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Is it possible to change it on our device? I can't find anything about it and I've looked all around.
If anyone knows how or can point me to a thread, that would be great.
waffleman911 said:
Is it possible to change it on our device? I can't find anything about it and I've looked all around.
If anyone knows how or can point me to a thread, that would be great.
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If you are talking about boot animations:
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If you are talking about boot animations:
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No. I am talking about the splash screen... Completely different from a boot animation.
A splash screen is the first still image right before the boot animation when the phone starts up. The Nexus 4 has just a black background that says "Google".
That is what I want to change.
From the discussions I have seen no one has a solution for that yet. Sorry.
........Epic WHOMP!!
RMA, and request a new splash screen, with a fruit on it.....
I also want to change the splash screen and use my own. If there is a way , please tell us or post a link if you find any. Thankx
Same here. I want to add my contact-info to the splash-screen. I have done that before with my HTC Desire and Galaxy S2. It's really useful when you lose your phone and someone just turns it on.
waffleman911 said:
Is it possible to change it on our device? I can't find anything about it and I've looked all around.
If anyone knows how or can point me to a thread, that would be great.
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I think its part of the boot loader, as it shows the locked and unlocked symbols, so maybe if you downloaded the image from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images and extracted the bootloader image you could modify that and flash it through fastboot?
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You can on other nexus devices with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aperture.ezekeel.logome not the n4 though
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Tom540 said:
I think its part of the boot loader, as it shows the locked and unlocked symbols, so maybe if you downloaded the image from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images and extracted the bootloader image you could modify that and flash it through fastboot?
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You can't simply extract the Bootloader and edit it's files. You would have to open it up in a hex editor and find the offsets for the image. Then inject your own into that offset and pray that you got all the dimensions and formatting 100% correct or else when you flash it you will have a nice hard brick
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Alex240188 said:
You can't simply extract the Bootloader and edit it's files. You would have to open it up in a hex editor and find the offsets for the image. Then replace it with your own in hex and pray that you got it 100% correct or else when you flash it you will have a nice hard brick
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Fair enough, its just that's the only way I could think to modify the splash screen
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Did anyone figure out the way to do this?
t'was so easy on all my other devices.
Maine_Coon said:
Did anyone figure out the way to do this?
t'was so easy on all my other devices.
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The splash screen depends on the bootloader. It might be easier on another device, but the Nexus's bootloader was not designed in such a way that makes this easy. You would have to modify the bootloader, but it really isn't worth it because there is no room for error. One wrong character in the bootloader and you have a nice shiny brick.
lopezk38 said:
The splash screen depends on the bootloader. It might be easier on another device, but the Nexus's bootloader was not designed in such a way that makes this easy. You would have to modify the bootloader, but it really isn't worth it because there is no room for error. One wrong character in the bootloader and you have a nice shiny brick.
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Got it.
Indeed, not worth it.
Have to live w/Google splash, alas.
Dang! I did SO want to change it to "Goobers" or "Goofball" or somesuch.
That "Google" shown on when starting up the phone in my knowledge the bootloader.
There might way to change the image , but you would have to mess with the bootloader.
Messing with the bootloader is dangerous, and a corrupted bootloader most of the time leads to bricked phone( there are ways to recover but its best not let it come to this)
So its best to leave the "Google" thing alone; It's not that intrusive and quickly disappears.
Actually, all of you are wrong in two ways:
1) You can't flash a custom bootloader on Nexus 4, because due to its qfuse configuration (in bootloader it appears as "Secure Boot: Enabled") it would compromise the trusted bootchain and therefore lead to a bricked device.
2) The splash image is not STORED in the bootloader itself, i'm currently working to find out where it is stored, but unless google pushes out an update with an updated splash screen it is going to be difficult.
I found out that a copy of the charging animation(when the phone is turned off), which is displayed by the bootloader is stored in "/res/images/charger"
My current idea is to find the function that puts the animation there and see where it comes from.
On other devices like HTC and Motorola it is more easy as the splash screen is stored in a seperate partition.
(Oh, and the bootloader isn't just what you see when you boot into fastboot mode, it consists out of tz, sbl1, sbl2, sbl3, rpm and aboot.)
So anyone figured out or we cant change the splash screen?
