Boot Logo Generator

[Shibbey]

Tired of the default Motorola "M" Logo when you reboot your phone?
Want a little more personalization?

Phones supported:

• Droid 1 via SBF
• Droid X via SBF or Boot Logo Changer
• Droid 2 via Boot Logo Changer
• Droid Pro via Boot Logo Changer
• Droid World Edition via Boot Logo Changer
• Milestone 2 via Boot Logo Changer

I originally got the idea from various threads:

• Changing your motorola "M" boot logo tutorial
• Hacking erroneous output of SBF Code

From this I created and developed a windows program to make it simple:

• Droid 1 Boot Logo Generator

Many requests lead me to take up the project once again using info from various sources:

• Step-By-Step DIY Boot (M) Logo with pic
• DX/D2 Logo Changer
• DX/D2 Boot Logo Changer App!!
• and a few others I cannot remember

So what do you do to use this program?

1. Create a 24- bit bitmap image that is exactly 480px wide by 182px tall. You can use the image editor of your choice including PhotoShop. I personally prefer GIMP as it is powerful and free.
2. Run my Boot Logo Generator program.
3. Click the "Open Image" button and select your bitmap.
4. If you want a different background color than the one generated by the image, click the "Change Bkgd Color" button.
5. Click the "Create File" button and select the type of file you want to create.

• D1 SBF
• DX SBF
• Boot Logo Changer File (.bin)

If you do not know how to flash your phone with an SBF, then look into investing into JRummy's fantastic apps on the market as an alternative to flashing your phone.

To use file created with JRummy's Boot Logo Changer:

1. Copy the BIN file to the "boot_logos/custom" folder on your sdcard.
2. Run Boot Logo Changer
3. Click "Custom Logos"
4. Pick your file
5. After it confirms the flash, click "Reboot" to test it out!

After all this......Where is my Program??
See my attached files. The latest version will be attached in this post.

 

[Shibbey]

Change Log and older versions

v 2.1.0.0
- Added ability to create bin file for use with JRummy's Boot Logo Changer (available in market).
- Added basic help dialog.
- Added changelog and About dialog.
- Now opens save directory and highlights the generated file.

v 2.0.0.0
- Complete revamp of the project.
* Added support for the Motorola DX sbf.
- Changed default file naming.
- Removed extra graphics for smaller file size and faster loading.

v 1.10.10.22
- Default save location changed to the same folder as the bitmap loaded.
- Default save name format changed (now is BLG_yyyymmdd_{bitmapname}) BLG for Boot Logo Generator. Done for easier identification of how boot logo created and when
- Smaller preview
- Addressed issue with Photoshop bitmap processing
- Streamlined some code
- Change to the version number tracking


v 1.0.1.0
- Added simulated D1 screen for better feel of final result appearance
- Added ability to change the background color to a custom color instead of deriving it from the image
- Added this change log
- Slight menu bar changes
- Corrected Save File "cancel" bug found by JHarmon

v 1.0.0.1
- Changed bootloader to say "Changing Boot Logo" and "Boot Logo changed"
- general appearance changes
- added basic help and about features

v 1.0.0.0
- Initial release for beta testing

 

[nerdslogic]

If you do not know how to flash your phone with an SBF, then look into investing into JRummy's fantastic apps on the market.

What apps does Jrummy have that help you SBF? I think I have all his apps so I have to ask this.

 

[Shibbey]

If you do not know how to flash your phone with an SBF, then look into investing into JRummy's fantastic apps on the market.

What apps does Jrummy have that help you SBF? I think I have all his apps so I have to ask this.

Perhaps I could have worded that a little better. Was trying to say that if a person does not know how to flash their phone with an SBF file, then they should look into using JRummy's app as an alternative to flashing the SBF.

 

[nerdslogic]

oh.....I see. I'm sorry....I thought there was a new app I didn't know about.

 

[djakrse]

I'be been using your app in the D1 requests thread for maybe 6 months now. I can say I've spent a lot of time making boot logos, but if I had to do it the old fashioned way I might still be working on them.

Thanks for your hard work on this app. It's allowed me and others to customize a lot of phones. Now that you've got support for the DX & D2, I've updated my sig to help spread the word.

 

[fish1552]

Following from the original threads, I thought I might point something else out.

If you use (or just appreciate) the app Shibbey made, please rate this thread high! Look for the 5 stars in the top right corner of his first post. Show your love there as well in addition to any posts in the thread itself.

 

[Shibbey]

I really appreciate the positive comments. Thank you for your support.

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

 

[CJM]

Thank you, Shibbey. I've been using this off and on for a while now. I like my boot logo to "blend" with the animation. So when I find a boot animation I like, I'll take a piece of it, and using your generator, make a logo. Very easy, very quick. Thanks again!

Sent by the Unbrickable DROID

 

[jrummy16]

Very cool stuff and nice work! gotta add a link to this in the app if that's ok.

 

[Shibbey]

Very cool stuff and nice work! gotta add a link to this in the app if that's ok.

I would be honored if you did.

 

[pv2smurf]

I keep getting a error

I try to use the tool but keep getting an error that says,

"to run this application, you first must install one of the following version of the .NET Framework: v4.0.30319
Contact your application publisher for instructions about obtaining the appropriate version of the .NET Framework"

I am running Windows XP 32-bit. Tho it's a custom computer all the .NET frameworks are up to date to the BEST of my knowledge b/c I checked. Help please?? [email protected]

A link would be GREATLY appreciated

UPDATE: Received this via email as a response 7-17-11:


Applications which require .NET Framework will require a specific version, so having later versions does not include older versions. For instance, having v. 3.5 does not cover v3.0. Also, there may be missing components that were not selected during the web install. You can install the standalone version to guarantee all components are installed.

Standalone (complete) installer download available from this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17718

Direct link for standalone installer:
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...BC36-D6EA96C8DAAE/dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe