[Q] Increase font size for all apps? - Nook Touch General

Hi,
I have a rooted Nook Glowlight. I've installed Opera Mobile and the BBC News app from the sticky thread in the Apps and Themes section here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690166
but in both these apps the font size is tiny and there doesn't seem to be any way to increase it.
As the entire point of owning a Nook is to have a comfortable reading experience, this is a big problem.
Is ther any way to increase text size for all apps?
Failing that, can anyone recommend a browser which will work on a Nook and has the option to increase the font size?

JPo_23 said:
Hi,
I have a rooted Nook Glowlight. I've installed Opera Mobile and the BBC News app from the sticky thread in the Apps and Themes section here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690166
but in both these apps the font size is tiny and there doesn't seem to be any way to increase it.
As the entire point of owning a Nook is to have a comfortable reading experience, this is a big problem.
Is ther any way to increase text size for all apps?
Failing that, can anyone recommend a browser which will work on a Nook and has the option to increase the font size?
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The browser I have attached below is for the most recent working version of Opera Mini, a slightly different model of Opera than the one you are currently using. It has on-screen +/- buttons when you are scrolling which allows you to enlarge the text (as well as the whole webpage). This is my current daily driver, so give it a go. :good:

Just realised that the attached file is a .zip, not an apk.
Do I need to flash that from recovery? I don't have a recovery installed so far.

@JPo_23, I don't know why it downloads as a .zip - I uploaded it as a .apk!
Try this link, it's a Dropbox download with the .apk. It should work properly.

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Font Flashing (?)

Hey Guys
Due to the Honeycomb Architecture, is it possible to change the fonts on the Xoom, I’ve searched the forums and haven’t found anything for the xoom in flashing fonts etc,
Obviously to play with key android files, you need to be rooted, in which I am I might add. But where is the key file?
fkofilee said:
Hey Guys
Due to the Honeycomb Architecture, is it possible to change the fonts on the Xoom, I’ve searched the forums and haven’t found anything for the xoom in flashing fonts etc,
Obviously to play with key android files, you need to be rooted, in which I am I might add. But where is the key file?
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Try an App from the Market...Custom Android Font Switcher. Lousy name, but very accurate. The app works even if it is a bit "no frills", and comes with an impressive set of "Creative Commons" fonts. Many are a bit too decorative for everyday use, but there are several which are good replacements for the stock font on the Xoom.
rschenck said:
Try an App from the Market...Custom Android Font Switcher. Lousy name, but very accurate. The app works even if it is a bit "no frills", and comes with an impressive set of "Creative Commons" fonts. Many are a bit too decorative for everyday use, but there are several which are good replacements for the stock font on the Xoom.
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Another one I like-Absolute System Tools-has a whole suite of useful apps but that's the one I use for selecting fonts.
this is pretty cool (I JUST CHANGED ALL MY FONTS THE STYLE FROM THE HITMAN MOVIE). I AM JUST WONDERING IF ITS possible to also change font size or bold/italics. Etc.
Although I think this font looks cool, I am gonna have to change again because it appears to only be in all caps
edit: interesting. i just checked this post from my computer and see that some of the text i wrote while on my xoom came uot in all caps and some didnt. On the xoom everything is caps. hmmm

[Q] Decrease font size in Message thread in GB stock room on X10

Dear all,
I am having problem with the font size of message thread view since updating to Gingerbread, the font size is now quite big.
Is there any way to decrease it?
PS: I search the forum and try to find settings in the phone, but could not get one solutions.
Thanks you in advance.
Fantisto
I was also looking for some settings on this but with no luck, maybe just install Handcent and be done with it eh XD
I think the font size is standard among their current devices, for better visibility
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It can only be done by decompiling the apk and changing some xml values.
If anyone is interested, I can do it pretty easily.
Just send me the apk.
If u've got root you can make everything on ur phone smaller.
Edit /system/build.prop
Change ro.sf.lcd_density=240 to
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
It may cause some graphical glighes in badly programmed apps that expect the same screen size including some of the android pop up boxes and some stock SE apps. For example gaps may appear or not all the screen is used but most apps work fine and its def worth it for me at least.
Everything (font) seems to be fine besides message threadview... It cannot fit many message in one screen...
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[N1E]Increase system/menu font size?[Rooted]

This forum seemed like my best bet on XDA to find someone with knowledge of the Nook Classic / N1E. The device runs a custom Android 1.5, which I have rooted via a browser exploit, and I have ADB access over WiFi.
I would like to increase the system font size. I'm setting it up for a technophobe relation with poor eyesight, and I'm thinking that just navigating the menus will be daunting; if he also has to strain to see the options, it may turn him off the device altogether.
Any suggestions are appreciated.

