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I started this thread as a reference to everyone on how to change the system fonts for Android builds (both Sense and Cynogenmod based).
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These are methods that I know of :
1. Via Recovery Console which is not yet possible on present Android builds as we are running this off SD Cards and not NAND.
2. Via copying to specific directory on the SD Card and then booting Android. I found this the simplest and using this method.
3. While running Android, unmounting system, replacing font files and remounting /system. This method almost always gives me a error during remount of /system...dont know why
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I have attached 2 fonts and how to convert your own is simple as illustrated below.
Android Font Folder :
(Your Android Folder on SD Card)\root\system\fonts
e.g. SDCARD\Android\root\system\fonts
Android System Font Names :
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
DroidSansFallback.ttf
DroidSansMono.ttf
DroidSerif-Bold.ttf
DroidSerif-BoldItalic.ttf
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So all that is required is copy your favorite fonts to a temporary location on your PC and rename/make copies according to the above names (self- explanatory).
Copy these files to the font folder as illustrated above. Create the folder if it doesn't exist (like Sense builds).
Boot away Android !!
PS : I have tested both Calibri and Nokia font on the Desire HD build and it looks sweet
Nice. Thanks for the easy tutorial. You do not happen to have any screenshots of the fonts in action do you?
Thanks for a very simple easy to use tutorial
P.S.: Just tried it and it works great
'Thanks
trilogy069 said:
Nice. Thanks for the easy tutorial. You do not happen to have any screenshots of the fonts in action do you?
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I will add more fonts here with screenshot to make it more simpler for everyone
Thanks for the fonts, tutorial and screenies (when available)
is there any way you can add Century Gothic font bro?
d.signs said:
is there any way you can add Century Gothic font bro?
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Added to first post
PS : The fontbase is larger than other fonts so may not look good on 240 dpi (Sense dpi)
v-b-n said:
Added to first post
PS : The fontbase is larger than other fonts so may not look good on 240 dpi (Sense dpi)
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thanks man that was quick! appreciate it bro
Not sure if it will work on these builds given that they are booting from WinMo but it would be worth a try. Download Typefresh, and Andexplorer from market. Open type fresh, grant superuser permission, make backup of current fonts, then click on font that you want to change from list. Andexplorer will open, navigate to folder that you have placed new fonts in and check appropriate font. Click apply fonts, reboot when prompted (this is where there could be a problem i think) and once rebooted your new fonts are installed. Works like a charm on Android phones ive had in past, including this current phone.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
Hi, I copied the folder fonts to root/system via usb in windows mode.
After that I ran the Android as usual. But I didn't find any difference in font.
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
DroidSansFallback.ttf
DroidSansMono.ttf
DroidSerif-Bold.ttf
DroidSerif-BoldItalic.ttf
Any one of the above or all i the fonts folder
All the font files to Android/root/system/fonts
brunswick000 said:
Not sure if it will work on these builds given that they are booting from WinMo but it would be worth a try. Download Typefresh, and Andexplorer from market. Open type fresh, grant superuser permission, make backup of current fonts, then click on font that you want to change from list. Andexplorer will open, navigate to folder that you have placed new fonts in and check appropriate font. Click apply fonts, reboot when prompted (this is where there could be a problem i think) and once rebooted your new fonts are installed. Works like a charm on Android phones ive had in past, including this current phone.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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Very useful information. This worked like a charm. Anyway, does anyone know where to find collections of fonts for this?
