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[GSCRIPT MOD] HOW TO change system fonts in Android UPDATED 06/08/2010

Hi guys,
another day, another tip!
Today I will explain how to change your system fonts at will, but as download and set them free.
You will say that our phone has this function ... But it is not true, or rather, this function has to pay.
To avoid spending money unnecessarily, I will explain where to download millions of characters and how to apply them in a few clicks!
Let's start!
What we need:
- Samsung Galaxy S i9000
- Phone rooted with STAND ALONE PROCEDURE (all credits to Leshak);
- IMPORTANT, BUSYBOX from Market;
- Gscript from Market (all credits of this app goes to PinkVenture, if you like it, buy a full version);
- My tips
What will do:
- Download any font you like from THIS SITE (all credit goes to this site) or any site that lets you download free fonts;
- Create a folder called Fonts in you internal sdcard:
/sdcard/Fonts
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- Rename the downloaded font in 2 files called(2 files with differents names, same main file):
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
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- Copy those file in /sdcard/Fonts;
- Start Gscript, leave it to take Superuser acces, then press on:
Menu --> Add script --> Load file
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and close it;
- a new folder called gscript was created;
- Download my zip file contenets all of 3 scripts that we need:
BackupSystemFonts - backup all your system fonts from /system/fonts to /sdcard/Fonts/bak
ChangeSystemFonts - change the system fonts
RestoreBakSystemFonts - restore the backed up system fonts from /sdcard/Fonts/bak to /system/fonts
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- Copy all 3 scripts in the gscript folder on internal sdcard:
/sdcard/gscript
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- Start Gscript and then press:
Menu --> Add script --> Load file
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select the script that you want and check Need SU? then save;
- A new script is added!
- Press on the script you want and it start!
- Well done, the new font is applied!!
Archive password: socketandroid84
Needless to say that now you can choose any font you want and apply it without any problem with only 2 clicks quickly and safely!
I hope that the trick will be useful!
Update 06/08/2010 - LOOP SCREEN RESOLVED
- Before apply the scripts install BUSYBOX from MARKET; there is a bug in the old version of busybox installed by the update.zip for root our phone. It's install an old version of busybox that doesn't use the "cp" command.
So, when you go to remove and copy the new fonts though the script, it's remove the old ones but doesn't copy the new ones. You can resolve this bug simply install the last version of BUSYBOX from market!
Disclaimer
This mod is free to use, but at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any conflict, fault, or damage caused by this appling morph theme. No warranties of any kind are given. I have tested my product and have not found any problems with it.

Bravo!
I was wondering how to apply new fonts that I want besides those
from manufacturer. Thanks a lot

Thanks. First time I tried changing fonts (not using this method) I ended up reflashing the whole thing because it got stuck on the i9000 welcome screen so be carefull dealing with fonts (yeah sounds weird I know) ^_^

I thought we can change font:
Menu->Settings->Sound and Display->Font Style
I am still trying to figure out how to add more fonts.

Thanks for the easy method.
My results:

is it possible to change the font size too? because some of the 3rd party fonts look really nice, but a bit too small when applied.

inku said:
Thanks for the easy method.
My results:
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Really nice font!!! Can u upload it?? Thanks mate
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Are there any prerequisities for the fonts? Because I tried one and the phone got stuck in bootscreen, so I was forced to make a reflash of FW.
I found out that I have fonts with 2 different icons (all files are .ttf), one icon has TT and the other one has O on it (see attached screenshot).

socket84 said:
Really nice font!!! Can u upload it?? Thanks mate
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Thanks the font name is Bauhaus and is a paid font so i don't think i can share it sorry.
Mikulec said:
Are there any prerequisities for the fonts? Because I tried one and the phone got stuck in bootscreen, so I was forced to make a reflash of FW.
I found out that I have fonts with 2 different icons (all files are .ttf), one icon has TT and the other one has O on it (see attached screenshot).
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probably that one is a .otf font with a renamed extension.

inku said:
probably that one is a .otf font with a renamed extension.
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Rigth. Download another TTF font, but pay attention, a real TRUE TYPE FONT!

sunwee said:
is it possible to change the font size too? because some of the 3rd party fonts look really nice, but a bit too small when applied.
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FONT CREATOR can change the size too!

inku said:
probably that one is a .otf font with a renamed extension.
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socket84 said:
Rigth. Download another TTF font, but pay attention, a real TRUE TYPE FONT!
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Thanks guys, I will try the "real" ttf font.
EDIT: working like a charm, thanks

this is awesome!

