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Hey there everyone. I've been working on this for a couple of days (since I'm pretty much an idiot with anything beyond web surfing), but with the help of some forum members and various other how-to guides, I figured it out. I split it up into individual frames, picked out the ones I wanted, converted them to JPGs, renamed them, and rewrote the desc.txt file. I can write a more detailed how-to since most of the things online are more about how to change the animation than how to create one. Just ask, and I'll put it up later. It's a short clip from a Youtube video of the trailer for Super Mario Galaxy 2. And without further ado:
*http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M5MP13JD
-Here is a mirror, since someone posted at androidforums that there was a tracer of some sort. I've no idea what that means, but thought I would offer another downloading solution so people could go that route if necessary.
http://rapidshare.com/files/395413639/bootanimation.zip
*Now down to a slim and trim fighting weight of 1.68MB. Just a bit better than my original file with super huge PNGs that was 21.1MB. heh
Feel free to use it as you wish. Just say thanks or something. Enjoy!
Now with more preview!
GIFSoup
PS. Mine runs and looks better, but at least this will give you an idea before you download.
If you ever need help let me know. Even if I am a Hero user. I am a Photoshop professional and have made many boot screens. Downloading yours now.
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Appreciate that good sir. I'd love to learn photoshop sometime but to the uninitiated, it seems very daunting. I do have GIMP, but haven't really messed with it too often besides resizing some wallpapers. I enjoyed learning how to do this though, and feel that each new thing I figure out, the more inclined I am to try something else. Anyway, let me know what you think of it...
Hey nice looking boot. I downloaded the file to the sd card of my eris and tried to flash it but it wouldnt load it aborted. Am I missing something here on how to install. Thanks
Thanks man! If you are rooted then it is super easy. Just install to SD card, then use something like Root Explorer(I think Astro should be able to do this too) to move it into the data/local folder. Also, you can put it into the system/media folder. I haven't found any difference on how it runs whichever way you want to go. If you aren't rooted yet (what are you waiting for?? lol j/k) then you have to download SDK and push it into the data/local folder since you won't have access to the system/media one. There are a couple of tutorials floating around to give you some better direction or if you are still having trouble, then PM me and I'll see if I can't direct you better so we don't fill up the regular post.
Looks pretty good, probably good thing ya got filesize down .
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Thanks Magnum. It took me awhile to figure out how to shrink the original PNGs I made from 21.1 to 10.2MB, and then another forum member showed me that I could use JPGs and then it went from 10.2 to the current 1.68. Very happy with the results. Getting some help with including the audio, then it'll really be sweet.
I tried moving this into system/media folder where my other boot animation is but I got permissions not allowed. Ive got read only permissions on my bootanimation using taintedvanilla. Any suggestions?
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I'm not overly familiar with that Rom, but I would suggest using Root Explorer. It's an awesome app. I don't have any issues changing to Read/Write with it. I just mount the zip on the SD card then long press, choose move and paste it into the appropriate folder. I found it worked best for me to delete the first boot animation instead of just replacing it (results may vary). If you don't want to go that route then you might want to use SDK and push it into the data/local folder. I know that either folder will work for the boot, but not sure which folder it reads first so can't be certain this will be the answer if you can't delete the other boot animation that is already installed. Let me know if this works for you...
this is awesome thanks bunches
You're very welcome. I have a Mario boot screen picture too that kind of goes with the animation. PM if you're interested. If so, let me know if you need help installing it. There is a guide and it's pretty easy, but just in case.
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I'm not overly familiar with that Rom, but I would suggest using Root Explorer. It's an awesome app. I don't have any issues changing to Read/Write with it. I just mount the zip on the SD card then long press, choose move and paste it into the appropriate folder. I found it worked best for me to delete the first boot animation instead of just replacing it (results may vary). If you don't want to go that route then you might want to use SDK and push it into the data/local folder. I know that either folder will work for the boot, but not sure which folder it reads first so can't be certain this will be the answer if you can't delete the other boot animation that is already installed. Let me know if this works for you...
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It's still allowing read only permissions. I adb pushed the bootanimation.zip into both system/media and data/local but it still boots with the old animation. Oh well I guess...
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It's still allowing read only permissions. I adb pushed the bootanimation.zip into both system/media and data/local but it still boots with the old animation. Oh well I guess...
