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Changing Fonts on X10 [Rooted]

Today i have found out that the android font changing app "Type Fresh" available on the market works with our X10 too.
I have attached the screens with changed font from my rooted X10.

Below are the simple steps
1.Root your X10 and install SuperUser.
2.Install TypeFresh from market and grant super user permission.
3.Install AndExplorer from market(Type Fresh needs this for browsing files)
4.Before proceeding further Back up existing fonts using Type Fresh and Save the files in /sdcrd/fonts.
5.Add your desired .ttf file to /sdcard/fonts and apply using Type Fresh
Reboot the phone and you are done with changing the font
Thanks to XperiaX10iuser for the screens
Open up TypeFresh, and tap DroidSans-Bold...
...open up your desired font folder, and select the font you wish to use, so you now need to select DroidSans-Bold and press "ok".
...once you have done that for both DroidSans-Bold & DroidSans, it should look like this...
...then press the menu button, tap "Apply Fonts", and you should see...
...reboot, and enjoy your new font...
Simples

Thanks Bro!!! Another great reason too root! Wingdings, here I come!

Nice one.
Can go wrong though, i changed the fonts two times.
First time no problem, second time however the phone refused to boot further then the SE logo. Had to reflash and reroot.

Phone gets stuck at boot screen if the ttf is not compatible.
Below is the reply from the dev on the same context.
"As the README states, Android itself does not support all TTF fonts, so you probably have one that it doesn't like. Your only option is to just try a different one. I'm going to have a font viewer out VERY soon to make the selection easier."

Heres a link for the sony ericsson font
http://www.4shared.com/get/NGapMTNy...sionid=51B93ACEBB71EA17438490A08CA5DF9D.dc211

Is there any way to use the fonts from the Handcent Font packs?? Just a thought as these would all obviously be compatible with our phones.

Been doing some more reading on the topic or using fonts from downloaded apk's and it seems tricky. More specifically....out of my league.
I also can't seem to get my downloaded fonts to install. I have TypeFresh and AndExplorer and superuser has permissions. When I open typefresh it just shows a list of fonts there (that were already there I assume) and the only option I have is to backup? I can't find my other fonts. Anyone have any ideas?
Maybe there is a way to apply them using better terminal? Im still learning how to use it so If anyone knows how I could apply my downloaded fonts with it, it would be sincerely appreciated.
thanks again

Could we get a list together on the first post of the fonts that do work with the X10 and download paths for the ttfs?

The font in the first post is desyrel.ttf
I have tried 3 fonts and all of them worked well,the fonts are desyrel.ttf,chinacat.ttf and lacartooniere.ttf
brunswick000- If you have installed all the 3 apps (type Fresh,Andexplorer and superuser) , then you should be able to apply the downloaded fonts.
-In TypeFresh Just click on "Droid_Sans.ttf" from the list of font u are seeing and just browser to your ttf file in the opened browser.
Once done,just open the menu and select "Apply Font".

@jassired, thanks for the help. I got the new font working. Downloaded the Droid Logo font. Its pretty sweet looking. Now I just want to change my framework res pak to get rid of the SE blue every where. Learning so much already since we got root. I have to say I love android

The easiest way to change fonts is with the above files.
Tried and worked well.Have fun

Can i just use any (.ttf) font files i find?

sim-value said:
Can i just use any (.ttf) font files i find?
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Like jassired said :
jassired said:
Phone gets stuck at boot screen if the ttf is not compatible.
Below is the reply from the dev on the same context.
"As the README states, Android itself does not support all TTF fonts, so you probably have one that it doesn't like. Your only option is to just try a different one. I'm going to have a font viewer out VERY soon to make the selection easier."
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No,so be careful ^^x
Very interesting post.
The better way to avoid many flash of the phone to anyone, it's to make a list of the good TTF files.

Hey guys I just wanted to aks if you know where I can find the font from the Demo video included in any X10. I simply can't understand why Sony didn't let the phone with this font. it looks cooler and it's more interesting.
So can you help?

How do you know if a font is compatible?

xenkato said:
The easiest way to change fonts is with the above files.
Tried and worked well.Have fun
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Tried but it says it is missing "theme conrtol file can not be read or missing"
Any help on this?

J had this problem with the latest version of metamorph.
This one in my post works well for me.
Sorry mate can't help you.Maybe if you install it again?

xenkato said:
Sorry mate can't help you.Maybe if you install it again?
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Guess what? I installed it again after removing it and it worked. Thanks for the advice and files.
Cheers,

So anybody got the earlier stage X10 font ?

Changing System Fonts (easy way)

I've seen posts on this topic, but nothing in one place.
This will help you to just switch out the basic overall system fonts (without any apps, aside from root explorer)...
0. (optional) using root explorer, navigate to /system/fonts and copy the current Clockopia.ttf, DroidSans-Bold.ttf, and DroidSans.ttf files to your sd card for safe-keeping (note that if you are on any custom roms, these are most likely not the actual font names - if you're curious, copy it to your computer and preview the .ttf file or just hold your cursor over the font and it should tell you the actual font name)
1. get the .ttf files that you want (maybe from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194202 <-- these are font packs with a lot more stuff in there than you need - just unzip and grab the three .ttf files only) you really only need to grab the unique files - usually clockopia and droidsans are the exact same file with different names, and sometimes all three are the same when there is no actual bold type of a specific font)
2. put the .ttf files on your sd card (i have a folder with different fonts on my sd, i named the .ttf files the actual font name to keep everything straight, and copy and rename when i want to switch fonts)
3. using root explorer, copy the 3 .ttf files (or only the unique files and make additional copies as needed) to your /system folder - make sure to mount r/w first (we need to make a layover here so we can change the permissions)
4. rename the files (you could do the renaming at any stage really, just sometime before you put them in the /system/fonts folder) - change the regular font types to Clockopia and DroidSans, and the bold font type to DroidSans-Bold (that's what your system is looking for when calling fonts)
5. change permissions of the 3 files to chmod 644 (see attached pic)
6. multi-select the 3 files and MOVE (do not copy) to the /system/fonts folder. it will ask you if you want to overwrite, check the box to do it for all files, and hit ok.
7. exit. reboot. done. cheers!
Disclaimer - I am not responsible for what you do to your phone. It is advised to install the CWM on Boot mod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554579) before messing with any of the system files.

Thanks man, easy as pie!
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916x10 said:
Thanks man, easy as pie!
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No prob. I learned quick after taking a misstep trying to copy them to the fonts folder w/ no cwm on boot - fc's, followed by a boot loop, followed by rsd lite... you know where this goes... anyway, i thought i'd share..
...Still not sure what all the other fonts in there do.. heck, i got no idea what the clockopia font is even for. I've changed it to different fonts separately, and notice no difference anywhere... you probably don't need to even change it. Someone else please feel free to post if you can add to the topic
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Guys, I just did what I didn't suppose to and ended up in bootloop during font change! I know, am a stupid noob...
But, can't get the phone to CWM either. What should I do?
Running Victory rom if that helps. Thank you very much for the responses.
EDIT: nevermind, now I know what to do. Sorry for trolling, moderators can now delete my stupid post...

Don't beat yourself up my brother.... We've all been there.
Some, like me, more than others. That's the way I learned.
ATRIX 2 / Victory Rom

Yup - been there. And, learned from it..
Try and keep that CWM on Boot installed if you're messing around, and a backup on your sd card to restore if you start looping..

Thanks for your support guys, you're awesome
The thing is that i did have CWM on boot installed, and I did make all important backups. I just couldn't get anywhere but in regular fastboot mode only...
Anyway, RSDLite will do the thing I hope...
Thanks again boys, cheers from OZ

Back to CM7 fonts
How I can back to CM7 fonts or reinstall it?
Thanks in advance

Mobeca said:
How I can back to CM7 fonts or reinstall it?
Thanks in advance
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Wow.. I forgot about this thread!
Anyway, you would need you to find the fonts from cm7 and move those as described above.
I am not familiar with CM roms, but I assume the fonts are in the same /system/fonts folder - grab them from a CM7 rom and follow the steps..
Note: there are also apps that change system fonts (like Font Changer) - but I prefer to do things manually..
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Thanks man, that;s easy to setup

Anybody try this on ICS yet?
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alteredlikeness said:
Anybody try this on ICS yet?
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Good read : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15077-how-to-make-font-packs-that-work-in-icsjb/

Archmag3 said:
Good read : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15077-how-to-make-font-packs-that-work-in-icsjb/
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Thanks! That is a good read... and, so it looks like you could possibly still use the method in my OP, but you need to replace the four Roboto font files instead of the DroidSans ones.. I'll give it a try sometime when I get back on ICS and update the OP accordingly.

alteredlikeness said:
Thanks! That is a good read... and, so it looks like you could possibly still use the method in my OP, but you need to replace the four Roboto font files instead of the DroidSans ones.. I'll give it a try sometime when I get back on ICS and update the OP accordingly.
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There is a application called LCfont changer. It works via CWM / Recovery..but i didnt work for me.Can you just try out and let me know ?

[CWM][Aroma][Zip] Funtdo: Brick-no-more when changing system font

Are you afraid to change your system font, because you might brick your phone?
Funtdo, (came up with by fusing font and undo) is a simple flashable zip which will undo or reverse the process made by font changer apps like iFonf to revert the unexpected result (commonly, soft-brick or bootloop).
You can keep a copy of Funtdo in your sdcard before you attempt to change your systemfont, so in-case of soft-brick happens, you can just flash funtdo zip via recovery to restore back your phone.
From Funtdo, you can also choose from selections of font to be installed if you don't want the default system font.
In other words, Funtdo is not only for bricked phones, but also to those who want to change their system font.
Download Link: http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/96181117/file.html
Please hit THANKS if you find my post useful...

Great work, but is there any way that I can put my own fonts inside the zip? Thanks a lot for your work

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Great work, but is there any way that I can put my own fonts inside the zip? Thanks a lot for your work
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yes of course...
inside the zip... under the fonts folder...
you can see the three fonts included right?
you can rename your favorite font into one of those inside the folder....
example:
myfavoritefont.ttf --> funtdo-mono.ws
and then replace the one on the zip...
and then flash... and select it... XD

Great, I'll try. Thanks a lot.

its not working in cloudfone 430x..

