[root] LiveBoot
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About [root] LiveBoot
LiveBoot is a boot animation that shows you logcat and dmesg outputs on-screen as they happen. Output configuration includes logcat level, buffer and format selection; whether to show dmesg; the amount of lines that should fit on your screen, whether word-wrap should be employed, and if output should be color-coded. Additionally the background can be set to transparent to overlay the existing boot animation, which looks awesome during boot.
A feature is built-in to test your current configuration without rebooting. The lines shown in test mode may be limited and relatively static, this does not reflect exact boot time behavior as much as it just shows you that it works and how big the text will be.
Note that LiveBoot will only show up after the data partition is mounted. If you need to enter a decryption key or pattern at boot, it will not show up until you have done so.
Root
This app does not only require root, it requires specifically SuperSU version 2.40 or newer, due to how the boot-time code is launched. Alternatively, the app will try to function for otherwise rooted firmwares that support init.d, but this is not officially supported and it cannot be guaranteed to work.
Compatibility
Officially the app supports 4.3+ and newer, but really it is aimed at 5.0 and newer firmwares. Regardless of version, the app may work on your device or it may not. I've gotten it to work on a bunch of my own devices on various firmwares, but not on all. Even if the test run functionality works, this does not necessarily mean it will actually work during boot. It usually does, but not always.
This does indeed also mean I cannot guarantee continued operation - even if it works for you today, it may fail your next firmware update. If that is an issue for you, then you should definitely not update to Pro.
The risk of bootloops is extremely low, but not completely non-existent. Should a bootloop occur, removing either the app's APK or /system/su.d/0000liveboot through recovery should fix the problem.
Unless you are using SuperSU in system-less mode, the app writes to /system, as such your firmware must allow this. There is no recovery-based install option at this time.
Pro
There's an in-app purchase to upgrade to Pro, which supports my developments, and unlocks the transparency option as well as logcat buffer and format selection.
Of course, if you have one of the paid variants of the old live logcat or live dmesg boot animations from all those years ago installed, this will also enable Pro mode.
Like some of my other apps these days, if you don't have Google Play but still managed to install the APK, this will also enable Pro mode.
Last but not least, if you simply don't want to pay for it, there's also a button to enable Pro mode.
Script
If /system/su.d/0000liveboot.script or /su/su.d/0000liveboot.script exists (chmod 0644, not 0700 like other files in /system/su.d/ or /su/su.d/ !), this script will be run instead of logcat and dmesg, and its output will be shown in white (stdout) and red (stderr).
Discussion/support/etc
Please see the official app thread on XDA-Developers.com here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/liveboot-t2976189
A feature is built-in to test your current configuration without rebooting. The lines shown in test mode may be limited and relatively static, this does not reflect exact boot time behavior as much as it just shows you that it works and how big the text will be.
Note that LiveBoot will only show up after the data partition is mounted. If you need to enter a decryption key or pattern at boot, it will not show up until you have done so.
Root
This app does not only require root, it requires specifically SuperSU version 2.40 or newer, due to how the boot-time code is launched. Alternatively, the app will try to function for otherwise rooted firmwares that support init.d, but this is not officially supported and it cannot be guaranteed to work.
Compatibility
Officially the app supports 4.3+ and newer, but really it is aimed at 5.0 and newer firmwares. Regardless of version, the app may work on your device or it may not. I've gotten it to work on a bunch of my own devices on various firmwares, but not on all. Even if the test run functionality works, this does not necessarily mean it will actually work during boot. It usually does, but not always.
This does indeed also mean I cannot guarantee continued operation - even if it works for you today, it may fail your next firmware update. If that is an issue for you, then you should definitely not update to Pro.
The risk of bootloops is extremely low, but not completely non-existent. Should a bootloop occur, removing either the app's APK or /system/su.d/0000liveboot through recovery should fix the problem.
Unless you are using SuperSU in system-less mode, the app writes to /system, as such your firmware must allow this. There is no recovery-based install option at this time.
Pro
There's an in-app purchase to upgrade to Pro, which supports my developments, and unlocks the transparency option as well as logcat buffer and format selection.
Of course, if you have one of the paid variants of the old live logcat or live dmesg boot animations from all those years ago installed, this will also enable Pro mode.
Like some of my other apps these days, if you don't have Google Play but still managed to install the APK, this will also enable Pro mode.
Last but not least, if you simply don't want to pay for it, there's also a button to enable Pro mode.
Script
If /system/su.d/0000liveboot.script or /su/su.d/0000liveboot.script exists (chmod 0644, not 0700 like other files in /system/su.d/ or /su/su.d/ !), this script will be run instead of logcat and dmesg, and its output will be shown in white (stdout) and red (stderr).
