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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mrjeancw:
ok i so want to makea customer boot animation but im so dumb when it comes to adb and pushing and whatever it is the hell that i need to do. basically i have a 7 second mp4 video with sound that i want as my boot animation. could someone help me please? maybe convert it for me and send it zipped and mp3?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mikely420:
I was trying to put a new custom splash screen using RGB565 converterand now my phone went from the white htc evo 4g screen to three skateboarding androids anyone know how to fix this?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonathaflores:
I cant get the sound on my boot animation to work!!

any Ideas????
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Fastboot USB? No.

If you want to run the adb commands -- all you have to do is connect the phone and cd into your androidsdk\tools directory and then run the adb commands.

You're problem is that you're not in your Androidsdk\tools folder when you attempt to run the commands.

Your terminal prompt should look something like this:

~/testuser/androidsdk/tools -- From there, you can run the commands.

Sorry to tell you, but everything wasn't in order. Thus the reason for the way your bootanimation turned out. One of your files (png 43) was labeled differently from the rest (was labeled Boot43.png, instead of boot43.png), that's the reason for the weird animation.

In any case, I've fixed the problem. Also, see if you can optimize your bootanimation, because 15 MB's is far far too big... it'll work, but you'll notice how slow it renders when it actually plays.

Anyway, here's the fixed bootanimation.

I can take a go at making the bootanimation for you. Please PM me with a link to the video and the soundbite. Also, give me clear instructions on what you want you want done. Thanks.

This is most likely due to a conflict in your splash screen. I would advise you recreate the splash screen.

What ROM are you using? If you're running CM6, it has problems with bootanimation sounds. Currently, I have not been able to find a fix... but I'm working on it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mikely420:
thanks for the help
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Please link the bootanimation you currently are running, so I can take a look.

To change the bootanimation manually:

1. Find whatever bootanimation you want

2. Copy it to your AndroidSDK\tools folder

3. Open shell/cmd -- enter commands:

adb remount
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
adb push SPC_animation_final.mp3 /system/customize/resource -- optional

Both of the above commands will overwrite anything already inside the stated directories.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mikely420:
Well its actually just the htc evo 4g boot screen turned into three skateboarding androids when trying to install the red apple killer boot screen.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] djskunkdiesel:
Question.

Would it be too much trouble to say which ones are which size so we don't waste a bunch of time downloading and flashing only to find out it's the wrong size?

Thanx
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mikely420:
Is there something special you need to do when you edit a splash screen? I added my name to the apple killer and converted it from a bmp to rgb565 with the rgb565 converter and when i try to manually flash it i get the three skateboarding android boot screen
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
What do you mean by downloading the "wrong" size??

I haven't attempted to change my Splash screen, but I was under the impression as long as you followed the guide, you would be okay.... so Idk.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mikely420:
Got it i used a different converter and it worked like a charm
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bomix:
Thank you Thank you!! worked perfect for me.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] garyr2548:
Awesome!!!

Wow thanks to eveyone who has contributed, love all the options :D. I have a request, I dont know which ROM it was, I think Ava's but does anyone have one with little Android guys peeking up from the bottom and sides waving. I liked that one on somebodys rom but cant recall whose it was. If anyone has that or knows what I am talking about that would be great, if not no prob. I will continue to flash what is here. Thanks again for all the work!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
I thought I had it this time. Rebooted the phone and the animation wasn't there...I think I give up...lol
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonathaflores:
What ROM are you using? If you're running CM6, it has problems with bootanimation sounds. Currently, I have not been able to find a fix... but I'm working on it.[/QUOTE]

Well I am using Fresh I get the Animation but no sound, I am Pushing everything to system/media because that was were the original boot animation was, I tried to push it to costumize/resource and only get a black screen thank you, appreciate your help!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonathaflores:
this is only the animation, i took the Droid part, I didnt like it!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mikely420:
I made a dragonball z bootscreen with vegeta going SSJ. Its kind of a big file 26.2Mb so im not sure where to upload it anyone wants to try it out let me know.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Well, it looks like you're pushing it to the wrong directory. What ROM are you running?

Almost all Sense ROM's bootaniamations reside in: /system/customize/resource

Most of all the Vanilla ROM's reside in: /system/media

And anything else would go in /data/local.

However, If you're running a Sense ROM, try the first directory listing, if your running a Vanilla ROM, try the second.

Can you please link the animation? Also, read what I said above about the different directories the animations should be pushed too.

In the Sense ROM's, the phone will check /system/customize/resource and then /system/media.

26 MB? Wow, you'll need to do some major optimizations. Upload it anywhere though... Mediafire, zshare, etc. Post it here and I'll look at it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
The ROM I'm using is EViO 2 Series v1.0.2 ROM. Wish listing do you suggest?

So just run the commands just likes I did, and instead of the /data/local, use either the /system/customize/resource or /system/media at the end?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
It's a Sense ROM, so yes... you'll want to push to /system/customize/resource first. Then test to see if the bootanimation works, if it doesn't -- then push the bootanimation to /system/media and reboot, testing to see if it works.

And yes, place both the directories at the end.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
So Just like this for the last command?

./adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip

if it doesn't work do this:

./adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip

There's also an mp3 file....do the exact same commands? (just replace bootanimation w/ the mp3 file)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Yes, but there's no reason to add the bootanimation.zip at the end of the line:

Both commands should look like this (The file being pushed will automatically overtwrite the same file in the directory):

./adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource/
./adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/

Also, yes -- do the same soundbite, but it is a little different. Try this first.

./adb push SPC_animation_final.mp3 /system/customize/resource/
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkotoric:
can anyone post the stock white splash screen, I need to take my phone into sprint so I need to revert back
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
Any idea? This is really getting on my nerves now...I'm determined to get this right LOL
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
Again....thought I had it this time

EDIT: SUCCESS!!! THIS WORKED!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
Tried to do the mp3...thought I had it but on reboot it didn't play, any idea's? Does the bootanimation.zip and the mp.3 have to be flashed together in the same command window before reboot to get it to work? I did the bootanimation.zip, rebooted, then tried the mp.3

Tried this too...didn't work
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Oops!

I fixed the images in my splash screen THREAD and my boot animation THREAD. :o Now you can preview what you're downloading. Sorry about that folkes. I didn't realize that I could use up the bandwidth so fast on a free photobucket account.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Hmm.. looks like that ROM use's the /system/media directory then. In any case, rename your mp3 file to boot.mp3 or android_audio.mp3 and then push the file to /system/media. One of those should work, at least IIRC from using a Vanilla ROM.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
It worked!!!! android_audio.mp3

Why did it work after I changed the file name?

BTW...you've helped me so much....sending you a donation right now.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
pseudoremora,

If I can trouble you for one more thing.

Lastly, trying to load a custom splash screen. I know I have to go into bootloader, then fastboot usb to do this. The directions I've read are for Windows applications.

Any idea of the commands I have to use for a Mac? The file I'm trying to push is evosplash1.rgb565 . I put it in the SDK tools folder.

There were the windows directions:

- Move the splash screen file (.rgb565) to sdk/tools folder

- Power off device

- Boot up into boot loader (hold volume down key while pressing power)

- Navigate to "FASTBOOT" with the volume keys and press the power button

- Plug device in (you'll see "FASTBOOT USB" highlighted in red)

- Open a command window in Windows (Windows key + r then type "cmd.exe")

- Now type this to navigate to sdk/tools:

Code:

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\

- Then type this to install splash screen:

Code:

fastboot flash splash1 evosplash1.rgb565

- After files have been pushed to device, navigate (volume keys) down to "REBOOT" and press power key.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Thanks for the donation, I really appreciate at! I'm glad I could help!

In regards to the reason why the file name had to be changed, its because Vanilla ROM's don't follow the same file structure as the Sense ROM's, as such... the file names are different. It's really the manufacturer's call, Motorola names there sound file boot.mp3 and HTC names it's it android_audio.mp3 or SPC_animation_final.mp3, depending on if you have Sense or Vanilla. Hope that helps.

I'll presume you got your directions from this thread?

In any case, I decided to test the instructions and was able to successfully install a new Splash screen.

To get this to work on a Mac, try the following. Follow the said directions already given:

Now, once your phone is connected and you've selected Fastboot, go to the terminal and enter the following commands (I'm going to modify the install a little for you):

[B]cd android/tools[/B]

[B]./fastboot devices[/B] -- This should return your Serial #, if it does, then you're connected properly

Then type:
./fastboot flash splash1 evosplash1.rgb565 -- If successful, you should see two prompts that say "Okay"

Now, reboot the device, by typing:
[B]./fastboot reboot[/B] -- Your new Splash should be present

You can disconnect the cable and you should be set. Rinse and repeat the steps to change the splash screen again if you want.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
Wouldn't recognize ./fastboot devices
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Alright...

1) Make sure you have the fastboot file actually in your sdk... check inside the folder.

2) Try running the commands, but just type: fastboot, instead of ./fastboot
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
Yeah, put the .rgb565 in sdk tools

Have the phone booted into fastboot usb (red fastboot usb highlighted)

Don't wrack you're brain on this...these Mac's are PITA's to do this stuff on.

I clicked on that fastboot mac folder and here's whats in it...not sure if it helps.

