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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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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 ?
Hi
i would like to change/replace the emoticons on my phone. the emoticons that comes with the ROM i flashed looks pretty bad (for me personally) so i would like to change them. i have done a little bit of searching in the forums and i came across some threads which i dont quite understand. i am hoping some one with more experience and expert in this area can help me out
Phone: HTC Sensation XE
ROM: Darkforest Sensation XE 7.2.0
i realized that i need to set up ADB . then i further read that there are multitool for apk or something that i can use for manipulating the apk in my phone. there a a few different threads talking about all these
So my questions now are
Q: Is setting up ADB enough for my purpose (just replace the emoticons). i wouldnt want to "overkill" (as in install too many tools/applications) just to have my emoticons replaced.
Q: -removed- found my answer for this question thank you
Q: i found some threads saying it i can also flash the zip they created and require a specific ROM does that mean with the ROM i have on my phone i cant run their zip through CWM recovery?
Sorry for so many question and pardon me if some of the questions i ask don't make sense.
Thank you!!
it's simple
alakaz0om said:
Hi
i would like to change/replace the emoticons on my phone. the emoticons that comes with the ROM i flashed looks pretty bad (for me personally) so i would like to change them. i have done a little bit of searching in the forums and i came across some threads which i dont quite understand. i am hoping some one with more experience and expert in this area can help me out
Phone: HTC Sensation XE
ROM: Darkforest Sensation XE 7.2.0
i realized that i need to set up ADB . then i further read that there are multitool for apk or something that i can use for manipulating the apk in my phone. there a a few different threads talking about all these
So my questions now are
Q: Is setting up ADB enough for my purpose (just replace the emoticons). i wouldnt want to "overkill" (as in install too many tools/applications) just to have my emoticons replaced.
Q: -removed- found my answer for this question thank you
Q: i found some threads saying it i can also flash the zip they created and require a specific ROM does that mean with the ROM i have on my phone i cant run their zip through CWM recovery?
Sorry for so many question and pardon me if some of the questions i ask don't make sense.
Thank you!!
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make a copy of your framework-res.apk from system/framework using es file explorer or any other tool you prefer
put it on your desktop
right click on it,then open it,DO NOT EXTRACT IT
double click on res,then drawable hdpi and the files are in there,there's normally 18
the 1st one starts off emo_im_angel.png
delete these,add your new ones by dragging & dropping the icons in,making sure they are named the same & are same size
click yes you want to add files
press X(close apk)
then how you put it back is up to u
adb,flashable zip or if your not to sure,place it on your sd card & copy over origional,set permissions to rw-r-r
reboot
ALL DONE
Ty5982 said:
make a copy of your framework-res.apk from system/framework using es file explorer or any other tool you prefer
put it on your desktop
right click on it,then open it,DO NOT EXTRACT IT
double click on res,then drawable hdpi and the files are in there,there's normally 18
the 1st one starts off emo_im_angel.png
delete these,add your new ones by dragging & dropping the icons in,making sure they are named the same & are same size
click yes you want to add files
press X(close apk)
then how you put it back is up to u
adb,flashable zip or if your not to sure,place it on your sd card & copy over origional,set permissions to rw-r-r
reboot
ALL DONE
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i have followed your guide and it worked!! this is the easiest i've read so far! thank you so much!!
Hello everyone,
This is a quick question, that I seen asked before but it several different ways.
I would like to know how to simply edit my favorite ROM's, in ways of just adding a new theme or modifying the layout.
I don't wanna get too deep into it, just the simple things like adding apps to ROM's.
Can someone help me out here?
I think a flashable zip with addons(like gapps) is a good way, or just browse the rom.zip and add things(system/app/bin/extras) before flashing it
also try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33349661
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Hello everyone,
This is a quick question, that I seen asked before but it several different ways.
I would like to know how to simply edit my favorite ROM's, in ways of just adding a new theme or modifying the layout.
I don't wanna get too deep into it, just the simple things like adding apps to ROM's.
Can someone help me out here?
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grigtm said:
I think a flashable zip with addons(like gapps) is a good way, or just browse the rom.zip and add things(system/app/bin/extras) before flashing it
also try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33349661
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I do agree with grigtm. Use OOne ROM Editor as I personally tried that and it works great.
I had some problems with OOne ROM Editor that it removed some direcotries from root of the ROM. So I made my ROM in Total Commander :laugh:.
I'd agree that the easiest way is to edit a ROM in place with some Zip program since you can effectively skip re-signing the zip. One thing to note from the RootzWiki on signing (emphasis my own):
With custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod Recovery, the recovery does not verify that the key is authorized, but just that the signature of the ZIP is valid. Most recoveries now have this option disabled by default, due to excessive user complaints: Many "popular" developers are incapable/unwilling to properly sign their ZIPs, causing the signature check to fail on such ZIPs even when they are not corrupt.
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I'm not sure if this applies to current Clockwork Recovery for our phone (5.0.27), but I know it can be turned of manually if necessary.
Number two, I believe it is standard practice for most archive programs and types (including programmers API's) to automatically remove empty directories, which OOne Editor likely uses. Although, the OOne Editor is becoming popular enough that if it almost suits your needs you should probably file a bug in the OOne Editor thread.
Here are a couple of alternative boot animations for the L-24 5X. Like all things with the 5X OS they are completely different to any animations I have made for any other device I have owned and I have only tried them using the install method I will describe.
Although I suggest you adopt my method I do not take any responsibility for any ills that may befall your device.
1) Copy the downloaded animation file to whatever folder you wish on your Ext SD card.
2) Using a File Manager navigate to the folder .... /system/media .... there you will find a file named bootanimation.zip ...... Either delete this file or rename it. You will not be using this file again.
