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Jan 17, 2006 | 11:42 AM

jmbnova

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Navi Hack BMP's (Images)

Sticky?

OK guys, this thread is because others have asked for it. Lets post pictures that we have used in hacking our Navi's

Edit mod vp911:
Thank you to jmbnova and datmrman!
Since this thread is going to turn into the thread with images for the navi hack please follow these basic ground rules:
1. Post ONLY the images that can be used for the navi hack here.
2. Do not post any questions or comments in this thread. Please use PMs if necessary.
3. Requests will be permitted. Any other posts will be deleted.
4. Post any questions about the hack in the thread located here.

Edit by datmrman [Aug 8, 2006]:
I performed some maintenance on this thread by deleting comments and posts of expired images. Some members will notice that their post count decreased. Sorry! If you find your uploaded image missing, please re-upload them since your image server has deleted them. Imageshack.us seems to keep images longer than photobucket and others.

Instructions on how to post pictures are here.

To use the images found in this thread, you must perform the navi hack outlined in this thread:
Hack Your Navi Summarized! (Change pics and remove nag screen).

Please post any questions regarding the hack in the above thread. I will try to maintain this thread on a regular basis so please follow the rules.

Here is a list of members that have volunteered (at one time or another) for photo editing help:

jmbnova
Actuary
BobNeub
Dafrimp

Please PM me if you want to be added/removed from the list. Thank you.

Jan 20, 2006 | 12:53 AM

datmrman

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These images are not mine. Just collected from the forums.

Click on the thumbnail to open full size PNG. You will then need to convert it to BMP to use in the navi hack.

Jan 20, 2006 | 01:17 AM

MeltdowN

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From: NM

Some dark screens...

Note: Some of the source images might be copyrighted, so use at your own risk.

Jan 20, 2006 | 07:12 AM

jastor3759

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From: Canton, OH

Jan 21, 2006 | 01:13 PM

convenientstore

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above matrix logo with acura is my fav one so I fixed it and here it is.. the one that should work

Jan 21, 2006 | 02:31 PM

convenientstore

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Haven't tested it yet

Jan 21, 2006 | 02:35 PM

convenientstore

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Jan 21, 2006 | 02:49 PM

convenientstore

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one with color above won't work as it's above 110k.. below should work but had to take out the color

Jan 22, 2006 | 02:11 AM

convenientstore

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one more here.. and this one should work. I will work on Jessica alba one tomorrow(one in color)

Jan 22, 2006 | 05:59 PM

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convenientstore

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very last one i am gonna put up here(and this one works; tested)

Jan 28, 2006 | 01:10 AM

#11

wefwfs

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backgrounds

this is my background:

Here is the original screen that someone requested:

Jan 31, 2006 | 10:22 PM

#12

special-ed

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From: CA, IL, IN

here's mine.....

bond........james bond.

*shows on screen without the "special-ed" on it* Once I get a cleaner pic of my car, I'll change it to reflect my actual car.

Feb 1, 2006 | 09:12 AM

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peterbanks

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LoJack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kracker

I would really like one that says/shows:

Lojack tracking active...

Here you go... enjoy

Feb 2, 2006 | 03:28 AM

#14

datmrman

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From: San Diego, CA

As a fellow WDP owner and inspired by the Acura website, I created this one to honor Lokius' awesome ride.

Mar 4, 2006 | 01:15 AM

#15

StuartMMVITL

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Here's a few I've been playing around with...

Just started messin' around with photoshop and a few pics I had handy. Also working on removing/changing the text of the nag screen to something a bit more interesting. No luck as of yet...

From the BEST car show on TV, if you've seen it, you know what I mean!

Pikes Peak at sunset

Mt Rushmore

My friend at work is a Photoshop GOD and I'm trying to get him to come with some really cool abstract designs. He's way better than I am artistically.

Mar 5, 2006 | 01:10 PM

#16

Actuary

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I belive you can save as "BMP" just read the menu carefully

Mar 7, 2006 | 09:33 PM

#17

datmrman

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From: San Diego, CA

As promised...

Some new navi screens! Special thanks goes out to RJANACONDA for sending me the original images and vp911 for providing the webspace. I couldn't decide where to crop the images so there are a few versions of a single image. I went Photochop crazy.

Enjoy!

