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Hi, I'd like to make my fonts look like the ones that they advertise with the crossbow. I mean i'd like to have my whole system with those fonts but i don't know how. I've done tons of searching but i could not find anything that would help me change the fonts of my whole system (unless i build my own rom with those fonts but that's too complicated for me). Is there another way? i've found some threads that's suppose to change the fonts but it messed up my fone, others do not change the whole system but just some fonts. All WM6 roms that i've used do not have those fonts that I'm talking about. I'd like to make it like the fonts on this picture. Can someone help me please?

Is there anyone out there who can help/suggest something/make me read another thread/tell me it's not possible/whatever...?anyone?

joecruz said:
Is there anyone out there who can help/suggest something/make me read another thread/tell me it's not possible/whatever...?anyone?
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I don´t think it is so easy - but what about cleartype. The font doesn´t look so different for me. Just cleartype?? Don´t know.
Start - settings - screen - enable cleartype.
And there are registry hacks to enable it also in landscape mode. (Registrywizard or HTweakC)

thanks, but i already have cleartype on. not quite the same but i really appreciate ur reply. With over 240+ views, i finally received a reply. At least i can say ur one of the few people out there who genuinely lend a helping hand to others. I really appreciate it thanks again

Looking at the screengrabs I think they're from a VGA device (a HTC Universal for example), which is why the fonts looks slightly smoother and more rounded. The font on the XDA Exec I borrowed looked a lot nicer than my XDA Mini-S just because it was higher res, despite the actual screen real-estate being used in the same way (IE. although the screen was higher res, everything was larger to compensate). The effect I saw looked just like in some of your screenshots - particularly the first portrait one.

thanks paulmdx!i guess that explains it. it probably looks different because of the vga screen.Thanks, i guess i'll just have to give up on wishing that my fonts be like that

Sorry for my late response...I was suppose to reply back to you after you reminded me that the fonts could be changed...I managed to change the fonts by adding the files to the font folder in the \windows\fonts directory...the extention you are looking for is .ttf...I tried to use a font with a different extention and it didn't work...also if you are looking for fonts then your best bet is http://dafont.com ...they have the best looking fonts, and they have popular fonts used in movies, video games, etc...the one that I am running is aiight, and the one that i put on my girl's is the Walt Disney font...one more thing, after you put the fonts on your ppc you will need to have a program to change the font for you, or you'll need to either change some registry key to enable it (I don't know the keys), or use a program like Tweaks2k2.net to change it...it's not a free program, but you'll be able to use the program 3 times before you have to register it...I don't if you were looking for the font used in WM6 or you were looking for a way to change fonts on the ppc, but anyways here's some info for those who wanted to do this...
Btw this only changes some fonts, but not all of them...it's better this way just in case you put a font that is blurry, too small, etc...while I was trying out fonts for my girl's phone, this happened to me...if all the fonts on the ppc were changed, I wouldn't have been able to find the options easily to change the font...looks awesome though...even my keyboard font changed...my cousin said I'm ghetto because my font looks like tagging lol...

Missing font!
While we are on this topic.....Some of my fonts are messed up!
I installed the 10 button Comm Manager and couldn't get the WLAN to activate. I then went back to the 8 button Comm Manager. Later I found a fix for the 10 and uninstalled the 8. When I did it messed up my fonts. Does anyone have the stock fonts they can send me?
Shep

Outlined text!?

Hi again...
Is there any way to make the text on the TF3D today screen outlined?
Most wallpapers are pretty much useless, since you can't read the calendar appointments etc...

Unfortunately no, but lowering the contrast/brightness of the background picture with photoshop makes it easier to read.

I have seen screenshots of different GUI's on XDA, where people have had different fonts instead of the original ones...
Would it be possible to maybe make a work-a-round of some sort, and change the font all together?
Like for instance in different games, you can change the in-game-fonts by simply replacing the font files with other fonts, renamed to the same name as the original fonts used...

U can change the font Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=421385

peter van lis said:
U can change the font Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=421385
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Fantastic, exactly what I was looking for!
I'll just take a different outlined font, rename it HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin.ttf and I should have outlined text on my homescreen...
- will try it right away
Thanks!

Hmmm...
It looked really nice, but when I switched to the Calendar tab - the phone froze up...
Any ideas?

Whilst a bolder font may make it easier to read, it's still difficult against high contrast/brightness backgrounds. Changing to a larger font also makes other text formatting in TF3D look bad due to wrap-around problems etc....

hoosbude said:
Whilst a bolder font may make it easier to read, it's still difficult against high contrast/brightness backgrounds. Changing to a larger font also makes other text formatting in TF3D look bad due to wrap-around problems etc....
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Well, I used a font with "more meat on it" than the Helvetica Neue one and it looked very very nice indeed!
Problem was, that it made my D2 freeze up all the time...
So if anyone have some input to, what could be the problem, I would appriciate it.
What I did was to take another ttf font, rename it as the original, and copied over the original with the new one and then restarted the device...
It looked good on the today-screen, but when I looked on other screens, it froze...

Find the ttf files in the windowsfolder.
Take the font you like.
open the both fonts in the fontcreator.
replace the letters in the original font.
Use total commander or resco explorer to replace the files in the windowsfolder. Works great !
ps: I changed all the fonts in the windowsfolder so the new font is alltrough windows.

peter van lis said:
Find the ttf files in the windowsfolder.
Take the font you like.
open the both fonts in the fontcreator.
replace the letters in the original font.
Use total commander or resco explorer to replace the files in the windowsfolder. Works great !
ps: I changed all the fonts in the windowsfolder so the new font is alltrough windows.
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So simply replacing the original wont do it...!?
- with a renamed ttf ofcourse...

How to correct this layout ? [SOLVED]

Hi guys,
Any good ideas how to :
1- correct this layout in the first screenshot?
2 - reduce font size in the second screenshot?
Forward thks
SEE HERE POST 18 & 19 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4432627#post4432627

it looks like my topaz when i tried new font, so try to change yours and it should be ok

Agreed with the above. It's the font size. Either 1. Install a new font. or 2. Re-make the font a little smaller.

prdic said:
it looks like my topaz when i tried new font, so try to change yours and it should be ok
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Well ... thks for those precious information. Unfortunately, this is what I thought ... too. I should have added that I wanted to keep the fonts. I like those two
I tried to change font size with SK or tweak but with any results.
Any other suggestion ?

Have you tried setting up an alias? Its a registry tweak
Code:
HKLM → System → GDI → V1 → FontAlias
Key: [B]<fontNameToChange>[/B]: [B]<fontSizeToChange>[/B]
Value: [B]<newName>[/B]: [B]<newSize>[/B]
for example:
Code:
key: MS Sans Serif:-13
value: Arial:-14
will change all MS Sans Serif fonts in size 13 to Arial size 14
but you have to find out which size you have
keep in mind that this change is system-wide, it will affect not only today screen, but all apps with same fontname and size.

while i havent tried this, couldnt you edit the lua file (CalendarConsts.luac) and just change the line font size in there?

ztracenyDen said:
Have you tried setting up an alias? Its a registry tweak
Code:
HKLM → System → GDI → V1 → FontAlias
Key: [B]<fontNameToChange>[/B]: [B]<fontSizeToChange>[/B]
Value: [B]<newName>[/B]: [B]<newSize>[/B]
for example:
Code:
key: MS Sans Serif:-13
value: Arial:-14
will change all MS Sans Serif fonts in size 13 to Arial size 14
but you have to find out which size you have
keep in mind that this change is system-wide, it will affect not only today screen, but all apps with same fontname and size.
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Hi,
I have allready alias in the registgry and how you said ... the most difficult is to find which size I have. I tried several settings out but gave nothing. Probably I used inapropriate combinations. How to find it out ?
However, something looks strange ...
This was my registry setting before I tried to change fonts size
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\V1\FontAlias]
Arial:-14="Tahoma:-12"
MS Sans Serif:-13="Tahoma:-9"
version=dword:0002000C
This is my registry setting after I changed fonts size
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\V1\FontAlias]
Arial:-14="Tahoma:-12"
MS Sans Serif:-13="Tahoma:-9"
version=dword:0002000C
And whatever fonts I install (with diffent sizes), registry settings above remains identical. That means there is no relation beetwen original installed fonts and graphic fonts, no ? The best way is certainly to change size in the original graphic font. I saw somewhere an app and a tuto explaining how to create your own graphic fonts ... Have to find it again

font size
hi bro, look like only the numbers are the problem. You can use font creator to resize them. ( but its NOT freeware ).
Can you upload that font that you are using here?

kangmas said:
hi bro, look like only the numbers are the problem. You can use font creator to resize them. ( but its NOT freeware ).
Can you upload that font that you are using here?
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Hi,
'scuze ... bro ? what does it means, bro ?
Have you ever seen something on the net which is not free ?
Well .. I can post them. Could you resize them and repost then of course ?

