SMbootFX is an open-source root module designed to replace stock Samsung startup and shutdown sequences with custom .qmg animations. Operating systemlessly via Magisk or KernelSU, it overlays boot graphics without altering physical system partitions or breaking stock recovery capabilities.
Technical Overview of SMbootFX
Using Magisk's late-start service, SMbootFX systemlessly overlays custom .qmg files over /system/media/ or /vendor/media/ boot animation binaries. An integrated backup engine preserves original factory boot animations on-device to ensure clean restoration upon uninstallation.
Core Features of SMbootFX
- **Samsung-specific
.qmg**formatting replaces stock startup and shutdown animations directly. - Systemless overlay mounts replacement media files during boot without modifying the read-only system partition.
- Automatic backup safeguards original Samsung boot files to allow instant recovery upon disabling.
- Over 30 pre-built themes are distributed as ready-to-flash standalone archives.
- Open-source codebase distributed under the MIT license ensures complete transparency.
Supported Root Managers & Updates
SMbootFX officially supports Android 6 through Android 16 across Magisk 27+ and KernelSU. The 3.1.0 update establishes direct support for KernelSU Next 3.0+ setups using overlayfs metamodules, ensuring clean partition mounting across newer One UI builds.
How to Install SMbootFX
- Download your preferred theme
.zip. More file from the official releases. - Open Magisk or KernelSU Manager, navigate to Modules, and select Install from storage.
- Select the downloaded archive, allow the flash process to finish, and reboot the device.
Why Choose SMbootFX?
SMbootFX delivers proprietary .qmg boot animation replacements specifically tailored for Samsung One UI without permanently writing to system partitions. Its built-in auto-backup mechanism guarantees you can revert to stock animations anytime simply by toggling off the module.