I tried to transfer files through AirDroid, but it looks like I don't have access to the font folder.
phantomblu said:
I tried to transfer files through AirDroid, but it looks like I don't have access to the font folder.
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As far as I know, you need root to change font
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Alright, I am using Droid Explorer, it connects fine to my phone I could use all the other stuff (screen cast, desktop sms, and screen shot thats mainly what I use) but I'm trying to change the font of the actual phone, I downloaded a font off of dafont and renamed it DroidSans (they both are .ttf, both the android font and the font I downloaded) so I figured I could delete the font out of /HT849GZ22284/system/fonts/ (DroidSans.ttf) and then copy over the downloaded font renamed DroidSans.ttf and it would be over.
I just thought of this idea, it might not work or maybe you guys perfected the idea of it and I'm just catching onto it.
But any ideas why the file wont delete?
Did you make the partition rw?
you need to make it writable to delete files
try typing adb remount before deleting
So, my computer blew up and I want to change my font again, but have no idea how to change it without a computer to push the files.
Can I just download the font file and use root explorer to put them in the correct folder? If so, what folder do I put it in?
Sent from my FroyoEris
Yeahhhh, well I just got bootlop by copying and renaming the fonts.. Any other idea?
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
google "free sans fonts" download the font you want to your /sd/font folder, then use type fresh.
Hi, I managed to change most of my fonts for my dream. But some of the fonts such as the clock still doesnt not change even though I have changed ALL of the fonts in the fonts folder to the font I want. Any help?
illuminarias said:
Hi, I managed to change most of my fonts for my dream. But some of the fonts such as the clock still doesnt not change even though I have changed ALL of the fonts in the fonts folder to the font I want. Any help?
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You've switched out Clockopia, right?
What do you mean switched out of clockopia? I did replace clockopia with the font I want, if thats what you're asking
illuminarias said:
What do you mean switched out of clockopia? I did replace clockopia with the font I want, if thats what you're asking
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Yeah, that's what I meant.
How did you overwrite the fonts?
The best way I've found is overwriting each font with ADB
Code:
adb push Helvetica.ttf system/font/Clockopia.ttf
adb push Helvetica.ttf system/font/DroidSans.ttf
adb push HelveticaBold.ttf system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf
If that doesn't work, I don't know.
Use typefresh from the market! Works great!
zHk3R said:
Yeah, that's what I meant.
How did you overwrite the fonts?
The best way I've found is overwriting each font with ADB
Code:
adb push Helvetica.ttf system/font/Clockopia.ttf
adb push Helvetica.ttf system/font/DroidSans.ttf
adb push HelveticaBold.ttf system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf
If that doesn't work, I don't know.
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Yeaah, Im using that method. I replaced EVERYTHING in the font folder. Still dont work. I've copied the fonts folder to my SD card using Linda just to comfirm, but after boot the font seems to go back to its original font. I think I'll try some apps.
Edit: I used the typefresh app and it's working fine now. Thankyou for your help
I've been trying for several days to change system fonts to the ubuntu font, and every tutorial I've come across doesn't work with my rooted GT540.
Has anybody managed to do that?
I tried using both update.zip methods and by means of applications... no luck with both methods.
fjsferreira said:
I've been trying for several days to change system fonts to the ubuntu font, and every tutorial I've come across doesn't work with my rooted GT540.
Has anybody managed to do that?
I tried using both update.zip methods and by means of applications... no luck with both methods.
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I couldn't get it to work either. I think the fonts are overwritten when the device is booted. Would be nice to change the fonts.
Finally, I got it working. Lg GT540 doesn't use droid font, but some other font named SJSans.ttf, wich is also on /system/fonts (I've never noticed this font there lol)
Just replace that font using root explorer. Just in case, fix permissions of replaced files to be like the other ones in that folder (I don't know if this is necessary though). Reboot.
Here's Ubuntu font family, with filenames ready to copy paste in /system/fonts.
It didn't work for me, some texts were readable but some weren't the clock wasn't showing..
TopGunBG said:
It didn't work for me, some texts were readable but some weren't the clock wasn't showing..
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It depends on the font you use, of course, and your language. If you use something like tahoma, everything should work, because this is a very complete font with support for many many characters and languages.
The ubuntu font works perfectly with Portuguese language.
I had to reupgrade and make a hard reset, the clock WAS missing! And my phone is set to English. I tryied the ubuntu fonts cuz i really like them nothing but trouble..
Ubuntu font pack works like a charm with Polish language, thanks a lot!
howdy guys - don't know how I ended up here, but if you're familiar with the regular method of changing fonts on android, the optimus is a bit different;
normal Clockopia.ttf is your SJGothicFull.ttf (this is the lockscreen clock)
normal DroidSans.ttf is your SJSans.ttf
normal DroidSans-Bold.ttf is your SJSans-Bold.ttf
I haven't tested this, but this should work for you guys with any font (you can even change the ones in my thread if you know how) Best of luck
Edit - again, if you know how, the new version of the comfortaa font is complete, so that should work as well, if not better than ubuntu.
I had same issue with clock going missing.
if your using root explorer.
hold down the font file you just move to system/font folder
select permission.