Please say if I've missed an old how-to guide specific to the Nexus 4! (A link would be helpful in that case
Is there an easy(ish) way of changing the boot logo? My phone is rooted so that's not an issue, and I have ADB, but I'm inexperienced with it so if the method requires that, please include a detailed guide so that laypeople like me can follow
Many thanks to anyone who can tell me anything here.
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Best bet is to get ROM Toolbox- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro .
It's super easy to use.
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BigCrisco39 said:
Best bet is to get ROM Toolbox- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro .
It's super easy to use.
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except it doesnt change boot logos. its easy to use, just not easy to read
a boot logo is not the same as a boot animation.
BigCrisco39 said:
Best bet is to get ROM Toolbox- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro .
It's super easy to use.
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I have ROM Toolbox Pro already, and I've used it to change my boot animation (among other things), but I don't think it caters for the boot logo (what is displayed before the animation is loaded). Small difference .
It may have this option and I've just not found it yet, in which case, do you know where to find it? Otherwise, is there another app or method I can use?
Thanks a lot for your answer!
pmedwards25 said:
I have ROM Toolbox Pro already, and I've used it to change my boot animation (among other things), but I don't think it caters for the boot logo (what is displayed before the animation is loaded). Small difference .
It may have this option and I've just not found it yet, in which case, do you know where to find it? Otherwise, is there another app or method I can use?
Thanks a lot for your answer!
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you can not change the boot logo on a nexus 4 unfortunately, its in the same partition as the bootloader and very easy to brick if you mess up. so, at this point, no one has made it possible for us to change it with an app.
simms22 said:
you can not change the boot logo on a nexus 4 unfortunately, its in the same partition as the bootloader and very easy to brick if you mess up. so, at this point, no one has made it possible for us to change it with an app.
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Thanks! It's odd though, because stock Nexus Android comes with just a centered white Google logo as the boot logo, whereas my CM has that with a little grey unlocked padlock sign underneath... Maybe they edited it themselves, or it's an Android way of saying the phone is rooted/the bootloader unlocked.
pmedwards25 said:
Thanks! It's odd though, because stock Nexus Android comes with just a centered white Google logo as the boot logo, whereas my CM has that with a little grey unlocked padlock sign underneath... Maybe they edited it themselves, or it's an Android way of saying the phone is rooted/the bootloader unlocked.
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the liitle grey unlocked padlock is visable on any nexus with an unlocked bootloader. on the n5, someone did develop a way to change the boot logo, but i dont think anyone has tried his method on the n4, as it not working could also brick the device. heres the n5 thread for changing the bootlogo, if you would like to test.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/tool-change-boot-logo-images-t2763698
Hi everyone, new poster here but long time user!
I have recently rooted and installed twrp on my sprint lgv20. I also installed the stock international ROM to sim unlock for various uses. My only annoyance with the root is the red warning corruption screen, i was wondering if anyone had a work around or image to flash to get rid or hide the screen somehow with maybe an lg screen or anything.
Thank you for any suggestions,
Zach
juicemane141997 said:
Hi everyone, new poster here but long time user!
I have recently rooted and installed twrp on my sprint lgv20. I also installed the stock international ROM to sim unlock for various uses. My only annoyance with the root is the red warning corruption screen, i was wondering if anyone had a work around or image to flash to get rid or hide the screen somehow with maybe an lg screen or anything.
Thank you for any suggestions,
Zach
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Unfortunately there is no current fix for this. I am not sure what exactly is needed for this to be fixed, but I would assume that those people who are developing roms for the V20 have already exhausted what ever options there are.
Would be nice to have fixed, but since that screen is only during initial boot up I don't think anyone is terribly concerned with getting this corrected.
Hope this helps.
No fix
It is related to google
Not lg
I would imagine the reason for this is both for security and to let manufacturers know when a phone has been modified.
I don't believe there is a workaround for it either because it can't be done (doubtful as I am sure its software based) or people just don't care (honestly I am sure some developers were annoyed enough to look into it). I just don't think anyone has found a way around it.
This "feature" was introduced in marshmallow.
Edit: further research shows the Nexus 5x developers were able to work around it by replacing the image. So while it doesn't remove the function it hides it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/to-remove-corruption-warning-message-t3248441
Please note this is a marshmallow phone not nougat so I am not sure the same concept would work on our phone.