I even did

cd android/tools

devices

says command not found
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
It finally worked....no idea why it took so long....been typing the same damn commands for two hours straight, this time it finally recognized the phone
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
God... the problems with Mac! In any case, I'm glad it worked! Now you're all set!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JG-1:
Yup! And now I have the template if I wanna make future changes.

Thanks for all your help....appreciate it!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Sure! No problem at all! Good idea about documenting your steps, that's always smart!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonathaflores:
thank you it worked, i wash pushing it in the right path, but I just changed the file name to android_audio like you said and it work, donation coming your way, thanx man!!

its not that much, but oh well

3C394715B1118674K.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rodneym13:
My Splash Screen
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
I'm happy it worked! The donation you sent was more than enough! I appreciate it! Thanks again!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonesdana:
custom boot screen from Ava Froyo ver3revA or beyond

Anyone have a flashable custom boot screen from Ava Froyo ver3revA or beyond? I am fine with the that has sound or no sound... Don't really care.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] tjwilk:
anybody know if Badious' bootanimation and splash screen flashable??
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Fiireball32:
Wish dancedroid was signed

Sent from my Evo 4G using a shoe string
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Award Tour:
Does anyone have the "Quietly brilliant." boot animation and sound? The one posted earlier wasn't the WVGA version, at least I don't think it was. The sound was also different. I'm looking for the one that is shown when you first root through simple root and probably other methods as well.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BAleR:
Is there a way to get back to the origional white splash screen? Or does anyone know if i could get a flashable zip?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
I created two different versions of the Quietly brilliant animation. It should be posted either in this thread or the other bootanimation thread.

To revert back to the original, you'll have to find the stock find... or better yet, you could adb pull the fill maybe, but I'm not positive what directory that file resides in.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BAleR:
Man can anyone add to this? I really need to change it thanks though
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BAleR:
Could it be in system/xbin/fbsplash?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
I don't know. I'll talk a look around once I get my cable. But I'm sure the directory is going to be hard to find, especially since you have to use the flashboot command to flash the splash screens and don't have to specify any directory to begin with.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] abu_noah:
Any Chance of someone making different colors of the new Cyanogenmod 6 boot screen so we can mix and match with themes we are using? I'm using NexTang and would love an orange bootscreen instead of the default color.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Jsimon9633:
Ditto I want to go back to stock splash too and looking for a flashable zip
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slackwaresupport:
all i get is black screen.. anyone know whats up??
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] htownrep247:
Pseudoremora's bootscreen is awesome!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
You either create the Splash screen or try to find it on this site or some other. Most poeple don't save the default Splash screen, so you'll probably have to manually create it.

If you're talking about the Splash screen, try flashing it again and see what happens.

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] tomh1979:
piss on apple worked perfect, just downloaded, booted into clockwork recovery and installed from sdcard.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] abu_noah:
I asked this awhile back and I didn't get a reply. I was wondering if anyone can make the new CM6 boot screen orange to go with the NexTang theme? Or at least give me some input on how to change the pngs to orange with out it taking forever. Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nugzo:
I'm having issues getting the splash screens to install. I've changed them in the past with no problems. My phone is on the fastboot usr screen. (power off, hold vol down then power on, then power again to get to fastboot screen)

Any ideas anybody? TIA
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Honetly... when it comes to bootanimations; there isn't any way for it to "change the pngs to orange with out it taking forever". Bootanimations can be long a processes, mainly because you have to create a sequence of images. Please link me the bootanimation you're talking about. Also, I'll be honest; I don't know if I'll have time to do anything with it, as I rather busy with school and work, but I can advise you on what to do.

Can you tell us what OS you're doing this in? Windows/Linux? Also, you could flash the bootloader again and see if that fixes the problem.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Re-boot to the bootloader screen, then open adb window and type "fastboot devices" to see if adb even recognizes your device.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
I already told him that the boot animation would have to be re-colored frame by frame and that it would take forever, but he doesn't seem to want to listen.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Oh?

Well, alright....yea, I don't know what else to tell him either, ill take a look at it anyways...but I'm not making any promises that ill even get to it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Lol...yeah. Aren't unrealistic requests great? There is another guy who needs the great pseudoremora's guidance however.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7902732&postcount=63
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SamJamz:
The superboot

After many attempts to get it right I have finally finished my Superboot animation. Being the big Superman nut that I am I had to do something with Superman and Android.... Hope you all like it !

View attachment bootanimation.zip

View attachment Superboot_audio.zip

[/ATTACH]

Best method for installing is using pushboot

I should point out that the sound is not supported in CM roms...

This animation runs slower than in the preview

Brought to you by SamJamz
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
You should post an animated preview. People seem to like that sort of thing. :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SamJamz:
Sorry had to run out the door, that's why i posted a picture instead
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slackwaresupport:
so how do you flash this?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] infamousjax:
So there's no way to go back to the stock splash screen?

wow.. big mistake flashing this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nugzo:
I'll try to reflash the bootloader, got a link by chance?