Need bigger icons for StreakDroid GingerStreak 2.4.4

Hi,
I like StreakDroid GingerStreak 2.4.4 very much. I would like to have bigger icon size. Is there any option to set within StreakDroid GingerStreak 2.4.4 ROM?
It is amazing that there is hundred of similar question of how to increas the font size and icon size within the android world, however there is no such universal solution. People then have to tie back to specific ROM on their specific phone. some ROM has font size control, some don't.
As far as I know there is no ROM has icon size setting available for the user.
Few app on the market offer font size or icon size management, however those only work for specific application (SMS for example) or for icons for home screen only ( BIG ICON app for example but it only work for a specific launcher)
I am not looking for universal way to adjust the font size or icon size for android OS ROM in general because I know it is unrealistic, even thought these functions suppose to be really trivial for MS Windows or MAC.
Since I am using StreakDroid GingerStreak 2.4.4 ROM, my question is just about looking a way to increas the icon size for this ROM.
Thanks
You can edit your /system/build.prop to achieve what you are looking for. Look for a line that starts with so.rf.lcd_density and adjust that to what you want. If there is no such line, put one in there. The default is 160. I have mine at 240 and like it, seems more phone-like rather than tablet-like.. There have been some reports of incompatibilities with some apps and such if you change it to anything but 160 or 240. Make a backup of your current build.prop first.
As @lord said
It is that simple
If you use streakdroid then read whole OP of it
lordmorphous said:
You can edit your /system/build.prop to achieve what you are looking for. Look for a line that starts with so.rf.lcd_density and adjust that to what you want. If there is no such line, put one in there. The default is 160. I have mine at 240 and like it, seems more phone-like rather than tablet-like.. There have been some reports of incompatibilities with some apps and such if you change it to anything but 160 or 240. Make a backup of your current build.prop first.
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Yay! Thanks for much for the info. I got what I want. Below is what has been done:
Download File Manager (free app) from Market
Set permission R/W for /system folder as well as write permission for /system/build.prop file for owner and all other parties
Open the prop file and add this line: ro.sf.lcd_density=240
Save the file and reboot
It works...
Thanks again.
Kolteabhiman said:
As @lord said
It is that simple
If you use streakdroid then read whole OP of it
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Dear, what stand for OP? Can you give me info where to find OP to read more?
I like to digg into system files and properties...
Thanks
Original Post. He is referring to the original post for streakdroid. Glad you got it working.
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[Q] Regarding Rooting, Memory Management, and Launcher

[Rooting]
I regret not rooting right away. I don't want a custom rom because I hate wiping, but I do want root access. What's the easiest way to back everything up and restore after root for a minimum of headache?
[Memory Management]
I gave my iPad to a family member because I wanted to keep the Nexus 10, and I used both with the browser open and on "reader" mode often. For some reason it seems to me the iPad kept my current page in memory for much longer. I often read long pages of lots of text so it's annoying to open firefox or dolphin again and have the tablet re-load my page and start me at the top again. This usually doesn't happen if I've only gone and used 1 or 2 other apps, usually it opens to the middle of the page where I had it before, but if I do too many other apps when I switch back to my browser it has to reload my page. Am I correct in assuming this is a memory management problem? Best fix? (and I'm assuming it'll be easier to fix with root?)
[Launchers]
I love the features of Apex/Nova launchers, but both of them are resizing my icons to a standard size. This is most obvious with the "KickassTorrents" app icon, but since not everyone will have that, go look at the Pulse app icon in both vanilla launcher, as compared to Apex or Nova. You will notice the default launcher leaves a ring of transparent space around the icon, whereas Nova/Apex seem to ignore the transparent space and stretch the icon to fill up the whole of a grid box. Of course on such a high ppi screen that looks awful. Any known fix?
rievna said:
[Rooting]
I regret not rooting right away. I don't want a custom rom because I hate wiping, but I do want root access. What's the easiest way to back everything up and restore after root for a minimum of headache?
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You can use adb backup for it. There is already out this great guide ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351) , so you can follow it . Any questions just post here.
rievna said:
[Memory Management]
I gave my iPad to a family member because I wanted to keep the Nexus 10, and I used both with the browser open and on "reader" mode often. For some reason it seems to me the iPad kept my current page in memory for much longer. I often read long pages of lots of text so it's annoying to open firefox or dolphin again and have the tablet re-load my page and start me at the top again. This usually doesn't happen if I've only gone and used 1 or 2 other apps, usually it opens to the middle of the page where I had it before, but if I do too many other apps when I switch back to my browser it has to reload my page. Am I correct in assuming this is a memory management problem? Best fix? (and I'm assuming it'll be easier to fix with root?)
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I usually don't mind it, but you may want to find a browser that saves the page (offline mode) or install an app like Advanced Task Killer (I usually don't recommend, but in your case I think it may do the job) and then change the settings to don't kill your browser . Good luck with this!! If I find more info I'll give to you.
rievna said:
[Launchers]
I love the features of Apex/Nova launchers, but both of them are resizing my icons to a standard size. This is most obvious with the "KickassTorrents" app icon, but since not everyone will have that, go look at the Pulse app icon in both vanilla launcher, as compared to Apex or Nova. You will notice the default launcher leaves a ring of transparent space around the icon, whereas Nova/Apex seem to ignore the transparent space and stretch the icon to fill up the whole of a grid box. Of course on such a high ppi screen that looks awful. Any known fix?
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Maybe you can find something in settings, I use NOVA in my Xoom and S4, however in Nexus 10 I still didn't configure enough to be good for me, so I'm still stick with the normal launcher. AFAIK there are settings in NOVA to change the icon size, I edited mine on Xoom and looked really good, I'll find it and send a new reply for you later.
Hope this covers up enough for you .
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