Masterchief87
Android Expert
The file needs to be named bootanimation.zip and it has to be put in /system/media with the permissions set to rw-r--r--
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Root How to disable that damn system write protection
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Masterchief87
Android Expert
And yes you flash the switcher and reboot recovery then make your changes then flash the restore and reboot system.
hammerdroid
Well-Known Member
Solid, as far as I'm conserved
I had no issues other than my phone heating up when it was charging, i don't recall anything else.
Andrew ziemba
Newbie
Thank you for your patience with me lol, Is there a better file explorer you could suggest? I've done that as well (renaming the new boot image to bootanimation.zip) I also renamed the original boot image to bootanimation.zip.bak. Would the fact that I'm using the dark material theme in cm12.1 or the custom kernel I've flashed come into play at all?
Masterchief87
Android Expert
Some themes have their own boot animation. Go into themes(system default) and make sure that boot animations is checked. Also, try the free version of root browser by Jrummy apps. I personally prefer root explorer and IMHO its the best file manager there is but root browser will get the job done.
Andrew ziemba
Newbie
Well I finally accomplished it. Lol my boot animation is now android pissing on apple. Booya! Lol thanks for all the help. You rock good sir
Radix Libertatem
Member
I made the jump yesterday back to CM (I have used it since CM4 on a string of devices). I was really missing the vanilla-like simplicity. You are right, it IS solid. Are you on MetroPCS? If so, did you notice a slow down in your hotspot speeds after you crossed the 6GB threshold?
hammerdroid
Well-Known Member
Yea I'm on metro. Been using cm a while myself. As far hotspot speeds, my data has slowed down all over the device, lol
BrianBritton
Lurker
Is there any videos on installing a Rom with these zips I'm not use to using switcher and restore zips I usually flash a Rom and gapps and that's it .just don't wanna brick my device I'm more of a video watcher than reading directions
ravenslight
Well-Known Member
U don't use these to intall a ROM. U only use the switcher after ROM gapps and any other zips to gain system r/w access. U only use the restore if u have used the switcher before flashing a new/updated rom updated gapps or making a backup/restore
Masterchief87
Android Expert
If you usually just flash a rom and gapps then you dont need these files anyway. Their only purpose is to allow you to modify the system files. For example using titanium backup to delete system apps or using rom toolbox to change your boot animation.
brandonlee96
On Probation
@Masterchief87
ok i accidently did the advanced factory restored in twrp without using the restore zip before i did it.
how can i fix this?
1.when i boot into recovery it boots cm 12.1 all the way (WITH R/W PERMISSIONS TO THE SYSTEM FOLDER) and everything sticks when i edit the system files,,,,beacause i deleted a ringtone from the /system folder and REBOOTED AND LOOKED AND SEE IF IT DELETED IT AND IT DID
2.when i reboot normally it does nothing
3.i dont have twrp no more
4. i have the stock recovery from the stock rom of 4.4.4 metro pcs
ok i accidently did the advanced factory restored in twrp without using the restore zip before i did it.
how can i fix this?
1.when i boot into recovery it boots cm 12.1 all the way (WITH R/W PERMISSIONS TO THE SYSTEM FOLDER) and everything sticks when i edit the system files,,,,beacause i deleted a ringtone from the /system folder and REBOOTED AND LOOKED AND SEE IF IT DELETED IT AND IT DID
2.when i reboot normally it does nothing
3.i dont have twrp no more
4. i have the stock recovery from the stock rom of 4.4.4 metro pcs
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brandonlee96
On Probation
I CAN'T because the system.img is booting from recovery with R/W access.
If i do that i wont have an os anymore and that may lead to brick.
im scared to do it to be honest
brandonlee96
On Probation
ok thats fine i can connect to adb with root
Masterchief87
Android Expert
Actually that is the easiest way to fix your problem. Install the zmax twrp apk, open it, install twrp recovery, reboot to recovery, flash the restore zip for your ROM.I CAN'T because the system.img is booting from recovery with R/W access.
If i do that i wont have an os anymore and that may lead to brick.
im scared to do it to be honest
jason rivera
Newbie
i have cm12 do i have to root this rom i dont seem to have root
Masterchief87
Android Expert
Go to about phone in system settings and tap on the build number 7 times to enable developer options. Then go into developer options in settings and turn on root access.
Masterchief87
Android Expert
NO.
1 Discussing the use of cracked or hacked apks, "patcher" apps, pirated copyrighted material, or any kind of hack that will allow you to purchase paid apps without paying or make in app purchases without paying or any other form of dishonesty will not be tolerated.
2 Your question has already been answered over a dozen times in this thread so READ.
3 If you don't like apps that nickel and dime you with in app purchases then uninstall them or deal with it. Don't try to cheat the developers.
4 See point #1
Good to known. does anybody know how to install boot animation
Andrewred772
Well-Known Member
Well.......damn.....there goes another one :/
drudrumauro
Newbie
THINKS ALOT MASTERCHIEF87! YOU MY FRIEND ARE A BEAST!