Crap, I did the same thing - Gets stuck while booting...
Might want to give a clearer warning in the first post about the need for a true, ttf. I'm apparently way too anxious to get things going than reading all posts

ok, how do i reset? because i got stuck while booting after doing this smh....

heck same here end up stuck at boot screen. is this really due to the font i want to switch? how do i know it's a real ttf font?

Every FONTS in this site work very well:
FONTS
If you want to reset, reflash or press the power button for 10 sec i think... search in the wiki!

For me, it worked once with 2.1, then, after flashing another 2.1 firmware it got stuck while booting.
With 2.2 it doesn't seem to work...

Stuck at loading screen too, only option is to flash ?? or is there any other option ?

Kind of lost how to reset the phone.
Is the only way to do it by pressing Volume down and turning it on?
Not in the mood to lose all my Data. :-/

Flashable zip for total font

I am looking for a zip file that I can add all the fonts from the evo in.. maybe one I can just replace the fonts for droidsanshebrew, droidsansfallback, droidsansarabic, etc... all of them.
Anyone help? I know they have font zips to change a font, but they typically have only three font files in them..
Thanks in advance!

You can check out absolute system app its a paid app but really cool and has allot of fonts to choose from.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

No no... I got all my fonts.. I wish to have a flashable zip with all the fonts that come with the evo... So I can edit it a bit.

Mahlhavoc said:
No no... I got all my fonts.. I wish to have a flashable zip with all the fonts that come with the evo... So I can edit it a bit.
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Oh then I have no idea sorry.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

You know longer need to flash fonts. Check out this page. A developer created a free app to change your system fonts without needing to flash. Place your fonts somewhere on your SDCARD, set the paths and reboot. BAM. Where is that good ole thanks button again??

How to Make Font Packs that Work with ICS (including bold and bold-italic variants)

Main thread: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15077-ho...-ics-including-bold-and-bold-italic-variants/
If you're into theming, you may have replaced Roboto-Regular with a different font, but noticed that Gingerbread-friendly font packs that replace Roboto-Bold.ttf usually cause ICS to bootloop. Tools like Font Installer and FontChanger are cool (props to the devs) but kind of a drag because they don't replace the Bold/Italic/Bold Italic versions of the fonts. The reason is because ICS pays attention to the font metadata in ways that Gingerbread does not, and many fonts don't have the correct weight/classification/family metadata.
To make a working font pack you must edit the metadata of the Bold, Italic and Bold-Italic fonts themselves to reflect their proper weight and design. Note: these instructions are for making font packs for AOSP builds of ICS. These are not for MIUI!
Disclaimer: follow these instructions and use my font packs at your own risk! I've tested them myself, but I cannot be held responsible for anything that happens as a result of following these instructions or flashing my font packs! Do you feel me?
I suppose you could use a different app, but I used FontCreator 6.0 Pro, so this guide is for FC6P.
Open the font in FC6P.
Go to Format > Settings.
Under the Classification tab, make sure the weight is correct (Normal (Regular) for Regular and Italic, Bold for Bold and Bold Italic).
Make sure the Font Design (Windows) and Mac Style are correct (Regular for Regular, Bold for Bold, Italic for Italic, Bold AND Italic for Bold Italic).
Click OK.
Go to Format > Naming.
Make sure all the fonts you want to use use the same Font Family ("Roboto" in the case of Roboto, etc).
Make sure Full Font Name and Postscript Name are correct ("Roboto Regular" for Roboto Regular, etc., "Roboto-Regular" etc. for Postscript Name)
Click OK.
PRO TIP: While you're here, clear out the glyph for .notdef. It's ugly and will show up in your launcher and potentially other places if the name of your homescreen item gets abbreviated.
Save the font.
Once you've done the above for each font, add the fonts to a folder called "fonts" and put that inside a folder called "system".
Put the "system" folder in the same folder as your META-INF folder (use an updater-script made for ICS).
Zip up the META-INF and system folders into a normal ZIP file.
Flash the zip using ClockworkMod or ROM Manager.
Profit!
And here is one font pack to get you started, my personal favourite, Nokia Pure, with the custom bold/italic/bold italic fonts I made myself: Now I'm going to get some sleep. UPDATED ZIP 2/4/2012:
FontPack-ICS-NokiaPure-ThugEsquire.zip
If you like this, hit Thanks!
I can do the work for you if you provide the font files necessary. If you do request a font pack, please consider making a small donation. I accept donations via Serve, Dwolla and Amazon Payments.
If you would like to donate to my creative Android fund via Serve, you may do so here. Otherwise contact me via PM.
Font Packs for ICS by ThugEsquire
Updated 2012-02-05
Recommended
Nokia Pure: http://minus.com/mbqQYRGXge
Segoe WP: http://minus.com/mqNhhM7AE
Ubuntu Light: http://minus.com/mICT4sg4O
Requested
Walkway Semibold: http://minus.com/mDJiFuO3A
Times New Roman: http://minus.com/mVdxnv4Io
Tork: http://minus.com/m0PQoheKh
Chococooky: http://minus.com/mbq0vqgQmA

