The logo on a smartphone is the first thing you see when you turn on the device, and the first thing that catches your eye on the lock screen. Standard icons for manufacturers (Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme) or telecom operators (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon) often seem boring or forced. Fortunately, Android allows you to change the logo in several ways - from simply replacing the operator icon to deeply modifying the loading screen.

In this article we will look at 5 working methods, including solutions without superuser rights (root) and with them. You will learn how to:

  • 🔄 Change the operator logo in the status bar (without root)
  • 🖥️ Change the boot logo (bootanimation) to a custom one
  • 📱 Replace the manufacturer's icon on the lock screen
  • ⚙️ Disable imposed logos via the engineering menu
  • 🛠️ Restore standard iconsif something went wrong

Important: not all methods are universal. For example, Samsung and Xiaomi block changes to the boot logo without root, and on Google Pixel you can do without deep rights. We will indicate the restrictions for each method.

📊 Which logo do you want to change?
Operator logo in the status bar
Bootlogo
Manufacturer's icon on the lock
All the above

1. Replacing the operator logo in the status bar (without root)

The easiest way is to remove or change the name of the mobile operator (MTS, Tele2, Yota), which is displayed next to the network indicator. This does not require superuser rights, but you will need:

  • 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0 and later (the method may not work on older versions)
  • 🔧 Application Activity Launcher (free in Google Play)
  • 📶 Active SIM card (without it, the network settings menu may not be available)

Instructions:

  1. Install Activity Launcher from Play Market.
  2. Open the application and find the section Settings (Settings).
  3. In the list of actions, select Mobile network or SIM cards and mobile networks.
  4. Scroll down to Operator name or Network name.
  5. Enter any name (for example, My Android) or leave the field blank.
  6. Save the changes and reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI, ColorOS) this menu may be hidden. If there is no item Operator name try an alternative method through the engineering menu (see section 4).

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2. Changing the boot logo (bootanimation) with root access

Boot logo (bootanimation) is an animation that appears when you turn on your smartphone. To change it, you need root access access to system files. On devices with a locked bootloader (for example, Samsung Knox) method may result in the flag being triggered RMM State and loss of warranty.

Procedure:

  1. Download custom bootanimation in format .zip (can be found on the forums XDA Developers or 4PDA).
  2. Use Root Explorer or Solid Explorer with superuser rights.
  3. Go to the path: 
    /system/media/

    or (on some firmware):

    /system/customize/resource/
  4. Find the file bootanimation.zip and rename it to bootanimation.zip.bak (backup).
  5. Copy your new file bootanimation.zip to this folder.
  6. Set access rights 644 (rw-r--r--).
  7. Restart the device.

If the animation has not changed, check:

  • 🔹 Compatibility of the file with your screen resolution (for example, 1080×2400 for Samsung Galaxy S22).
  • 🔹 Availability of file desc.txt inside the archive (it describes the animation parameters).
  • 🔹 Correctness of the path (on some firmware LineageOS the file may be located in /vendor/media/).
What to do if bootanimation does not change?

If after replacing the file the animation remains the same, check:

1. Are the access rights reset (should be 644).

2. Is there a duplicate file in /vendor/media/.

3. Does your firmware support custom animations (on some stock firmwares) data-i="141">3. Replacing the manufacturer's icon on the lock screen Huawei And Oppo it's blocked).

4. Try renaming the original file not to .bak, but deleting it (but make a backup copy first!).

3. Replacing the manufacturer icon on the lock screen

The brand logo (Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus) on the lock screen is usually built into the system software. It is almost impossible to change it without root but there are workarounds:

Method 1: Use a custom launcher

Some launchers (for example, Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) allow you to hide the standard lock screen and replace it with your own. To do this:

  1. Install Nova Launcher from Play Market.
  2. Go to Nova Settings → Lock screen.
  3. Enable the option Replace lock screen.
  4. Select wallpaper without logos or add your design.

Method 2: Disable the logo via ADB (for some firmwares)

On devices with Android 10+ and an unlocked bootloader, you can disable system overlays (including the lock logo) through the command:

adb shell cmd overlay disable com.android.systemui.plugin

After executing the command restart the phone. Attention: this may affect the operation of other system elements!

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If you use Always On Display (AOD), the manufacturer's logo may remain visible even after changing the wallpaper. To remove it, disable AOD in the screen settings or install a third-party application. like AOD Mirror.

4. Hiding logos through the engineering menu (USSD codes)

Many smartphones (Samsung, Huawei, Honor) have hidden engineering menus where you can disable the display of operator or manufacturer logos. These menus are opened through special USSD codes or combinations. buttons.

