Hello All,
After many tries and issues :crying: now I can make a little thread about the way to change all fonts on XZ.
I use Rom toolbox to do it.
It can be done by simple explorer with root right (ex : ES explorer => /System/Fonts), Rename the fonts you have by the name of Systems fonts you want to change.
Of course, do a back up of your system fonts first and make a system back up (with CMW or TWRP) to go back.
1) you need a font pack with one Regular, one Bold at least. An italic and bold italic can be add but i don't think it's really necessary.
It's really important to respect that because if you put a regular font instead of Bold system font, you will have bootloop.
2)Start to change the fonts :
the font which can be changed by a regular font are :
Clockopia
droidsans-bold
droidsans
roboto-light
roboto-regular
robotocondensed-regular
somaregular
somcsans-regular
the font which can be changed by a bold font are :
roboto-bold
robotocondensed-bold
somabold
the font which can be changed by an italic font are :
roboto-italic
roboto-lightitalic
robotocondensed-italic
the font which can be changed by an bold italic fonts are :
roboto-bolditalic
robotocondensed-italic
3) restart the XZ and that's all folk :laugh:
From my side I used "Sony_Sketch_EF" like a regular font and "Sony_Sketch_bold_205" as a bold font (attached it this thread and see screen shot => all the XZ has Sony font)
I also attached "BIMINI" font which is a safe font (it is in relation with your taste)
Not working for me...followed your steps and some text are missing like in settings...also forgot to backup...stupid
Also sony walkman is text big al others are good...weird
have to wait untill im home and reflash rom
Do you use a stock firmware ?
Which way did you follow ? Manually or throw an app ?
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kheni said:
Do you use a stock firmware ?
Which way did you follow ? Manually or throw an app ?
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Im using stock, i found a flash zip somewhere here and it is working...thanks for reply
you're welcome
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So i used the flash zip but it only worked for the system..anything else like apps its not working...i did it manualy...maybe i did something wrong..wil try tomorrow..has anybody got a working cwm zip file for entire system including working on all apps??
Thanks you for your guide, it went very good
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Or you can download and install Font Installer from the Google Play Store, which does everything for you.
Gregor250385 said:
Thanks you for your guide, it went very good
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Hi Gregor, what font is that you are using if you don't mind me asking ?
Thanks in advance!
ianrobbie said:
Or you can download and install Font Installer from the Google Play Store, which does everything for you.
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Font Installer works on Xperia Z??
thx.
Just use ifont it's free and simple!!!
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lordgoata said:
Hi Gregor, what font is that you are using if you don't mind me asking ?
Thanks in advance!
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Im using Helvetica Neue Light https://www.dropbox.com/s/9bred4e5eej40ig/HelveticaNeueLTCom.ttf
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Font Installer works on Xperia Z??
thx.
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It does. I've been using it since I had my Galaxy S3 and when I moved to the Xperia Z it was one of the first things I installed. No problems yet!
ok so i tried font installer, it force closes when i click install.
i tried ifont but it doesnt work.
And i dont really understand the tutorial in the first post. do i just copy and paste the font that i want into the fonts folder? i did that and it didnt work.
im trying to change the font to Roboto like the htc One.
ianrobbie said:
It does. I've been using it since I had my Galaxy S3 and when I moved to the Xperia Z it was one of the first things I installed. No problems yet!
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I can also confirm works like a charm
Gregor250385 said:
Im using Helvetica Neue Light https://www.dropbox.com/s/9bred4e5eej40ig/HelveticaNeueLTCom.ttf
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thanks it looks so classy!
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Here's the new Roboto Font from Ice cream Sandwich.
Simply install thru Font Changer App from the market.
Unzip the file into the .fontchanger folder on the SD card that gets created after installing the Font Changer.
I've modified the zip so that it'll install both the regular and bold just by just installing the Roboto.ttf thru the Font Changer app. You can also install Italics if you prefer.
Flash zip?
LoRyBoSs said:
Flash zip?
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Flashing this varies depending on the rom you're running.
So the easy way is to download the FONT CHANGER app from the market. Then unzip this attachment to the .fontchanger folder it will create and then just simply install it by using the app
Any preview?
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rng1983 said:
Any preview?
