yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
yeah, png's are superior to jpg in terms of quality and "features" (rgba as opposed to rgb). As for size and compression, jpg is better (but looks bad).

ANYWAY, looks like no one wants to pitch in on how to change that boot splash. On my next day off, this will become my weekend project.

Hopefully I don't brik my phone in the process....anyone have a spare note 2 laying around?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vantt1:
Personally, I'm OK with the existing stock boot splash image that my Note 2 has. This topic kinda veered from boot splash to boot animation though...

If it doesn't require too much risky modding, I'd also be interested in changing the boot splash. But by the looks of it, you'll need to modify the kernel.

Even if I could, I wouldn't know what to change it to.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
it's not the kernel that needs to be modded; it's a partition block that's either a part of the bootloader, or like a stage 1.5 kind of thing (I think).

In either case, I just need to dedicate a weekend to it. Fortunately, I've been working for 9 days straight now...yippi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] hazridi:
Okay, LFS files are tar archives.

However, there is some data at the end of the file. I don't know if this is important or not, but in the interest of not bricking the device it's best to leave it intact.

The reason the extract script is failing is that the boot logo has jpg thumbnails embedded in the EXIF data for the image.

The file offset for the logo jpg is 0x6C000 (442368) and the JPG end of file (FF D9) for the WHOLE file is at 0x77D82, this means the block from 0x6C000 to 0x77D84 is the file. The TAR record block is stretches to 0x77E00 so the total file size available is 48640 bytes.

Used archivemount to add a new logo.jpg to the tar file, and overwrote the data block in the original with the one from the new tar file.

Going to flash it to my Note 2, cross your fingers.

Oh, the size is offset 0x6BE80 and it's an ascii string of the octal representation of the file size... 0136604 in this case. Alter it to the size of your jpg. Just put in the size in bytes into google and add "in octal" to the end, then remove the lowercase o.

EDIT: changing the file size seems like a bad idea now, it makes the archive fail to parse.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] hazridi:
Okay, the logo.jpg in param.bin/param.lfs is ignored in favor of the logo file in the sboot.bin.

I am contemplating flashing a modified sboot.bin. This is really risky, though, as there could be checksums somewhere in the file. I did notice that all of the jpgs in the sboot.bin have the file size immediately after the JPG end of file marker (FF D9) but I'm quite leery of mucking with the bootloader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
You're right on that. none of the pics in the param are used. I'll also add that I attempted what you're thinking about doing a few months ago and bricked my note 2. So it goes without saying, be careful.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
You got ***** of steel attempting this; although it appears that you know a whole lot more than me going into this. Please be careful not to brick your $600+ dollar device.

If that's the case.....I think think this procedure should not be attempted. What happened to your bricked note 2?

On a side note, does a unbrick method exist if the worst was to happen? I saw something like this here, but I'm not sure it would restore the modified files/partitions. That's whats keeping me from attempting this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ketut.kumajaya:
Bump! I managed to change Tab 3 8.0 boot logo http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2529133 Not sure my method will work on your device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] billard412:
No good here. The images in the param partition are ignored. The boot images used for the GN2 are in the bootloader
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ketut.kumajaya:
You can use my param-toos to extract and inject a jpg to bootloader but it's too risky! Extract, inject, do extract once again for a check. But modify a bootloader is a dangerous! Don't use any jpg created or edited by Linux image editor, I got a blank screen of death on Tab 3. Jpg image created by Paint.NET default setting worked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mad-freaky:
hazridi, did you go any further with this or not?

I'm kind of trying to do the same thing with the Samsung galaxy s3 international (i9300)

I haven't come this far yet, but I was wondering if there is any news on this? :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
I think this exploration was abandoned (I certainly abandoned it). The risk is

WAY

to huge for such a small aesthetic change.

Sorry.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mad-freaky:
Too, bad. But I guess you are right :).

Cheers!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mad-freaky:
Uhm... Sorry, I forgot to aks!

Where do you guys find the sboot.bin file? I can't seem to find it anywhere...

Frank
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ciphercodes:
You can find it under the stock ROM image from sammobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mad-freaky:
ciphercodes, Thanks!

I have found the sboot.bin and opening it with HxD I was able to find the Samsung logo (for me the Galaxy S3..) using the "Adobe Photoshop" string in the header of the JPG. When copying the the part that I believed to be the JPG to a new file and naming it logo.jpg I actually got the boot logo!

But now the trouble starts,.. everytime I change anything about sboot.bin it fails to flash (it doesn't brick it though!). I tried big changes in the JPG and also just changing two letters in the Adobe Photoshop string... I thought it might be HxD corrupting the file, but when I changed something, saved it and then changed it back and saved it again and it flashed! so that isn't the problem...

Somehow the sboot.bin gets checked, by either Odin or the phone itself...

I'm kind of stuck now, and don't know how to go further...

Does anybody have an idea?

Cheers!

Frank
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scatman25:
I will unlock my Vodafone atrix :(

I need help... :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryukouki:
Hello everyone,

Well might as well say hi. I'm Ryukouki. I use this handle on a lot of forums, so if this is familiar you most likely know me elsewhere. So, anywho! I purchased a VZW Samsung Galaxy S4 two weeks ago, and I'm really curious. I rooted my phone, installed Clockwork Mod and backed up my data (I THINK) and I'm looking into ROMs for the Galaxy S4. What is the best mod for speed and performance, with good ease of use, and does not require a data wipe on installation? And is there a tutorial to go about doing this? I'm kind of new to the whole smartphone thing (used a feature phone for seven years!!), but I'm not too afraid to try new things out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trebb:
No ROMs 'require' a data wipe per se. You may, however, run into problems with any ROM if you don't completely wipe data when installing (especially the first time you go from stock to a ROM).

Why are you so afraid of wiping data? You could very easily download a few backup apps and have everything back up and running in 20 minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryukouki:
I assume that this requires backup to my SD card though? And can you explain how I go about doing this? Do I just pick up things like App Restore and Backup (I think it's the other way around...) and then backup and restore? I don't want to screw this up, because I have a few apps where I've dumped a couple hundred dollars into and if I delete it or wipe it, I lose all the data, and I for sure as hell don't wanna do that! :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calsax:
You are rooted, so grab Titanium Backup, and use it. Just don't backup up system data. App data is fine (at least it always has been on AT&T).

I haven't seen a ROM yet that is stable enough to flash, IMHO. Give it a couple of weeks. I ran AOKP on my GS2 for a long time, and am looking forward to it here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DroidHead214:
If I was you man , I wouldnt never install a rom without a full wipe. That will keep you from running into problems. I know that from experience. Like Sbreen say, no wipe , no gripe
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryukouki:
Very well then, I guess a wipe it is.

Now, let me get this straight. I rooted my phone. I have TWRP Custom Recovery on my phone, and I have backed up the thing in the recovery menu to my micro SD card. I also Titanium Backup'd my system with apps and whatnot. So when I decide to flash my phone to a new ROM, I'd first wipe the data, factory reset, and wipe the dalvik cache, then flash it, do the setup garbage, and then from there, redownload Titanium Backup and restore whatever I want to restore, correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whiskerz:
You got it! However the "factory reset" option in TWRP actually wipes data/cache/dalvik, I believe. (It tells you at the top of the screen what its going to wipe) Once you got your new rom you're all set to start restoring your apps with TB and enjoy the smoothness. After the setup process when your phone goes to the home screen, it's a good idea to let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. (some developers advise this)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryukouki:
I'll try it either tomorrow...or, later in the week if my courage decides to run away. Now, in the worst case scenario, let's say I completely screw up and get stuck with a bootloop or, I just completely hate the ROM itself. To restore to my current configuration do I just go back to TWRP and hit restore, and it basically reverts itself? I'm so sorry if I'm asking really stupid questions, I just REALLY want to do it right, and not have any hassles whatsoever. ;) I am extremely careful and I really want to feel comfortable doing this.