User - tick first(read) and second(write) box
Group - tick first(read) one only
Other - tick first(read) one only
so it should now look like
SJSans.ttf
[date here] rw-r--r--
restart and I got my clock text back along with my new font
lahan52 said:
I had same issue with clock going missing.
if your using root explorer.
hold down the font file you just move to system/font folder
select permission.
User - tick first(read) and second(write) box
Group - tick first(read) one only
Other - tick first(read) one only
so it should now look like
SJSans.ttf
[date here] rw-r--r--
restart and I got my clock text back along with my new font
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It worked, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Any screens with that Ubunt font on board?? Cos it looks not so cool on my PC I would like to see this mounted at phone.
Okay, so I'm working on modding the fonts app on the 2x (Settings|Display|Display font) to get some custom fonts in there. I can't believe the ones they included.
Update: APK for Root Users
If you're rooted then you can still use this method but you may also want to have a look at this thread.In the meantime here's how you can add *any* TrueType font you want as a system font to the 2x. It's quite easy and doesn't require root.
First of all, the fonts available via the above menu are stored in '/system/app/Fonts.apk' which is quite a tricky app and they're cached to '/data/data/jungle.app.fonts/tmp/'. To replace a font all you need to do is swap out a font file in the cache directory with an alternative TrueType font. This is a work-around until I can mod the app and as a result you can not yet change the name of the font.
** DO NOT REPLACE DroidSans or Jungle Gothics **
To replace a font follow these instructions:
1. Decide on a font you do not want:
Love = SJlover.ttf
Playful = SJplayful.ttf
MyHeart = SJmyheart.ttf
Ballerina = TDballerina.ttf
Display = TDdisplay.ttf
2. Decide on a font you want to include:
You can use any TrueType font (*.ttf) from any Windows or Mac or any font web site. I use LuxiSans for my ROM for the Nexus One (Kang-o-rama) and think it also works great on the 2x.
3. Rename your chosen font to the one you want to replace:
For example, you would rename the font linked above from 'LuxiSans.ttf' to 'SJmyheart.ttf'. Note that this is case sensitive.
Use the list above to determine the correct file name.
4. Copy the new font over the old font:
This is not permanent, this is reversible.
Settings|Display|Display font -> DroidSans
Reboot
Use any file manager, explorer or ADB to copy your replacement font
ADB commands (example only, use your chosen font name!):
Code:
adb push [COLOR="blue"]SJmyheart.ttf[/COLOR] /sdcard/
adb shell
cp /sdcard/[COLOR="blue"]SJmyheart.ttf[/COLOR] /data/data/com.jungle.app.fonts/tmp/
reboot
5. Select new font:
Settings|Display|Display font
Font will display correctly but will have old name (until I mod the app)
*. To Revert:
Delete '/data/data/jungle.app.fonts/*'
Reboot
*. Remember:
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This is great!
Can I use this to get a smaller system font that will fit more lines into menues and notifications?
Will it shrink that pesky oversize (personal opinion) watch font in the right corner?
Also, I read that this change also applies to the browser when rendering web pages, is this the case and can this lead to pages having misalligning in pages made for a specific font size?
atkhobby said:
This is great!
Can I use this to get a smaller system font that will fit more lines into menues and notifications?
Will it shrink that pesky oversize (personal opinion) watch font in the right corner?
Also, I read that this change also applies to the browser when rendering web pages, is this the case and can this lead to pages having misalligning in pages made for a specific font size?
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Yes to all of the above.
I agree the clock is far too big. You can use a smaller font at this affects everything including the browser. Some fonts work better than others. You can always replace two or three of them with different fonts to try them out.
It doesn't however change the font pitch - so 20 is still 20, it doesn't change this down to say 18. This means that bigger text will still be bigger... but a little bit smaller if your font is smaller... understand?
The font I linked above is slightly smaller/finer than the stock ones and seem to work well.
New APK Available
I've published a new apk for root users for those that are interested.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994544
hi,where is this '/data/data/jungle.app.fonts/*' located?
i cant find it...im using the es file explorer..Not rooted..
this is my FIRST android phone
so pardon me..im trying to read much knowledge here..very huge forum..
coming from symbian..
dzel said:
hi,where is this '/data/data/jungle.app.fonts/*' located?
i cant find it...im using the es file explorer..Not rooted..
this is my FIRST android phone
so pardon me..im trying to read much knowledge here..very huge forum..
coming from symbian..
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No problem.
I don't think ES File Explorer can see the data partition without root access and ES root mode does not work on LG O2x.
You will need to use adb or try another file manager from the market...
I'm getting "permission denied" when entering "su"... I'm not rooted, what am I doing wrong? Thanks
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...what am I doing wrong?
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...I'm not rooted...
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^^^ That...
Ok than... what the hell is this? Change System Fonts | Root Not Required
lol, omg
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Ok than... what the hell is this? Change System Fonts | Root Not Required
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lol... that's quite amazing... you're 100% correct! Oh dear...
The instructions are wrong...
And you're the first person to even point it out...
Okay, you don't need that step, I'll edit the first post.
Sorry to you, I just read your post and didn't think about the thread it was in... duh, my fault there. I'm quite amazed that nobody else has reported this...
Thanks!
No harm done )
Anyway, still getting same error when trying to copy to /data/data/blahblah... ) Not really sure one can achieve this without root... ) Any ideas?
It can be done without root, /data is read/write... not sure what's going on sorry.