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January 20, 2026 · View on GitHub

SMbootFX - Custom Samsung Boot Animations

Implements custom boot animations in `.qmg` format on Samsung devices with Magisk/KernelSU.

These modules replace the default boot animation with themed ones, offering a personalized startup and shutdown experience.

All themes are provided as ready-to-flash Magisk modules

Magisk 27+ Samsung Android 6-16

See Supported Devices

ThemePreviewDownload
Android - PurpleAndroid Purpleandroid-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Android - RedAndroid Redandroid-red-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Android GreenAndroid Green on Blackandroid-green-on-black-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Android White on PlumAndroid White on Plumandroid-white-on-plum-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
MIUI Blue Android on BlackMIUI Blue Android on Blackmiui-blue-android-on-black-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
MIUI Black Android on PinkMIUI Black Android on Pinkmiui-black-android-on-pink-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
MIUI White Android on BlackMIUI White Android on Blackmiui-white-android-on-black-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
MIUI White Android on BlueMIUI White Android on Bluemiui-white-android-on-blue-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Cyanogen AndroidCyanogen Androidgreen-android-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Simple Android Black on RedSimple Android Black on Redsimple-android-black-on-red-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
KitKat - ClassicKitKat Classickitkat-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
AOKPAOKPaokp-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
AOKP MagicalAOKP Magicalaokp-magical-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Cyanogen Dark Boot LogoCyanogen Darkwhite-on-black-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Apple - StaticApple Staticapple-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Apple ElectrocutionApple Electrocutionapple-electrocution-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Blue Lines ABlue Lines Ablue-lines-a-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
CTOS - WatchdogsCTOSctos-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
NetHunterNetHunternethunter-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
NetHunter - GlitchNetHunter Glitchnethunter-glitch-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
NetHunter - BurningNetHunter Burningnethunter-burning-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
CyanogenMod 7CyanogenMod 7cyanogen7-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
OnePlus CyberpunkOnePlus Cyberpunkoneplus-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
PixelPixelpixel-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
WindowsWindowswindows-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
ErrorErrorerror-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
ValorantValorantvalorant-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
EA Game'sEA Gamesea-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Xbox OneXbox Onexbox-one-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
S.H.I.E.L.D.S.H.I.E.L.D.shield-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
SimpsonsSimpsonssimpsons-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Linux/AndroidLinux/Androidlinux-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Marvel DC ClashMarvel DC Clashmarvel-dc-clash-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Marvel Thor Dark World (Revision)Marvel Thor Dark Worldmarvel-thor-dark-world-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Star Trek Twist (Revision)Star Trek Twiststar-trek-twist-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
Dedsec BootDedsecdedsec-bootfx-3.0.3-magisk.zip
More coming soon!

Important Distinctions

  1. This project targets the boot animation that plays after the bootloader logo, during the Android system startup.
  2. Newer Samsung devices use the .qmg (Qmage) format, which is not compatible with non-Samsung devices.
  3. These Magisk modules provide custom animations in a compatible .qmg format.
  4. Modules include an auto-backup feature to safeguard your original Samsung boot animation files.

How It Works

  1. Magisk hooks into the system partition and uses its late-start service to systemlessly overlay the replacement boot animation files.
  2. The module automatically backs up the original files for easy restoration if needed.

Installation Guide

  1. Download your chosen boot animation module from the table above.
  2. Open the Magisk app.
  3. Go to Modules → Install from storage.
  4. Select the .zip file and install.
  5. Reboot your device.
  6. Enjoy the new boot animation!

Important Notes

  • Install only one boot animation module at a time.
  • Uninstall any previous boot animation modules before installing a new one.
  • Compatible with Samsung devices only.
  • The auto-backup feature protects your original files.
  • Use at your own risk—always back up your device before modifying system files.

Troubleshooting

  • If the animation doesn't change, ensure Magisk is properly installed and the module is enabled.
  • KernelSU Next 3.0+ requires a metamodule (e.g. meta-overlayfs) for modules to mount; install it in KernelSU Manager, then reinstall this module.
  • For installation issues, check Magisk logs or try reinstalling the module.
  • If problems persist, disable the module in Magisk and reboot to restore the original animation.

Supported Devices

Most Samsung Galaxy devices manufactured after 2012 are supported.

Confirmed working on:

  • Galaxy S series: S21, S22, S23, S24, S25
  • Galaxy A series: A52, A53, A54, A55, A56
  • Galaxy Fold/Flip series

To confirm support for your specific device, check if the following files exist in either /system/media/ or /vendor/media/:

  • bootsamsung.qmg
  • bootsamsungloop.qmg
  • shutdown.qmg

If these files are present, your device should be compatible.

Contributions and Requests

Feel free to open an issue for bug reports, feature requests, or new theme suggestions.
Pull requests are welcome for new themes or improvements!

Credits

The .qmg files used in this project are made by various creators, and credits are given in the themes table above, if author is known.

Notices

  • This project is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., or any other mentioned or themed brands. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • The .qmg files are only distributed inside the flashable ZIPs in the Releases section due to GitHub file size limitations.
  • Be cautious when downloading forked versions—especially .qmg files—from unknown sources, as they may contain malware or unwanted modifications.
  • All .qmg's created by John0n1 are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). The project’s source code is licensed under the MIT License.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.