Sansation
This is what Sansation looks like on the Nexus One build. It's excellent!
font request
Can we get a script font.
brunswick000 said:
Not sure if it will work on these builds given that they are booting from WinMo but it would be worth a try. Download Typefresh, and Andexplorer from market. Open type fresh, grant superuser permission, make backup of current fonts, then click on font that you want to change from list. Andexplorer will open, navigate to folder that you have placed new fonts in and check appropriate font. Click apply fonts, reboot when prompted (this is where there could be a problem i think) and once rebooted your new fonts are installed. Works like a charm on Android phones ive had in past, including this current phone.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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Mind sharing this font?
brunswick000 said:
Not sure if it will work on these builds given that they are booting from WinMo but it would be worth a try. Download Typefresh, and Andexplorer from market. Open type fresh, grant superuser permission, make backup of current fonts, then click on font that you want to change from list. Andexplorer will open, navigate to folder that you have placed new fonts in and check appropriate font. Click apply fonts, reboot when prompted (this is where there could be a problem i think) and once rebooted your new fonts are installed. Works like a charm on Android phones ive had in past, including this current phone.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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It does work as I tried it after reading another thread about fonts in Android here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717548 and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797533. My question is, in one of those threads and mentions only needing to change the DroidSans-Bold.ttf and DroidSans.ttf. But, VBN says to change all listed in the first post. I guess my question is which one ensures all fonts are changed??
From what I have gathered till now....DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf are the most used but if others are not changed you may get artifacts in some part of dialogs, etc...
I am not 100% sure but those fonts are definitely there in stock ROMs
Ok, that's kind of what I was figuring. I mean, they wouldn't just be there for nothing. Not to mention, if you use Type Fresh to change fonts, it gives you the option to change the other font names you mentioned. But, you're not forced to. Actually, I loaded a font and it I guess Android didn't like it. So, it wouldn't finish booting. So, I had to copy one of your fonts into system...to get it to boot again. Just a tip for those that one to try Type Fresh and other fonts found around the forum.
Thanks VBN & Kwill for the font tips....
Being one to never stop changing the look of any of my Android devices I wondered how to change the system font on my Tab. First result was the ability right within the system settings app itself, but more clicking on "Get more fonts" ended up with only pay options. My Tab is rooted with z4 so I though why not see if I can just swap out the files. A simple install of Root Explorer and some file renaming later I had a new font installed on my Tab that even sticks through reboot. Here is how I did it (quite simple really):
Requirements:
- A Galaxy Tab of course, rooted
- Root Explorer, paid market app or other means if you are so inclined
- Your new font in TrueType format on your sdcard with the needed ttf's for regular and bold (eg YourFont-R.ttf and YourFont-B.ttf, etc)
Steps:
1 - Using root explorer, navigate to /system/font and rename DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf (I just append ORIG to them)
2 - Still in that directory click the button "Mount as r/w" just under the notify bar on your screen
3 - Navigate back to where your new font is and copy the regular and bold ttf files to /system/fonts
4 - Rename each ttf file as DroidSans.ttf for regular fonts and DroidSans-Bold.ttf for bold fonts
5 - Go to Settings > Display > Set Font and set if to Default
NOTE If Default is already your selected font, select another font and apply then reselect Default and apply and your new font should be visible.
Your new font should now be used as the on screen display font. For reference my Tab is a Bell version and I used the attached font (Ubuntu font) as my new font.
Hope this helps some people.
Cheers
Thanks! Will try this out on my Sprint Tab later.
Any luck finding a way to do it without actually replacing the font? Surely if it allows market download of fonts then you can just add new ones and update some list somewhere...
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alias_neo said:
Any luck finding a way to do it without actually replacing the font? Surely if it allows market download of fonts then you can just add new ones and update some list somewhere...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
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I didn't fully replace the original font as I renamed the original files. This is the way I was able to use the built in font switching tool without spending money on font packs. Only drawback for me is that the font list will only ever be 2 fonts for me, Default and Helvetica Neue Something. I originally changed it as I really like the Ubuntu font on my Desire and wanted to sue it on the Tab.
Or just grab any font apk from this thread!
alias_neo said:
Any luck finding a way to do it without actually replacing the font? Surely if it allows market download of fonts then you can just add new ones and update some list somewhere...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
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Create a new folder on sdcard (fonts) under that folder create 2 more 1) original 2) custom fonts or (what ever fonts u r using) go back to system/fonts and copy the original and save them on sdcard/original now download the fonts to (custom folder created)
Copy the fonts go to system/fonts and paste (Before you do this write the permissions )
After you paste change the permissions and you are done
Now go to display / fonts and/ change them to default
Happy fonting lol
bluemonde said:
Create a new folder on sdcard (fonts) under that folder create 2 more 1) original 2) custom fonts or (what ever fonts u r using) go back to system/fonts and copy the original and save them on sdcard/original now download the fonts to (custom folder created)
Copy the fonts go to system/fonts and paste (Before you do this write the permissions )
After you paste change the permissions and you are done
Now go to display / fonts and/ change them to default
Happy fonting lol
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I'm not sure I follow your explanation here. Is there a way to just add fonts to the font folder and they show up?
Uprightmusic said:
I'm not sure I follow your explanation here. Is there a way to just add fonts to the font folder and they show up?
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Hi the option to paste the font folder seems lost when I am opening the sd card ? Which program are you using to paste it into? Also I tried the first suggestion, renaming the fonts, but it says ...system file is read only? Your help is much appreciated.
Many thanks Devarsi
Hi the option to paste the font folder seems lost when I am opening the sd card ? Which program are you using to paste it into? Also I tried the first suggestion, renaming the fonts, but it says ...system file is read only? Your help is much appreciated.
Many thanks Devarsi
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bluemonde said:
Create a new folder on sdcard (fonts) under that folder create 2 more 1) original 2) custom fonts or (what ever fonts u r using) go back to system/fonts and copy the original and save them on sdcard/original now download the fonts to (custom folder created)
Copy the fonts go to system/fonts and paste (Before you do this write the permissions )
After you paste change the permissions and you are done
Now go to display / fonts and/ change them to default
Happy fonting lol
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DAMN I forgot to change back the permission and now my Tab is looping boot.. AARRGGHHH
heavylildude said:
DAMN I forgot to change back the permission and now my Tab is looping boot.. AARRGGHHH
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Boot into recovery and reflash your rom/kernel.
Tray this one, it's simple
using apk font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12927086&postcount=6
[Guide]Solving T-Mobile Engine/Cyanogenmod Theme "IMPROPERLY COMPILED" error
If u r using Cyanogenmod or Metamorph then u might see an error "THEME IMPROPERLY COMPILED" while applying some themes... Sometimes it might get fixed by just restarting the phone but many times it doesnt... There is a simple fix for this...
Requirements:-
1. Windows PC
2. Java Installed
Get one from here...
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
3. apktool
Download here http://www.multiupload.com/OV96GE5JOL
4. Autosign Tool http://www.mediafire.com/?recnmyzergg
5. .apk file of the theme which you want to make work (there are many tools to create apk file of apps you downloaded like Astro file manager or Estrong file manager)
Huh.. That was quiet simple...
Procedure:-
1. Install the java you downloaded
2. Extract the apktool & autosign you downloaded (i assume you extracted it on desktop for convenience)
3. place .apk file of the theme in the same folder where you extracted apktool & rename it to something simple like theme.apk (in my case it is desktop/apktool)
4. open command prompt (type cmd in run)
5. Go to the location with command prompt where you extracted the apk tool
(in my case type cd desktop)
6. then type cd apktool ( I assume there is no sub folder inside apktool folder)
7. Now type apktool d theme.apk
It will process some files and in less then a minute it will be completed
8. Now type apktool b theme
9. Open the folder apktool on desktop (with windows explorer and not with cmd)
Go to folder "Theme", Open folder "dist"
10. Copy the file "theme.apk" inside dist folder and paste it in autosign folder on desktop (which you extracted earlier)
NOTE:- There shouldn't be any other .apk file except theme.apk in autosign folder)
11. Now open sign.bat and press any key to sign the app...
YOU ARE DONE
A file will be generated with name "your_app_signed.apk" copy this to your phone and install this (obviously after removing the theme which was giving error)
Now it should work without any problems..
NOTE:- In theme manager you wont get display image of the theme instead you will get a black coloured image with name @string/theme_name....