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I updated the first post
This Robot font is easier to read but it wrongly displaying Vietnamese. I'm not sure about other languages though
casemandan said:
I updated the first post
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Is clean, very nice, Thx bor
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It looks very nice on HD2 on Pongsters CM7.Text and browsing is much readeble now.
Thank you.
i also installed it using this method
clean and smooth , no issues
friends report this way to work on other devices, with ROOT as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18588754&postcount=15766
This is great - thank you!!
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i swear my phone feels more awesome with this font, thanks yo
rayonxlent said:
i swear my phone feels more awesome with this font, thanks yo
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I agree, it is very clear and easy on the eyes when reading long articles or books...
Thanks you Mister!
Looks very nice. thank you.
I gotta say this is an awesome font. Thank you Picard (no need for the middle finger lol). Makes a world of a difference!
Hi guys..For those of you who wanted or would love to have the sony sketch font for the xperia z, here's a simple editing in the system.
Make a back up just in case or obtain a copy by having a screenshot if you want to revert back to the default font on your system.
Let's start..
Now using root browser/explorer, go to system/vendor/etc/sytem_fonts.xml and press.
Press RB Text Editor
Edit name soma to roboto, SomaRegular.ttf to Roboto-Regular.ttf and SomaBold.ttf to Roboto-Bold.ttf.
Save and exit and then reboot. Simple and easy.
There you go enjoy your new system font.
eritch.et said:
Hi guys..For those of you who wanted or would love to have the sony sketch font for the xperia z, here's a simple editing in the system.
Make a back up just in case or obtain a copy by having a screenshot if you want to revert back to the default font on your system.
Let's start..
Now using root browser/explorer, go to system/vendor/etc/sytem_fonts.xml and press.
Press RB Text Editor
Edit name soma to roboto, SomaRegular.ttf to Roboto-Regular.ttf and SomaBold.ttf to Roboto-Bold.ttf.
Save and exit and then reboot. Simple and easy.
There you go enjoy your new system font.
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not working..
I don't think I have seen a 'sketch font', could you post a screenshot?
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sketch font
xL3thalTuRdZz said:
I don't think I have seen a 'sketch font', could you post a screenshot?
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Just download and check.
View attachment 1839727
If the method that op says not work follow mine
This is a clear way /rightway to do it
100%working
You need to have a rootexplorer ir something to edit permission
-Download the sonysketch font
-You need to have 2 copy of those
- Rename the one to SoMARegular.ttf
-Rename the other one to SoMABold.ttf
-Copy them to system/fonts let replace the original
Copy the original if you want to have a backup of those.
-Set permission to
x x
X
X
Reboot done
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Thx :good:
works no prob, bad sony with no stock multiple font in the 700 $ phone...
julienms79 said:
Thx :good:
works no prob, bad sony with no stock multiple font in the 700 $ phone...
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Niether IFails - 800 dollar phone
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Thank you very much! Works perfectly!
Works perfectly,Good job :highfive: :good:
lyndonguti said:
If the method that op says not work follow mine
This is a clear way /rightway to do it
100%working
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Worked fine, but font are too small compared to stock ones (I use "small font size" setting in display option and "normal" is too big) how can I make them a little bigger ?
I renamed them and just clicked install in ROM Toolbox font manager, without setting permission, reboot and it's ok..
flashable zip of Sony Sketch font
lyndonguti said:
If the method that op says not work follow mine
This is a clear way /rightway to do it
100%working
You need to have a rootexplorer ir something to edit permission
-Download the sonysketch font
-You need to have 2 copy of those
- Rename the one to SoMARegular.ttf
-Rename the other one to SoMABold.ttf
-Copy them to system/fonts let replace the original
Copy the original if you want to have a backup of those.
-Set permission to
x x
X
X
Reboot done
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With help from the above quote I have created a flashable zip of sony sketch font.
Just flash in recovery and enjoy. (hopefully file will show as i am new to uploading??!!?)
lyndonguti said:
If the method that op says not work follow mine
This is a clear way /rightway to do it
100%working
You need to have a rootexplorer ir something to edit permission
-Download the sonysketch font
-You need to have 2 copy of those
- Rename the one to SoMARegular.ttf
-Rename the other one to SoMABold.ttf
-Copy them to system/fonts let replace the original
Copy the original if you want to have a backup of those.
-Set permission to
x x
X
X
Reboot done
sent from my Xperia Z
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u got it right buddy...
