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.
I would like to Theme Phone,Contact,Setting,Browser,Music and Vending.
Is this the right way? (Root Explorer)
Create a back up
Pull the apk.
edit the images
replace the images.
(I dont need to sign right?)
put them back on /system/app
set permissions
Reboot
thanks. I will be sharing after i'm done.
There's a lot more to theming than simply replacing images. That's just the tip of the iceberg.
I am providing these Apks for Gmail and Market (vending) to install on the tablet. I am only providing because I have installed and they work for me. The dark theming on the galaxy tab section is nice but there is now matching Gmail & Market.
This is taken from Glasstopia theme created by MWBehr on the g2x forum.
Translucent & Inverted GMail
Translucent Market (From theimpaller747)
OPTIONAL .Nandroid or Backup your existing Gmail and or Market (vending) apk. If you don't like these you can revert back. Tested on Overcome 1.6.0 & 1.6.1 should work up to 1.6.4. Should be able to install on any device.
Instructions for installing apk with root explorer:
1. download apk or apks your sd card
2. navigate to file and copy or move apk or apk's
3. navigate to system/app
4. tap on r/w at the top
5. paste all apks
6. change permissions to match the other apks's in the system/app directory.
7. reboot
Here is the default black bootanimation for cm12 instead of the white one, it is kinda silly, with all due respect.
Steps:
rename the default bootanimation.zip to bootanimatio.zip.backup or delete it
download the zip file and place it under /system/media
change the permissions to -rw-r--r--.
reboot to check.
Press thanks please.
Have made & edit system files to get the touchwiz style theme icons to fit our oppo f1 color os launcher and resolution of the screen, they require editing files in the system so root is required.
For just icons:
1. Using root file manager, navigate to /system/media/themes/default/
2. Back up the original ICONS file to external or wherever
3. Copy the attached ICONS file and set root permissions
4. Restart
MAKE SURE IN THEME MANAGER YOUR USING THE DEFAULT THEME
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-wvutiKw2SxZVlNVkk5NWFIVzA/view?usp=sharing
For expiremtal system theming
1. In the same folder copy & replace files in the attachment, do not delete or change com.oppo.launcher file, set permissions
2. Back up original files incase you dont like it
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-wvutiKw2SxLTdYMVJJUXY1SXM/view?usp=sharing
Enjoy!