This tutorial will teach you how to install a custom boot animation on your Nexus One.

It’s a very simple process… First of all, pick a boot animation you like and download the zip file. You can find a few at DroidBoots.com. I’ve included a very nice Bios Boot animation below.
It’s nice and small so it’s very smooth.

Download: Bios-bootanimation (25)

Rename the zip file to bootanimation.zip and place that on your desktop
open a terminal or command prompt window

Type the following:

cd desktop
adb remount
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media
adb reboot

Look at your phone, what do you see? Do you like?

Enjoy your new boot animation!

Here is an Example of the one I included:

Related posts:

1. Unlock N1 Bootloader
2. How to Change G1 Splash Screen
3. How to Upgrade N1 Recovery Image

How to Install

Pre-Requisite: Have ADB Setup already. If you don’t, please read ADB 4 Dummies.

Copy Recovery-RA-nexus-v1.7.0.1 (9) to a location where fastboot can find it. Your desktop would be the easiest place.

Open a command prompt or terminal window and cd desktop

Boot your phone into fastboot mode (power on while holding the trackball)

Connect your phone via usb to your pc/mac/linux

type: fastboot devices
(to make sure that fastboot “sees” your phone)

type: fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-nexus-v1.7.0.1.img
wait about 30 seconds to 1 minute (longer the better to be safe)

type: fastboot reboot recovery
(If that command doesn’t work, just type fastboot reboot. once your phone reboots. Turn it off and boot back up while holding the VOL-DWN Button. This should boot you into the bootloader. Then scroll down with the vol-dwn button to RECOVERY and select it with the power button. Your custom recovery should boot.

Done.

Features of Amon_Ra’s Recovery image include:

Features

Use the trackball (up+down) to navigate through the menu, press the trackball to select items. Use the Volume-down key to go back to a previous menu.

- full ADB access in recovery mode
- Alternative CyanogenMOD version with Cyan colors and CM Logo
- Busybox v1.15.3
- Kernel with ext3 + ext4 support
- HW-Key navigation (Trackball + Volume-key) option
- Extended menu :
- Reboot system now :: reboot your phone
- USB-MS Toggle :: enable/disable USB mass storage (use when the phone is connected to your PC)
- Backup/Restore
- Nand backup :: Make a Nand backup, the following partitions are NOT included :
- Recovery (to avoid restoring old version)
- Cache (no need to backup imo)
- Misc (no need to backup imo + restore issues on some phones)
- Splash1+2 (no need to backup imo + restore issues on some phones)
- Nand + ext backup :: Make a Nand + ext backup
- Nand restore :: Restore a Nand backup
- Backup Google proprietary system files :: Makes a backup of the Google proprietary system files in /cache/google
- Restore Google proprietary system files :: Restores the Google proprietary system files from /cache/google
- Flash zip from sdcard :: Flash a zip update file from your sdcard
- Wipe
- Wipe data/factory reset :: Wipe /data and /cache
- Wipe cache : Wipe /cache only
- Wipe Dalvik-cache :: Wipe /cache/dalvik-cache
- Wipe SD:ext partition : Wipe the ext partition on your sdcard
- Wipe battery stats : Wipe the battery stats in /data
- Wipe rotate settings : Wipe the sensor settings in /data
- Partition sdcard
- Partition SD :: Interactive SD partitioning
- Repair SD:ext :: Repair the ext partition
- SD:ext2 to ext3 :: Convert ext2 to ext3
- SD:ext3 to ext4 :: Convert ext3 to ext4
- Other
– Fix apk uid mismatches :: Does extacly that
– Move recovery.log to SD :: Moves the recovery log file to your sdcard. (Use when you want more detailed recovery log information)
– Power off :: Powers off your phone

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1. Root & Upgrade G1
2. Unlock N1 Bootloader

Rooting the Droid is very easy. This will allow you to install custom recoveries, roms and themes. Also will allow you to use some of the better apps on the market that require root access.

Instructions

Download this file -> Droid-root (9)

Rename it to update.zip

Place the renamed file (update.zip) on the root of your SD Card.