Some guides I see mentioned backing up the IMEI information on the phone. Do I really need to do that, or is that all automated and I shouldn't run into issues? And is there a GApps.zip file thingy that I need to download for the "stock" applications? But wait a second, TB should take care of all of that correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whiskerz:
Yes, if your phone goes into a bootloop or you absolutely hate the rom, then pull the battery and boot into recovery. (If you just hate the rom no need to pull battery just power off)Make sure you have a backup of your system created within TWRP with the "backup" option. If you have a backup in TWRP you would just hit the "Restore" button and find your system backup and wait for it to restore. I've never heard anything about backing up IMEI info, you will probably not run into any issues. I've flashed tons and tons of roms on numerous devices and have NEVER had to do any of that. Gapps (google apps) are ONLY needed when you're going to run an AOSP rom. That means when the rom doesn't have the touchwiz skin over top of it. AOSP roms are pure vanilla android and have zero touchwiz features. You can find the touchwiz based roms in the "Android development" section while the AOSP roms are found in the "Original development" section. Also, it's fine to ask questions. That's how you learn! :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryukouki:
Awesome. :) Phew, I was like what why do I need to backup my IMEI information? :( I'm planning on installing Hyperdrive, is that a touchwiz based rom by any chance? And hah, yeah I know, I usually have really meticulous instructions for myself when I flash video game consoles, so I know the routine like the back of my hand. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whiskerz:
Yes, Hyperdrive is a touchwiz based rom! The file is going to be a little over a 1gig, and already includes all of the apps you'll need.(Don't flash Gaaps) I'm heading off XDA for the night if you have anymore questions/concerns feel free to PM me and I'll try to help :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ryukouki:
Oh good! :) And at least my internet is reasonable now, so 1GB shouldn't be too bad. ;D I should head off too, its a bit late over here. Thanks for your help, you've answered a lot of my concerns! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KennyG123:
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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RichDMartin:
To anyone who can help me out here,

I have a rooted Galaxy S3 i747 with Cyanogenmod 10.1 Release candidate 4 on AT&T.

The big problem I have right now is that the data counter in Settings -> Data Usage is overshooting my data usage by far. It says I've used 12GB of data in the past week, when the USSD code to check my data usage says I've only used 2.5GB.

I'd hate to do a factory reset, re-flash the ROM or anything like that, but I'll do it if I have to. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] triq6:
Does anyone know if it's possible to rip this out of the stock firmware, so that it can be used with custom ROMs?

I want to use a custom ROM, but I can't because I need WiFi calling at home (crappy reception).
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Testingchip:
Trickdroid has wifi calling. I'm using 5.6.0 and it works great. It's 4.1.2. We have to wait for t mobile to release code for a 4.2.2 rom to get it working on the latest version.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Slapshot52:
Its baked deep in the ROM so only T-Mobile custom ROMs would be able to run it.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] id10terrordfw:
Flash THIS on any 4.1.2 based Sense ROM. DO NOT FLASH ON 4.2.2!!!!!
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] PunkUnity:
I have the Maximus 7 rom and it runs wifi calling pretty well. I think any 4.1.2 Rom will run wifi calling just fine
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] mikeyinid:
Are you saying to run the stock tmo Rom to have WiFi calling?

Is it in the Rom or do you have to do anything extra for WiFi calling?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] id10terrordfw:
No, this is a flashable package that will install WiFi calling on any 4.1.2 Sense based ROM, such as Developer's edition 1.29 etc....
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] PunkUnity:
I just gained root. Then flashed rom. Wifi calling still working
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] rasstar:
I don't get it. That file is over 900MB how is it adding wifi calling to the developer edition? It seems like a new rom. I would like to add wifi calling to the developer edition. Anyone know how I can get this done?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] id10terrordfw:
That is not what I originally posted. I have no idea how that happened. Let me look on my computer for it and repost it.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] GFam4:
Will this Wifi-Calling zip work for non T-mo Phones such as ATT running stock sense roms?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] joselv456:
It's T-Mobile based so if you don't have T-Mobile won't work

Sent from inside the T.A.R.D.I.S
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] rasstar:
I have yet to see this zip that can be flashed to add WiFi calling. Searched all over
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] mdiaz33685:
why not try other options, I have 2 T-Mobile phones, running international roms, check out my signature.

