[Q] how to make custom boot animation

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Hello!
I have searched but have not found an answer that works, so here goes:

I can't make my own boot animation. Here are the steps I've taken:

1 started with animation downloaded from the themes & apps section (the animation works fine as is)
2 unzipped in root explorer and replaced the .png's with my own .png's, taking care to make sure they were the correct size.
3 rezipped the files (all files were unchanged except for own .png's)
4 flashed in cwm. Just a black screen on boot.
5 tried moving the bootanimation.zip file to system/media. Black screen again.

What am I doing wrong/missing?

Thanks!

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There are a couple of things that could be wrong. The first and most suspect is that when you re-zip the file, you are using some sort of compression; boot ani's won't work if there is ANY compression at all. I don't know if there is even an option to turn compression off with any of the android based zip apps. The second is that the new bootanimation.zip file is too large. I've had problems when using files over 20mb in size, be sure your .png's are optimized.

The best way to work with creating your own ani's is to do it on a pc, use 7zip (no compression), and AndroidSigner (at ppcgeeks) to create a flashable .zip. You can also use a program like DroidExplorer or MyPhoneExplorer to copy the bootanimation.zip file directly to system/media.

Awesome- thanks! I was using root explorer to rezip the bootanimation, so that's probably the problem. I'll try 7 zip and report back on the results.

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I can't seem to get 7 zip to zip without compression. there's no setting for "no compression". Forgive my ignorance, but any tips on creating an uncompressed zip? (tried winrar too, but to no avail...

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In your file manager, select the files/folders that you want to add to the zip. Right click on any of them, under the 7zip options select "add to archive". Once the 7zip interface opens, name your zip, and under "compression level" select "store".

Originally Posted by leatherneck6017

In your file manager, select the files/folders that you want to add to the zip. Right click on any of them, under the 7zip options select "add to archive". Once the 7zip interface opens, name your zip, and under "compression level" select "store".

That did it! Thank you!

No problem, one of these days I'll get around to making a 'how to make custom boot animations' tutorial.

Originally Posted by leatherneck6017

No problem, one of these days I'll get around to making a 'how to make custom boot animations' tutorial.

When are you gonna make me one

Sent From Da Hood.

Originally Posted by mysteryemotionz

When are you gonna make me one

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Sorry man, totally been meaning to do that! I haven't done any animation work lately, been crazy busy with other stuff...

Originally Posted by leatherneck6017

Sorry man, totally been meaning to do that! I haven't done any animation work lately, been crazy busy with other stuff...

Just busting your balls man.

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