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That's what they did with the HTC one m7. Was to replace the image. It's just finding the way to do it. As Everytime the devs find a way around something. Then Google, the phone makers,or carriers patches it to make it harder next time. I understand why they make that tamper screen because to many people trying to root and bricks their phones lies about not tampering with their phones OS. They say don't know what happened I just turned it on and nothing. I am sure they will find a way to replace the image. It just takes time and it's low priority on the devs list of things to do.
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Dark Jedi said:
That's what they did with the HTC one m7. Was to replace the image. It's just finding the way to do it. As Everytime the devs find a way around something. Then Google, the phone makers,or carriers patches it to make it harder next time. I understand why they make that tamper screen because to many people trying to root and bricks their phones lies about not tampering with their phones OS. They say don't know what happened I just turned it on and nothing. I am sure they will find a way to replace the image. It just takes time and it's low priority on the devs list of things to do.
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It appears that the image is located within the bootloader. It would have to be extracted, changed, and put back in assuming there is not a signature check with it on boot up. From what I was reading it depends on which partition it is located in whether it can be done or not. If it is in aboot, Tilde has mentioned that we can't edit this partition. Unfortunately it doesn't sound like it's a simple case of replacing an image.
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It appears that the image is located within the bootloader. It would have to be extracted, changed, and put back in assuming there is not a signature check with it on boot up. From what I was reading it depends on which partition it is located in whether it can be done or not. If it is in aboot, Tilde has mentioned that we can't edit this partition. Unfortunately it doesn't sound like it's a simple case of replacing an image.
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I can confirm it is located in aboot itself.
I made some new TWRP flashable logo.bins for the Qualcomm E4. They will not work for the MediaTek variant. @KevMetal tested them out below, and reported that they did not work on his XT1762.:crying:
The "N/A" is barely visible. Since we know where to look, it can be faintly seen, but for anyone else, it won't be noticeable.
Feel free to get creative and add to the collection.
Made one from the stock Moto logo. Just added white strips to the top, and bottom, to balance it out. "N/A" will not be visible.
Going to try one on my mediatek
....didn't break anything
buuuuut didn't work on my xt1762 moto e4
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Could you show me how you made these?? Wondering if I could make some different ones. By the way, good job!
codyalan said:
Could you show me how you made these?? Wondering if I could make some different ones. By the way, good job!
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I made a guide here. Everything you need to know.
I will be making some custom logos when I get time, I made a lot of them back when I had the Moto E 2nd gen
Some new ones.
Just flashed the blue one. Very nice. Covers the n/a nicely. Thanks dude.
Can anyone make ones like these from the E2? I tried flashing one and it just shows a black screen with N/A still. Thanks!
Eguy said:
Can anyone make ones like these from the E2? I tried flashing one and it just shows a black screen with N/A still. Thanks!
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You can. The guide is here
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You can. The guide is here
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Worked perfectly. Thanks!
Why was this thread moved? To Q&A, nonetheless.
Just wanting to let you guys know, I'm on a vzwPerry XT1767 and if you connect via USB to adb and issue 'adb reboot bootloader,' you can then issue 'fastboot flash logo logo.bin' (assuming the 'logo.bin' file is whatever boot logo you want in your ADB directory) and as long as:
1- the file keeps the name, and
2- the image doesn't exceed the size of the original,
it will successfully flash a custom boot logo with a locked bootloader.
IDK if this is already known, but lately I've been doing anything and everything in my power to figure out a root method for this phone, and in doing so I stumbled across this forum and decided to give a custom logo a try. Js,for the record. How this helps\informs!
We have some custom files for mtk variant now if anyone was looking . Come join us and download .
https://t.me/joinchat/G3XDFEO7AR4fGdyBRfwVOw
http://telegra.ph/woods-development-01-07
dwycoff2013 said:
Just wanting to let you guys know, I'm on a vzwPerry XT1767 and if you connect via USB to adb and issue 'adb reboot bootloader,' you can then issue 'fastboot flash logo logo.bin' (assuming the 'logo.bin' file is whatever boot logo you want in your ADB directory) and as long as:
1- the file keeps the name, and
2- the image doesn't exceed the size of the original,
it will successfully flash a custom boot logo with a locked bootloader.
IDK if this is already known, but lately I've been doing anything and everything in my power to figure out a root method for this phone, and in doing so I stumbled across this forum and decided to give a custom logo a try. Js,for the record. How this helps\informs!