Can you convert this for me, please. I have tried but cannot get Italic, Bold or Bold Italic to work.
I tried about 6 times and no luck... Any help would be appreciated...

ptfdmedic said:
Can you convert this for me, please. I have tried but cannot get Italic, Bold or Bold Italic to work.
I tried about 6 times and no luck... Any help would be appreciated...
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Hey there. I created a font pack based on Chococooky for you, and I hope you like it (see above). Do you think you could trim down your sig a bit? It's awfully large.

Thank you for this! finally got my fonts back!

Really good this thanks very much
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

bad4u6669 said:
Thank you for this! finally got my fonts back!
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Really good this thanks very much
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No problem. I'm on ROM Manager now, too. A bunch more fonts added there.

can somebody post a cwm flashable zip of the default roboto font in case we want to flash back? thanks

littleasian said:
can somebody post a cwm flashable zip of the default roboto font in case we want to flash back? thanks
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It's in the original thread:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15077-ho...-ics-including-bold-and-bold-italic-variants/

any ss's of the actual fonts?

Nokia Pure is actually perfect, imo. Thanks for showing how to do it, for sharing the knowledge. Thanks again. Will be tryin do to it on my own, and searching on how to apply this to source directly, now that i know a little bit more about fonts in ics.

Phone Dialer Fonts
Does anyone know how to change the fonts in the Phone Dialer? I've tried several different things but was unsuccessful and I followed every link in this thread and some do mention changing the dialer font but only for HTC phones. They didn't talk about how to do for ICS.
I also think it would just top it all off and make my phone perfect if I could change the 4G/3G/1x and battery % numbers in the status bar to match my current font but I have a feeling these probably work different than the fonts everywhere else in the system like maybe they use .png images or something. Am I right?
Also, getting the Android Clock in the lockscreen to match my current font would be cool. In this I was successful by taking the modified Roboto-Regular.ttf file and copying and then renaming it to AndroidClock.ttf and then replacing it...or was it Clockopia?? Idk, I tried them one at a time until I got it to work but just can't remember which one it is.
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me!

3colby3 said:
Does anyone know how to change the fonts in the Phone Dialer? I've tried several different things but was unsuccessful and I followed every link in this thread and some do mention changing the dialer font but only for HTC phones. They didn't talk about how to do for ICS.
I also think it would just top it all off and make my phone perfect if I could change the 4G/3G/1x and battery % numbers in the status bar to match my current font but I have a feeling these probably work different than the fonts everywhere else in the system like maybe they use .png images or something. Am I right?
Also, getting the Android Clock in the lockscreen to match my current font would be cool. In this I was successful by taking the modified Roboto-Regular.ttf file and copying and then renaming it to AndroidClock.ttf and then replacing it...or was it Clockopia?? Idk, I tried them one at a time until I got it to work but just can't remember which one it is.
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me!
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I think your right about clocktopia for lock screen.
dialer buttons are in the phone.apk
3g/4g/1x are in the systemui.apk
battery should be in systemui but if not then framework (depends on rom/phone)
all are pngs.

bad4u6669 said:
I think your right about clocktopia for lock screen.
dialer buttons are in the phone.apk
3g/4g/1x are in the systemui.apk
battery should be in systemui but if not then framework (depends on rom/phone)
all are pngs.
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Yeah I figured they would be PNG files. Thanks though I appreciate it....do u know how hard would it be to change those for someone like me with very little knowledge about how to modify APKs and framework and sustemui files?maybe I should just leave it to the pros...lol....but if u know can easy fix I'd love to know!! Thanks

bad4u6669 said:
I think your right about clocktopia for lock screen.
dialer buttons are in the phone.apk
3g/4g/1x are in the systemui.apk
battery should be in systemui but if not then framework (depends on rom/phone)
all are pngs.
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i found out for sure now....it's AndroidClock_Highlight.ttf that alters the lockscreen clock font....

Thx,
you're my man!

hello,
i search for the FertigoPro font for ics (including Bold, Italic and BoldItalic).
can you change this?
thanks! Ronny

awesome! Nokiapure, like it.

