Splash Screen not displaying image (android)

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Mad Padge Aspiring developer Posts: 61 Reg: Jul 03, 2012 Winston Salem, ... 2,760	confirm \| cancel 10/02/12 07:05 AM (13 years ago) Splash Screen not displaying image (android) I have a splash screen created that is linked to a global theme. For some reason the splash will run but will not display an images, so the screen is black, then fades to the main menu. I have tried uploading files (png, and jpg) to the files section, and linking images via url. Has anyone encountered something like this? Title Comments I have a splash screen created that is linked to a global theme. For some reason the splash will run but will not display an images, so the screen is black, then fades to the main menu. I have tried uploading files (png, and jpg) to the files section, and linking images via url. Has anyone encountered something like this?

AlanMac Aspiring developer Posts: 2612 Reg: Mar 05, 2012 Esher, UK 37,120	10/02/12 08:58 AM (13 years ago) A few of threads on this forum suggest you should avoid using splash screens with Android as it can lead to instability. At present, the balance of opinion seems to be don't do it. Comments A few of threads on this forum suggest you should avoid using splash screens with Android as it can lead to instability. At present, the balance of opinion seems to be don't do it.

Mad Padge Aspiring developer Posts: 61 Reg: Jul 03, 2012 Winston Salem, ... 2,760	10/02/12 09:56 AM (13 years ago) Thanks for the feedback. Spontaneously, the splash screen just started working on Android (very strange). Not showing anything strange in the log cat. I have noticed that it started working after I added a new screen (from the home menu button screen). Comments Thanks for the feedback. Spontaneously, the splash screen just started working on Android (very strange). Not showing anything strange in the log cat. I have noticed that it started working after I added a new screen (from the home menu button screen).

RFConcierge Lost but trying Posts: 142 Reg: May 08, 2012 San Diego, ca 7,520	10/02/12 11:33 AM (13 years ago) Also, double check the file name of the image fits the acceptable format (no spaces). Comments Also, double check the file name of the image fits the acceptable format (no spaces).

Mad Padge Aspiring developer Posts: 61 Reg: Jul 03, 2012 Winston Salem, ... 2,760	10/03/12 08:41 AM (13 years ago) Thanks RF, I have checked it, and there are no spaces or special characters. It appears to be working fine at the moment. Comments Thanks RF, I have checked it, and there are no spaces or special characters. It appears to be working fine at the moment.

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