LiveBoot

LiveBoot offers a dynamic boot animation for your Android device by displaying live logcat and dmesg outputs directly on the screen during the boot process. It provides extensive configuration options, including logcat level, buffer, and format selection, and the ability to show or hide dmesg outputs. You can customize how many lines appear on your screen, decide if word-wrap should be employed, and opt for color-coded output for better readability. An optional transparent background overlay enhances the visual appeal of the traditional boot animation.

Testing and Requirements

A unique feature of LiveBoot allows you to test your configuration without needing to reboot the device; however, do note that lines shown in test mode may appear limited and static compared to actual boot time behavior. The app appears after the data partition is mounted, so if your device requires a decryption key or pattern at boot, the animation will display only afterwards. LiveBoot necessitates root access, specifically requiring SuperSU version 2.40 or newer, or a recent Magisk version. Devices with customized rooted firmerwares supporting init.d might experience varied results, though official support for these is not assured.

Compatibility Considerations

Officially compatible with Android 5.0 and newer, LiveBoot may face compatibility challenges across different devices and firmware versions. Even if the test functionality appears successful, its behavior may vary during actual booting. Firmware updates could affect its operation, and while the risk of bootloops is low, it does exist. Mitigation involves removing the app's APK or specific system files via recovery mode if needed.

Pro Features and Custom Scripts

Unlocking LiveBoot's Pro mode offers advanced features, including enhanced transparency options and additional logcat configurations. Whether through an in-app purchase or by having certain older paid versions, Pro mode can be enabled. A script functionality allows running custom scripts during boot instead of standard logcat and dmesg methods, presenting outputs in both white and red colors for differentiation.