PixelHated64 said:
With help from the above quote I have created a flashable zip of sony sketch font.
Just flash in recovery and enjoy. (hopefully file will show as i am new to uploading??!!?)
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Sorry i wasn't able to attend to you guys asap as i was busy from work..:fingers-crossed:anyways i'll post a screenshot for you guy's.
PixelHated64 said:
With help from the above quote I have created a flashable zip of sony sketch font.
Just flash in recovery and enjoy. (hopefully file will show as i am new to uploading??!!?)
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Doesn't work, don't do that dude
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Now how to get back to stock?? Anyone?? Coz I flashed it and didnt like...
I just wanted to use comicsans..pls can anyone create a flash file for me??
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I will post stock zip mate later
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alvizu said:
Doesn't work, don't do that dude
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Weird as I flashed it to my C6603 and it works fine? I'm running RomAur V2 with DoCoMo status bar??
I'm what way does it not work for you?
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Stock Font
Here are stock fonts flashable. can you let me know what the issues are with the Sony Sketch font zip, you are saying it doesn't work... but what are the issues you are experiencing?:cyclops:
dhruvzz said:
Now how to get back to stock?? Anyone?? Coz I flashed it and didnt like...
I just wanted to use comicsans..pls can anyone create a flash file for me??
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That's why people do backup before changing anything
babylonbwoy said:
That's why people do backup before changing anything
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Yes sir...will keep in dat in mind from now onn
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babylonbwoy said:
Worked fine, but font are too small compared to stock ones (I use "small font size" setting in display option and "normal" is too big) how can I make them a little bigger ?
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Is it a stupid question that there's no answer about it ? In Stock launcher there's no way to fine tune font size other than in display option with "normal" "small" "big" etc.
How do I disable the ugly bold fonts in JB?
Hi I'm trying to disable those bold fonts and make it look like those in ics. is it possible to use the font changer in rom toolbox? I already have the roboto regular font from ics can i install it ? i've heard it will brick my phone is that true?
Emmanuel2000 said:
How do I disable the ugly bold fonts in JB?
Hi I'm trying to disable those bold fonts and make it look like those in ics. is it possible to use the font changer in rom toolbox? I already have the roboto regular font from ics can i install it ? i've heard it will brick my phone is that true?
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you can choose another font from settings :/ there are few you can select, like 8 or so
Flying_Bear said:
you can choose another font from settings :/ there are few you can select, like 8 or so
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please tell me you aren't blind. they are all bold in menu. it wasn't like this in ics.
if you're rooted, just change the font
laufersteppenwolf said:
if you're rooted, just change the font
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Yes i want to do it i'm not sure what to use rom toolbox's font changer will do? no bootloop or bricking? also i got the roboto-bold.ttf, roboto-bolditalic.ttf, roboto-italic.ttf and roboto-regular.ttf all from my friend's lg nitro hd which has the roboto-regular font that i want to install what can i use to install it?
Emmanuel2000 said:
Yes i want to do it i'm not sure what to use rom toolbox's font changer will do? no bootloop or bricking? also i got the roboto-bold.ttf, roboto-bolditalic.ttf, roboto-italic.ttf and roboto-regular.ttf all from my friend's lg nitro hd which has the roboto-regular font that i want to install what can i use to install it?
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all you need is a root explorer, just replace the .ttf file
Emmanuel2000 said:
Yes i want to do it i'm not sure what to use rom toolbox's font changer will do? no bootloop or bricking? also i got the roboto-bold.ttf, roboto-bolditalic.ttf, roboto-italic.ttf and roboto-regular.ttf all from my friend's lg nitro hd which has the roboto-regular font that i want to install what can i use to install it?
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changing fonts with rom toolbox works fine for me
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gordon0001 said:
changing fonts with rom toolbox works fine for me
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i just tried it and i noticed that it loads 5/5 fonts i selected to install my roboto-regular.ttf only luckily it worked fine but i think the bold fonts are fonts of their own and they don't change i changed it and my phone got stuck on reboot.
After fixing my bricked phone I suggest you guys don't use the font changer in rom toolbox if you want fonts search for fonts that are comfirmed to work if you just guess and try any that you find there is no doubt it will brick the phone becareful.
Emmanuel2000 said:
How do I disable the ugly bold fonts in JB?