Discussion/support/etc
Please see the official app thread on XDA-Developers.com here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/liveboot-t2976189
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
- Add compatibility with Android Oreo
- Add compatibility with SuperSU in SBIN mode
- Fix toolbox/toybox detection on 64-bit, could cause animation to keep running
- Add compatibility with Android Oreo
- Add compatibility with SuperSU in SBIN mode
- Fix toolbox/toybox detection on 64-bit, could cause animation to keep running
Version update [root] LiveBoot was updated to version 1.60
Version update [root] LiveBoot was updated to version 1.30
Version update [root] LiveBoot was updated to version 1.20
More downloads [root] LiveBoot reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
What are users saying about [root] LiveBoot
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It is what it is. Great! Edit: will not change the rating cause the app is good only I use it any more after upgrading to lineageOS 7.1. I tried it my phone didn't boot at all and the bootanimation change was irreversible. I changed the bootanimation.zip to the original but no luck. Only thing that recovered my phone was rom reinstall. Good app tho!
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I got this to work on my HTC One M8 a while back. I am now on my Asus ZenFone 3(ZE552KL) And it hangs at the android loading box with the little loading animation. No amount of waiting has worked.
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It works on many of my devices making them look as advanced as they really are along showing some useful info. BUT, SADLY, didn't work on my Asus Zenfone ZE500CL (Z00D, i386)
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Great job to the developer. Not just pretty graphics at boot then a evil punk infects your device with a virus,no good punks. Debugging is the purpose of liveboot. +++ Twitter +++ @Countfd
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Looks awesome and is super helpful! I'm a bit of a gambler when modding and from time to time I I've messed up my boot. With a splash screen there's no way of knowing but with this gem I can see exactly what's what! I love this app!
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Decided I'd had my fun and wanted to unroot my phone, did this through the su app, su app requested reboot after unroot at which point my phone got stuck in a really frustrating boot loop. Ultimately decided that this app was still looking for su privilege during boot, was unable to be granted it so my phone kept boot looping [FIX] I'm using an S7 Edge so re-rooting through Odin sorted me out.
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Awesome, it spits out the whole console output as it happens during boot. I had to copy the startup script from the init.d folder to the one that my own ROM uses but it worked fantastically.
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Got it working under Magisk but I had to do some trickery. Still want official support though
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Few apps get $ from me out of respect for the overall talent and helpfulness of the developer. Chainfire will give you this app - but I gave $ anyway. I wouldn't even be a rooted user without his shared skills.
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This is an awesome app. Really cool to see what's happening in the boot process and also essential for identifying boot loops on the go without a PC. The colours are a bit bright, so maybe if there was an option to change the output's colours (not just white) I would give it 5 stars. Thanks for the app :))
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The only thing working with Cyanogenmod (without SuperSU) is the test run. Maybe put less effort into tying the app to SuperSU?
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Mandatory for debugging ports and source Roms. Thanks again! No ads, no crappy built in market. This is the best way to release a app; functional.
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For me it's a pointless app, but it does what it says it will, it's way cooler that the normal boot screen, and I giggle every time I see it.
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Looks great when booting and looks even better when other people see it on your phone
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I must say that this app surprise me when I saw my phone booted up. I remember the blue screen of death from windows os buy over all it's fun.
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I love this app does exactly what it's supposed to works perfectly on my T-Mobile Note 5 with no problems. 5* Developer. Stock Rooted 6.0.1 (DOK2) ROM with Arter97 Kernel.
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Awesome! I can't tell if it's real but it looks cool! I also love the "Freeload" option, although I haven't used it XD
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samsung note 4 910f, 6.0.1 rooted and booted, the geek in me loves this thank you, did slow boot down but only by about 4-5 secs but worth it
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The message is a little scary, especially when there is many red lines
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The best boot animation to find! And as a great addition, you may make it transparent and have a second animation in the background!
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Great app, beatifies my startup and confuses those who are dumb. Thank you!
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I'm getting an error message saying there is not enough space to install(1mb) .. I'm sure there is more Dan 1mb available..
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Y cant u make this app without root permissions for cm 12 devices , as in cm devices the boot logo can be changed without root permissions
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..even though I have no idea what any of it means!
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Does not work with Nexus 5 CyanogenMod 14
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Works exactly as described on Galaxy S6. The users that say it does not probably do not know what root means.
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Works perfectly and beautifully with SuperSu! I have Magisk now, so unfortunately this no longer works. :( For the init.d part, Idk…
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I hate this app it doesn't even start
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Does not work on my device!
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This is pure, distilled coolness! I made it all in white text like my standard oem Linux terminal, and man, I love this! Thank you! ☺️
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Works on Dirty Santa Sprint (997) LG V20.
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Great app but sadly only test run works, I'm on Nexus 6P running lineage os.
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This is so cool. But it's too fast too read any info. I love the way how Chainfire includes "Enable Pro" option in every apps.
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Que pesados con su mierda de supersu ya nadie lo usa dejen usar otros gestores de root para esta app
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Great app to know why it sometimes takes long to boot, or if my zenfone 3 entered into bootloop... unofficial lineage os 14.1
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Does not work with HTC Desire 825.
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"Those are for feegets!" -XDA slim your ROM author.
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Don't work on my phone !
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Amazing app, working perfectly. Props to the dev for giving users the option to enable pro features for free!
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It's fun to watch what's happening during the boot process. It's also the best way that I know of to detect a boot loop vs a slow boot. The ability to write the boot log to a file is an essential troubleshooting tool. Hint: pretty much every installed app slows down the boot time, it's better to uninstall apps that you seldom or never use.