Can the sbl be flashed from standard Android mode?

I can answer a few of them (some partially):

1) I'm pretty confident they are. The boot chain of the GNex is: boot ROM -> xloader -> sbl -> kernel, so it would make sense that they would be in the xloader or sbl, but we have shown that there are no images in the xloader, and there are in the sbl.

2) Don't know.

3) Don't know.

4) You should be able to do it via dd similar to this.

5) Don't know.

6) Yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cortes742:
So i was able to get the cm10 boot.img and flash it through the flash Gui app. once i did that flashed the cm10 rom in recovery. i triedd to boot into it and i keep getting sent back to the bootloader. I wiped cache davlik factory reset and wiped the system. was i not supposed to wipe the system? now i cant even restore to a sense rom is it because i flashed the cm10 boot.img? i am assuming i need to FASTBOOT a sense boot.img since i cant get into a sense rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joeykrim:
The information is very helpful. Appears "LogoMe" does exactly what we've been discussing. Apparently, the missing information we don't have, LogoMe has figured out, coded into an app and is selling on the Market. Would be interesting to see the details of the process, but I have a strong hunch, they're probably following something pretty similar to the suggestions/ideas you've posted.

Thanks for replying with the information!

The system partition stores the system portion of the ROM. If the system partition is wiped, essentially the system portion of the ROM is erased and only the boot/kernel portion of the ROM remains.

Yes, in order to revert back to sense, or any other ROM, you'll need to use fastboot to flash a kernel and then load the compatible ROM through the custom recovery.

HTC unlock makes this process more difficult by requiring another step or two, but with time, it becomes more managable and Flash Image GUi tries to help by taking an extra step out of the process.

Appreciate the support and good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] damngood98:
trying this on my maguro galaxy nexus......after selecting "boot.img" i receive the warning (like the video) however "flash kernel" is not selectable. i've tried 3 different boot.img's without success. what possible issues may be causing this?

in case it's helpful, i am using the latest twrp and a 4.2 rom atm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joeykrim:
Sorry for the delay. Bug should be fixed now in the latest version - 1.4.8 - available at the links in the OP. Thanks for raising this!
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
Here is a list of the upcoming WP8 devices:

Zenith - HTC (high-end device)

Accord - HTC (mid-range device)

Rio -HTC (low-end)

Sources w/ specs: link & link.

Samsung Ativ S

Samsung Focus S2 - Samsung (high-end)

Samsung Marco

Samsung Odyssey

Source w/ specs: Link, Link.

Nokia Lumia 910

Nokia Lumia 805

Nokia Lumia 820 - Apparently this is the "Arrow".

Nokia Lumia 920 With PureView and wireless charging.

Nokia Lumia 950

Nokia Lumia 1001

Nokia 510

Nokia Belle 805

Nokia Zeal - mid-range

A couple of Lumia devices are codenamed "Arrow" and "Phi" for the time being. Expected to be announced in september 5th.

Source with more information: Link.

Juggernaut Aplha - Man. unkown

Info: Link.

- Release dates will be added when devices are announced (these are still just rumor), if you know of new ones please reply or pm me to update the list.

Bundle information: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/47021/windows-phone-8-phones-information

Update 1: Microsoft denies plans for company-branded smartphone. Also revealed that the companies who will be branding WP8 will be HTC, Nokia, Samsung, and Huawei. Source.
[Windows Phone 8 General] chabun:
Good idea. But please include sources (for the ones you listed above: http://newbestgadget.com/news/htc-zenith-htc-rio-and-htc-accord-specs-and-features) espacially if it's still a rumor (don't whether htc officaly announced the ones you listed)
[Windows Phone 8 General] underworld666:
Probably, the HTC Leo (HD2) :D