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You might want to try this (if you havn't already) to fix the read only permissions...
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adb remount
then...
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adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local
I've done that, I'll just have to play with it more when I have time. Does adb push overwrite the existing file on the phone if the are named the same?
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I've done that, I'll just have to play with it more when I have time. Does adb push overwrite the existing file on the phone if the are named the same?
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Pretty sure it does, if your getting somthing like permission denied read only after trying to push, it probably isn't going through. Wouldn't think you'd get the read only pushing to data/local though.
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Does this require root access?
No sir, but you should check this thread out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653009 T2Noob made a nice little Bat file to help you through this process. Also, if you like Batman, check out my post on the last page of the thread. It's even cooler than my Mario one
Hi there, trying to replace my boot animation with a nexus one version. I have previously achieved it and got it working however since flashin a new rom and attempting to replace the bootanimation.zip file again, it seems to not be working right. Upon boot it displays the animation but flashes white every second or 2, so its working but with some interuption? I have downloading several copies now and they all seem to do the same thing leading me to believe there must be more to it perhaps? I am on Leedroids rom and overwriting the bootanimation.zip file within data/local.
Thanks
cd993 said:
Hi there, trying to replace my boot animation with a nexus one version. I have previously achieved it and got it working however since flashin a new rom and attempting to replace the bootanimation.zip file again, it seems to not be working right. Upon boot it displays the animation but flashes white every second or 2, so its working but with some interuption? I have downloading several copies now and they all seem to do the same thing leading me to believe there must be more to it perhaps? I am on Leedroids rom and overwriting the bootanimation.zip file within data/local.
Thanks
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Instead of creating a new thread, why don't you ask in Leedroid's thread?
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I replaced my bootanimation.zip file in /system/customize/resource using root explorer.
UPDATE:
First I want to thank every one, I also want to give a shout out to
Mrdaviso for making the sound possible on cm7, please give him thanks for his thread on this. I've been waiting to have sound for the animation for sooo long and now it finally works and thanks to him.
I stripped all the text out of the animation except for the android logo and the preview below is exactly what it is, he screams and then stares at you and blinks until your phone boots.
The scream I choose is one I thought was appropriate... the original Godzilla roar! But if you really want, and I honestly would love to see more sound files made, please offer others. You can use mine as a template for syncing with the animation. I love to see others post sounds for this!
Heres the d/l link hope you guys like this.This zip file contains the bootanimation.zip, android_audio.mp3 (godzilla) and the bootsnd.sh (to setup sound playing on phone bootup)
Installation of the new un-branded versions with sound!!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
First how to setup boot animation sound on cm (link to the op):
To install boot animation:
1. just unzip the screaming_android_with_sound.zip file on the root of your sdcard
2. copy the bootanimation.zip file to the system/media folder replacing the old one or renaming the old one and copying this one over if your just testing.
3. Android wins again!
Changing the ResolutionThe resolution for the animation is 480X800 if you'd like a different size:
1. copy the bootanimation.zip file to your computer.
2. open the zip and edit the desc.txt 's second line (480 800 not the 25 read below) to match your phones resolution.
3. save the file and close the zip program
4. you shouldn't need to unzip the bootanimation.zip file to do the above
5. if you do need/want to unzip it when rezipping make sure the compression level your zipping it on is "store" or it won't work.
Sound doesnt seem to match up?... change to animation speed in the desc.txt file:
1. copy the bootanimation.zip file to your computer.
2. open the zip and edit the desc.txt 's second line (only the 25 not the first 2 numbers) to speed it up or slow it down.
3. save the file and close the zip program
4. you shouldn't need to unzip the bootanimation.zip file to do the above
5. if you do need/want to unzip it when rezipping make sure the compression level your zipping it on is "store" or it won't work.
NOTES:
want a different sound on the animation... the sound file has to be called android_audio.mp3 for it to play, this file will play for any new bootanimation you install unless you remove the android_audio.mp3 file and it has to be an mp3.
Programs to help... if you don't have root explorer get "Super Manager" from the market it does r/w and root privileged file exploring (and more) just like root explorer and its free.
I'm only giving this out in zip file format, I'm not doing a flashable as its to hard to keep up with all the different roms and resolutions. I provide instruction on how to change the resolution of the animation to fit your phone.