Popular codes for different brands:

Manufacturer Code What you can do
Samsung *#0011# View information about the network (sometimes allows you to hide the name of the operator)
Xiaomi/Redmi ##4636## Testing and debugging the network (you can reset the operator settings)
Huawei/Honor ##2846579## Project menu (section Background Settings can hide the logo)
Realme/Oppo *#808# Equipment testing menu (tab Network)

⚠️ Attention: Not all codes work on new models (for example, Samsung Galaxy S23 may block access to the engineering menu). Also do not change the settings if you are not sure. their purpose this may lead to network loss or reset.

If USSD codes do not work, try the physical combination:

  1. Turn off the phone.
  2. Press Volume up + Power (on Samsung) or Volume down + Power (on Xiaomi).
  3. In the menu that appears, select EngineerMode or Service Mode.

5. Restoring standard logos

If after experimenting with logos something went wrong (for example, the network signal is lost or the phone does not boot), you can return everything back in several ways:

Method 1: Reset via Recovery

If the phone does not turn on due to damage bootanimation.zip, boot into recovery mode:

  1. Turn off the device.
  2. Hold Volume up + Power (the combination may vary).
  3. Select Wipe cache partition (does not reset data!).
  4. If that doesn’t help, run Factory Reset (will delete all data!).

Method 2: Recovery via ADB

If you have a backup copy of the original bootanimation.zip, return it through the command:

adb push bootanimation.zip.bak /system/media/bootanimation.zip

Then set the rights:

adb shell chmod 644 /system/media/bootanimation.zip

Method 3: Flashing

If the logos disappeared due to damage to system files, it may required flashing via Odin (for Samsung) or Fastboot (for Xiaomi, Google Pixel). This is an extreme method - it completely erases the data!

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Before any manipulations with system files, make a backup copy via TWRP or ADB Backup. This will allow you to roll back changes if something goes wrong.

Common errors and how to avoid them

When replacing logos, users often encounter typical problems. Here's how to prevent them:

  • 🚫 The operator's logo returns after a reboot → This means that network settings are reset automatically. Solution: use the application Network Signal Guru to forcefully block the operator's name.
  • 🚫 Bootanimation does not change → Check the path to the file (on some firmware it is in /vendor/media/) and access rights (644).
  • 🚫 The phone does not turn on after replacing the logo → Most likely, the file is damaged bootanimation.zip. Restore it via TWRP or reflash the device.
  • 🚫 The manufacturer's logo remains on the Always On Display → This is a firmware feature. Disable AOD or use third-party applications like AOD Notify.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with a Dynamic Island (iPhone-like cutout on Android 13+) replacing logos may conflict with system animations. Before experiments, check compatibility on the forums (for example, 4PDA).

Can I change the logo without root?

Yes, but with restrictions. Without root you can:

  • 📵 Hide the operator name via Activity Launcher.
  • 🖼️ Replace the wallpaper on the lock screen (but the manufacturer's logo will remain).
  • 📱 Use a custom launcher to mask system elements.

To replace bootanimation or completely remove the manufacturer's logo, you need root access.

Why does the phone slow down after replacing bootanimation?

This happens due to:

  • 🔹 The file size is too large bootanimation.zip (optimally - up to 10 MB).
  • 🔹 Incorrect animation resolution (must match the screen resolution).
  • 🔹 Conflict with the firmware (some custom firmware does not support third-party animations).

Solution: download bootanimation from a trusted source (for example, XDA Developers) or create your own via BootAnimation Factory.

How to remove the operator logo on Dual SIM?

On phones with two SIM cards, the operator name may be duplicated. To remove both:

  1. Use Activity Launcher and change the name for each SIM separately.
  2. Or install the application Network Signal Info and disable the display of the network name in the settings.

On some firmwares (MIUI, FlymeOS) this is impossible without root.

Will Knox work after changing the bootlogo on Samsung?

Yes, if you:

  • 🔹 Change files in /system using root.
  • 🔹 You use unofficial firmware or TWRP.

Samsung Knox fixes any changes in the system partition. If the guarantee is important, avoid methods with root.

Where to download custom logos for Android?

Verified sources:

  • 🔹 XDA Developers (section Themes and Apps) - bootanimation for different models.
  • 🔹 4PDA (themes for MIUI, EMUI, One UI).
  • 🔹 DeviantArt - unique designs from artists.
  • 🔹 BootAnimation Factory (application for creating your own animations).

⚠️ Download files only from trusted resources - some archives may contain malicious code!