Change fonts without root

Hi everyone
I need to change fonts without root
I use some apps but not work
Any one know solving this by use fastboot orders

This my mate8

lionheart1910 said:
This my mate8
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I found a Theme Font Pack wich include a type of font that when you apply it change ALL the fonts on you phone.
I found it here https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.com/2016/06/pack-of-12-awesome-fontsmarshmallow.html
steps.
1.download them (if they are named as .bin rename it to .hwt)
2. move to HWThemes
3.go to themes app
4. choose the one of the previous "Theme Font Pack" and apply it.
Ps. for better results just rebot, sometimes it doesn't aply completly
good luck

derecklatino said:
I found a Theme Font Pack wich include a type of font that when you apply it change ALL the fonts on you phone.
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This is impossible as numerous apps have their own font embedded in the apk. You will have to change that as well if you want a "true" system-wide font.
I do this with the Dropbox app for example as this app contains a stock Roboto font, whatever other font you install for the system it will by default use Roboto, unless changed to something else :good:

You saved my a*ss, than you!!
derecklatino said:
I found a Theme Font Pack wich include a type of font that when you apply it change ALL the fonts on you phone.
I found it here https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.com/2016/06/pack-of-12-awesome-fontsmarshmallow.html
steps.
1.download them (if they are named as .bin rename it to .hwt)
2. move to HWThemes
3.go to themes app
4. choose the one of the previous "Theme Font Pack" and apply it.
Ps. for better results just rebot, sometimes it doesn't aply completly
good luck
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Flashable Fonts

Hi, with most of my phones I have been able to flash font zips in TWRP to change the Roboto font family used in the UI. For some reason on the pixel they appear to flash but no change once I boot in. I think the system needs to be made writable before the flash if that makes any sense? I am on Pure Nexus rom.
The font zips are from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t3219827
I have been able to use some apps to change the font but it only changes the regular font and not the rest so I prefer the zips.
Any ideas on how to get this working?

jets76 said:
Hi, with most of my phones I have been able to flash font zips in TWRP to change the Roboto font family used in the UI. For some reason on the pixel they appear to flash but no change once I boot in. I think the system needs to be made writable before the flash if that makes any sense? I am on Pure Nexus rom.
The font zips are from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t3219827
I have been able to use some apps to change the font but it only changes the regular font and not the rest so I prefer the zips.
Any ideas on how to get this working?
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You will need to change the updater scripts in the zips from package_extract_dir("system", "/system"); to package_extract_dir("system", "/system/system");

Put the fonts you want from that thread into the font folder of this zip and flash it. It should work.

THANK YOU!

@jets76, did that zip work?
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jesssiii said:
@jets76, did that zip work?
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I edited my script file. The zip works too. Just make sure you open the zip and drag the files in and then save.

jets76 said:
I edited my script file. The zip works too. Just make sure you open the zip and drag the files in and then save.
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When I open the zip, there's only the META-INF folder. Tried twice, I should just add the font folder?
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jesssiii said:
When I open the zip, there's only the META-INF folder. Tried twice, I should just add the font folder?
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Try this one. Just replace the fonts.

:silly:

Microsoft YaHei
I am looking for a flashable Microsoft YaHei Font.
Someone, please help.

bush911 said:
I am looking for a flashable Microsoft YaHei Font.
Someone, please help.
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I actually have the regular and bold versions of that font. I also have the ttc (not ttf) versions that have secondary "UI" sub fonts in them but I think they require specialized software to utilize them. There's also no italic/condensed versions so if adding to the zip for android the regular and bold is as good as it will get. In addition to all these I found a monospace ttf variant of the font I have. These fonts are massive due to the glyphs so I am not sure if the system will choke so make a nandroid before flashing! Most ttf files in are small around 150KB - the Yahei fonts are 14MB each or so!
The ttf versions are in zip attached. What I did was replaced all Roboto fonts with 'bold' to Yahei bold and the rest are the Yahei regular version.
DOWNLOAD HERE

Can u share Ubuntu Font flashable file please

Tulsadiver said:
Try this one. Just replace the fonts.
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So I moved the Trebuchet MS TTF files from the original folder to the installer. No errors, YAY!
Not all of the fonts changed. How can I replace all fonts in phone with Trebuchet MS?
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Scottay5150 said:
So I moved the Trebuchet MS TTF files from the original folder to the installer. No errors, YAY!
Not all of the fonts changed. How can I replace all fonts in phone with Trebuchet MS?
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If you moved all of those over, that is about the best you can do.

Scottay5150 said:
So I moved the Trebuchet MS TTF files from the original folder to the installer. No errors, YAY!
Not all of the fonts changed. How can I replace all fonts in phone with Trebuchet MS?
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One additional one you can change is the clock. Copy off the one you want the clock to be and change it to AndroidClock then copy it back.
Also maybe NotoSerif.Bold, Bolditalic, Italic, and regular.