This is the theme you just installed (I dont know y no image is shown in display after recompiling)
IT MIGHT SEEM A DAUNTING TASK FOR THE BEGINNERS BUT IN SHORT WHAT I HAVE DONE IS EXPLAINED YOU THE WHOLE PROCESS IN DETAIL OF DECOMPILING & COMPILING THE APK FILE AND THEN SIGNING IT
Alternative
Thanks for solution friend, u can also add this aternative fix to ur post.
Download LCD densiy modder pro. change dpi to 140 reboot. install theme & apply. change dpi to default reboot. OK
Tested number of times on many roms, and works fine...
Found here: http://lavabite.blogspot.in/2012/10/cm-theme-chooser-fix-for-theme.html
AmAnzx said:
Thanks for solution friend, u can also add this aternative fix to ur post.
Download LCD densiy modder pro. change dpi to 140 reboot. install theme & apply. change dpi to default reboot. OK
Tested number of times on many roms, and works fine...
Found here: http://lavabite.blogspot.in/2012/10/cm-theme-chooser-fix-for-theme.html
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Actually changing screen density changes the overall screen perspective, so its not good to recommend it, everything looks too small
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Actually changing screen density changes the overall screen perspective, so its not good to recommend it, everything looks too small
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After applying theme returns to 160 dpi and everything looks normal.
Whenever I try to apply the 140 DPI setting, my boot screen screws up and I'm stuck in a boot loop. Running unofficial JB ROM on LG Phoenix. Any suggestions?
SiberianLeopard said:
Whenever I try to apply the 140 DPI setting, my boot screen screws up and I'm stuck in a boot loop. Running unofficial JB ROM on LG Phoenix. Any suggestions?
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idk this error hapens on my thrive (same as phoenix) when im runing 4.2.1 cm10.1
why dont they work without the stupid fixes, the themes should work without them
Which app you recommend to do this?
Anyone??
I'd like to know as well
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Font Installer, which is also part of ROM toolkit, has always worked for me to change system fonts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en
Edit - It's come to my attention the above method is not ideal, yet.
Phil
^ thank God I made a nandroid back up right before I did it... Caused the phone to no longer boot, even after wiping caches
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Nooo don't use any of the font installer app(s) just yet! most, if not all of them would cause your phone to be stuck in " X " loading animation.
I had to learn it the hard way, lol. ( I forgot to make a nandroid backup beforehand. >_< )
Good to know if you guys find any app that works please let know!
You can install fonts manually in the system/fonts folder but it takes time...
you need to find a font that has all the different font "states" (light, bold,
italic, condensed/ all combinations of these) and should be in .ttf format
*I used the Ubuntu font family*
So here's what you need to do:
1. Make a nandroid ! FIRST !
2. Download your font
3. Use a root browser and find system/fonts
4. Locate the main fonts the system uses (ICS & JB use roboto)
5. Write down all the font state names that begin with roboto (ie roboto-italic)
6. Rename the font states from your downloaded font to the corresponding roboto
font states (ie font-italic to roboto-italic) *Capitalization Matters*
7. Paste all renamed font states in system/fonts
8. Set permissions for each pasted font state (644 / rw-r--r--)
9. Boot into recovery and wipe cache/dalvik & fix permissions
10. Reboot and enjoy!
This method will use your font for most of the text in your phone although
there will be some apps that have their own fonts and/or uses a font from the
system that (currently) cannot be changed.
I want to use zekton font but I think it is just regular. Help
Where did you download ubuntu from?
blazefury said:
You can install fonts manually in the system/fonts folder but it takes time...
you need to find a font that has all the different font "states" (light, bold,
italic, condensed/ all combinations of these) and should be in .ttf format
*I used the Ubuntu font family*
So here's what you need to do:
1. Make a nandroid ! FIRST !
2. Download your font
3. Use a root browser and find system/fonts
4. Locate the main fonts the system uses (ICS & JB use roboto)
5. Write down all the font state names that begin with roboto (ie roboto-italic)
6. Rename the font states from your downloaded font to the corresponding roboto
font states (ie font-italic to roboto-italic) *Capitalization Matters*
7. Paste all renamed font states in system/fonts
8. Set permissions for each pasted font state (644 / rw-r--r--)
9. Boot into recovery and wipe cache/dalvik & fix permissions
10. Reboot and enjoy!
This method will use your font for most of the text in your phone although
there will be some apps that have their own fonts and/or uses a font from the
system that (currently) cannot be changed.
