yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
Correction on previous post.

I think I would like to try to learn how to do the FASTBOOT method. It seems like this is used for several things I the operation of programming the phone. Also I may want to change the Splash Screen from time to time. If you can let me know what I kind of software I need on my computer and give me step by step detailed instruction , I may try to do it. Below is the link to the page ( #1 in this thread) This is the one I am interested in now.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=708173

Apple Killer Splash Screens: Thread - HOT

evobulletcyan.zip (92.1 KB, 892 views)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
i just made a splash screen tut. in themes section. i cant link right now but i will if you cant find it. it works perfectly. as far as i can tell, new method.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
To flash the Splash Screen via fastboot, I will assume the following:: 1) You're rooted, with S-OFF and 2) You have the 0.76 Hboot version. If that is correct, then follow the instructions below.

1. Go to the link you've posted, download the version of the Splash screen you'd like, extract it and you'll see a file labeled:: evosplash1.rgb565

2. Move the evosplash1.rgb565 file to your AndroidSDK\tools folder

3. Connect your phone to the computer

4. Open Command prompt

5. Change directory (cd) to your androidsdk\tools folder

6. Reboot the phone into bootloader mode

adb reboot bootloader

7. Make sure that you are in fastboot mode (should see fastboot usb highlighted in red)

8. Now enter::

fastboot devices -- This will output your serial #

If you see this, then your phone is being recognized properly via fastboot

9. Now enter::

fastboot flash splash1 evosplash1.rgb565

If done correctly -- you should see two OKAY messages

10. At this point, you can restart your phone, to do so, enter::

fastboot reboot

11. You should see your new splash screen upon rebooting. Enjoy.

Your method will work, but to be honest the above method I stated is faster and more direct, in that it flashes the actual file and doesn't require the android-info.txt file or .zip file.

The PC36IMG method however is probably the best "noob" way to go.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
this only works with bootloader 0.76 though. most of us have 2.10. my method (which nobody seems to care about at all :( ) can work on any version.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
That's a good point. To each, his own.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
You can assume correct, that I am rooted, with S-Off, and I have 0.76 version Hboot.

1. I downloaded the zip and extracted the files.

2. (my first issue) Where do I find the file AndroidSDK with the tools folde within it??

3. ( my second issue) I connect my phone (Is the phone off, on, if on in what mode?)

4. (my third issue) How do I open a command prompt??

5. I think I know this part if I know how to open a command prompt??

6. I know how to reboot into bootloader mode.

7. I know how to put it into fastboot mode.

I think I could do the rest, but I think I am going to quit this whole thing before I totally screw up my phone. I consider my self a fairly technical guy, but I think this is out of my knowledge department.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
This is the reason I recommended the PC36IMG file. Fastboot isn't hard at all to work with, its as simple as ADB. It just takes some time to get around some of this stuff, which really like I said isn't difficult.

In regards to your questions::

2. You need to download the Android SDK from Google (search Google for the correct version -- I'm on Linux; you'll probably want Windows) Please view this tutorial written by a XDA memeber

3. When connecting your phone, you just connect it (leave it set to Charging only). Also make sure USB debugging is enabled:: Menu - Settings - Applications - Development - Check the box for USB debugging.

4. To open command prompt (Click on the start menu -- type "cmd" -- click on it)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
This is getting to be way beyond my knowledge and skill level. Is there any splash screens out there that you can just flash in recovery mode?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
No. The PC36IMG file takes care of that. The file itself is flashable, expect instead of flashing via recovery; you would flash via the bootloader. Since you have S-OFF; this won't be a problem for you. Please link me the exact Splash screen you'd like and I'll create the package and give you the instructions on how to flash the PC36IMG file.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
Can anyone change the dancing droid boot screen from the very first post to push from windows. Further investigation into the contents of the folder shows its for Mac. I was wondering why it wasn't working.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
you need to push manually. it doesnt matter the system. i could make a flashable zip if you want so it can just install automatically.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
That's how I am installing. Through adb push, but when I adb reboot it doesn't show the boot animation. I have installed at least 30 boot animations on my phone so far and am very clear on how to do it through adb yet for some reason this particular file doesn't play for me..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
Do you hapen to know if there are the same issues with CM7 nightly??? I am currently running build #26 if that matter to ya. Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
i checked it out, and the zip in the op is messed up. try the one here. still confused on what pc and mac have to do with it though.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
I just didin't know if the mac os file inside the zip was causing the problem. But greatly appreciate you taking the time to check it out and fix it for me.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
oh i think that means the zip was made on the default mac archive tool. baisically, whoever made that one made it wrong. the one i linked has been tested. i can remove the sound if you want. it works for bootanims in /system/customize/resource/. again, i can alter it based on your rom.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
Wierd, I just tried flashing yours and it still isn't working but I have about 40 bootanimations saved on my computer and I can change to any one of them with no issues. After the splash screen it just runs through a black screen until it loads into my ROM. The crappy part is that this is the one I like the most out of every bootanimation I have seen.

Phone Info

ROM-CyanogenMod-7-02042011-Nightly-Supersonic

Kernel-2.6.35.10-cyanogenmod
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] donnyespo:
Ive been looking for a thread like this perfect!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] spyke24:
Can someone help me? I want to make my own boot animation i just don't know where to find out how to
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Badious:
Here you go. I think there is one somewhere here on XDA but I came across this one first:

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/04/13/how-to-create-a-droid-custom-boot-animation/
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] spyke24:
Thank you
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
Ok, that sounds good to me. Here is the page link..... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=728191

Here is the copy of the file on that page.... evobulletcyan.zip (92.1 KB, 905 views)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
Could you also do one for this Splash also? I may change at sometime. Here is the link.......http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=726836
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
well there's your problem. i'll make one for you to flash to /system/media/, where it is stored for cm i believe. do you want sound or not? i'll start as soon as you tell me this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] teh roxxorz:
Just to let you know, CM doesn't support boot sounds.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Geordie Boyo:
Here is a splashscreen I put together for myself thought I would share it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
I would love sound. I don't understand though because every boot animation that I have flashed which has been at least 30, the code has always been

cd C:/android/tools/

adb push /android/tools/bootanimation.zip /data/local/

Everything has worked perfect for me using that code. I did take a look at the files in that folder and noticed there are only 3 digits when i was under the assumption there was suppossed to be 5.

Example-

DanceDroid000-DanceDroid092

instead of

DanceDroid00000-DanceDroid00092
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] obrien84:
I have also heard this and to be honest it's probably the first thing that I have come across in CM that I wish they would change. Other than that the ROM is SUPER SEXY!!!! I could care less about all the 4g hoopla. I live in North Dakota for goodness sakes. We don't have that up here anyway lmao.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] teh roxxorz:
I agree, I would be nice, but its not a deal breaker for me. Love CM7 and the interface. And lawlz, 4G could be coming to North Dakota...xD
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Sure.

I've uploaded both Splash Screens as requested. Please download both and flash them separately, one at a time. Follow the directions below::

Install instructions for the Splash Screen::

1. Download both .zip files and rename one at a time to: PC36IMG (this is case sensitive and needs be done as shown)

2. Copy to the root of /sdcard

3. Boot into Bootloader mode (This is the white screen with the three green Androids)

3a. You can get into bootloader mode by pressing Power + Vol Down (Power off phone first)

4. Let the phone detect file (PC36IMG) (It will say it's scanning the sdcard for the file and should find the file)

5. When asked to flash the file, press VOLUME UP to accept

6. Once completed, press VOLUME UP to reboot

7. Upon reboot, you should see your new Splash Screen. Enjoy.

The /data/local folder is a user specified directory and not something done by any default stock ROM. I think this is a very dumb idea, as it confuses not only the people wanting to flash new bootanimations but also for people creating them, because most bootanimations either will be flashed to /system/customize/resource or /system/media.