Hi I'm trying to disable those bold fonts and make it look like those in ics. is it possible to use the font changer in rom toolbox? I already have the roboto regular font from ics can i install it ? i've heard it will brick my phone is that true?
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Go to the screen settings and choose small fonts
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RuedasLocas said:
Go to the screen settings and choose small fonts
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This is all i wanted to do.
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This is all i wanted to do.
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OK, I don't know if you made it or not...
I'll show a screen shot:
RuedasLocas said:
OK, I don't know if you made it or not...
I'll show a screen shot:
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I don't think you even know what i was trying to do but i did it.
As a follow-up to Android Police's discovery of the updated Roboto fonts found in the leaked Android 4.3 Jelly Bean ROM, I've packaged said fonts into a flashable .zip for your edification.
Please enjoy.
View attachment 4.3_roboto_fonts-signed.zip
UPDATE 7/3/13: Thin version added
View attachment 4.3_roboto_fonts_thin-signed.zip
Is there any way to install this font without being rooted?
Can this be flashed on AOSP 4.2.2 ROM?
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Would be cool if someone made the light version as main system font as flashable zip
bauerat02 said:
Is there any way to install this font without being rooted?
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No, sorry, friend.
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CyberGmonster said:
Can this be flashed on AOSP 4.2.2 ROM?
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Yes, indeed, friend.
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Whats the difference to the roboto font of 4.2?
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lets_zock said:
Whats the difference to the roboto font of 4.2?
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You can check the link in the OP.
Mikasaurus said:
You can check the link in the OP.
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Oh, sorry, my fault.
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Do I need to download an app to apply these fonts? I flashed them, but I don't see how I can apply them. T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 AOKP Liquid Smooth Rom 4.2.2. Thanks
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dave2metz said:
Do I need to download an app to apply these fonts? I flashed them, but I don't see how I can apply them. T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 AOKP Liquid Smooth Rom 4.2.2. Thanks
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Nope, you've now got them installed. By flashing the .zip you've replaced all files in /system/fonts .
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@ op,thanx for sharing it worx good in cm10.1,but the difference is minimal to the old one.
-CALIBAN666- said:
@ op,thanx for sharing it worx good in cm10.1,but the difference is minimal to the old one.
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This is true; the changes to the Roboto family of fonts are subtle.
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Thin version
Stylez Ray. said:
Would be cool if someone made the light version as main system font as flashable zip
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Here you go, friend. I've replaced the main Roboto fonts (including italic version) with the thin versions.
View attachment 4.3_roboto_fonts_thin-signed.zip
manchucka said:
Here you go, friend. I've replaced the main Roboto fonts (including italic version) with the thin versions.
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Awesome. Thanks
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Can I flast it on my touchwiz jb 4.1?
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tanishque italia said:
Can I flast it on my touchwiz jb 4.1?
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Sure, but Samsung likely has more fonts in system/fonts/ than do AOSP-based roms, so you might see only some fonts change. You can find out by checking the number and names of fonts found in your own system/fonts/ folder and comparing them with those in the .zip .
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If you want to use this for Samsung ROMs, download ifont app then extract the font into ifont/custom folder and apply the font from the custom tab in the app. Works for me, don't need to flash or reboot(if you're rooted)
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Thanks a lot for this!
Works for me on my stock Touchwiz 4.2.2 on ATT S4. Thanks for this!
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4.2.2
This is so frustrating..
i could not find a way to change system font in setting, it looks like Z1 does not have option at all.
Does anyone know how to change fonts? i wish i could just install font.apk files like galaxy series!!
You can't.
I have many flashable fonts but you have to be rooted and have recovery for that or manually change one file at the other.
Here ya go
https://app.box.com/s/4p0uoa3hq9d9awlxc158
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Use ROM Toolbox Pro to change your fonts. Thats how I did it. Yes... you need to be rooted.
http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro
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funky0308 said:
You can't.
I have many flashable fonts but you have to be rooted and have recovery for that or manually change one file at the other.
Here ya go
https://app.box.com/s/4p0uoa3hq9d9awlxc158
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thanks man, I will root my phone whenever i get chance!
ERK808 said:
Use ROM Toolbox Pro to change your fonts. Thats how I did it. Yes... you need to be rooted.
http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro
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looks like pretty cool looking toolbox, i will definitely try it when i have root on my phone.
Thanks guys