Will it work with JB?

I am able to use Segoe UI as interface font by using modified system-font.xml in /etc and put the fonts into /system/fonts folder.
Root access is required of course.

mingkee said:
I am able to use Segoe UI as interface font by using modified system-font.xml in /etc and put the fonts into /system/fonts folder.
Root access is required of course.
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Hello,
I was wondering if you would be able to make a flashable pack for both of the fonts that I have attached in the zip file.
one is Patronne and the other is rosemary.
I have tried using the eval version of fontcreator but it refuses to let me save any changes in trial mode. I was able to get something done with the patronne where i could replace all of the 4 files but it still wouldnt bold the patronne font. It would appear in the font just wouldnt bold itself..
If you could work your magic on these two fonts I would greatly appreciate it. They are my favorite two to use.

Fontomizer, is it safe for SGY?

i want to change stock font
but i just want to be sure if
it is safe to use fontomizer
on my SGY?
im running 2.3.6 stock rom (DXKK4)
it would be a great help, tia.

Yap. Ive used it but if you want the manual way but better. Coz doing it manually lets you install a font u really want unlike fontomizer it just have presets
Sent from my SHW-M130K using xda premium

i'd prefer font changer if your phone is rooted, its more customizable

yes.. and i love ubuntu font. try it.

Use "Custom android font switcher", works like a charm.
What more, it has no bugs like fonts slightly placed higher than its supposed to be. It is the only app i came across (pardon me, I'm not a pro in this topic, just my experience) which replacess each and erey font in your phone, even the keyboard fonts will be changed.

thanks for the advice guys,
ill try one.. ayos!

i used font installer by jrummy and fontomizer several times... so far they are safe and worked
font installer needs root tho

Some wont work on custom roms
HERE's a SMALL GUIDE FOR CHANGING FONTS MANUALLY - ROOTED
1. download the font you want. (*.ttf)
2. make 3 copies of that font.
3. rename them by the ff:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Clockopia.ttf
4. Go to system/font and replace the fonts namely the ones stated above
**i mean delete the old fonts named DroidSans.ttf, DroidSans-Bold.ttf, Clockopia.ttf annd replace them with the one you renamed.
5. reboot. and VOILA

musashihatred said:
HERE's a SMALL GUIDE FOR CHANGING FONTS MANUALLY - ROOTED
1. download the font you want. (*.ttf)
2. make 3 copies of that font.
3. rename them by the ff:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Clockopia.ttf
4. Go to system/font and replace the fonts namely the ones stated above
**i mean delete the old fonts named DroidSans.ttf, DroidSans-Bold.ttf, Clockopia.ttf annd replace them with the one you renamed.
5. reboot. and VOILA
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wew.... it'll be replacing system files. is this safe..?

Yeap its safe but make sure you follow the steps.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

And make backups of the three files in case you wanna come back.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

ya font changer is more effective than fontomizer
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XD premium

explodeaamir said:
ya font changer is more effective than fontomizer
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XD premium
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Fontomizer works great on my SGY... However, I have read some posts that "Font Changer" app would cause your phone to go on a boot loop.

I recomend Custom android font changer from market
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

[Q] How to Change Fonts on CM10.1?

I can't find anything in the settings for changing the font and rom toolbox does nothing but send my phone into a boot loop... Anyone know how(can explain)?? I have a lot of font apk's from GB I'd like to use.

Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/

KooladeKC said:
Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/
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Rename to the system names (but there are many font files, do make sure which you want to replace!) and replace them. Don't forget to set permission to rw-r--r--. Then just reboot to see effect. If anything happens just flash the original ROM without wiping anything.
Sent from Xperia Mini Pro SK17i @ CM10.1

AndyYan said:
Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
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All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?

KooladeKC said:
All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?
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I mean, can't you open the apk's with WinRAR or WinZIP? (if necessary, change the file extension to .zip) Extract and seek .ttf files in it. I can't guarantee you will find it though, as I always directly fetch readily-available ttf files and never used these font APKs. Maybe that's different.
A bit offa topic: why change when system default (the Roboto font family) is beautiful enough?
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2

TayOnG1 said:
When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2
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Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.

AndyYan said:
Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.
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I see now what I was doing wrong. The font I was trying to use wasn't bold and I was trying to load it into a bold file in the system folder. Thank you for the quick response.
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk 4 Beta

TayOnG1 said:
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Normally I have to base my flashable zip on an already existing one, then I just replace the fonts inside, slightly tweak the update-script, repack, re-sign and all done. Dunno how to go into details...
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM10.1.2