Also, in regards to the numbers being 3 or 5; it doesn't actually matter. However, I believe 3 should be standard, because bootanimations shouldn't have more than 500 frames at best. Anything beyond that would be pointless (People should be concerned with looping than having a long animation). Also, having only 3 digits is much easier to work with than 5. Personally, I feel as long as the .png files are labeled in a sequence like manner with proper numbering, everything should work correctly. (e.g. BootUp001, BootUp002, etc).

Hope that helps!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
Ya the files are actually numbered wrong. I'll make you a flashable for system media tomorrow morning. And I forgot but cm doesn't support sound so sorry but no sound.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
here ya go. this should work, but in the chance that it doesnt, please tell me what happened and any errors you got and i'll fix it right up for you.

dk
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
TT

Trying to create a boot screen of a 3D beating heart !need help...I have re sized the png file to the proper size...but need some type of script..can someone help?

zip attached
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] yesca213:
try this

I cant test it, im having problems with my phone, specifically with getting a boot animation to load! but this is the same desc.txt i used when it did work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
TT

Ok reformatted any expert to check it for me.... 3D CT Heart beating
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
OK, I can download and change the file name and then flash that way. Now where do I find the files to download to do that??
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
TT

Ok ya'll after a hell of alot of reading I finally have it right.

This is a 3D Cat Scan Beating heart bootscreen animation.Taken from my 3D medical software companies system. hope you enjoy!!!

I used Bootanimations pro which is in the Market. However ,I discovered it just repaces the zip file in...system,customize,resource

I'm running Mikfroyo v4.4 with Ziggy's kernal

your thoughts are welcome
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
Anybody got some screen shots of boot screens that dont have previews?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
TT

I need help with creating a splash scree with this image
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
okay needing a little help....I`ve downloaded boot animations "piss on apple" and "droidx"...both are signed zip files. I tried flashing in recovery and it aborted. Do i need to rename the files to PC36IMG.zip and then place back on sd card? Any help?!?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
Yea flash in bootloader mode hboot thenmake sure to rename and drop to SD root. It will find it and ask you to update
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
No luck...renamed pissapple zip to PC36IMG.IMG. Put on root on SD card.....volume down and power....inot HBOOT...it did nt read PC36IMG.IMG to update?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
no they arent hboot flashable or signed zips. they are manually pushable. but if you tell me/send me the exact link you want, and your rom, i can make flashable.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Vandelay007:
you dont want to rename it to PC36IMG.IMG but instead PC36IMG.zip

that will help you -
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
I think agent Droid is trying to install a boot animation, not flash a splash screen...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
My ROM is Kings Ultra Froyo Unleashed......If you could post/pm how you went about i will readily make a donation...does the process involve adb,command prompts, and all that fun stuff.....?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Are you asking for instructions on how to create a PC36IMG package yourself or a splash screen image yourself, or both?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
Creating a PC36IMG package......that I can flash or just update via HBOOT.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
This is what you sent me because I do not know how to push the info into phone.

1--This is the reason I recommended the PC36IMG file. Fastboot isn't hard at all to work with, its as simple as ADB. It just takes some time to get around some of this stuff, which really like I said isn't difficult.

Then you sent this..which is the way I want to go.

2---No. The PC36IMG file takes care of that. The file itself is flashable, expect instead of flashing via recovery; you would flash via the bootloader. Since you have S-OFF; this won't be a problem for you. Please link me the exact Splash screen you'd like and I'll create the package and give you the instructions on how to flash the PC36IMG file.

Then I sent you the link for you to create the PC36IMG file. link are as follows.

3--Ok, that sounds good to me. Here is the page link..... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=728191

Here is the copy of the file on that page.... evobulletcyan.zip (92.1 KB, 905 views)

and Could you also do one for this Splash also? I may change at sometime. Here is the link.......http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=726836

You sent this with the instruction.