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Hi, love the bootanimation but is there any chance to get it in EVO size?
fredulus said:
Hi, love the bootanimation but is there any chance to get it in EVO size?
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Yeah I'll try and post the bigger one tomorrow. I should since I actually have an Evo myself.
Looks good except the text which says Android 2.2
Very Nice!! Great work!! Much appreciated!!
Is this version big enough for the Nexus or MT4G?
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Very Nice!! Great work!! Much appreciated!!
Is this version big enough for the Nexus or MT4G?
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Im going to try and make the bigger version soon... give me a couple of days.
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Really would like the larger version. The smaller one you posted I initially doesn't play at all on my X.
Btw, for those with Droid X's and other newer phones running FroYo, bootanimation.zip goes in /data/local as primary. It only pulls from /system/media if nothing is in /data/local
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Any word on this for wvga devices like the EVO or Droid X? I'd really like this unbranded, but the current unbranded version just appears as black on my phone.
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I honestly don't have the time to do it... maybe in the next couple of days.
i tried to change the size for 480x800
but it doesn't work..
how can i do for a full screen on my galaxy s?
is wqvga (240x400) is supported?
Any chance of the unbranded screaming droid formatted for the HTC EVO Shift 4G which I believe is 480x800?
I will try and trim this on the top and bottum to remove everything but the droid... I just don't have the time to do much more on this, but I will try and finish this off, just wish I hadn't put that on there.
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Bump for sound and unbranding!!!
For those wanting to change the boot animation on your Thunderbolt, here is a quick tutorial. Remember that you do this at your own risk- I take no responsibility. It is fairly simple though.
1. Download your preferred bootanimation and place on the root of your sd card.
2. Rename to "bootanimation.zip" (without the quotes of course)
3. use root explorer and navigate to the /system/media folder OR /system/customize/resource folder for VirusROM (I think)
4. rename the "bootanimation.zip" to "bootanimation.zip.old" and "Finalthunder.mp3" to "Finalthunder.mp3.old"
5. Next navigate to your sdcard, and find the bootanimation.zip file that you downloaded and renamed.
6. long press and choose copy
7. now navigate to the /system/media folder on your phone and toggle to mount R/W
8. Then just paste the bootanimation and done!
9. Reboot to check out your new boot animation
I will be trying to reach out to several devs who have made boot animations and see if they will let me post a link to them here so we can have a centralized place to get anims from. Will update as soon as I start hearing back from those devs.
How do you change the boot sound?
I was able to change this right after root by using the same methods as I used on my DINC. But I want to replace the boot sound as well. I have tried renaiming to thunderfinal.mp3, android_audio.mp3, and (VZW_) something .mp3 to no avail. Any suggestions or success?
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I was able to change this right after root by using the same methods as I used on my DINC. But I want to replace the boot sound as well. I have tried renaiming to thunderfinal.mp3, android_audio.mp3, and (VZW_) something .mp3 to no avail. Any suggestions or success?
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rename it to:
thunderfinal.mp3.old
and it "should" work. at least it worked for me. if you change the bootanimation, just add ".old" after .zip
FYI - I don't think that is the correct location - at least it's not on my Thunderbolt. Check here: /system/customize/resource and find the VZW_bootanimation.zip.
I replaced that with one of my choice and it's working fine. The sound is there as well: FinalThunder.mp3.
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FYI - I don't think that is the correct location - at least it's not on my Thunderbolt. Check here: /system/customize/resource and find the VZW_bootanimation.zip.
I replaced that with one of my choice and it's working fine. The sound is there as well: FinalThunder.mp3.
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It depends what rom you are using. The debloated rom has those files placed in media. I am running the debloated rom now.
Where can I download other boot animations?
In xda there are a ton of boot animations. Just use the search. I put "boot animation" in the search tab and got a ton of results.
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It depends what rom you are using. The debloated rom has those files placed in media. I am running the debloated rom now.
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If you are running Debloat then its in the /system/media folder.
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The stock rom is:
/system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip
Same as EVO not DINC, DINC called it VZW_bootanimation.zip
I've been working on a few of my own boot animations. The problem I found is that when I dropped in my own boot animation and left the finalthunder.mp3 right where it was. It no longer played the thunder sound?? I assumed that changing the name of finalthunder would make it go away otherwise it would play no matter what.
So why did it stop playing when I didn't touch it?