kangmas said:
hi bro, look like only the numbers are the problem. You can use font creator to resize them. ( but its NOT freeware ).
Can you upload that font that you are using here?
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Question regarding using Fonts Creator application ...
The installed font for TF3D uses :
cour.ttf
Helvetica Neue OTS.ttf
HelveticaNeue LT 35.ttf
HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
Tahoma.ttf
Tohamabd.ttf
Wingding.ttf
Which one of those fonts do I need to resize with the app ?

thereisntone said:
Hi,
And whatever fonts I install (with diffent sizes), registry settings above remains identical. That means there is no relation beetwen original installed fonts and graphic fonts, no ? The best way is certainly to change size in the original graphic font. I saw somewhere an app and a tuto explaining how to create your own graphic fonts ... Have to find it again
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I think you misunderstood what alias is supposed to do
You have to create new key with font name and size, so in your case, the name of key should be something like "Comic Sans: -18" (that minus sign stands for relative height, as you know it from Word, without minus sign it will take a height in pixels). The key value then should be for example "Comic Sans: -16". That will cause that everything that was displayed in Comic Sans 18 will be shown in Comic Sans 16.
You just have to figure out the correct font name and the font size that is used on today.
And repeat the same for Manilla calendar. Seems like you have different font in that app.

ztracenyDen said:
I think you misunderstood what alias is supposed to do
You have to create new key with font name and size, so in your case, the name of key should be something like "Comic Sans: -18" (that minus sign stands for relative height, as you know it from Word, without minus sign it will take a height in pixels). The key value then should be for example "Comic Sans: -16". That will cause that everything that was displayed in Comic Sans 18 will be shown in Comic Sans 16.
You just have to figure out the correct font name and the font size that is used on today.
And repeat the same for Manilla calendar. Seems like you have different font in that app.
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Yep, it becomes clearer. However it seems, this works only if you have classical fonts and not graphical fonts composed by assembly of different fonts as well as you pointed it out.
That's a nightmare this manila and this TF3D

manila uses these:
Helvetica Neue OTS
HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin (that's not a typo, no space between helveticaneue)
I think aliasing will work on any font you enter. Just get the right name ;-)
I am using SKTools to figure out font names (Tune Up - Fonts - there is a list of fonts). But I am sure there is a "freeware" way to figure it out For example Total Commander and his Change Font menu in About screen

ztracenyDen said:
manila uses these:
Helvetica Neue OTS
LT 35 Thin (that's not a typo, no space between helveticaneue)
I think aliasing will work on any font you enter. Just get the right name ;-)
I am using SKTools to figure out font names (Tune Up - Fonts - there is a list of fonts). But I am sure there is a "freeware" way to figure it out For example Total Commander and his Change Font menu in About screen
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Hi,
Thks for you patience ... it will cost me 2 beers next time I go to Tchequie However, even I did harder thinks in my life, I am being probably stupid and I am unable to bring it out.
Lets have a look on enclosed files :
For test, I reduced all fonts size categories to 200 p with SK Tools but only popup menu's fonts decreassed .... and no manila fonts and no TF3D fonts ! No lucky to with MaxTTM (here I got an system error ...)
I fiddle somethig with the registry ... no luck again ! Certainly wrong, what I did. Nowhere to manage HelveticaNeue in SK Tools
Yes, for special thinks ... I am a noob especially for the time
Your future help, comments, solution (ie correct my screenshots and send them back) will be welcome

"bro" is a simple english gesture for friend.

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thereisntone said:
Hi,
'scuze ... bro ? what does it means, bro ?
Have you ever seen something on the net which is not free ?
Well .. I can post them. Could you resize them and repost then of course ?
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Hi bro, have check your cab file. And I see the problem. Its made up of 3 different type of fonts. So resizing them wont be simple or easy for me. Perhaps others with more skill can try. Why not you try this fonts that I pack for Topaz. Just click on the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4151058&postcount=7
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"bro" is a simple english gesture for friend.
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Yup, thanks for explaining.

Hi,
I love this Bro .. will try to remerber it
Thks any way for the ole Cambria Italic ... I will keep my ComicFonts and give up for the other exotic fonts until I find a solution (if there is one)

Hi Bro ...s
HERE WE GO !! Finally I got it !
Probably I did not chose the best way to solve my font layout problem, but I did it.
How did I make it? Simple ... (say it quick) because in fact it is not really simple. Find somewhere on the net, Fontcreator app (V5 or V6 better).
1- Open all fonts or just this one which is concerned by :
tahomabd.ttf -> WM bold font (task and bottombar and ...)
or
tahoma.ttf -> WM6.5 regular font (regular text)
or
HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf -> TF3D Regular Font (all titles text in TF3D tab.)
or
HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin.ttf -> TF3D Bold Font (all small text in TF3D tab)
2- Check and/or adjust "the left side bearing point" in "Glyphs transformer" in "tools"
3- Check and/or adjust "metrics" for the glyphs (space before and after glyphs)
4- If necessary, adjust glyphs width and/or height by using outlines scale in Glyphs Transformer
5- Save your font(s), rebuild your cab, install on your D2
Guys ... Usually fonts looking nice on website page but once installeted on your ppc, they are unreadable. Beware of using fonts coming from other forum or thread. Incredible what you can find in the cab or in the font files ! Amazing !
Enclosed two fonts cabs with correct layout for D2 and in case in ... zip file with original fonts.
*******
I remain opened to any other solution ... for futur font changing because this was the worst ! There should be a way to change some other parameters in WM6.5 or TF3D
Cheers

Hi Bros
There an other way to correct a wrong layout due to inadapted font size !!!!!
Forget those all previous posts from every one above ... to much work and to wasted time. However, I have learned how to manage FontCreator
Go to windows directory and copy and paste to your desktop (or some where else), the files "Titanium_800x480.cpr" and "Titanium_480x800.cpr" Open them with notepad or any other txt editor. Go to <!-- Title text --> find the concerned "ID Text" and change the values, you want or, that need to be changed (color, size, layout ....)
You just need to stay clear headed about what do you want.
Have fun

What fonts are used where?

I've just been messing with the fonts on my phone, and so far I've found some pretty cool ones to use (custom 3rd party fonts I've downloaded). The only thing is, some of them are decorative and will look HORRIBLE if they're used in the browser as the default text. Does anyone know specifically what filename is used by the browser? Thanks!

I can't even get that far!
Everytime I try to change one of the default .ttf's my phone locks up on the HTC logo. I just replaced one of the fonts (droidsans.ttf) with my custom font renamed to droidsans.ttf and it locks up.
If I can get past that part I would narrow down what fonts do what.

mrinehart93 said:
I've just been messing with the fonts on my phone, and so far I've found some pretty cool ones to use (custom 3rd party fonts I've downloaded). The only thing is, some of them are decorative and will look HORRIBLE if they're used in the browser as the default text. Does anyone know specifically what filename is used by the browser? Thanks!
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DroidSans and DroidSans-Bold are the two fonts for the entire system, they are universal (Correct me if I'm worng)... meaning, every application, menu, and even the keyboard uses those fonts. However... there might be a way to change the font via the browser.apk or maybe by doing an .xml edit, neither of which I've done. But that's what I'd look in to.
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I can't even get that far!
Everytime I try to change one of the default .ttf's my phone locks up on the HTC logo. I just replaced one of the fonts (droidsans.ttf) with my custom font renamed to droidsans.ttf and it locks up.
If I can get past that part I would narrow down what fonts do what.
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More info would be best.
Are you pushing these fonts (via adb)?
Are you flashing these fonts (via update.zip?)
Also, make sure you include BOTH DroidSans.ttf AND DroidSans-Bold.ttf when you rename your custom fonts. This means that the fonts you find have to be in pairs, one regular and the other in bold.
Secondly, notice the way the font name is spelled... Linux is CASE-sensitive. So droidsans != DroidSans.

Changing font typeface

Hi all. I use front changer to change regular roboto typeface.
What I would like to do is change a font over to a bold typeface so I can replace fonts for things like unread email and such. Anyone know of a program, app, or techniques?
Thanks.

would it be possible to rename another font "-bold.tff" and then use that font to replace roboto bold?

There's a free font manager app out there. I'm not that well versed with fonts, but it works fine. Be careful messing with replacing fonts in Android. If you replace one and Android doesn't know how to read it, your tab won't start.

Yeah. The main one is the "Bold" typeface. A bootloop occurs. All of the font changer apps just change the "Regular" typeface, which still leaves some things displayed in Roboto bold. Ugly. Doesn't match. Trying to replace the bold safely.
QUOTE=jvnat;34986551]There's a free font manager app out there. I'm not that well versed with fonts, but it works fine. Be careful messing with replacing fonts in Android. If you replace one and Android doesn't know how to read it, your tab won't start.[/QUOTE]

Words of Caution...
Don't know if this is relevant, but I used a font changer app to switch the font to one that I had used on my gTablet previously with no problems. The result was a bricked Infinity. Fortunately, I could get it replaced. But... It failed to boot, going into a boot loop, until the tablet begun to get warm to the touch. The dev's solution to the problem did not make sense, since you could not get the device started properly to do the steps they advised. So... from now on, I'm sticking with the stock tablet... font and all.
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