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Btw, one more thing, just wanting to get someone to clarify here:
The reason it's possible (even with VZW's permalocked bootloader) - the 'logo.bin' doesn't invoke the TrustZone Kernel security from PBL to SBL1 - SBL3, then on into ABOOT because it isn't part of the 'flashing_critical' or 'preloader\bootloader' parameter\class of partitions ??
dwycoff2013 said:
Just wanting to let you guys know, I'm on a vzwPerry XT1767 and if you connect via USB to adb and issue 'adb reboot bootloader,' you can then issue 'fastboot flash logo logo.bin' (assuming the 'logo.bin' file is whatever boot logo you want in your ADB directory) and as long as:
1- the file keeps the name, and
2- the image doesn't exceed the size of the original,
it will successfully flash a custom boot logo with a locked bootloader.
IDK if this is already known, but lately I've been doing anything and everything in my power to figure out a root method for this phone, and in doing so I stumbled across this forum and decided to give a custom logo a try. Js,for the record. How this helps\informs!
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This worked great on my Moto G4. I reinstalled the stock firmware so I can sell it, but didn't like the N/A Warning about the device not being trusted. Now it boots cleanly without any silly warning.
The positioning of the N/A on the E4 makes it difficult to cover/hide in a satisfactory manner...unless you use a white background - then it's no problem. However, I prefer a dark/black background. I have not really been happy with any of the boot logos I've made. I think I have a somewhat decent solution, though. I have attached a black template for anyone that's interested. Simply add your own artistic creation and flash your new boot logo. The top is an off-white/gray that mostly hides the N/A, and quickly blends into the black background. For kicks, I've also included another flashable logo.
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Can anyone make ones like these from the E2? I tried flashing one and it just shows a black screen with N/A still. Thanks!
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Here ya go, I made the white ones cause it doesn't show the N/A in the upper left corner
PimpMy5Ton said:
Here ya go, I made the white ones cause it doesn't show the N/A in the upper left corner
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I ended up figuring it out and making my own. I like the black, due to the brightness of the screen at night but the N/A still shows up on there since I didn't make a white strip at the top. Such a weird thing for Lenovorola to put in. Thanks for making these!
Eguy said:
I ended up figuring it out and making my own. I like the black, due to the brightness of the screen at night but the N/A still shows up on there since I didn't make a white strip at the top. Such a weird thing for Lenovorola to put in. Thanks for making these!
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It's not weird, it's on purpose. So they know you unlocked it, since it voids your warranty.
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thx for taking a look on my Problem
3month old note 3 no root, stock Rom, 3months no Problems,
was last week outside and i guess i was low on battery it was off as i had it in Hand
was loading all the evening and the battery is fully green
it starts, i can see mi logo, it changes to Android with loading dots at the Bottom and then it goes off
tried several times
fastboot is available
and main menu with reboot/wipe data/connect with mi assistant
i already tried:
wipe data - finished with ok (all my data gone) but still same issue
connect with mi assistant - no connecttion to Software
someone any ideas - thanks for any help
greetz
Since you already lost your data, try to flash the ROM again. I don't remember if you can transfer/flash the stock ROM without an unlocked bootloader (I suppose it is locked), if you can at least dirty install it as an update it may work too (google it). Unfortunately, providing more information over unlocking the phone is inappropriate.
GreatApo said:
try to flash the ROM again.
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How?
GreatApo said:
I don't remember if you can transfer/flash the stock ROM without an unlocked bootloader (I suppose it is locked)
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yes it locked
GreatApo said:
Unfortunately, providing more information over unlocking the phone is inappropriate.
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can u pm me please?
u are the onle one who relied to my post
thanks in advance
Since your bootloader is locked, your options are limited.
To expand a little what i mentioned, your best try it may be to try and update the current from from the stock recovery. That may fix a potential corrupted partition. To do so, you can follow the steps of method 2 in this article. However, I am not aware if you can transfer the update.zip in the phone... I suppose that the stock recovery doesn't mount the phone to the PC. Thus, you probably need to try and transfer if through fastboot but that may not be possible too (could check if adb push works or if you can boot a twrp recovery, not flash just boot, but you probably wont be able)...
If you can't do the above steps, you are in a half-brick mode right now with a locked bootloader. Generally, there is no official way to get around this.