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Duplicate post. Sorry!
Maybe the sound is tied to the original boot animation through a script or other file...not really sure. I am going to play around with it this week and see if I can get the sound working as I have a couple ideas myself. If I find something that works I will be sure to post back and let you know.
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changing Stock animation
I'd like to know as well. I can't see anywhere in the VZW_bootanimation.zip where that file is even referenced...
Of course, I'm not exactly a scholar in this area. I just want to use a custom sound with my custom boot ani.
Thanks!
B
*UPDATE*
I extracted all the stock folders from the zip, I changed 1 PNG (the quietly brilliant splash in the 'android' folder), rezipped it and put it back on the bolt. When I rebooted the screen was blank BUT the finalthunder.mp3 STILL played... and there was no animation.
I kept the PNG file name that I changed the same as the original... not sure why it stopped working tho. {Note - I rename the zip (attached) after I have it on my SD card. then move it to the system/customize/resource.}
hey guys, having some problems making mine
i was able to make everything but i get no image. I made 120 jpg files for the VZW folder and placed them in their.
I then customized the HTC screenie for the android folder, and finally in the progress folder i placed a .gif (which i didn't think was a problem).
I also placed the desc.txt file as well, zipped it up and placed in in /system/media. No dice...
Anyone else having an issue or has had this issue and knows what i need to do??
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Anybody got any cool boot animations running on their Tbolts yet?
Awesome this worked great. Thinks for the instructions.
okay, i need some assistance, I'm trying to make a fairly simple boot animation, but NONE of the animations ive used have worked I am obviously not doing something right, but not sure what
I can't get this to work either... I'm running DaBamf ROM and put these files in the system/media folder to replace what was there and all I get is a black screen and no sound at all... I haven't messed with the stock location of these files yet, so we'll see...
Ok this is a weird solution but it has worked for me.
1. down load the link below and flash it. When it boots up you will get the famous rick roll bootanimation that jcase put up on April 1st.
2. Go to /system/media/ and replace the bootanimation.zip with whatever bootanimation.zip you want.
3. If you want to add custom boot sound you have to name it android_audio.mp3 to replace what is there. If you don't want any sound delete the existing android_audio.mp3 or you will get Rick Astley every time you boot.
That has allowed me to change bootanimation and get custom sound each time I have replaced the ROM. If that works for you thank me and enjoy.
Hi all,
I have a CDMA Hero and was trying to get this boot animation working:
The Event Android boot animation by zul8er:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092177
I installed it but get a black screen when the device is booting up. I am running Cyanogen Mod 7 and the animation that came with it worked fine. If you guys could help me out on getting this to work I would appreciate it.
Attached is the animation file that was created by the original author (resized for the Hero):
It is 320X480 and the permissions are set per the link above.
Thanks guys.
You posted this in development, which it is not. I would say read the OP of that thread. I just read it and it says it's 480*800 and if you have a diff screen res (heroC is 320*480) you need to change the desc.txt. Also, depending on what ROM you are running bootanim lives in different folders. Try putting it in data/local
EDIT: just saw you have the 320*480 one.
EDIT2: at least it's not in dev anymore
Yeah, I posted it to the wrong forum. My fault. Thanks mods for correcting that.
did you flash out, or move it yourself? I see a flashable version and one that is installed manually.
nandroids are for sissies.
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I tried the flashable version but Recovery game me an error, so the creator of the animation made me a non flashable one. I moved it with root explorer and set the permissions correctly per the creator's instructions.
killabee44 said:
I tried the flashable version but Recovery game me an error, so the creator of the animation made me a non flashable one. I moved it with root explorer and set the permissions correctly per the creator's instructions.
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What rom are you on? Cm7 stable?
If so, it should go into /system/media. I don't know about having to set permissions, I never had to do that to get a boot animation working....
nandroids are for sissies.
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You did NOT unzip it, did you?
nandroids are for sissies.
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That file you posted was it edited by the op or did you edit it??? Because I can make that flashable for if you want. Pm me if you do. Have a good one.
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laie1472 said:
That file you posted was it edited by the op or did you edit it??? Because I can make that flashable for if you want. Pm me if you do. Have a good one.
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That zip in the op is no good. Something wrong with it, all I got was a black screen. I wonder if something got twisted when it was resized.