Hope
[Windows Phone 8 General] TheGardner:
Samsung Focus S(2)3
[Windows Phone 8 General] hoangxshp:
HTC HD7 :)
[Windows Phone 8 General] freddx:
If the HTC Rio will run WP8, theres the possibility that all existing WP7 smartphones can also run wp8. Almost the same ****ing hardware specs(it only has 1ghz dualcore, but only 512 mb ram)! Is Microsoft ****ing kidding me?! :mad:

*srry for my bad language*
[Windows Phone 8 General] _Variable:
Calm with your spaz attack, lol.
[Windows Phone 8 General] evoga:
I'm waiting for the Nokia PureView with Windows Phone 8 on it which is due in Q4.
[Windows Phone 8 General] rafa8595:
More Info Please

could you update the post with more info, im interested in the Zenith HTC
[Windows Phone 8 General] Demaar:
I'd be tempted by the Focus S2 if it's basically the Galaxy Note 2 with Windows Phone 8 on it. But a Nokia handset with Pureview and WP8 would be rapturous!
[Windows Phone 8 General] cdgoin:
Ill say it again.. I WANT the Dell Wrigley with W8.. the prototype pics looked great and I love my DVP.. I will be happy with 7.8 on my DVP until another Portrait Keyboard style phone shows up.
[Windows Phone 8 General] tukmol:
HTC

As of this writing there is no definite HTC model yet. as usual HTC may rename the device during the launch. It could be HTC Zenith or HTC Edge whatever. It would definitely come with Quad-Core processor, Snapdragon by QualComm or the quad-core Tegra 3 by Nvidia. OMG! a 4.7" screen playing 4 video files simultaneously with 1.5 GHz speed in each.

Chipsets and gadgets companies are selling high-end products with just a very little functionality offered at the moment.
[Windows Phone 8 General] UBNAS81:
MS is definitely releasing own windows phone 8 hardware. I have confirmation from my source, that tells me it will be coming out in the fall, and it is similar size to iphone / Droid Inc.
[Windows Phone 8 General] ekvirus:
Will be an offficial update for the HD2? Or nly through custom roms we wil run windows 8
[Windows Phone 8 General] Technosquid:
I think that Nokia Belle 805 needs to be off the list, since Belle refers to a version of Symbian.
[Windows Phone 8 General] chabun:
Just another spec packed mostrum ;) but this time with wp7. Well, we'll see if a quad is useful. Up to now, I've not yet got the point...

I'm sure that you can point us to the source :rolleyes:

There will never be an official update for our beloved hd2. Even WP7 was (is!) inofficial. I'm pretty sure that our hd2 will get at least wp 7.8 and maybe wp 8 (but only when the other first gen receive wp8 custom roms as well)
[Windows Phone 8 General] dreammi:
test

this is test
[Windows Phone 8 General] stui73:
Testing your thanks meter now

just making sure your thanks meter works
[Windows Phone 8 General] huismeester:
I have my phone nokia lumia 900 within 2 weeks returned to the store that could still because it was within 2 weeks.

Was very disappointed because he did not get to update WP8.

I could exchange it for a WP8 phone if they are in store
[Windows Phone 8 General] Rafier:
I heard and hope it is true 802.11ac will be on the new Windows 8 phones coming for the November sales season.
[Windows Phone 8 General] huismeester:
Do not go too much off rumors
[Windows Phone 8 General] Moe Kaddas:
I really Nokia Lumia 900, i thought it was nice elegant phone with elegant OS, it's not that complicated to use. :good:
[Windows Phone 8 General] Loco5150:
Pictures of unseen Nokia leaked, or just Lumia 900 running 7.8 and in unseen color?
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
Good stuff, thanks for sharing!
[Windows Phone 8 General] huismeester:
For all the dutch members look here

http://www.pocketinfo.nl/htc-zal-eerste-windows-phone-8-toestellen-eind-september-presenteren-63085
[Windows Phone 8 General] circleofomega:
http://www.techdigg.com/2012/08/htc-to-announce-windows-phone-8-devices.html

Thought maybe useful...