When i type fastboot devices i get nothing. I thought i had full root. I can do whatever i want w/ adb when the system is booted.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SamJamz:
I would use pushboot to push the files.... or you can use adb push
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] stanglifemike:
So any boot animation that is signed can be flashed this way, just like a rom or radio? If so that is pretty sweet. I just used push boot for an un-signed one. Any steps I should take before flashing another boot animation? Or just go for it as many as I like?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slackwaresupport:
i used adb push.. and all i get is a blank screen.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SamJamz:
Your doing something wrong...

1. Open pushboot

2. make sure the only files that are in there are the bootanimation.zip file and the mp3 file (mp3 unziped)

3. Open pushboot2 (froyo) and follow prompts to push files.... its that easy!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vikramjatt11:
this is for boot animations, i dont know if anyone else encountered this problem...

here is a screenshot of the issue:

yes, i have nand unlocked, and fastboot installed...

any help would be greatly appreciated...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
It was written all over the thread that you couldn't go back. However, that's not entirely true; if the directory can be found, then the stock can be restored.

When you boot into bootloader -- What information do you see, can you post that. Also, I would suggest you join the irc channel (#htc-evo) and ask questions there as well. I'm on there everyday and answers any/all questions people have.

To flash a bootanimation; you have 3 options... adb push, push boot, or flashing via recovery. Choose whichever one you'd like.

More than likely you don't have the proper HBOOT. You should have version .76. I'll advise you too to join the irc channel (#htc-evo). There are many people including myself who can help you. This back and forth communication is inefficient.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slackwaresupport:
what is that image of??? oh.. you are using wincrap.. dont use the stuff.. os x or linux here.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] KyleKatastrophe:
Can someone please give me the complete stock splash?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] stanglifemike:
Thanks for your reply!!

So the bootanimation does not have to be signed? And I assume there is no wiping or any other step neccasary, right? Just use QuickBoot and flash .zip from sd card, reboot and its all good?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Not all packages are signed anyway. Clockwork doesn't check if packages are signed. Amon_RA's latest recovery doesn't either anymore. So no... packages don't have to be signed. And yes, you can use Quickboot and flash via recovery like you would any other ROM, no wipe needed.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] stanglifemike:
OK thanks. Just threw me off when 99% of the installation instructions say to use pushboot or adb. And in the list of animations on the first couple post, some are listed as "signed zip", others are listed as "flashable zip", and some just say "preview"(which made me think they were not flashable). Thanks for clearing that up, it is really confusing the way they are listed in the first couple post
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] itmustbejj:
Since this thread has turned into more of a troubleshooting/howto guide despite my original intentions (see giant red letters on OP), I don't really keep up with all the posts, so if anyone has posted content in here that isn't on the OP I apologize.

I am VERY good at keeping my inbox up to date, so if you want something shown please PM it to me.

Also Pseudoremora is a freaking trooper, it never senses to amaze me how much patience he has and how willing he is to help. If he has helped you, please please please show your support and donate the man a buck or two. (This is my endorsement and has nothing to with him).
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonschoning:
minimal splash screens

Attached some minimal and photo splash screens

The attached splash screens are 480x800 in rgb565 format

EVO_Splash_HTC_Condensed

EVO_Splash_horizon
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
To be honest; adb push should be the default method. It's extremely easy and everyone by now should be able to use it efficiently. However; I understand when the need to flash the bootanimation via recovery arises.

In regards to the "preview" command -- its a valid one; but needs to be executed after you've pushed the bootanimation onto your phone. The command below will allow you to see a preview what your animation looks like before you actually reboot (it can be a little fast and 99% of the, that's not the speed it'll be upon reboot). Make sure you have your phone ON, and you can see the lockscreen, before pressing ENTER.

adb shell bootanimation

Hope that helps.

Just wanted to say; excellent job keep everything organized and update to date! Also, thanks for the endorsement; I reciprocate the same attitude back to you wholeheartedly! You're the one doing the real work! :D

Nicely done. Though the screens can be bigger -- the native resolution is 480x800.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jonschoning:
Thanks. The image previews in the post are at a reduced resolution to conserve screen space, but the actual splash screens inside the zip files should be the correct resolution of 480x800.

Jon
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] M@XLOL:
thank you so much that looks fantastic! I am using it as my bootscreen now :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BigBallin:
i seen that but didnt know how it would work. i was just trying to push them onto my phone. i am using the wrong string of commands or something
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ocelot4ark:
No problem! All I did was resize the photos to 480 x 800, changed the color depth to 8 bit, and fixed the desc file. Was not too bad.