I see font size but not font style.
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You have to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed, then find a flashable font you like (here on XDA). It's been a few years since I've downloaded the one I use, but I believe this is the correct thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t3219827
I may be a little behind the times and doing an "old school" thing with mine. I have a font I downloaded about 4 years ago, but when Marshmallow was released there was some issues with it not formatting correctly and overlapping in some areas, so someone made a flashable fix you flashed after you flashed the font (if it didn't line up correctly), called "DeJavuFonts". You may not need to do this using the correct Android version of fonts (from the above link).
That's how I changed my font, and have for the last 4 or 5 years.
There's also a flashable XDA font package (also an installable apk file) floating around somewhere, that has like 1000+ fonts... (found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176490 .). Once you flash that, you need a font installer from the playstore (like Fontster). You chose your font, then reboot and it's set. Once again, you have to be rooted to change it this way. I don't do it this way, because some things don't seem to get the new font this way. I can't remember what(?), but there's a reason I keep flashing the way I've been doing it.
If you aren't rooted, have a custom recovery (TWRP) installed, and run the scrip to make changes permanent..... you can't change your fonts.
ALWAYS back up before flashing a new font (or have a recent backup available)..... If for some reason it doesn't "take", you will have no fonts or it will be a bunch of jumbled up stuff you can't read.
Is there a simple launcher that's not bombarded with ads, that will allow the user to change the font(s)? I don't want to root but would love a new font.
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You have to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed, then find a flashable font you like (here on XDA). It's been a few years since I've downloaded the one I use, but I believe this is the correct thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t3219827
I may be a little behind the times and doing an "old school" thing with mine. I have a font I downloaded about 4 years ago, but when Marshmallow was released there was some issues with it not formatting correctly and overlapping in some areas, so someone made a flashable fix you flashed after you flashed the font (if it didn't line up correctly), called "DeJavuFonts". You may not need to do this using the correct Android version of fonts (from the above link).
That's how I changed my font, and have for the last 4 or 5 years.
There's also a flashable XDA font package (also an installable apk file) floating around somewhere, that has like 1000+ fonts... (found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176490 .). Once you flash that, you need a font installer from the playstore (like Fontster). You chose your font, then reboot and it's set. Once again, you have to be rooted to change it this way. I don't do it this way, because some things don't seem to get the new font this way. I can't remember what(?), but there's a reason I keep flashing the way I've been doing it.
If you aren't rooted, have a custom recovery (TWRP) installed, and run the scrip to make changes permanent..... you can't change your fonts.
ALWAYS back up before flashing a new font (or have a recent backup available)..... If for some reason it doesn't "take", you will have no fonts or it will be a bunch of jumbled up stuff you can't read.
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Thanks so much for that detailed response!
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tranemonk33 said:
Is there a simple launcher that's not bombarded with ads, that will allow the user to change the font(s)? I don't want to root but would love a new font.
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I just seen a review for this launcher? FX Launcher > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.java.launcher&hl=en
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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....
Hey everyone just wanted to post this and let everyone decide if they would like to use them. I recently did a google search and found a large file in filetube that had hundredes of flashable .ttf fonts. So I went through them all and made this file that is to be used with Font Changer from the market. There is a free and a donate version. Please consider buying the Devs donate version because it is a very handy tool and he has done a very good job with this app. Below are the steps to apply these. Very easy and Enjoy.
Steps
1-Download the fontchanger file that I have here. Fonts folder
2-Install Font Changer from Market.
3-Un-zip the downloaded file, in it is a folder named .fontchanger.
4-Move the .fontchanger file to root of sdcard.
5- Now start Font Changer again and all of your new fonts will be there and able to install.
6- Reboot phone as the popup will ask and enjoy.
Huge thanks to mayfield103 for providing me with the folder that I lost...sorry about that guys.
Is anyone using these one your tablets? Just wondering cause I see there have been tons of views but no replies. Just wondering if anyone is having issues or any requests.
I am DL'ing now and will post back later on
Worked like a charm... thank you very much... I am going to Post this at Android Central to... with full credit to you... this is awesome
What all changes? in the tablet.. Does the browser font change aswell? Wouldn't want that.. What is the original font for honeycomb? is there a way to back up?
Everything changes in the tablet all of your fonts for everything except browser , it is great and if you are worried about the stock font make a nandroid backup and just restore it there is well over 300 fonts to choose from
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Changing fonts is easy and a great way to customize the look of your tab.
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ssethv said:
Everything changes in the tablet all of your fonts for everything except browser , it is great and if you are worried about the stock font make a nandroid backup and just restore it there is well over 300 fonts to choose from
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I already have my system backed up, wouldn't want to do a full restore if all I want to restore is the original font. Wondering which font is the current one..
Does this load all of those fonts into memory.I know this can be a issue with only a gig of ram.but just not sure if its like a windows system.all fonts in the system font folder are loaded in ram at all times. Actually contributes to boot time.
Again not sure if this is true with android.or even with windows anylonger
So if my thinking is still a issue be careful.
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Does this load all of those fonts into memory.I know this can be a issue with only a gig of ram.but just not sure if its like a windows system.all fonts in the system font folder are loaded in ram at all times. Actually contributes to boot time.