3) Again using a File Manager move the new animation file you have downloaded to the folder .... /cust/hw/usa/media .... there you will find another file named bootanimation.zip, rename this file in case you wish to use it in the future.
4) Rename the new file you have moved there to ...... bootanimation.zip ...... Reboot and you will see your new animation.
IMPORTANT NOTE ::::::: THESE ZIP FILES ARE NOT FLASHABLE ZIPS, DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL BY FLASHING - DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL BY EXTRACTING THE CONTENTS OF THE ZIP FILE - ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MOVE THE ZIP FILE TO THE FOLDER INDICATED
Please don't ask if they will work with L-21/L-22 variants - I don't have those devices so I am unable to test with them - however if you have "large, round, golden ones" and are willing to try, please help out others by informing us if they do or don't.
When you have renamed your new file to bootanimation.zip change the permissions to what the original one has.
I have included animated GIF's so you can have some idea as to what they look like. I would welcome others to build and publish other anims on this thread, when I have time I hope to add a couple more.
I am on rooted L-22 variant.
there is no folder in root with name "/cust/hw/usa/media".
subodhverma21 said:
I am on rooted L-22 variant.
there is no folder in root with name "/cust/hw/usa/media".
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@subodhverma21 ... If you had bothered to read my post #1 you would have seen that I specifically asked for no questions in respect of the L-21 & L-22 variants because I had no way to test those devices. However if you wish to purchase an L-22 for me so that I can test it, then by all means let me know and I will give you the address where to send it.
L21 is using /cust/preinstalled/public/media/bootanimation.zip
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L21 is using /cust/preinstalled/public/media/bootanimation.zip
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@chrisdotjan ... Thanks for that useful information. :good:
Here is one more. All strictures in post #1 apply.
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Like all things with the 5X OS they are completely different to any animations I have made for any other device I have owned and I have only tried them using the install method I will describe.
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Was the process of creating the bootanimation.zip different from the usual method or just the installation? I have made several before (although it's been a while). Just wondering if it's the same procedure.
wickedesires said:
Was the process of creating the bootanimation.zip different from the usual method or just the installation? I have made several before (although it's been a while). Just wondering if it's the same procedure.
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@wickedesires ... I found virtually everything to be different and gave up trying to understand the method used and just copied the format of the original animation. To give you a brief and quick breakdown, the "desc.txt" file takes on a different format - each "part" file is named differently and when previously making animations for other devices I have always placed it in .... /system/media .... as I've said above this is not the case with the 5X. My advice to you is to download the original animation, break it open and amend it by keeping the original format and just replacing the ".jpg" files.
I would strongly advise testing any you make on your own device before publishing on a thread.
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Deleted - Sorry guys/gals for last 3 posts. I had problems in the early morning with both my browsers, hopefully they are resolved now. Will load the new anim in next post.
Back for another attempt...Post#1 applies, don't forget to adjust Permissions. NOTE..... If you are using CyanMod Beta Rom then you may have to place anim in ..... /system/media .
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Back for another attempt...Post#1 applies, don't forget to adjust Permissions. NOTE..... If you are using CyanMod Beta Rom then you may have to place anim in ..... /system/media .
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any chance of getting something that matches @wickedesires Skull Boot Logo
clsA said:
any chance of getting something that matches @wickedesires Skull Boot Logo
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My good friend @clsA ... I was betting my bottom dollar that you would come up with a request like this :laugh: :good:
The attached is one I made for my moto G and I've hacked it about a bit and made adjustments, so count this as my first effort. I do have some other ideas which might work but will need a bit of work.
To any one who downloads it, I would remind you that all the previous strictures apply and please note that if you are on the BETA CM ROM or it fails to run, then put it in ...../system/media
As usual the GIF gives you an idea.
OK here is my 2nd "Ghostie" one...... The usual...rhubarb...rhubarb...rhubard apply.
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any chance of getting something that matches @wickedesires Skull Boot Logo
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When I get some time to sit and fool with it I'm going to make a few more splash screens and some boot animations to go with them. It's just been hectic the last few days for my personal life lol. @metpolds I dig the new 1s bout to set Mona as mine until I can do those
Red skull bootanimation
Here's my first boot animation. It's stretched vertically to be 1080x1920 full-screen, the original was 1080x608. I also made a matching red version of the skull splash screen (which is in the boot logo thread).
Red skull bootanimation
Here is a less stretched/windowed 1080x1080 version of the same animation.
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Here is a less stretched/windowed 1080x1080 version of the same animation.
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@wickedesires ... Congrats on the anims, its good to see you won the battle against the 5X's os.
I made a couple more, but due to file size restrictions I can't upload them directly to this post. They are full HD so they are about 30mb each. They can be found here. I cannot guarantee that they will remain there a year from now but I will leave them unless I need the space. As always refer to OP for how/where to install.
Hi all,
I'm using Magisk for root, and as I know I can't modify anything in /system like SuperSU or other root. So I tried to replace directly in twrp the NotoColorEmoji.ttf (in /system/fonts) with the one in the ios10Emoji module. I extracted it, then rename exactly same as the original, move in system/fonts and chmod 644.
Unfortunately it didn't work, and I lost all of my emojis!
Of course I've saved the original file before this, so I've tried to restore the original... But it didn't fix anything at all, and I don't know what to do to recover my emojis now...
Anyone can explain me how to recover emojis ? Ios10 or original whatever, but I need emojis
Thanks for your help
Search in themes section, there is a thread with flashable emojis
TENN3R said:
Search in themes section, there is a thread with flashable emojis
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Yeah I've tried many solutions but not the flashable zip, I'm going to try WETA mod now thanks you
Hmmm didn't work too, I get same result after flashing..
Any solution ? I know I can restore a previous backup, but I prefer to understand what is happening to get out of it alone in the future