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Fonts are located at /system/fonts/
Just take a font (and it's bold version if you want bold text to look right) and rename them:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Drop them in /system/fonts using ADB or Root Explorer and reboot. Mission accomplished. Keep in mind, ICS now uses Roboto instead, so on ICS, the same concept applies but rename them:
Roboto-Regular.ttf
Roboto-Bold.ttf
Roboto-Italic.ttf
Roboto-BoldItalic.ttf
I m using CM9 also. I use app Font changer from market and change font size and font.
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When I try to replace the default "DroidSans.ttf" files to change, fonts, FREEEZE
So after reading a theme thread, I tried to change the font.
I simply took a font file I liked from my PC (a .ttf) and copied the text file and renamed them all to the default text files in the /system/fonts folder.
I didn't know which font is used for what, (DroidSans, DroidSerif, etc) so I just copied my new .ttf 5 or 6 times and renamed each copy to the old original DroidXXXX.ttf file.
However after pushing via ADB and re-booting the phone just freezes on the htc screen, so I went to default.
Is there a particular font I toyed with I shouldnt have or is the ttf not compatible?
Im running fresh 2.0d
Where did you get the .ttf's from? If they were straight from the theme thread then pull the fonts from the phone via ADB:
adb remount
adb pull /system/fonts fonts
(copy the new .ttf's over the ones pulled from the phone and make sure the names stay the same)
adb push *Directory of the font file on your computer goes here* /system/fonts
adb reboot
poor_red_neck said:
So after reading a theme thread, I tried to change the font.
I simply took a font file I liked from my PC (a .ttf) and copied the text file and renamed them all to the default text files in the /system/fonts folder.
I didn't know which font is used for what, (DroidSans, DroidSerif, etc) so I just copied my new .ttf 5 or 6 times and renamed each copy to the old original DroidXXXX.ttf file.
However after pushing via ADB and re-booting the phone just freezes on the htc screen, so I went to default.
Is there a particular font I toyed with I shouldnt have or is the ttf not compatible?
Im running fresh 2.0d
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Well, your problem is that you changed all the default fonts names, which is NOT correct. The only two fonts that need to be changed are: DroidSans-Bold and DroidSans... DO NOT change ANY other font names, leave them the way they are.
Here's some instructions::
1) Find the font you want (Should have two variations: A regular non-bold font and another bold font).
2) Then upon opening /system/fonts folder -- you should see these two font names: DroidSans-Bold and DroidSans
3) Change the font you have chosen to the names above and then copy them over to the /system/fonts folder -- this action should prompt you to overwrite the changes, you'll say yes and that's it.
To verify that you did infact do it correctly, you can double click on the DroidSans-Bold and DroidSans and both fonts will open up (Windows only) and at the top you will see the font name -- if it matches what you've chosen, then congrats. Now all you have to do is either adb push the fonts back to your phone or the better solution, would be to create a .zip file for easier convenience and of course to share with the XDA community. Good luck.
Is it possible to do? I'd love to throw Calibri or Segoe UI on my Hero.
All you have to do is rename your fonts to the fonts that are in /system/fonts, and then adb push them to your phone xD
I've tried to copy over the fonts from the miui rom over to CM using ES File Explorer like I've done with any other font before but for some reason these fonts aren't working.
Can anyone offer me any insight?
I've chucked them in a flashable zip. I'm not in the same position as you, so it may not work, but it should.
Josh.
Just copy Arial from your computer
Thanks guys
Tried flashing it but I get a bad package every time.
Also getting the "bad" message...
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fllash said:
I've chucked them in a flashable zip. I'm not in the same position as you, so it may not work, but it should.
Josh.
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This file contains:
Code:
Arial-Italic.ttf
Clockopia.ttf
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSansArabic.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
DroidSansFallback.ttf
DroidSansHebrew.ttf
DroidSansMono.ttf
DroidSansThai.ttf
DroidSerif-Bold.ttf
DroidSerif-BoldItalic.ttf
DroidSerif-Italic.ttf
DroidSerif-Regular.ttf
handwriting.ttf
simkai.ttf
Arial.ttf
Arial-Bold.ttf
Arial-BoldItalic.ttf
ctbear said:
Just copy Arial from your computer
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only Arial?
So how many fonts does MIUI use ???
rori~ said:
This file contains:
Code:
Arial-Italic.ttf
Clockopia.ttf
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSansArabic.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
DroidSansFallback.ttf
DroidSansHebrew.ttf
DroidSansMono.ttf
DroidSansThai.ttf
DroidSerif-Bold.ttf
DroidSerif-BoldItalic.ttf
DroidSerif-Italic.ttf
DroidSerif-Regular.ttf
handwriting.ttf
simkai.ttf
Arial.ttf
Arial-Bold.ttf
Arial-BoldItalic.ttf
only Arial?
So how many fonts does MIUI use ???
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Everything else is the same as stock Android, e.g. Droid sans fallback for Chinese and other language characters
For English characters / digits, they used Arial
Nothing seems to work for me :\
RUN > CMD.exe
cd c:\android-sdk\tools\
adb remount
adb push DroidSans.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf
adb push DroidSans-Bold.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf
for us lazy ones, here is a flashable zip that actually works.
http://www.multiupload.com/OY0PS9MLZZ
Thyrus said:
for us lazy ones, here is a flashable zip that actually works.
http://www.multiupload.com/OY0PS9MLZZ
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Didn't work for me -____-
Me either. Flashed fine but no change. Guess I'll push it.
I tried to push it to and didn't work either.
Its really not that complicated...
1. Make a copy of arial.ttf and arial-bold.ttf on your computer
2. Rename them to DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf
3. Remount and push to /system/app/
4. Restart shell
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ctbear said:
Its really not that complicated...
1. Make a copy of arial.ttf and arial-bold.ttf on your computer
2. Rename them to DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf
3. Remount and push to /system/app/
4. Restart shell
Worked like a charm. Thanks. Sorry for the noobness.
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Alrighty, I know it's sort of an old hat, and incredibly easy to use adb push, but sometimes I'm not able to plug my phone into my computer or use adb after I flash a new rom.
I made an update.zip, and it actually does work (for me at least).
Honestly, this is my first update.zip, so if there are any issues, pm me or reply to the thread etc, etc. I'll see if I can do anything.
I strongly recommend that you don't flash this
Little white boxes everywhere. Bad Scene.
I haven't seen that. Could you post a picture of what's going on?
In the meantime, it sounds like there's missing fonts. All my last update.zip did was replace two fonts with arial and arial bold. This one makes the fonts folder the same as MIUI's fonts folder as well as replacing those two fonts. It seems to me that CM6 wont use the extra fonts there though, but I don't really know how that stuff works.
Anyone smarter than me have any insights?
yah i would love this mod too : )
Question anyone using ICS roms. I have a question i used to use Font changer or font installer to change fonts for Gingerbread roms. For some reason this wont change anymore. It seems it is defaulted to roboto ttf files. I tried to change in system file but still no luck. If i change roboto fonts and replace my phone bricks.. Anyone knows how to change the fonts on ics? Thx
wanna now to
Is there anyone?
Have you tried to create a flashable zip for your fonts? Take a look @ /system/fonts/ and change the fonts you wanna change (DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf for example)
On your computer or laptop create a folder for /system/fonts/ and put your fonts there, renamed to reflect the fonts you wanna change. Then zip up the system folder along with a compatible META-INF folder with correct updater-script and update-binary and you should be good. Flash your newly created zip in recovery
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I do not know how to make a flashable zip file.. But i did play around with my own. I used font installer and did the following. changed the DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf. Changing those two didnt help but i checked mark on the Roboto-Regular.ttf and did the change. Yes, that did change my fonts but When i change the Roboto-Bold.ttf. My phone won't start it it will just not boot up. So only checked roboto-regular, DroidSans-bold and DroidSans and it worked. I think something to do with the bold fonts in ICS. Not sure... Wish i could try if i know how to make the flashable zip... Thx Maybe ill do some research and find out..
fergie716 said:
Have you tried to create a flashable zip for your fonts? Take a look @ /system/fonts/ and change the fonts you wanna change (DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf for example)
On your computer or laptop create a folder for /system/fonts/ and put your fonts there, renamed to reflect the fonts you wanna change. Then zip up the system folder along with a compatible META-INF folder with correct updater-script and update-binary and you should be good. Flash your newly created zip in recovery
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try this guys
http://glasskeys.com/2011/09/17/how...ts-on-android-cyanogenmod-phones-and-tablets/
Hello,Finally, i figured it out, how to change system fonts?
No need to download any appCheck ScreenshotsUpdated 10/8Now you can Change font both of System+AppsTested only on Stock Roms
*.Change Whole Device Font
*.Requirement
1.Root
2.Text Editor (I useES File Explorerto edit for .xml file)
*.Instruction1.Download any .ttf font according to your choice from google orDafont! For test download this fontAngry Bird Font
2.I assume you've downloaded AngryBird font now change font name "angrybirds-regular.ttf" to"Roboto-Regular.ttf"
3.Move your font into "/system/fonts" replace and set permissions to "rw-r-r" (Before replace font Backup your old Roboto-Regular.ttf)
4.Now, Download Attach file extract it and move to /system/vendor/etc and set permissions to "rw-r-r"
5.Reboot your device.It's very easy download any fonts according to your choice and rename your font name "Roboto-Regular.ttf" move into /System/fonts, set permissions to "rw-r-r" Done!
hshakir15 said:
Hello,Finally, i figured it out, how to change system fonts?
No need to download any appCheck ScreenshotsUpdated 10/8Now you can Change font both of System+AppsTested only on Stock Roms
*.Change Whole Device Font
*.Requirement
1.Root
2.Text Editor (I useES File Explorerto edit for .xml file)
*.Instruction1.Download any .ttf font according to your choice from google orDafont! For test download this fontAngry Bird Font
2.I assume you've downloaded AngryBird font now change font name "angrybirds-regular.ttf" to"Roboto-Regular.ttf"
3.Move your font into "/system/fonts" replace and set permissions to "rw-r-r" (Before replace font Backup your old Roboto-Regular.ttf)
4.Now, Download Attach file extract it and move to /system/vendor/etc and set permissions to "rw-r-r"
5.Reboot your device.It's very easy download any fonts according to your choice and rename your font name "Roboto-Regular.ttf" move into /System/fonts, set permissions to "rw-r-r" Done!
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You can use free iFont app instead...
hshakir15 said:
Hello,Finally, i figured it out, how to change system fonts?
No need to download any appCheck ScreenshotsUpdated 10/8Now you can Change font both of System+AppsTested only on Stock Roms
*.Change Whole Device Font
*.Requirement
1.Root
2.Text Editor (I useES File Explorerto edit for .xml file)
*.Instruction1.Download any .ttf font according to your choice from google orDafont! For test download this fontAngry Bird Font
2.I assume you've downloaded AngryBird font now change font name "angrybirds-regular.ttf" to"Roboto-Regular.ttf"
3.Move your font into "/system/fonts" replace and set permissions to "rw-r-r" (Before replace font Backup your old Roboto-Regular.ttf)
4.Now, Download Attach file extract it and move to /system/vendor/etc and set permissions to "rw-r-r"
5.Reboot your device.It's very easy download any fonts according to your choice and rename your font name "Roboto-Regular.ttf" move into /System/fonts, set permissions to "rw-r-r" Done!
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After following this, i was able to change the font. But after a day my phone is not rebooting....
donno what to do