Power off the DROID and power back on while holding the X key

When you see a “/!\” symbol, press both vol+ and camera

Use the onscreen menu to install update.zip

Once installed you will be able to run “su” from your adb shell.

That’s it, You now have Root on your DROID.

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1. Root & Upgrade G1

This tutorial will teach you how to change the normal G1 Splash screen into a custom splash screen.

Prerequisites:

- Have ADB setup and working properly: ADB 4 Dummies
- Rooted G1 - Root and Upgrade your G1
- You’ll also need Fastboot. It doesn’t come with the android SDK. get it from The Downloads Section and place it in your <androidsdk>/tools folder.
- Mac/Linux/Unix Users: Must have ImageMagick installed and setup correctly. http://www.imagemagick.org

Instructions for Windows:

You have it made the easiest as there’s program that will do this automatically for you!

Download: CreateG1Splash (46)

Find an image you want to use as a Splash. (320 x 480 PNG for best results)

Extract CreateG1Splash.zip to your desktop

Run CreateG1Splash.exe and choose the image file you want to use.

Click Convert – this will turn your image into the following file: mysplash.rgb565

Grab that mysplash.rgb565 file and place it on your desktop.

Turn off your phone.

Reboot your phone into bootloader (camera+power) (Make sure the phone says Fastboot, if not, hit the back button on the phone and it should say fastboot.)

Connect your phone to computer though USB

Open a CMD Window (Start -> Run -> type: cmd and hit OK)

Type the Following Lines:

Fastboot Devices
(make sure your device is listed, if not, please update your phones USB drivers, drivers can be found in the Android SDK folder)

cd desktop

type the following 3 lines below:

fastboot flash splash1 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot flash splash2 mysplash.rgb565
fastboot reboot

You’re Done.

Repeat the process if you want to change the image.

In the ZIP file you’ll notice a .bat file. It’s an automated script that will run the last few lines for you. I always prefer manual over automatic though so if there’s an error you’ll know what step the error happened and you’ll have a better idea of how to fix it. Plus it’s good to know these things. Makes you comprehend how things work a little better.

Instructions for Mac/Linux/Unix:

Make sure you have ImageMagick installed and setup correctly. http://www.imagemagick.org

You need to manually convert the image file. Find an image you want to use as a splash screen. Preferably 320×480 PNG.

Place the image file on your desktop

Turn off your phone

Reboot your phone into bootloader (camera+power) (Make sure the phone says Fastboot, if not, hit the back button on the phone and it should say fastboot.)

Connect phone to computer through USB

Open a terminal / command window

type: cd desktop

type: ls and make sure you’re in the desktop and the image is listed.

type the following lines (the ones with # are comments, don’t type those) and wait a few seconds in between lines.

$ convert -depth 8 splash.png rgb:splash.raw
# Make sure it is 460800 bytes long!

$ rgb2565 < splash.raw > splash.raw565
# Triple-check size before flashing! 307200 bytes

$ fastboot flash splash1 splash.raw565
$ fastboot flash splash2 splash.raw565
$ fastboot reboot

You’re Done.

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1. Root & Upgrade G1
2. Install Android 2.1 on G1 / Dream

This Tutorial will show you how to install Android 2.1 on your G1 / HTC Dream.

Many Thanks go out to Cyanogen for his great work.

The steps are fairly simple.

If you already have a rooted G1, upgraded recovery, SPL & Radio then just download the file below. Head into your Recovery and flash the .zip file.

For those who are starting fresh Follow the following tutorial: Root & Upgrade your G1. Then do the following:

Download Update-cm-5.0.8-DS-signed (79) and place it on the root of your SD Card.

Turn Off Phone

Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.

Wipe Data (recommend Wipe for a major system upgrade, eliminates any problems)

Next, Choose “Flash any .zip”

Select the file you downloaded and placed on your SD card. Flash/Install it.

Once it’s done, Reboot your phone.

Enjoy Android 2.1 on your G1 / HTC Dream!

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1. Root & Upgrade G1

Unlocking the Nexus One bootloader is easy. Google actually wants you to be able to Unlock their phone. Beware of the consequences though as this will void your warranty. Keep in mind if your phone has any HARDWARE damage that was NOT YOUR FAULT, HTC will still replace your phone as long as it’s still under the manufactures warranty.

Instructions:

Make sure you have ADB setup. Read ADB 4 Dummies for instructions. (Most things you’ll be doing with an unlocked Nexus One involve ADB so you might as well have this setup already)

Download Fastboot. (fastboot versions located below.)

Extract the version for your computer into the /tools folder.

Connect your Nexus One to the computer through USB connection. If your computer asks you to setup drivers, just choose the drivers folder inside the AndroidSDK.

Now open a terminal or command prompt window.

Type: ‘fastboot oem unlock’ – (without quotes)

You’ll notice the screen from the right show up on your phone. Select Yes or No. Yes if you want to unlock your bootloader. No if you decided not to.
Done.

After unlocking your bootloader you’ll want to install a recovery and new rom.

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This is my full tutorials on how to root and upgrade your G1. This tutorial will show you how to root your phone, upgrade your recovery, install the “Danger SPL” & upgrade your Rom.

@ the time of this posting, the most recent Recovery was AmonRa’s 1.70 and most Recent Rom was Cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1

Prerequisites:

- A G1 / HTC Dream
- Minimum of 1GB SD Card (class 6 is preferable). Backup any files on the SD Card as you will be formatting it.
- About 10-15mins of time and Patience. This is not something you rush through. Please follow each step exactly as written.

Files to Download:

Please download all the attachments above. For now, place them on your Desktop. – RC29 is for US and RC7 is for UK.

Downgrade your Phone

Format your phone’s SD card to FAT32 mode:
- Hook your phone up to your computer using a USB cable and then wait for the notification to show up in your title bar of your phone.
- Click the notification, and then click “Mount”.
- A new removable disk should show up on your computer. Right click it and select Format, and select FAT32 as the file system type.

Unzip the RC29 or RC7 image file. Please pick the one that’s appropriate for your phone!

Copy the DREAIMG.nbh file from the zip to the root of your SD card. (RC29 for US, RC7 is for UK)

Turn the device power off.

Hold Camera button, and press Power button to entry boot loader mode. You should see a gray/white screen with instructions to flash your phone with the update on your SD card. If you don’t see that, make sure you followed the instructions properly.

As per the on-screen instructions, press the Power button to start upgrade procedure. DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS.

After it is finished, perform the restart your phone.

Rooting your Phone & Upgrading Recovery

Now get recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0.img from your desktop and copy it to your SD card (see the previous instructions on how to copy from your computer to your Phone’s SD card).

The file must be on the root of your SD card. (basically, not inside any folders)

Restart your phone. Wait for your phone to start up fully and show the home screen.

After your phone starts up, hit the enter key twice, type “telnetd” and press enter. (Yes, it will start up a contact search, don’t worry. Just type it.)

Download an Android “Telnet” application from the Market and connect to localhost. (Plenty of free ones on the market)

If you connect successfully, you will have a root prompt “#”.

Type the following into Telnet (these commands will give you root access easier in the future):
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd sdcard
flash_image recovery recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0.img
cat recovery-RA-dream-v1.7.0.img > /system/recovery.img

Now you have root! Almost done….

Upgrading your Phones Radio & SPL

***Warning: you MUST have the newest radio installed before installing the SPL or you will brick your phone! Pay attention***

Power off your phone.

Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.

Mount SD Card (it’s one of the options in the menu)

Once mounted, it should show up on your computer. Copy ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip & DangerSPL.zip to the root of your sdcard.

Unmount your SD Card.

Now choose – ‘Apply any update from SD’ and select ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip

Install it, once complete, reboot your phone.

Once your phone it completely booted up, go into settings and ‘about phone’. Make sure the radio says: 2.22.19.26I.

If it does, you’re good to go – Please turn off your phone. – If it doesn’t, repeat the steps above.

Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.

Choose – ‘Apply any update from SD’ and select spl-signed.zip

Once complete reboot your phone.

Creating your SD Card Partitions

Power off your phone.

Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.

Go to ‘Partition SD Card’

Select ‘Partition SD’ (this will format your whole SD card.)
- When it asks, select 512MB for your ext partition – the rest to FAT32.

Now back to the Partition SD Card Screen.

Select ext2 to ext3

when that’s done select ext3 to ext4

Don’t turn off your phone. Go back to the main screen of your recovery and go to the next step below.

Installing a ROM

- CyanogenMod 4.2.15.1 is your best choice @ this time.

You should be on the main screen of your Recovery right now.

Mount USB

Once the drive shows up on your computer, grab DRC83_base_defanged.zip & update-cm-4.2.15.1-signed.zip and place them both on the root of your SD card.

Unmount USB.

Choose ‘Apply any update from SD’, choose DRC83_base_defanged.zip

Let it install and do not interrupt the installation process.

DO NOT REBOOT

Now again, choose ‘Apply any update from SD’, choose update-cm-4.2.15.1-signed.zip

Let it install and do not interrupt the installation process.

Once complete, reboot your phone and enjoy!

Enjoy your new rooted, upgraded G1.

You have now rooted your G1, upgraded the recovery, radio and SPL, partitioned your SD Card and installed Cyanogenmod 4.2.15.1

I highly recommend setting up ADB if you haven’t already done so!
Read more about this @ ADB 4 Dummies.

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New User Features

Home

Exchange support

Camera and Gallery

Portable hotspot

Multiple keyboard languages

Improved performance

New Platform Technologies

Media framework

• New media framework (Stagefright) that supports local file playback and HTTP progressive streaming
• Continued support for OpenCore in Android 2.2

Bluetooth

• Voice dialing over Bluetooth
• Ability to share contacts with other phones
• Support for Bluetooth enabled car and desk docks
• Improved compatibility matrix with car kits and headsets

2.6.32 kernel upgrade

• HIGHMEM support for RAM >256MB
• SDIO scheduling and BT improvements

New Developer Services

Android Cloud to Device Messaging

Apps can utilize Android Cloud to Device Messaging to enable mobile alert, send to phone, and two-way push sync functionality.

Android Application Error Reports

New bug reporting feature for Android Market apps enables developers to receive crash and freeze reports from their users. The reports will be available when they log into their publisher account.

New Developer APIs

Apps on external storage

Applications can now request installation on the shared external storage (such as an SD card).

Media framework

Provides new APIs for audio focus, routing audio to SCO, and auto-scan of files to media database. Also provides APIs to let applications detect completion of sound loading and auto-pause and auto-resume audio playback.

Camera and Camcorder

New preview API doubles the frame rate from ~10FPS to ~20FPS. Camera now supports portrait orientation, zoom controls, access to exposure data, and a thumbnail utility. A new camcorder profile enables apps to determine device hardware capablities.

Graphics

New APIs for OpenGL ES 2.0, working with YUV image format, and ETC1 for texture compression.

Data backup

Apps can participate in data backup and restore, to ensure that users maintain their data after performing a factory reset or when switching devices.

Device policy manager

New device policy management APIs allow developers to write “device administrator” applications that can control security features on the device, such as the minimum password strength, data wipe, and so on. Users can select the administrators that are enabled on their devices.

UI framework

New “car mode” and “night mode” controls and configurations allow applications to adjust their UI for these situations. A scale gesture detector API provides improved definition of multi-touch events. Applications can now customize the bottom strip of a TabWidget.

For more information about the new developer APIs, see the Android 2.2 version notes and the API Differences Report.

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A Full Downloads section customized based on phone. Everything is placed nicely inside folders to make it easier to locate what you’re looking for. Files will be uploaded and updated as soon as possible. There are so many new updates out for Android from the development community. Find them all in one place! Don’t come looking for copyright content. All downloads are 100% legit.

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