Changing fonts - Motorola Droid and Milestone General

Hi,
I´ve searched here and on other forums and I couldn´t find anything regarding this matter (which is weird because it sounds very basic). Does anyone know how to change fonts on the milestone? My wife just bought one and I have tried to do what I do on my Vibrant (menu-settings-display-fonts) but it doesn´t show up for here. I´m sure it´s something simple. Can anyone help out?
thanks
Rafa

The fonts are located in the folder /system/font. You can reach this folder by using adb or Root Explorer. There are different fonts for sans-serif, serif and monospaced. If you replace these fonts by font files (renamed to the same name as on your milestone, e.g. DroidSans.ttf) from your computer and reboot your phone, the fonts should be replaced.
This way (using Root Explorer) worked well on my Milestone. (;
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Thanks for the response, but that is too much of a hasle for something that should be included in the stock rom (like most androids). My wife doesn't want new fonts THAT bad.

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[ICON THEME] Coloured status bar icons

Well I never thought I would find myself contributing anything to XDA-Dev but I liked these icons so much I decided to share!
These icons are either hand made by myself, or edited from various sources. They feature a transparent background, so they should work well with most statusbar's out there. I am currently working on finishing the blue style icons across the board, and perhaps the purple as well (like the battery).
I have tested these on VanillaEclaire 4 and FroydVillan 1.1, and these work without MetaMorph etc etc.
These are fairly simple to install:
- Pull your framework-res.apk (should be in /system/framework) to the folder of your choice.
- Open framework-res.apk with WinRAR or 7zip and navigate to res\drawable-mdpi (some may be called drawable-hdpi). Just find the .png files that match the ones in my zip files.
- Drag your favourite .png files into the WinRAR/7zip window and click OK to save
- Push updated framework-res.apk to your device and reboot. (adb remount, then, adb push ..., adb reboot)
- If you wish to include the gmail, email, or sms icons like in the screenshot, please also update gmail.apk, email.apk, mms.apk as appropriate!
Update: Pictures! Tons more icons!
Update 2: Vending.apk icons (Market download notifications) See post
Mass spam of the icons, pick and choose!
Disclaimer:
Please update the filenames of the .png's as appropriate. I have created/included several copies that can be used as you please, so the names don't always match the .apk files.
Please make backups before pushing to /system
I have read posts on this forum regarding editing .apk files and the need to re-sign them, or issues with endless reboots after editing .apk files. I used WinRAR and did not create a new framework file, only edited it. I have had 0 issues.
Mega pack attachment below contains all icons from the other 3 zip files!
Update: Pink/Purple pack!
Reserved.
Hopefully I can upload pictures now.
Credits:
istockphoto.com
psdgraphics.com
My brother for helping me learn to use photoshop!
I can't get it to work? this what I get
E:Wrong digest:
system/framework/framework-res.apk
E:Verification failed
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I'll keep trying.I really wanna see a purple battery instead of green or blue
<3
Hi Jen, sorry was this when you were pushing or pulling the file? Rebooting?
I use a vanilla rom, and the location of framework-res.apk is exactly where you mentioned. I use a program called "ADB File Explorer" to find things on my device.
SpeeDemon said:
Hi Jen, sorry was this when you were pushing or pulling the file? Rebooting?
I use a vanilla rom, and the location of framework-res.apk is exactly where you mentioned. I use a program called "ADB File Explorer" to find things on my device.
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When I was pushing in files..
I haven't tried it since I last posted,just don't have the time at the momment i'll give it another try tomorrow..But im really excited on getting this to work <3 i've been looking for something like this for the longest.
Ok sounds good! If it keeps failing to push, try ADB file explorer:
http://code.google.com/p/adb-file-explorer/downloads/list
Jen, you're not repacking the apk are you? Just need to update, If you look at my sig i've made a video on how to update images on the phone, might help =o)
SpeeDemon, I really like your battery icons, would it be ok to use them on my next video? I'm making a video on how to change the look of the battery status bar icon and rather than making crappy images myself would like to use your ones, I would of course give credit to you for the icons.
.FxN
Hey, sure thing fxn, go wild!
Bump for huge update! Still more to come!!!
These are superb SpeeDemon! Mind if I use a few of them in a theme I'm looking into creating?
Beautiful! Gonna try them ASAP! Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic work, muchly appreciated!
I have one small request… Could you make a blue Alarm Clock status bar icon please? Its the only thing left white on my system and looks weird lol
Soul_Est said:
These are superb SpeeDemon! Mind if I use a few of them in a theme I'm looking into creating?
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Please, feel free, thank you!
SLX69 said:
Beautiful! Gonna try them ASAP! Thanks!
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Thank you! Lemme know how they work out. Especially if you have a dark statusbar as I havent tested them on dark.
shadowch31 said:
Absolutely fantastic work, muchly appreciated!
I have one small request… Could you make a blue Alarm Clock status bar icon please? Its the only thing left white on my system and looks weird lol
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How's this? Added some silver colour to the trim as it seems to fit the style.
That looks stunning!
By the way I'm using a black status bar and the electric blue set just fyi.
not working on my galaxy spica!! is there any resolution problem..
vineet.rox said:
not working on my galaxy spica!! is there any resolution problem..
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Can you please elaborate for me? Are you getting error messages?
How did you update your .apk files and push them back to your device?
Thanks for your interest in the icons!
HTC Desire
Hi, first of nice icons
Second, do I need to put another rom on my Desire ???
It's running with what ever it came with.
Dennis
can i push my framework.apk without adb?
like with root explorer?
kind regards DauL
[email protected] said:
Hi, first of nice icons
Second, do I need to put another rom on my Desire ???
It's running with what ever it came with.
Dennis
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Hi Dennis. These icons should work with most ROM's out there available for your device, rooted or otherwise. You will need to familiarise yourself with any of the various methods of pulling framework-res.apk from your phone, and placing the .png files into their correct folder (as outlined in my first post). Then you will need to update the file on the phone with your modified .apk (Google/Android call this "push").
x10i DauL said:
can i push my framework.apk without adb?
like with root explorer?
kind regards DauL
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If root explorer can pull a copy to your SD card, you may be able to pull it and just do a normal file copy to your PC. You would then need to push it back from SD > /system using root explorer. I have never used the app before, but I just googled it now and some screenshots hint at this possibility.
I would still suggest trying to get ADB working - it is worth the hassle and much quicker than mounting/unmounting an SD card all the time!
i made it with root explorer. I made a copy from the system folder to SD card. then i sent the file via bluetooth to my pc. then i replaced some pictures and clicked OK. after this i sent the framework-res.apk back to my device. then i copied this and pasted it in System/framework and replaced the old one.
and now i cant boot anymore.
it just shows the startupshow (modified) and then there is a black screen which is illuminated a little bit..
so what can I do?
hope for a quick answer.
kind regards from sad DauL