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Where did you download ubuntu from? I have them in my ICS CM9 ROM.
You helped me get rid of the ugly, boring JB system font!
blazefury said:
You can install fonts manually in the system/fonts folder but it takes time...
you need to find a font that has all the different font "states" (light, bold,
italic, condensed/ all combinations of these) and should be in .ttf format
*I used the Ubuntu font family*
So here's what you need to do:
1. Make a nandroid ! FIRST !
2. Download your font
3. Use a root browser and find system/fonts
4. Locate the main fonts the system uses (ICS & JB use roboto)
5. Write down all the font state names that begin with roboto (ie roboto-italic)
6. Rename the font states from your downloaded font to the corresponding roboto
font states (ie font-italic to roboto-italic) *Capitalization Matters*
7. Paste all renamed font states in system/fonts
8. Set permissions for each pasted font state (644 / rw-r--r--)
9. Boot into recovery and wipe cache/dalvik & fix permissions
10. Reboot and enjoy!
This method will use your font for most of the text in your phone although
there will be some apps that have their own fonts and/or uses a font from the
system that (currently) cannot be changed.
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Thanks!
I used the above above method in my Note's PA 2.99 installation to get my favorite system font (Rehotalko) in. Worked like a charm, and I didn't have to wipe any caches. Also, I did the permissions on the fonts after reboot, using Root Explorer. No hiccoughs at all.
It was a little fiddly editing 12 fonts to match the Roboto set so their properties would be correct (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952886 ), but it was worth it!:good::laugh:
Hello guys
As we all know, Samsung uses the FlipFont library in system fonts, which provides a new way of font customizations. But in the same time, this library does not give us the benefit of having two desired fonts together (unless we build our custom font). Samsung has also replaced the stock Android ICS Arabic font with an ugly looking font type.
Samsung uses a system Arabic font stored within "/system/fonts" folder under the name of "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS" as their stock Arabic font, which is the classical font in even older Samsung phones.
Here, I am posting this thread to those people who would like to install their custom "English FlipFont" whether from the market or internet and in the same time want a permanent good Arabic font. This procedure needs root!
1- Choose a TTF font that you would like to use as Arabic font. In this tutorial, I have used the "Adobe Arabic" font. You can find it in the attachments.
2- Rename this file into "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf".
3- Copy this font into your mobile SD Card (whether internal or external).
4- Using a root explorer on the device, navigate to the font. Copy the font.
5- Navigate now to "/system/fonts" and paste the font there.
6- Fix file permissions into "rw-r--r--".
7- Reboot your device.
8- Enjoy!
Some TTF fonts may fail. If you have an Open-Type Font (OTF), you may use an online font converter to convert it to TTF.
Screenshots are provided.
I hope I could help
tried this without succes and then i tried to include the fonts before flashing the rom that works well.
Don_Zakaria said:
tried this without succes and then i tried to include the fonts before flashing the rom that works well.
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Have you tried the font included herein?
Some TTF fonts do not work. You should follow exactly the aforementioned steps.
What have you exactly done?
tweetatoo said:
Have you tried the font included herein?
Some TTF fonts do not work. You should follow exactly the aforementioned steps.
What have you exactly done?
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i followed all the steps with the included font but the Original file seems to be read only so it can't be replaced. What i did is:
1. unpack the rom.zip
2. put the ttf in the fonts folder (system - fonts) -as you mentioned it has to be renamed into "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf"-
3. zipped it again.
4. flashed the rom
Don_Zakaria said:
i followed all the steps with the included font but the Original file seems to be read only so it can't be replaced. What i did is:
1. unpack the rom.zip
2. put the ttf in the fonts folder (system - fonts) -as you mentioned it has to be renamed into "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf"-
3. zipped it again.
4. flashed the rom
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Why don't you just use Root Explorer? Just navigate to / System / fonts folder. Mount the folder as R/W and paste the file there. As simple as that!
tweetatoo said:
Why don't you just use Root Explorer? Just navigate to / System / fonts folder. Mount the folder as R/W and paste the file there. As simple as that!
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That's an easier way that's true but had to flash a new rom anyway.
Some fonts
tweetatoo if you don't mind here are some fonts already renamed. Those are much better than the default (ugly) one.
Don_Zakaria said:
tweetatoo if you don't mind here are some fonts already renamed. Those are much better than the default (ugly) one.
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Wonderful collection
Thank you very much
tweetatoo said:
Wonderful collection
Thank you very much
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I have actually applied all the steps mentioned by tweetatoo to install a new font instead of the default one shipped on Samsung Galaxy Note 2. In fact I couldn't paste the new font in /fonts/ directory since it is a system file that cannot be changed. I tried to change permissions of font directory, but still in vain. Therefore, pasting the new font which has the same name of the old one, could not be completed and no replacement of the old font with the new one has taken place.
Do you have any idea how I can allow pasting the new font in /fonts/ directory?
Many thanks.
T.
terryhenderson said:
I have actually applied all the steps mentioned by tweetatoo to install a new font instead of the default one shipped on Samsung Galaxy Note 2. In fact I couldn't paste the new font in /fonts/ directory since it is a system file that cannot be changed. I tried to change permissions of font directory, but still in vain. Therefore, pasting the new font which has the same name of the old one, could not be completed and no replacement of the old font with the new one has taken place.
Do you have any idea how I can allow pasting the new font in /fonts/ directory?
Many thanks.
T.
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Do you have root? Did you use root-mode in file explorer?
Chief_Death said:
Do you have root? Did you use root-mode in file explorer?
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Yes of course, I use root explorer, otherwise how would I be able to get to /fonts/ directory?
It's very good ! Thanks very much !
i'll do it soon
terryhenderson said:
Yes of course, I use root explorer, otherwise how would I be able to get to /fonts/ directory?
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Getting into a protected system folder does not need root actually. Any folder explorer can reach the topmost folder in the system. But writing to a system folder requires root permissions.
Use this root explorer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
Google for downloadable versions
Open this program, copy the font file, then navigate to /system/fonts/ folder. After that, you will find on the top side of the screen "Mount R/W". Click on it and paste now.
After that, reboot and enjoy
Is this applicable for Samsung only?
Sent from my LG-E975 using Tapatalk 2
Hi,
I followed your steps and used the file you attached and now all the arabic shows as rectangles. Any ideas? Also, could I have the original font back for now until I sort this out, its my mums phone and shes upset lol.
tweetatoo said:
Hello guys
As we all know, Samsung uses the FlipFont library in system fonts, which provides a new way of font customizations. But in the same time, this library does not give us the benefit of having two desired fonts together (unless we build our custom font). Samsung has also replaced the stock Android ICS Arabic font with an ugly looking font type.
Samsung uses a system Arabic font stored within "/system/fonts" folder under the name of "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS" as their stock Arabic font, which is the classical font in even older Samsung phones.
Here, I am posting this thread to those people who would like to install their custom "English FlipFont" whether from the market or internet and in the same time want a permanent good Arabic font. This procedure needs root!
1- Choose a TTF font that you would like to use as Arabic font. In this tutorial, I have used the "Adobe Arabic" font. You can find it in the attachments.
2- Rename this file into "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf".
3- Copy this font into your mobile SD Card (whether internal or external).
4- Using a root explorer on the device, navigate to the font. Copy the font.
5- Navigate now to "/system/fonts" and paste the font there.
6- Reboot your device.
7- Enjoy!
Some TTF fonts may fail. If you have an Open-Type Font (OTF), you may use an online font converter to convert it to TTF.
Screenshots are provided.
I hope I could help
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Oh crap, I thought this was the s4 section. I have an international s4 gt-i9500 and I just replaced the font with the adobe arabic font. What should I do now?
3alaawi said:
Hi,
I followed your steps and used the file you attached and now all the arabic shows as rectangles. Any ideas? Also, could I have the original font back for now until I sort this out, its my mums phone and shes upset lol.
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keikai25 said:
Is this applicable for Samsung only?
Sent from my LG-E975 using Tapatalk 2
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This is supposed to work on your device, since it supports Arabic natively. Just locate the Arabic font used by your LG device. Personally, I am a Samsung professional, and not an LG professional. Sorry
3alaawi said:
Hi,
I followed your steps and used the file you attached and now all the arabic shows as rectangles. Any ideas? Also, could I have the original font back for now until I sort this out, its my mums phone and shes upset lol.
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Oh crap, I thought this was the s4 section. I have an international s4 gt-i9500 and I just replaced the font with the adobe arabic font. What should I do now?
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After replacing the font, it is better to fix permissions back into rw-r--r-- instead of the rw-rw-rw. Then, reboot your phone
The rectangles should now appear good. In case the problem persists:
1- Try to make your phone language "English".
2- Reboot the phone.
3- Replace the font again and fix permissions.
4- Reboot again.
Arabic should now work perfectly.
Logically, even if you use Galaxy S 4, this method shall work perfectly, since the method uses a universal Android trick instead of the FlipFont library.
tweetatoo said:
This is supposed to work on your device, since it supports Arabic natively. Just locate the Arabic font used by your LG device. Personally, I am a Samsung professional, and not an LG professional. Sorry
After replacing the font, it is better to fix permissions back into rw-r--r-- instead of the rw-rw-rw. Then, reboot your phone
The rectangles should now appear good. In case the problem persists:
1- Try to make your phone language "English".
2- Reboot the phone.
3- Replace the font again and fix permissions.
4- Reboot again.
Arabic should now work perfectly.
Logically, even if you use Galaxy S 4, this method shall work perfectly, since the method uses a universal Android trick instead of the FlipFont library.
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Hi, Will this solution work with the galaxy tab 3.8.0 ?
i followed your steps exactly. Arabic is still showing on my device but the problem is not in the font, it's in the size of the font.
is this supposed to be solved with the replacement of the font? or the size has nothing to do with the font?
Characters disconnected in the stock browser
Hi,
Thank you for the tip.
The characters appear disconnected in the stock browser Jb 4.3.
In Chrome everything is fine. Did not test other browsers.
tweetatoo said:
Hello guys
As we all know, Samsung uses the FlipFont library in system fonts, which provides a new way of font customizations. But in the same time, this library does not give us the benefit of having two desired fonts together (unless we build our custom font). Samsung has also replaced the stock Android ICS Arabic font with an ugly looking font type.
Samsung uses a system Arabic font stored within "/system/fonts" folder under the name of "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS" as their stock Arabic font, which is the classical font in even older Samsung phones.
Here, I am posting this thread to those people who would like to install their custom "English FlipFont" whether from the market or internet and in the same time want a permanent good Arabic font. This procedure needs root!
1- Choose a TTF font that you would like to use as Arabic font. In this tutorial, I have used the "Adobe Arabic" font. You can find it in the attachments.
2- Rename this file into "GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf".
3- Copy this font into your mobile SD Card (whether internal or external).
4- Using a root explorer on the device, navigate to the font. Copy the font.
5- Navigate now to "/system/fonts" and paste the font there.
6- Reboot your device.
7- Enjoy!
Some TTF fonts may fail. If you have an Open-Type Font (OTF), you may use an online font converter to convert it to TTF.
Screenshots are provided.
I hope I could help
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Thanks for this excellent job.
However, I did everything by the book on my gnote3,but I keep getting error message:
"copy action error". Can you help, please?