I speak to my wife using, Vonage free app, magic jack, also viber, and nettalk,

all through wifi apps, I have all the internation stuff blocked not to get billed, whenever she goes to anyone's house with wifi it works.

try it out, they work.. internationally, so they will work here also.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] rasstar:
I know about magic jack and those other options. I cannot receive my calls with those options. I will restore to the tmobile rom when I travel.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] designgears:
Well, first time around the camera was just black. Read about other people having the same issues, basically, don't apply the camera fix.

After I got out of that mess, I ended up with blurry images, the camera won't focus at all.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] designgears:
Found the issue, broken auto focus in the camera hardware. You can't hear it when you shake the phone around either. Going in for a replacement.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] born_fisherman:
So it was just a coincidence after flashing the kernel?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] designgears:
Probably, because my wifes htc one has a rattle while mine doesn't and I hadn't taken any pictures with it before that, hard to tell.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] justinmg:
My rom is 1.66.00WWE Radio 1.10.00.

I think its about time for an upgrade. People speak highly of the Mysteryman update, so will give it a go. Does anyone if OziExplorer CE 1.11.1 will still work with the upgrade.

If it does not, asuming I have backed up my phone, is it a simple matter to reload the original OS?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lightfunkyone:
Due to some unforeseen circumstances my 2 week old phone was damaged by an incompetent baggage security check operative!

I was having my families hand luggage checked at Manchester Airport uk and stuck my naked S4 in the plastic tub alongside a stable hold all., sure enough my mother in law had stashed some really lethal Colgate toothpaste in her bag!!! It went to be forwarded to a 50+ buffoon!!

He wouldn't let me get my phone, "all items have to stay in the tray" he said, I then knew my new shiney S4 was doomed. ..

sure enough once I got my phone back I noticed the screen was marked/scratched. :(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ame123:
I wanted to know that if i removed the shatter proof sheet from my XZ will that void my warranty?? Has anybody confirmes it? I have got alot of scrathes on the shatter proof sheet so i wanna remove it but not at the cost of warranty.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitefang3456:
Yes. Warranty will be void. I have asked them.

Whitefang

If i helped, pls kindly hit thanks button ya ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ame123:
:(:( i think now i have to leave with the scrathes :(:(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michealtbh:
Play dumb and tell them you thought it was a screen protector
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xswistaqx:
Well that's a dumb idea. It most likely won't work.

Probably the best solution is to call your local Sony help center or even better write them an e-mail since some people asked and the answer varies between countries/warranty centres. If they say it does void the warranty ask them if they can replace it (the should be able to) and if it doesn't write them an e-mail for confirmation (in case later on they change their answer).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thraxzzz:
Here in Singapore, one of us emailed sony.sg and asked about the ASF, they said that removing ASF doesn't void the warranty ;)

Sent from my C6603 using voldemort's nose
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hebbe:
i think it's depending on the country and its laws, and the type of demage you want to get warranty for.

i guess warranty won't be void if your cpu will be defect. what has removing the ASF to do with a burned cpu??

but if you drop your phone and the screen cracks...they will say "no warrenty because of removing the ASF".
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] solver404:
Dusk has been remade!

Built for

d3rpONE M1​

This is not possible without ssojyeti2. He undertook the task of completely remaking the dusk icons for use on this device, as well as his ICS Dusk clock that I converted. Thanks to all in his OP, vin255764 particularly, Ajthescot for transparent home, and Aedon for stat bar clock that Gumby63 put together.

Should work with any Sense rom.

The only know notification icon missing is for Google Hangouts, because their new version is being problematic. It will be fixed as soon as possible.