Apr 3, 2006 | 05:22 PM

#18

Actuary

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Arrow 1

Arrow 2

Listening

Fingerprint

Commute

All images 25% compressed for proper viewing on actual Navi screen.
Save as BMP instead of PNG when prompted

Apr 22, 2006 | 03:25 PM

#19

seamonkey420

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Civic Si GPS (clean)

my first welcome screen, a clean Civic Si logo..

zip file of bmp ready for update

Preview (jpg)

May 12, 2006 | 01:15 PM

#20

peterbanks

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From: Florida

May 12, 2006 | 02:20 PM

#21

peterbanks

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennedy

Could someone shave a few pixels (resize 2 478 x 232) off this image. It works, but is just slightly too large, it takes forever to load...
Perhaps you could add a nice "Hello Christopher" as well. That would be awesome!

I can hex edit, but have no photoshop...

"stolen from the 20 navi page thread"....

Here you go... Enjoy!

May 12, 2006 | 04:59 PM

#22

DA BLACK ACK

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Yeah I have a thing for Halle Berry.

May 13, 2006 | 03:59 AM

#23

datmrman

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From: San Diego, CA

Anime: Naruto + Bleach

Sorry for the long delay, but as promised, some anime splash screens. I created them from some pics I've found online.

Enjoy!

May 15, 2006 | 04:59 PM

#24

Kennedy

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Thanks Peterbanks... That was the trick!

For reference, if your modded splash screens are taking a long time to load (3-5 seconds), reduce the picture to 475x232 pixels (also ensure your in 8 bit color of course), and your picture will load within 1 second of the key being turned...

May 15, 2006 | 10:27 PM

#25

xtin

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I took this pic. Can someone come up with something nice for a startup image using this?

May 16, 2006 | 07:55 PM

#26

rasutton

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KishaB211

Brand new to the forum however not new to the Acura line. I have a 06 Tl. Can I change me welcome screen? If so, how?

Thank you for your help!

Hack your navi...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129765

May 16, 2006 | 10:59 PM

#27

peewee5384

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From: Mansfield, Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtin

I took this pic. Can someone come up with something nice for a startup image using this?

Here ya go there really isn't much you can do with this give me some ideas and I can do it. Anything you want.

May 29, 2006 | 09:57 PM

#28

Actuary

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Jun 5, 2006 | 07:51 AM

#29

Kennedy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blkdiamondTL

Just did this hack to my navi and although a little hectic running from the trunk to the front seat this was well worth the time and effort

. After the hack is done and the image is loaded I have noticed that the new background only stays on for a short period versus' the stock navigation warning.

Boot process stock:
- turn on car and stock warning screen appears
- 15 seconds later, 'ok' appears to proceed to the main screen

Boot process now:
- turn on car and navi stays black for about 5 seconds
- then the new image appears for about 3 to 5 seconds
- navigation the goes black again for 5 to 10 seconds
- finally the ok button appears to move to the main screen

Does anyone know how to extend the timing on the image to eliminate the black screens?

Thanks!

Your picture is a little too big. I experienced the same thing. Try reducing your picture size to 232 x478 pixels.

Jun 5, 2006 | 06:34 PM

#30

Actuary

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as well as try to use fresh BIN file

Jun 29, 2006 | 06:37 AM

#31

jmbnova

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Aznpersuasion

how do you install that? would it mess up anything? or would it be fine?
~Jason

Go Here...

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129765

Jun 29, 2006 | 08:48 PM

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jmbnova

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that may be tough as the image must be pretty small, and MUST be below 113,000 file size and less than 256 colors....

Jul 4, 2006 | 06:23 PM

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MoHaWk2003

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jastor3759

can somebody use photoshop to put "Welcome, Adrian." below the acura symbol? i am horrible with photoshop. any help is greatly appreciated. thanks!

Jul 4, 2006 | 06:54 PM

#34

azurepalm

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Here ya go. I'm not very good as well, but hope this helps:

Back.psd

Back2.psd

Jul 16, 2006 | 10:22 AM

#35

silverbulletZ

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I combined one of the earlier pictures with one of my own.....i like the classy look of black and white, but maybe ill do it in color just so there's something nice to look at.

Jul 17, 2006 | 11:33 PM

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untamed

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Can somoeone edit this for me to fit the specified size? Thanks?

Jul 31, 2006 | 09:58 PM

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azurepalm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rahulkumar

I can't get the size down, I edited the text layer to put my name in but the size is too big

Help please?

the PSDs attached are still pure photoshop files, so make sure you do the following:

Quote:

# If using Photoshop, one way to meet the pictures specs is to convert the picture from RGB to Indexed (Image > Mode > Indexed Color). Once inside the indexed color dialog box, chose Local (Perceptual) from the Palette drop down menu. Then input 173 in the Colors field. This will alter your colors in your image because you are limiting the palette, so you might have to make some sacrifices or changes to the image. Then save as bitmap, 8 bit. Another way is to crop the image on the sides a bit.
# DO NOT use Bitmap compression (RLE)

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=129765&page=1

After that, you should be set.