Sent from my RaZr NeXus.
[Windows Phone 8 General] :
I really wouldn't count on it.
[Windows Phone 8 General] eX_675:
What's everyones best guess for release timeframe for wp8 devices?
[Windows Phone 8 General] go0gle:
Nokia should get one out around November.. maybe even earlier.

There is a sammy one coming to tmo

http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_bound_windows_8_running_samsung_handset_leaks_out_-news-4642.php
[Windows Phone 8 General] eX_675:
I saw that a couple minutes ago. With ATT though.

I'm hoping Nokia comes out with a Lumia comparable (Gorilla glass inculded lol) device soon. Almost got a 900 until I saw WP8 was due. This lack of info is killing me lol!!
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
Thought one might be interested:

Edit: Source & more stuff here: http://www.wpcentral.com/nokia-windows-phone-8-images-another-new-screen-bezel-leak-out
[Windows Phone 8 General] Dr.8820:
Interesting...

http://www.wpcentral.com/nokia-teasing-pureview-windows-phone-what-would-it-look
[Windows Phone 8 General] ATHORNFAM2:
i don't see windows phone 8 taking off just like the other windows devices so android or apple really are the only ones
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
I disagree with you, if windows manages to integrate nicely all it's platform (windows8, windows phone 8, xbox, and tablets), they stand a great chance of being successful. Nokia Lumia devices are top noch stuff, and if people just weren't so obsessed with apple, and android users were a little more open minded, WP8 would have a bunch of new costumers.

PS: I believe apple is going to lose some market in the near future, which will, for certain, open up the market again for RIM and Microsoft, I just hope they build quality devices (like the iphone and lumia).
[Windows Phone 8 General] circleofomega:
I for one, am open to trying out WP8. I have a RaZr. Looking through heaps and heaps of icons for one small icon is really the reason I'm done with Android.

Productivity, functionality all take a backseat cause ur tooo busy looking for that icon half ur life.

Sent from my RaZr Nexus.
[Windows Phone 8 General] Dr.8820:
After today's ruling, I predict alot more WP phones!

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[Windows Phone 8 General] htc9420:
If Nokia comes out with a 4.3-4.8'' HD screen, multi core GP, Pure Wiev imaging sensor WP8 device will sell like nothing we've ever seen and will demolish some whiners. Especially if they release it during XMas...
[Windows Phone 8 General] Dr.8820:
Unfortunately, AT&T gets all the high end phones...I'm on Tmobile so we only get the scraps :(.

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[Windows Phone 8 General] barroco:
That's exactly what I'm waiting for. Nothing else will make me ditch my nexus unless it's a pureview phone from nokia.
[Windows Phone 8 General] go0gle:
Highly unlikely. As far as I know Win NT can't handle PureView Pro.. we might get some "lite" version of it.. but in that case it will be mostly marketing. They need a big sensor, otherwise there is no point.. the one from the Nokia N8 might be a good start, and maybe sometime next year they can port the system from the 808.

looks fake to me, but it might be based on a real design

Side speakers.. reminds of the the N81
[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
why is apple going to lose market share? the rumoured I pad mini? the iphone5? confused....

also

why are people going to pick up wp8 in the assumed time of sudden apple disdain?
[Windows Phone 8 General] Dr.8820:
....maybe because WP8 is a fresh start, and maybe, just maybe, people are tired of the same OS with an outdated 4" screen that'll be touted as magical and revolutionary....

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[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
Thank you for your post. Please always link source of images or information if you can.

Once a GUI (graphic user interface) gets in the stage iOS is, where everyone likes and is used to, it becomes hard to improve it without changing it too much. If you recall, the same thing happened with Windows XP, in the time of it's glory, everyone liked and used it (even those who disliked it). Then came the need to update and Microsoft came out with Windows Vista, which was a horrible update; proving how hard it is to update things without taking away from user satisfaction. PS: IMO Windows 7 is just as bad.

Before any ''hate'' responses: I'm not insinuating iOS6 isn't going to be good, but this situation Apple is in doesn't leave much room for innovation, just a lot for improvement. When Apple's (iPhone/iPad) competitors step up their game, we are going to see a lot of new possibilities, which is great for us consumers; this makes for a much more competitive field.

There's a lot going on in the mobile world. The iPhone 5 and iPad mini, aren't the only "rumored" upcoming devices. There is the Surface tablet, WP8 all together, even RIM's new OS10 and future devices.

I learn something new about android everyday, and it's amazing to see how much it has grown, all the possibilities it provides for both consumers and manufactures, and not only in mobiles.

Apple isn't going to be "king of the hill" for ever, nor will any other company ever be.

Edit: I had a blast writing this, hope it opens up your mind.
[Windows Phone 8 General] Dr.8820:
Agreed. I'm really not on any side, I just love technology. I just wish Microsoft would be more like Google and just improve their products, not starting over (again)...

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[Windows Phone 8 General] nystreak:
I agree. I think if you put wp8 on a galaxy s3 type hardware it will gain some ground. I think moving forward its going to be all about integration of phone, tablet, and desktops. Think about how many windows pc's are out there. Now your phone or tablet is gonna play nice with them. It's bound to make some progress.
[Windows Phone 8 General] huismeester:
On telephone area microsoft starts over again,

first wp7 outdated technology in hardware field single core, low resolution screens,

now again WP8 again from the bottom side i hope realy now it improve their products.
[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
I was expecting a much more positive response.

this almost sounds apologetic or wishful. like there isn't a real reason that wpx.x is actually compelling enough on its own, you have to be completely bored to look around and give wpx.x a shot?
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
You don't have to be bored, in fact the WP8's GUI very fun and relaxing. There was a lot of cool features presented with WP8, it supports multi core processors which will outperform the GS3, supports DirectX, has NFC, Wallet hub, and at least on the Nokia side of things, there will be nokia drive.

If you are looking for a "compelling" reason to try WP8 when it comes out, I suggest you watch the Windows Phone 8 keynote:

If you still find it boring, it's just not for you.

[YOUTUBE]royJee1SQlY[/YOUTUBE]
[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
waiting for wifi to watch....

the problem is, "will" in your statement. the gs3 is the 800 lb gorilla in the room , today. right now. as more phones are released, the low acceptable standard of hardware changes. as does software advances.

youtubing in a few hours, hope something looks "new".
[Windows Phone 8 General] Sholokov:
Those are not side speakers. The grid runs over the entire length of that design. There is a full picture available somewhere.
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
For you guys who think releasing a phone in 2, 3 months that beats a GS3, isn't not good enough, I understand you, but let's look at the "big picture":

The next leap forward in mobiles will be battery wise. There won't be any big improvements in performance in the near future, we won't see any more cores, or such a big boost in performance like we've seen these last two years. Not until we make better lasting batteries.

Still, I won't be surprised to see a WP8 device beat the next iPhone or an android device in gaming, browsing and other general tasks.

Don't think I'm favoring WP8 over anything, I'm an android power user, I enjoy talking about tech, and Windows Phone got me on a new "high".

Let's not make this the next big rivalry (like iPhone X Android)... Or should we?

Edit: @Dr.8820. Just saw your post:

I didn't know the next iPhone won't have NFC.

Big bust!
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
I'm not here to convince you to use WP8. What's the point for WP8 if samsung is releasing the Note 2, or HTC the Desire X or ONE XL, right? :sarcasm:

I understand you think Microsoft won't put up a fight, but what's your objective with all these questions?
[Windows Phone 8 General] Dr.8820:
I can't honestly answer what other people might be looking for :), I do know that I have an HD7, my girlfriend has the OG Evo, and her entire family has iPhones and iPads( they always battle lol)...not one of them are excited about the new iPhone, in fact, my girlfriend said if Sprint gets a decent WP she's switching ( she has an iPod and is amazed how much better Zune is over the iPod).

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[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
the point for questions is always the same. gaining knowledge and perspective.

there are lots of side tracks in this thread, but few direct points ( or opinions ) about what the draw to wp8 will be. I've read that apple is boring, or its specs will be blah for the next phone/tablet. that's fine by me, but does apple /Samsung/whoever need to be in meltdown mode for there to be a draw for wpx? I'm not seeing comments that show a positive reason for wpx,. all the comments do far a negative to other platforms.
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
Again, I'm not here to convince you to use WP8. Neither is this thread or anyone else.

Anyways if you wan't to see what WP8 has to offer take a look at post 48, it will help with your "knowledge and perspective".

I'm pretty sure I said earlier, I'm not favoring WP8 over anything in this thread, so, no negative comments on other OSs.

I'm going to stop talking to you now, no offense, but this isn't going anywhere.
[Windows Phone 8 General] bbeelzebub:
I notice that the ATIV S specs look an awful lot like the GS3 US specs.

Think it's possible a dev will port it?
[Windows Phone 8 General] ruyzalim:
First Samsung windows phone 8

take a look: http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2012/08/29/this-is-the-samsung-ativ-s-the-first-of-many-amazing-windows-phone-8-devices-coming-this-year.aspx
[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
good size, good specs (for wp) and doesn't look like its missing anything.

checked the news feeds, and the note2 specs are out, quad core, 5.5", 3800mah battery (yaaaaaa!!!) .... so the unreleased wp devices are about one year behind on specs alone.

the long video linked earlier was difficult to watch, but I did see all of it. I'm sorry, there really was nothing compelling IMHO.

maybe the desktop/phone app integration will mean something amazing camera software, or video editing on phone someday. dunno!
[Windows Phone 8 General] narta:
The brushed aluminium chassis of the ATIV S is sweet. Let's see what Nokia has for us at 9/5 shall we?
[Windows Phone 8 General] tian105:
3100mah
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
OP updated. Anyone keeping track? hehe

New Lumia device added to list (820) and new info on 920.

920:

http://www.geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/A1nsGA8CUAEEy2s1.jpg

820:

http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/Nokia/Nokia_Lumia_820_leak-580-90.jpg
[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
mmm hmm, women always catch me lying about size
[Windows Phone 8 General] Chillingly Based:
The CPU in the Ativ is the same as the SGS3. This is WP, not Android. It doesn't need gianormus specs to runs well.
[Windows Phone 8 General] Sholokov:
Quad core...ha. How many apps you know utilizes even the second core, let alone 4. Bigger and hotter battery is all you are getting with 4 cores. What you will need is a portable refrigerator as an accessory.
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
Agreed, WP7 had the lag well hidden behind all the window transitions etc. WP8 should be even better. But I think the Ativ S has a Snapdragon while the SGS3 has a Exynos. I may be wrong, personally don't care much for these differences.
[Windows Phone 8 General] ohgood:
neither does android (hello , 2011!) but it sure does help for video editing... capture, and other wicked cool things that were not imagined a few years ago for phones.

---------- Post added at 02:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:11 AM ----------

you don't have to like the innovations, they'll still happen...
[Windows Phone 8 General] narta:
If you do video editing on a phone, I feel sorry for you :silly:

Quad cores and the likes will be needed if there is a plan to dock the phone and make it a full blown Windows RT tablet/desktop. Otherwise, fak it, don't need it, dual-core Krait is more than enough
[Windows Phone 8 General] PG2G:
The US spec SGS III has the Snapdragon (as does the HTC One X). So we're getting essentially the same hardware as the top of the line Android devices. Though there will soon be some on the Android side using the quad core version.
[Windows Phone 8 General] DDReaper:
nothing
[Windows Phone 8 General] mateusm:
HTC Accord:

Source: http://twitter.com/Football4PDA/status/241843624466337792/photo/1

The bezel and screen size reminds me of the OG Droid.