Download​

dusk_for_d3rp​
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] ssojyeti2:
Sweet! This is awesome man. I'm so glad that someone loves dusk ask much as I do. I'll keep the dusk coming and I'm sure you will too. Can't wait for that 4x1 clock :)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] hockeyfamily737:
Nice job Solver!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] solver404:
4x1 in the works, brother.

:cowboy:
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Riff76:
Rock on solver
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Blackcircle:
This is freakin awesome! Thank you.

via sexy phONE.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sisse:
screenshots

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] ssojyeti2:
put an image behind clock! o.O
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sisse:
yes at one hour figures will be nice to find out how to do it :(
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] mikevillarroel:
after flashing the moded theme and every thing, I've noticed that almost all the battery images ending in zero are not themed, I checked the apk and the right png's exist inside the SystemUI so why aren't they showing?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] solver404:
Sounds most likely that the custom battery and battery xml are missing. That isn't a known issue with the theme in this zip.

Are you flashing the unmodified zip over d3rpONE, or different set up?

Edit: from screen shot, it is modified... Make sure the custom battery xml is there.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] tuscolavol:
Really awesome. My suggestion would be to change the clock font to match the battery's. Don't even know if that's possible. Really like it either way. Thanks!

Our maybe just un-bold it?

Sent from the ONE on Tapatalk
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] mikevillarroel:
I found out some extra images as well as differences on the publix.xml, Phonestatusbarpolicy.smali, styles.xml and Statusbarexpanded.xml, so I replace the public.xml and left the other 3 alone since those were the ones i edited, oh! and replaced the whole drawable-xhdpi and drawable-xxhdpi, copiled, signed and flashed, now I need to wait until i reach 100% charge to see if i get the green or the custom image (96% now)

edit: No man, Don't know what else could be!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] solver404:
Those extra battery pngs will be there, no need to remove them. The ones that need to be replaced are with the theme.

All images are called from xxhdpi, if they are not, something else is wrong. You do have the custom battery and battery charge xmls, correct?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] mikevillarroel:
I think so, anyways I tried yesterday flashing your theme as is and got the same issue. Let me re-flash the ROM, apply your theme and see if in fact I did something to that SystemUI that breaks it

Edit: Ok solver404, after flashing rom then replacing just the 2 xml's and the smali, it worked, so i need to be careful now with what i flash!!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sisse:
hi

:D:laugh::D

hours of dusk new weather panel
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] solver404:
That looks great! I know that took some time on the flips, would like to see it in action. :good:
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sisse:
hi

android 4.2.2 suitable for
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sisse:
lower panel hour -system+framework+com.htc.resources.apk - open copy png
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] ssojyeti2:
The font is called bank gothic light (or something similar)
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferdroyd:
Hi Experts,

My device is GT-P1000. I was able to flash the nightly built from cyanogenmod site. I flashed cm-10.1-20130609-NIGHTLY-p1.zip. By the way, I came from AOKP ICS rom.

All is working well for me for the basic tasks that I've tested except that it can't detect our mobile networks here in Singapore which is pretty much a deal breaker. Wifi, bluetooth, etc. are okay. You can see in my attachment that it can't find any GSM network even if I search manually. Is this rom not compatible to Singapore local telcos? Did I miss anything? May be you experts got some ideas.

I have searched the android development forum for CM10.1 Nightly but can't find any relevant solution. Hence, I try my luck here if any of you guys experienced the same issue and was able to solve it.

Thanks in advance.

/f
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priyana:
What is your IMEI showing? If not 35xxxxx, say unknown, or 0049xxx then it won't work. Unknown is due to broken modem.bin. Wrong IMEI is due to corrupted EFS. Either restore from backup found in your sdcard or restock then reflash.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferdroyd:
unknown IMEI

Hi Priyana,

Thanks for your reply. You're correct. I checked the IMEI and it's unknown(shown in attached image).

Correct me if I'm wrong, I need to restore to my backup AOKP ICS rom and then flash this CM10.1 rom again?

Or I need to flash a stock Gingerbread rom then flash CM10.1 rom again?

Thanks in advance,

/f