Where are the FONTS stored in a ROM?

Hi!
I have Darkys ROM which when I installed it has the TIMES font.
I am using now Phoenix which does not have it and I wanted to copy it over but when I open Darkys and the system folder I see a FONTS folder but I do not see any file called TIMES...they all have the same names as the ones in the Phoenix ROM.
Same names, different files.
Sent from my Captivate.
Ah that makes sense...thanks mate!
Weird, I copied the whole FONT folder to replace the original an ended up with just like 4 fonts so much less than either ROM really have! lol

[Q] Change system fonts in CyanogenMod

Hello,
For the past week, I was trying out the Cronos Ginger ROM for Milestone, and I quite liked the system fonts that it used. Is there any way to port those fonts back to CyanogenMod? Is there an app for that?
Thanks
uptheironsrafi said:
Hello,
For the past week, I was trying out the Cronos Ginger ROM for Milestone, and I quite liked the system fonts that it used. Is there any way to port those fonts back to CyanogenMod? Is there an app for that?
Thanks
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Try using Font Changer.
Well I did try it, but it didn't come loaded with any fonts. Also, I was looking for the Cronos fonts specifically. Is there any font package for that? Also how do I load fonts in Font changer in the first place?
Best way to grab fonts would be to open up the Flashable zip of Cronos, then /system/fonts and you need to grab all of those I guess. Font Changer should recognize them as a "font package" and let you apply it then.
Thanks man..tried it out and it worked..
Is it possible to change fonts without using an app ? . ( cyanogenmod 7.2)

Font folder location?

Can anyone point me where to put the font file, so it will be available under the:
>Setting>Display>Screen Display>Font style
I can actually go ahead and install font from the market, and it shows in there, but now I just want to transfer some font I have to the GNote.
I was able to go to: /system/Fonts
But, I don't think those are different fonts for the system. Because I don't see any of the fonts that I've installed in there.
Anyway, I want to manually put in some fonts in there (Wherever that folder is located), and make it show on the settings.
I also tried using the Font Installer app, but that doesn't seem to work.
I'm rooted by the way.
Thanks in advance.
You need a flip font for that. There's a thread with hundreds in the gs2 forum.
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Here's a thread, and here's how to do it: Clicky
Awesome! Thanks both!!

[Guide] How to Change Fonts for the ROM?

I've seen this question many times during last few days and even got a few PMs also regarding this and answering repetitively is tiresome and not so creative so thought of creating a thread specially for this, Nothing new, no rocket science but helpful, hope you find the same
Recovery Method
Download any one of the font
Goto CWM
Select Mount and storage
Mount System
Flash the downloaded File
ICS Roboto Font
Gingerbread Stock Font
Other Flashable Font files along sample can be found here
Font changer Method
Install Font Changer from play store
put the desired fonts in the folder .fontchanger created in the root of your SDcard, open the app and apply the desired font.
usually I use second method. coz its easy for any fonts. no need to search for flashable zip and original font can be backup for further use.
try rom toolbox
I think it doesnt work on ICS ROM
I see on system/fonts and few font files was linked to "roboto font",,even I change with CWM/Manual(with root explorer) it doesnt works mate
I like use SonySketch fonts
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I believe what OP mean in this thread is only for MoKee OS. And also as he said, the zip file attached to be flashed is an answer of some people who ask him how to make roboto font as default font.
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Is this safe ?
I wanted to ask if this is completely safe cos I've had bad experiences everytime I tried tampering with my device. Also do these methods work on gingerbread ??
Atishay Jain said:
I wanted to ask if this is completely safe cos I've had bad experiences everytime I tried tampering with my device. Also do these methods work on gingerbread ??
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As far i know this should work on any gingerbread rom, but on ics or jb you need to create metadata for changing the font as their symlinked to the rom. Cmiiw
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jukebox355 said:
As far i know this should work on any gingerbread rom, but on ics or jb you need to create metadata for changing the font as their symlinked to the rom. Cmiiw
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Thanks bro. You relieved me of much tension. Now off to font changer !!!!
paarkhi said:
I've seen this question many times during last few days and even got a few PMs also regarding this and answering repetitively is tiresome and not so creative so thought of creating a thread specially for this, Nothing new, no rocket science but helpful, hope you find the same
Recovery Method
Download any one of the font
Goto CWM
Select Mount and storage
Mount System
Flash the downloaded File
ICS Roboto Font
Gingerbread Stock Font
Other Flashable Font files along sample can be found here
Font changer Method
Install Font Changer from play store
put the desired fonts in the folder .fontchanger created in the root of your SDcard, open the app and apply the desired font.
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