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Yeah, I got a black screen. That is the problem. I didn't resize it. The op did. I know not to unzip it and I did put it in /system/media.
laie1472, Ill send you a pm with one of his original ones. Maybe you can get it working for the Hero.
Thanks a lot guys.
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That zip in the op is no good. Something wrong with it, all I got was a black screen. I wonder if something got twisted when it was resized.
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Yea I think so. I'm no good at resizing img's.
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Here's a thread for how-to make your own
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096068
I have tried putting bootanimation.zip in /system/media and /data/local and neither method works for me. I get a black screen instead of the boot animation. I've tried changing the animation multiple times with a few different versions of AOSP and CM7. I've even tried to find the stock bootanimation.zip in /system/media from a newly flashed ROM before adding a new one, and I cannot ever seem to see that file, either.
I keep reading threads with instructions to put the bootanimation.zip in either location with Root Explorer or through Terminal Emulator, with /data/local being preferred), and I keep doing exactly the same steps, but I seem to have no success. I've tried various boot animations from this section of the forums, I've edited the desc.txt file to make sure things are the correct size, etc. I managed to get the Pac Man boot animation to run once (placed in /data/local), edited the desc.txt to have the animation loop, and got the black screen after that. I have not gotten any boot animation to work since then (other than the stock CM7 and AOSP animations for the ROM I'm using). I've even tried using bootanimationutility.apk, but it also cannot find any bootanimation.zip when run it, so it won't change anything for me.
I've brought my Hero back to stock since then, and have flashed Evolvr (I love it, but no Music prevents it from being ROM of choice), CM 7.0.3, and AOSP 5/23. I'm still getting the same results. I wipe everything make sure I start clean, and I still can't change my boot animation.
I've got just enough familiarity with working on this phone to get myself into trouble if I'm not thinking, and barely enough patience to keep myself from running into that problem sometimes. Can anyone help me figure this out? I know my Hero might be getting a little long in the tooth, but I'm getting married in the fall, and my money is a bit tied up in that for a while, so no new Evo 3D for me just yet.
Are you trying to get a boot animation you made to work or just a boot zip period to work??
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any boot animation at all.
EDIT: hmmm... now I just got the broken glass boot animation from this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096068) to work correctly from /data/local. Maybe my luck has changed.
I guess this is what I get for deciding to stop lurking and start learning.
Another update. I tried to change some of the previous boot animation to have the droid pulse instead of just remain lit. I added the duplicate png files, renamed them in order, and made a new zip. I'm back to a black screen. I'm guessing there's something that I messed up when I created the new zip file. I was able to switch back to the unmodified version, and it worked just fine. Anyone got any tips for editing other non-flashable .zip's? I've got a few that I'd like to try out and tweak a little, but I can't ever get them to properly load when I put them in /data/local, just like what happened here.
It's nice to know people will try to help instead of just ignoring those of us who don't know a ton about all of this.
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Another update. I tried to change some of the previous boot animation to have the droid pulse instead of just remain lit. I added the duplicate png files, renamed them in order, and made a new zip. I'm back to a black screen. I'm guessing there's something that I messed up when I created the new zip file. I was able to switch back to the unmodified version, and it worked just fine. Anyone got any tips for editing other non-flashable .zip's? I've got a few that I'd like to try out and tweak a little, but I can't ever get them to properly load when I put them in /data/local, just like what happened here.
It's nice to know people will try to help instead of just ignoring those of us who don't know a ton about all of this.
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When you zip up your boot animations you have to zip them with no compression. You have to select add to archive and store (using 7 zip). After you zip your folder, you have to go back into it (open archive) and make sure you don't have any thumbs.db files that got added when you zipped up the folder. With CM7 / Aosp roms your bootanimation.zip should go in /system/media. I struggled with this for a couple of days before I got everything working smoothly. Good luck.
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When you zip up your boot animations you have to zip them with no compression. You have to select add to archive and store (using 7 zip). After you zip your folder, you have to go back into it (open archive) and make sure you don't have any thumbs.db files that got added when you zipped up the folder. With CM7 / Aosp roms your bootanimation.zip should go in /system/media. I struggled with this for a couple of days before I got everything working smoothly. Good luck.
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/data/local works just fine.
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user7618 said:
/data/local works just fine.
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Yeah I saw Duce's post earlier. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure it's true.
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