4--Sure.

I've uploaded both Splash Screens as requested. Please download both and flash them separately, one at a time. Follow the directions below::

Install instructions for the Splash Screen::

1. Download both .zip files and rename one at a time to: PC36IMG (this is case sensitive and needs be done as shown)

2. Copy to the root of /sdcard

3. Boot into Bootloader mode (This is the white screen with the three green Androids)

3a. You can get into bootloader mode by pressing Power + Vol Down (Power off phone first)

4. Let the phone detect file (PC36IMG) (It will say it's scanning the sdcard for the file and should find the file)

5. When asked to flash the file, press VOLUME UP to accept

6. Once completed, press VOLUME UP to reboot

7. Upon reboot, you should see your new Splash Screen. Enjoy.

Then I asked you were I can find those downloads you said you uploaded?

I am looking for the Splash screens you were going to create for me to flash.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
I have been talking with pseudoremora in regards to a Splash screen that I could flash because I do not know how to push the onto the phone via SDK.This is my cummunication with pseudoremora .

Are you asking for instructions on how to create a PC36IMG package yourself or a splash screen image yourself, or both?

This is what you sent me because I do not know how to push the info into phone.

1--This is the reason I recommended the PC36IMG file. Fastboot isn't hard at all to work with, its as simple as ADB. It just takes some time to get around some of this stuff, which really like I said isn't difficult.

Then you sent this..which is the way I want to go.

2---No. The PC36IMG file takes care of that. The file itself is flashable, expect instead of flashing via recovery; you would flash via the bootloader. Since you have S-OFF; this won't be a problem for you. Please link me the exact Splash screen you'd like and I'll create the package and give you the instructions on how to flash the PC36IMG file.

Then I sent you the link for you to create the PC36IMG file. link are as follows.

3--Ok, that sounds good to me. Here is the page link..... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=728191

Here is the copy of the file on that page.... evobulletcyan.zip (92.1 KB, 905 views)

and Could you also do one for this Splash also? I may change at sometime. Here is the link.......http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=726836

You sent this with the instruction.

4--Sure.

I've uploaded both Splash Screens as requested. Please download both and flash them separately, one at a time. Follow the directions below::

Install instructions for the Splash Screen::

1. Download both .zip files and rename one at a time to: PC36IMG (this is case sensitive and needs be done as shown)

2. Copy to the root of /sdcard

3. Boot into Bootloader mode (This is the white screen with the three green Androids)

3a. You can get into bootloader mode by pressing Power + Vol Down (Power off phone first)

4. Let the phone detect file (PC36IMG) (It will say it's scanning the sdcard for the file and should find the file)

5. When asked to flash the file, press VOLUME UP to accept

6. Once completed, press VOLUME UP to reboot

7. Upon reboot, you should see your new Splash Screen. Enjoy.

Then I asked you were I can find those downloads you said you uploaded?

I am looking for the Splash screens you were going to create for me to flash.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
The PC36IMG package is created with two files.

The first is the android-info.txt file. Inside the file, you need device specific info for the bootloader to identify. In this case, it's going to be EVO specific info; which is below (information might be a little out dated, but it'll still work):

modelid: PC3610000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 3.26.651.6
hbootpreupdate:3
DelCache: 0
DelUserData:0

The second file is the splash screen. The file itself can be formatted in two different ways. The EVO specific is labeled: evosplash1.rgb565. I however, rename that file to splash1.img instead. When working with the PC36IMG package, use the splash1.img format.

You need to then put both files (android-info and splash1.img) inside a folder labeled PC36IMG (needs to be all caps) and zip both files while INSIDE the folder, which should create a PC36IMG.zip file for you.

To flash, follow the given instructions I've stated before.

Below are the files. Seems I didn't upload them earlier. Please follow my prior directions.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
This is the info I have inside the file when I unzip the PC36IMG that I have for the Sprint Lovers Rom and open the android-info Text Document that is inside that unziped file.

modelid: PC3610000

cidnum: SPCS_001

mainver: 3.70.651.1

hbootpreupdate:2

DelCache: 1

OK, so all I need to do is rename the two files you uploaded and put them on the root of my SD card and then flash them as discribed in your post from earlier.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] blaster127:
pseudoremora , You are the best for helping me with this Splash Screen!!!

It works like a dream!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
i'm on it agent droid. i have a problem though. piss on apple is built completely wrong, and is not sequenced. back to changing many, many names manually. (yes i know i can do it with an app, but i'm having trouble telling it to start a sequence here end there blah blah blah). i'll get it to you by the end of the day though.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
here you go agentdroid. i think (hope) i sorted out the problems. these are flashable through recovery. sorry i couldnt test but i am running miui right now. if they dont work, i'll figure it out eventually. just tell me what errors you recieved. thanks.

dk
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Good to hear. Glad I could help.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
thanks....i will report back.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Agent Droid:
i`m trying to do my own splash screen....this is what i`ve done.

1. got my image...saved it to 400x800 bmp file....saved as splash1.img

2. got the android-text file from PC36IMG

3. put each file individually into file, then zipped.

4. put PC36IMG.ZIP onto root on Sd card

5. Power down phone

6. Volume down/power

7. Phone reads PC36IMG file...says persing..parsing...something of the sorts

8. then does nothing phone is just in HBOOT mode..

Any suggestions?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
Yes, you forgot a very important step.

First and foremost, your image needs to be saved as 480 x 800 as a bmp file.

Then after saving that file, you need to convert that file into an rgb565 file, which should give you a splash1.rbg565 file -- that's when you can convert that file into the splash1.img file.

Please refer to this thread to see how you can convert your .bmp image into the rgb565 file format.

Note:: The link above is for the Droid Incredible, however the instructions to covert the .bmp image will work for the EVO; just follow the instructions for converting and nothing else.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
did they work?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
Here it is dk

Here it is Dkdude36
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dkdude36:
ok thanks. ya i'm on a mac and have no idea how to turn it into rgb565 on mac osx (dont think there is one) but if somebody can make it a rgb565 i can make it flashable.

sorry to be of such little help here.

and btw, thats pretty cool. i like it.

dk
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
Yea I used a program to convert it.I Google's change JPEG to rgb but im working in Quebec now can't get to it. My boot screen works too 3D beating heart.its posted on this same thread
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
Ill send it to you tomorrow once I remote in to my home desktop.Thanks so much for your help.

XDA rocks! !!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] yesca213:
Here ya go ttkyles

Here's the splash you want, just flash the zip in bootloader.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ttkyles:
Thanks yesca 213 you day man thanks so much.Ishould have sent you the pic I posted on page 38 Feb 13th it was much clearer.but I think I can adjust it.

XDA Rocks!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] siwelk:
Does anyone have a link to the dancing android boot animation? I can't seem to find it...

EDIT: Found it
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] kpkimmel:
post it here

please post it here

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[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] pseudoremora:
OP...

Just a heads up, whomever is signing the bootanimations -- they're doing it wrong. ALL of them WILL NOT flash; this is because NONE of them have a google update-script inside the META-INF folder.

Inside the META-INF folder, there are the 3 test keys (so its been signed), however there should be a folder tree, like such: /com/google/android/update-script <-- That HAS to be there, that file tells the system HOW to flash the files inside the update package to the system.

So far, I've tested three of them and all have failed when trying to flash.

Pseudoremora's Boot Animation

RickBaller's "Magic Word" Boot Animation

DroidX Boot Animation

Just thought I'd let you know.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] kpkimmel:
here is the droid X boot screen, this is how a properly signed bootanimation should look like