Again not sure if this is true with android.or even with windows anylonger
So if my thinking is still a issue be careful.
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No all fonts remains on sdcard. When you select a font you would like to use, font changer just manipulates the three main font files under /system/font. Fonts do not keep building up in /system/font, just changed our. Its pretty much harmless.
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very awesome. thanks for sharing.
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Font Changer did not create .fontchanger on my sdcard.
Thoughts?
EDIT: never mind. Found the hidden folder setting in ES
You can change the fonts on this phone but it doesn't seem to be as easy as it was with the Galaxy 3. I tried installing font APKs and also font apps but they don't show up. I also tried putting a fonts folder on the SD card but no luck. Anyone know how to add additional fonts?
I use Font Installer from the Play Store. Works great.
Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
Ifont from store
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do you need root
Well, I've tried installing a couple fonts on my rooted G2 with both iFont and Font Installer, but they don't show up. Any ideas?
ANDROID 3G said:
You can change the fonts on this phone but it doesn't seem to be as easy as it was with the Galaxy 3. I tried installing font APKs and also font apps but they don't show up. I also tried putting a fonts folder on the SD card but no luck. Anyone know how to add additional fonts?
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There are lots of flashable fonts but be careful cause you cant revert back when you flash those fonts
Ponsonby_Britt said:
Well, I've tried installing a couple fonts on my rooted G2 with both iFont and Font Installer, but they don't show up. Any ideas?
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After you install the font, you can go into settings>display>fonts and set the font to Roboto and it will show your custom font.
In Font Installer, you can also pick one of the other fonts from the list to install over, and keep doing that until you have a whole list of custom fonts in settings. They will still have the original names but if you look at the preview you can tell what font it is.
Ponsonby_Britt said:
Well, I've tried installing a couple fonts on my rooted G2 with both iFont and Font Installer, but they don't show up. Any ideas?
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With ifont for me it works. Choose,download install reboot done
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AyDee said:
After you install the font, you can go into settings>display>fonts and set the font to Roboto and it will show your custom font.
In Font Installer, you can also pick one of the other fonts from the list to install over, and keep doing that until you have a whole list of custom fonts in settings. They will still have the original names but if you look at the preview you can tell what font it is.
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You're right, once I set Roboto, the custom font --helvetica neue --was applied. Now my phone has a bit of "Apple flavoring" to it
im using hebrew language as my default language.
the problem is that only the English language is changing.
i tried to change the font on HellFire rom and its workd
can someone tell me y its working on HellFire and not working on stock rom?
Not replacing all fonts
Hi,
I downloaded iFont and Font Installer. Find a proper font and install to system. Yes its affected and changed font, however it didn't affect system wide. For example; unread mailsnare showed up with new font but read mails still showing with another font which is not newly installed.
Donyou have any idea to solve this problem and aplly font system-wide?
Hi
I found out, that the fonts installed throught SmardWorld are APKs.
I extracted one of these APKs, extracted, replaced font.ttf, even renamed them
inside FontForge, compressed it, sign it and installed. The font is not inside the selection.
Do anyone have any ideas how to get this working?
-New user, me
edit1: I want to get Roboto Condesed font.
Extract it, extract in fact all fonts you like - create a flashable zip or let me create a small font installer for it. Or seek for font installer, it might actually exist
I have a strange feeling, that it will void my warranty, am I right? I don't want to root my phone yet.
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To my chosen font. Only some of the apps accept my chosen one.
Thanks
You need root access to change your device fonts.
with root access you can set/apply any ttf fonts.
halibil said:
You need root access to change your device fonts.
with root access you can set/apply any ttf fonts.
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Yes, I have root. Then where do I get the font files to replace the stock font files in /system?
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Scottay5150 said:
Yes, I have root. Then where do I get the font files to replace the stock font files in /system?
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Simple search on Play Store will find font changing apps, but from what you want not every app will change to the new system fonts when applied.
I've not yet found any way to change the fonts so that every app will change to the new system fonts applied. Some apps must have the fonts in the app and will not change.
Cheers
samorgs said:
Simple search on Play Store will find font changing apps, but from what you want not every app will change to the new system fonts when applied.
I've not yet found any way to change the fonts so that every app will change to the new system fonts applied. Some apps must have the fonts in the app and will not change.
Cheers
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I know there's a way to do it. I just need instructions.
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Find your faorite font here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/fonts-flashable-zips-t3219827 download and flash Via TWRP
I found a free app that does the job. It's called iFont and its what I've used on multiple devices (Nexus 6P, LG G3) for well over a year now. It has a garbage UI and ads and it's probably granting itself (and China) power of attorney over all your financial assets but it does two things very well:
1) Browse and download a ton of different fonts from within the app
2) Install/backup/restore the font
It's a better selection of fonts than I've seen in any other app or on the web itself. The file it downloads is an .APK that you can just manually extract to grab the .TFF file inside if you'd like. With Xposed, supposedly it lets you do per-app fonts and also color but haven't tested that. On some phones like the S3 and S4 apparently you dont even need root or to reboot to make it work in some capacity.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kapp.ifont&hl=en
Why not use substratum + TypeFace app from the Store? Not even reboot is necessary. And with the app mentioned you can make substratum theme with ANY font you find on web.
ROM Toolbox makes it simple to change font systemwide.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro